Wine Reviews

Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red currant and mineral with supporting notes of boysenberry and violet. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red plum, black tea, baking spices, and sweet oak. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. $11.99 – 3.5 Stars - 89 points

Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red currant and plum with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, slate, and raspberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, baking spices, mineral, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $3.99, 187ml – 3.5 Stars - 89 points

Brilliant, dark ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of blackberry and earth with supporting notes of black tea, plum, and forest floor. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red cherry, black currant, and graphite. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a meaty texture. Made with a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet. $12.99 – 3.5 Stars - 88 points

Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry, anise, and vanilla with supporting notes of boysenberry and dried herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black fruits, baking spices, oak, and black tea astringency. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a meaty texture. $35 – 3.5 Stars - 85 points

Brilliant, deep ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of black fruits and plum with supporting notes of cocoa and baking spices. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of blackberry, raspberry, and black plum. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a velvety texture. $6.99 – 3.5 Stars - 87 points

Brilliant, pale gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of grapefruit and grass with supporting notes of citrus zest, fresh herbs, mineral, and tomato leaf. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of green melon, lemon grass, and quince. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $18 – 3.5 Stars - 89 points

Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black fruits, earth, and dried herbs with supporting notes of forest floor and oak. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, boysenberry, and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with soft tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $17 – 3.5 Stars - 88 points

Cloudy, deep golden color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of apricot stone, fresh thyme, and quince with supporting notes of orange peel and cantaloupe. The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of citrus zest, wet stones, guava, and pear. The finish is long and lingering with drying tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $35 – 3.5 Stars - 89 points

Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry and red cherry with supporting notes of hibiscus flower. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, red plum candy, and hints of lavender. The finish is long with soft red fruits. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a juicy texture. $13.49 – 3.5 Stars - 89 points

Brilliant, light coral color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of strawberry and cranberry with supporting notes of bees wax and boysenberry. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, red grapefruit, and orange peel. The finish is quite tart. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $12.99 – 3.5 Stars - 87 points