2010 Sans Liege Pickpocket +++ $34

"...it's your "as if" boyfriend Randall" but delicous

2014 Clos de Gilroy Grenache +++ $13

Slathering fruit nose with tinny delivery. 7-10 Split

The Kid says...2000 Speri Amarone della Valpolicella Classico ++++ $50

Dusty dry amazing flavor among top three ever

2005 Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval Vineyard ++++ $42

Pushing its age limit, but a stunning partner!

2008 Frank Family Cabernet Sauvignon ++++ $42

Heitz Martha's redux. Eucalyptus, Cedar, Marlboro. Huge Tannins

2009 Ridge Buchignani Ranch Zinfandel ++++ $35

Age adds proper heft and beauty. Drink now.

2013 Emmanuel Darnaud Les Trois Chênes Crozes-Hermitage ++ $23

Rhone stink that doesn't settle. Weak & feeble. Disappointing.

2013 Roth Estate Heritage Sonoma Red +++ $25

Promising nose & sweet fruit loses its acidic footing.

2009 Cenit Viñas Del Cenit ++++ $45

Stunning Tempranillo that mimics a badass CdP. Damn!

The Masterson says....1990 Beringer Napa Valley Cabernet Private Reserve +++++ $105

Wow! Worthy. Righteous. nice timing. green pepper. ribeye

2012 Howard Park Leston Margaret River Shiraz +++ $30

Outback Darkness, river bottom stank, right hook power

2007 Ridge Lytton Springs ++++ $34

Perfectly aged, mouth filling maturity. Blended by Gods

2009 Clos Du Val D'éléon Marc Kreydenweiss Alsace +++ $19

Spun gold. Near Sauternes viscosity. Exotic semi-sweet unctuousness.

2011 Bedrock Wine Co. Casa Santinamaria +++ $18

Interesting blend, complex & balanced. Thick rich and ready

2009 Xavier CDR ++++ $25

Even better 3 years later. Rocks the Rhone!

2012 Cliff Lede Stags Leap Cabernet ++++ $65

As beautiful & rich as a Poetry Inn stay!

2014 M. Chapoutier Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem Cotes Du Roussillon +++ $

Scorched Earth, Bright Fruit, Proper White Pepper Spice.

2012 Château Trébiac Graves +++ $13

Simple brambly nose. Drinking like a $17 Medoc

2007 Salinia Heintz Ranch Syrah ++ $43

Overripe stonefruit, Buffett richness, odd funkiness. Off key.

2012 Compania de Vinos del Atlantico Yecla Gordo +++ $14

Monastrells juicy fruit joins Cabernets goolies. Bargain consummation!

2014 Wind Gap Rose +++ $16

Don't like Rose? Game changed. Serious summer fruit!

2008 Greppicante Bolgheri +++ $20

Walla Walla softness and style. Beautiful cedar and tobacco. 

2008 Dunham Merlot Lewis Vinyard ++++ $63

Eucalyptus, mint & cedar.  Delicious, mouth filling simplicity. Time.

2011 Domaine Franck Millet Sancerre ++ $35

Spun gold, off honeysuckle notes, Punky but drinkable

2001 Vecchie Terre di Montefili Bruno di Rocca +++ $31

Penultimate year. Brassy, soft. What Vendemmia can be.