2012 Charles Smith Cabernet Sauvignon Chateau Smith +++ $15

Cheap to exorbitant - Multi Buck Chuck always satisfies!

2011 Sparkman Kingpin ++++ $

Youthful Van Morrison. Prescient lyrics, soulful voice. Stunning.

2012 Excelsior Cabernet +++ $11

A bold generous mouth filling delicious African bargain. 

2011 Ridge Zinfandel Hearts Desire ++ $35

The rare Ridge disappointment. Simple, Overripe, nominal interest 

2011 Ridge Geyserville +++ 35

16% Carignane  & 4% PS  lovingly softens the bold Zinfandel

2010 Ridge Buchignani Ranch Zinfandel +++ $30

Jewell sweetness, Whithers soul, Cash depth, Traffic length 

2009 Dunn Howell mountain +++++ $90

Cedar, Marlboro, stunning in youth. Future Miss America 

2009 Marc Kreydenweiss Clos Du Val D'eleon ++++ $19

Thick, luscious, bold &rich. Brown butter popcorn. Mouthfilling 

2009 Mas Codina Vinya Ferrer Cabernet Penedes +++ $12

Spanish Cabernet bargain mimicking an WW Washington star.

2012 Domaine de Viranel "Trilogie" Vin de Pays de Cessenon Rouge +++ $10

Deep garnet, rich sweet nose, anise. Simple & entertaining

 

2012 Sparkman Yonder +++ $35

Fruit, deep, fruit, vegetal, fruit, character, fruit, balance

2005 Hall Jacks Masterpiece ++++ $71

Rich, generous & inky. Cuban cigars, Colombian gold 

cottonmouth.

2012 Merino Syrah +++ $14

Rich, charming & balanced. No Saxum, but worth $14 

2010 Bodegas Ontanon Crianza Rioja +++ $12

Excellent brambly fruit, spice, cedar. Balanced, lengthy & bargainy 

2011 Donkey & Goat Five Thirteen Red Wine Blend El Dorado ++ $24

Promising nose let down by unbalanced acid & fruit. Funky 

2011 Sans Liege Grenache En Gedi Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard +++ $36

18 Barrels of delicious elegance. Ripe, lush & heady.