2009 Ridge east Bench Zinfandel ++++ $30

Bacon fat from Zin?? Glorious goodness as always!

Scott Says....Pierre Usseglio "Mon Aieul" Châteauneuf-du-Pape +++++ $175

Why waste words. Wow

2010 Sparkman Darkness ++++ $40

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness" Gorgeous Francis handiwork

2010 Chapoutier Bila Haut +++ $10

A very friendly, approacable $10 food friendly finish.

1999 Chateau Mouton Rothschild ++++ $400

Congrats Trishy! leathery, tired, disappointing, you deserved better.

2010 St Hallett Faith Shiraz Barossa +++ $10

Dense ink, smokey bursting nose, a $10 bonus

2010 Domaine Chamford Vacqueyras +++ $17

Basalmic, beefy, bold before big burst by Morevedre!

Scott says....2007 Lambert Bridge Sonoma Cab ++ $40

Pretty good gig, could use more cow bell.

Scott says....Junmai Daginjo Mizbasho +++ $60

Essence of Laguna because we are here. Loving it. 

2009 Avalon Cabernet ++ $10

Like an old Rutherford barn, attractive, endearing, short-lived

2009 Can Blau Can Blau +++ $14

Brambly fruit, excellent balance, a solid bronze medal!

Scott says....2008 Bear Boat Sonoma Pinot +++$30

 Low dollar exposure to the Pinot world. Enjoy. 

2006 Papapietro Perry Elsbree Zin ++ $40

Brooding smokey nose, a bit burnt but friendly enough.

2006 Papapietro Perry RRV Zin + $40

Spice nose, spice front, spice back.  To much.

Scott says....2008 Copain L'hiver Syrah $12 ++

Silky Syrah, with residual sugar that needs tempering.

Scott says....2006 Papapietro Perry RRV Zin + $40

A thin ghost of the other PP zins. 

Scott Says....2006 Papapietro Perry Elsbree Zin +++ $40

Smokey tendrils on the back of the tongue. 

2008 Copain L'hiver Syrah $12 ++

Luscious, generous and as rounded a JLo's ass

2007 Beresan Walla Walla Cabernet +++ $17

Thanks for the Walla Walla bargain Rimmermen. Wonderful mystery!