Wine Reviews


    HobNob Wicked Chardonnay Central Coast 2014

  • Briliant golden color. The nose is filled with the scents of pear and green apple with supporting notes of honeysuckle, blanched almonds, and hints of lychee. The palates echoes the nose delivering a fruit-focused core with accents of oak and mineral and a gently trailing dry finish. Medium-bodied with ideal balance thanks to a bright dose of fresh citrus-like acidity. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $11.99 – 4 Stars - 91 points

  • Carlos Serres Crianza Rioja 2012

  • Brilliant, ruby red color. The nose is alluring with ripe black fruits and soft earth and spice notes seamlessly woven with hints of anise, allspice, and oak. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a fruit-driven core that explodes with sweet ripe berries supported by tart cherries and brown baking spices. Medium-bodied with an ideal acid balance and perfect proportions of fruit, spice, and oak. $12 – 4 Stars - 91 points

  • Luna Nuda Pinot Grigio Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT 2015

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    Pale straw color with hints of green. The nose is quite fruity without being sweet offering scents of green apple, white peach, pear, and soft red grapefruit notes. The palate echoes the nose delivering a vibrant fruit-driven core that is both ripe and sufficiently tart to create balance and length with soft trailing accents of citrus and mineral. Medium-bodied and ideally balanced with fresh, citrus-like acidity and crisp fruit notes. Made with 100% Pinot Grigio. $14.99 – 4 Stars - 91 points

  • Kaiken Ultra Malbec Mendoza 2014

  • Deep, darkest ruby to purple color. The nose is filled with the scents of black plum, blackberry, and blueberry with accents of mineral, allspice with dried herbs, and soft earth tones. The palate echoes the nose delivering a rich, fruit-centric core with waves of spice, oak, and subtle earth notes that merge nicely with the soft, chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied with waves of dense fruit and ideal balance with a bright dose of acidity. Made with 100% Malbec. $25 – 4 Stars - 90 points

  • Domanda Prosecco DOC 2015

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    Very pale straw color with a constant stream of fine bubbles. The nose is very fresh offering scents of ripe pear and white peach with supporting notes of honeysuckle, mineral, and citrus zest. The palate echoes the nose delivering a vibrant, fruit-focused core that is framed by crisp green apple and soft citrus like acidity that lingers on to a clean finish. Medium-bodied and ideally balanced with fresh fruit blast and a creamy mouthfeel thanks to the persistent mousse of fine bubbles. $9.99 – 4 Stars - 90 points

  • Ktima Kir-Yianni Samaropetra Vyd. Roditis & Sauvignon Blanc Florina 2015

  • Brilliant, pale straw color. The nose is wonderfully fresh and crisp offering scents of hay, green apple, tomato leaf, and mineral with supporting notes of tropical fruits and lime zest. The palate echoes the nose delivering a bright, fruit-driven core that brings citrus notes ranging from red grapefruit to lime to the party. Medium-bodied with vibrant, crisp acidity giving this wine perfect balance and a steely finish. $18 – 4 Stars - 91 points

  • Troon Estate Tannat Applegate Valley 2013

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    Brilliant, deep ruby red color. It is intensely fruity with dense black and red berries, plum, and black cherry with supporting notes of allspice, toasted oak, and hints of smoked meats. The palate echoes the nose delivering a lush and robust fruit-driven core with vibrant tart cherry notes that keep the wine lively and incredibly long trailing black fruits with firm but accessible tannins. Medium to full-bodied this Tannat is ideally balanced and so vibrant on the palate that it never seems heavy while also being quite intense. $29 – 4 Stars - 92 points

  • 60 Souls Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2014

  • Deep, ruby red color. The nose is complex and beautiful offering scents of raspberry, blackberry, and cherry with supporting notes of red currants, forest floor, oak, and allspice. The palate echoes the nose delivering a dense but very vibrant fruit-centric core that features both sweet, ripe berries with tart berries and subtle accents of earth, spice, and oak. Medium-bodied with generous fruit, soft, supple tannins, and perfect balance due to a bright dose of fresh acidity. $25 – 4 Stars - 91 points

  • Domaine du Grand Cros Esprit de Provence Cotes-de-Provence 2015

  • Brilliant, light peach color. The nose is fresh and compelling offering scents of ripe citrus with tropical fruits and hints of raspberry and mineral. The palate echoes the nose delivering a vibrant fruit core with the red berries showing more prominence with red grapefruit and subtle tropical notes before finishing with a slightly pithy, citrus zest note. Medium-bodied and ideally balanced with a bright dose of acidity and tart fruits. $19.99 – 4 Stars - 91 points

  • VIONTA Limited Release Albariño Rias Baixas 2014

  • Brilliant, pale, golden straw color. The nose is vibrant with scents of white peach and green melon in the lead with supporting notes of mineral, green apple, and citrus. The palate delivers on the promise of the nose with a round but sprite orchard fruit core flanked by accents of mineral, citrus zest, and green herbs. Medium-bodied with perfect balance thanks to a generous dose of bright acidity and crisp, tart fruit notes. Made with 100% Albariño. $15.99 – 4 Stars - 92 points

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