2013 Darioush Cabernet Franc ++++ $95

Darkness. 30 minutes patience delivers beautiful, bold fruit

2006 William Wesley Pinot Noir ++++ $40

Beautiful dried stone fruit. Legs for 10 more.

2005 Murero ++++ $30

Black licorice, Acidic conundrum. A youthful 12 years

2014 Sparkman Outlaw Merlot +++ $40

Sturdy and tasty. Delicious but lacking typical Merlot softness

2013 DuMol Syrah +++++ $45

Tannins to silk, jam to compote, ageworthy beauty!

2014 Sparkman Touriga Nacional Ring of Fire ++++ $45

Grenache softness, spoonful of sugar, soft tannins. Excellent!

2009 Quilceda Creek Palengat +++++ $100

Cedar & sweet eucalyptus. Beautiful fruit. Delicate, lovely tannin

Brian (efficiently) says - 2010 Foxen Pinot Noir Block 8 Bien Nacido Vineyard Santa Maria ++++ $50

Silky, smooth, full of fruit. Wonderful!

2010 Foxen Pinot Noir Block 8 Bien Nacido Vineyard Santa Maria ++++ $50

Beautiful dried red fruit. Gorgeous fruit, perfect balance. Stunning 

2012 Hedges CMS ++++ $11

Bright cherry, nubile fruit. Balanced, delicious $11 Steal!

2014 Chateau Ste Michelle Cabernet +++ $11

1-24th scale Quilceda Creek. Mini Tannins, Fruit, Depth

2014 Skyfall Columbia Valley Red Blend +++ $14

Bright soft fruit washes away quickly. Serviceable bargain

2014 Adrás Ribeira Sacra Godella +++ $14

Dust dry, noseless, persimmon, satisfying if simple fruit

2014 Kaiken Reserva Malbec +++ $14

 Ink darkness, savory spice. Sturdy, tannic but balanced. 

2011 Ridge Buchignani Ranch Zin ++++ $35

Carignanes the perfect soft foil to Zins aggressiveness

*2015 Wild Type Riesling ++++ $17

Olympic balance. Delicate but present. Long soft finish

2013 Darioush Cabernet Franc ++++ $60

Sturdy, hearty yet softened tannins. Rich and delicious

2011 Domaine De La Janasse Terre de Bussière +++ $12

Big ass brambly. Simple but satisfying fruit.

2012 Howard Park Leston Margaret River Shiraz +++ $35

Outback Darkness, river bottom stank, right hook power

2012 Château Trébiac Graves +++ $13

Simple brambly nose. Drinking like a $17 Medoc

Francis says...1997 Opus One ++++ $priceless

Evolved Leather, smoke, tatami. California fruit. French earth. 

2014 Chateau Les Tours Pey-Bonhomme +++ $15

Black licorice notes fool the delicious but tannic fruit

2012 Domaine Charly Nicolle Les Fourneaux White Burgundy ++++ $20

Big, rich unctuous honeysuckle. 1980's Rolls-Royce $20 steal

1997 Opus One ++++ $100

Sporty solid fruit, 1985 Ferrari leather, prime time

2011 Ridge Buchignani Ranch Carignane +++ $26

Dried Cherry, Sturdy, tasty if a bit tired.

2011 Ridge Lytton Estate Syrah/Grenache ++++

Classic suicide. Delicate soft Grenache, juicy bright Syrah.

2010 Sans Liege En Gedi Grenache ++++ $35

Bright & sweet fruit. A delicious central coast Grenache!

2012 Boutinot La Côte Savage Cairanne ++++ $14

So right on many levels. Perfect barnyard and tannins