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.