Wine Reviews and News for Passionate Wine Lovers

2006 J. Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon Seven Oaks (USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles) Nice color, deep purple.  The nose was enjoyable big black berries with cedar, green peppers and black pepper.  The palate was a little hot and a dryer wine ...

2003 Bodegas Montecillo Rioja Crianza (Spain, La Rioja, Rioja) This wine was edging toward the Brunello feel.  However the quality level was not there.  The color was deep purple and a hint of dark brown. The nose had some apple and pear.  ...

2004 Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve (USA, California, Napa Valley) While very good upon popping the cork and you could tell it's only going to get better. The nose had old world all over it with notes of ...

1997 Chateau Lynch Bages (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac) We were in a Bordeaux mood and tried this beside a 91 Chateau Mouton Rothschild. The 1997 was another tough year for Bordeaux, Parker rated it 83 and the 1991 78. I have ...

Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five (USA, California, Napa Valley, Stags Leap District) This is a new world feeling wine with black fruits, berries with flowers, and chocolate. Rich and weighty on the palate with soft tannins and a touch of acidity. ...

Heard from John Hazelewood at the vineyard on a post about the Sangiovese.  He mentioned to try the Zinfandel.  He was right and the Zin is much better and has more character than the Sangiovese.  This wine still had the ...