Wine Reviews


    Prats & Symington Prazo de Roriz Douro 2022

  • Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black plum, violet, and blackberry with supporting notes of graphite, bramble, and slate. The palate is in full agreement with the nose, delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of cassis, blueberry, five spice, and raspberry. The finish is long and lingering with ripe/juicy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $18 – 4 Stars - 92 points

    • Prats & Symington Post Scriptum Douro 2023

  • Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black plum, violet, and black tea with supporting notes of graphite, hibiscus tea, and forest floor. The palate is in full agreement with the nose, delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of cassis, boysenberry, baking spices, and hints of pomegranate. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $29 – 4.5 Stars - 94 points

    • Umani Ronchi Jorio Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2022

  • Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry, black plum, and anise with supporting notes of forest floor, five spice, and dried herbs. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red currant, boysenberry, balsamic, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a succulent texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars - 91 points

    • Maculan Pino & Toi IGP Veneto 2023

  • Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of apricot stone, spring flowers, and yellow plum with supporting notes of beeswax and Asian pear. The palate is in full agreement with the nose, delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of chamomile, green apple, white peach, lemongrass, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. Made with a unique blend of Friulano (60%), Pinot Bianco (25%) and Pinot Grigio (15%). $14.99 – 4 Stars - 91 points

    • Tongue Dancer Wines The Sly One Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2024

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    Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black cherry, violet, and cassis with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, lavender, black tea, and subtle hints of tomato leaf. The palate substantially agrees with the nose, delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, black currant, baking spices, sweet thyme, and wild raspberry. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied with an opulent texture. $65 – 4.5 Stars - 96 points

    • Tongue Dancer Wines The Sly One Chardonnay Dry Creek Valley 2024

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    Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of green apple skins, apricot stone, and honeysuckle with supporting notes of brioche, beeswax, lemongrass, and wet river stones. The palate is in full agreement with the nose, delivering a ripe orchard fruit-driven core with flavors of lemon curd, Asian pear, citrus zest, quince, and hints of fresh ginger. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $59 – 5 Stars - 97 points

    • Domaine des Herbauges La Roche Blanche Muscadet Muscadet-Côtes de Grandlieu 2024

  • Brilliant, light pale straw color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of honeysuckle, green melon, and citrus zest with supporting notes of beeswax, red grapefruit, slate, and meringue. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a ripe orchard fruit-driven core with flavors of jasmine, lemon, quince, and wet stones. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars - 92 points

    • Prats & Symington Chryseia Douro 2023

  • Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of blackberry, violet, and graphite with supporting notes of black tea, dark chocolate, and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, baking spices, forest floor, oak, and hints of tamari. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $125 – 4.5 Stars - 95 points

    • Prats & Symington Post Scriptum Douro 2024

  • Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black plum, violet, and blackberry with supporting notes of graphite, bramble, and slate. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of cassis, blueberry, five spice, and raspberry. The finish is long and lingering with ripe/juicy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $29 – 4 Stars - 91 points

    • Gratien Meyer Brut Blanc Crémant de Loire NV

  • Brilliant, light pale straw color, medium bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of citrus zest, spring flowers, and acacia with supporting notes of beeswax, hints of brioche, and kiwi. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of white peach, red grapefruit, slate, and meringue. The finish is crisp and clean. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $20 – 4 Stars - 91 points

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