Derby Project Espana Red Paso Robles 2012
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black currant, plum, and mineral with supporting notes of sour cherry, five spice, and leather. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry with accents of toasted oak and mocha. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a voluptuous texture. $32 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Derby Implico Paso Robles 2012
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black currant, black cherry, and plum with supporting notes of cigar box, thyme, and eucalyptus. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of cassis with supporting notes of anise, oak, and dried figs. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a chewy texture. $34 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Derby Fifteen 10 White Paso Robles 2013
Brilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of white peach, pineapple, and honeysuckle with supporting notes of apricot, and jasmine. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of kumquat. The finish is long and lingering with notes of ripe orchard fruits. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $24 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Santa Julia Tintillo - Malbec/Bonarda Mendoza 2016
Bright, deep violet/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry, strawberry, and boysenberry with supporting notes of pomegranate and raspberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry and crushed red berries. The finish is long and lingering with silky, supple tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture being pleasingly juicy. $12.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Bread & Butter Pinot Noir California 2015
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of red cherry and raspberry with supporting notes of mineral, oak, and plum. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of cassis and accents of smoked meats and dried herbs. The finish is long with silky tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $15 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Bread & Butter Chardonnay California 2015
Brilliant, light green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of butterscotch, lemon curd, and vanilla with supporting notes of blanched almonds. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruit-driven core with accents of lychee, citrus, and mineral. The finish lingers with soft vanilla and butterscotch notes. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $15 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Rosé Paso Robles 2016
Brilliant, light peach color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of spring flowers, wet stones, and grapefruit with supporting notes of orange peel and raspberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of pomegranate and accents of tart red berries. The finish is crisp with notes of citrus. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Tablas Creek Dianthus Adelaida District 2016
Brilliant, deep salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of jasmine, strawberry, and raspberry with supporting notes of rose petals and boysenberry. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of cranberry and accents of mineral. The finish is crisp with lingering tart fruits mingling with the ripe red berries. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture while being a seriously "meaty" rosé. $30 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Carol Shelton Rendezvous Dry Rosé Mendocino 2016
Bright, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of strawberry, raspberry, and orange peel with supporting notes of cranberry and wet stones. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red currant. The finish is dry with subtle mineral accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $16 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Carol Shelton Wild Thing Old Vine Zinfandel Mendocino 2014
Bright, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry, boysenberry, and raspberry with supporting notes of plum, slate, and vanilla. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of freshly crushed berries. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a velvety texture. $19 – 4 Stars – 91 points
