| Description |
$ / * |
Tasting notes |
2018
Beckman Vineyards
Cuvee Le Bec
Santa Ynez Valley |
20
*** |
03/2020 Excellent - Big bodied, nice nose. This was a bit hot / spicy when first opened.
But it smoothed out after a day or two. Could easily age for a few more years.
This is a blend of 45% Syrah, 39% Grenache, 9% Mourvedre and 7% Counoise. Somewhat reminiscent of a Rhone blend. |
2012
Buoncristiani
Malbec
Napa Valley |
35
*** |
03/2020
Excellent - Big bodied, nice nose. Very unusual to see a California Malbec. I received this as a gift, and it is definitely ready to drink. |
2017 Stolpman
La Cuadrilla
Ballard Canyon, CA |
23
*** |
01/2020
Excellent wine - medium body, good fruit. This wine has nice flavors, plus a bit of depth.
This is a blend of 55% Syrah, 27% Sangiovese and 18% Grenache, and is reminiscent of a Rhone blend. |
2016 Lot 691
Cameron Hughes
Barbera
Amador County |
11
** |
01/2020
Medium bodied, nice nose. Pretty good wine, much much fruit than an Italian Barbera. |
2014 Red Mountain
Descendants Liegeois Dupont
Syrah Les Gosses Vineyard
Columbia Valley |
20
*** |
12/2019
Excellent wine - medium body, good fruit. This wine has nice flavors, plus a bit of depth. Quite impressive for the price. |
2013
Columbia Crest - H3
Les Chevaux
Columbia Valley |
13
*** |
12/2018
Very nice - medium body, good fruit. This wine has nice flavors, plus a bit of depth. Quite impressive for the price. |
2016 Lot 653
Cameron Hughes
Petite Verdot
Lake County |
15
*** |
12/2018
Excellent - Big bodied, nice nose. Very unusual to see this as a varietal, mostly used for blending. This is a high alcohol wine, very dark in color. Really needs another 6-12 months before it is ready to drink. |
2016
Casillero del Diablo
Carmenere
Chile |
13
** |
10/2018 Decent wine - Medium body, not much fruit. Fairly well balanced, but I am NOT too excited to drink this wine. |
2014
Viña Chocalán
Gran Reserva
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chile |
14
* |
06/2018 Meh wine - Medium body, almost no fruit, a touch of oak.
Not really recommended, the TerraNoble was easier to drink.
Still looking for wines from Chile that are good tasting and reasonably priced. |