Wine Reviews


    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

    • 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

    • 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

    • We Know Jack! Jack Florence Sr. Vineyard Zinfandel Rockpile 2024

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    Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering blackberry, iron, and baking-spice notes, with supporting notes of balsamic, fig, forest floor, and violet. The palate is in full agreement with the nose, delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, boysenberry, graphite, pomegranate, and tamari. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. Made with a blend of Zinfandel 90% and Petite Sirah 10%. $60 – 4.5 Stars - 96 points

    • Tongue Dancer Wines Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2025

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    Brilliant, medium coral color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry, raspberry, and apricot stone with supporting notes of red grapefruit, boysenberry, and kumquat. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of strawberry, nectarine, bitter Seville orange, and hints of pomegranate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $25 – 4.5 Stars - 95 points

    • Tongue Dancer Wines Rosé de Ville, Rosé of Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2025

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    Brilliant, light coral color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red grapefruit, kumquat, and strawberry with supporting notes of salt, hibiscus flower, and peach pit. The palate is in full accord with the nose, delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of yellow plum, blood orange, rhubarb preserves, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $29 – 4.5 Stars - 95 points

    • Ostatu Rosado Rioja 2025

  • Brilliant, deep salmon color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry, red cherry, and cranberry with supporting notes of spring flowers, orange peel, and slate. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red plum, wild strawberry, sour red cherry, and red grapefruit zest. The finish is long and ultimately crisp. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 27% Garnacha, and 3% Viura. $26 – 4.5 Stars - 93 points

    • Acquiesce Belle Blanc Mokelumne River 2024

  • Brilliant, light gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of spring flowers, pear, and green tea with supporting notes of guava, citrus zest, jasmine, and mineral. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruit-driven core with flavors of white peach, nectarine, kumquat, apricot stone, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. Made with a unique blend of Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, and Bourboulenc. $44 – 4.5 Stars/95 points Stars - 95 points

    • Eden Dale Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2022

  • Brilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of spring flowers, lychee, and pear with supporting notes of guava, honeysuckle, and brioche. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, lemon curd, citrus zest, bees wax, and passion fruit. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $38 – 4.5 Stars/94 points Stars - 94 points

    • Eden Dale Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2022

  • Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of rose petals, boysenberry, and red cherry with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, five spice, cranberry, and forest floor. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, raspberry, black tea, cassis, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $48 – 4.5 Stars/94 points Stars - 94 points

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