Castle Rock Pinot Noir (Mendocino Co.) 2016 review by (PB)
Ruby hue with aromas of spicy ripe red raspberry and cigar ash. Palate–Nice foundation with loads of zesty red berry with a mid-palate presence of really nice citrus on a structured, acidic foundation nicely balanced. This review is sub-par due to my wife cooking a load of bacon in the kitchen and the outdoors (where…
Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel 2016 review by (PB)
Lighter cherry ruby hue with aromas of Bright red cinnamon red hots, sweet spices with a savory note. Palate–Medium body with nice zesty Zin flavors on a kicky structure that gives more than you bargain for. Finishes with some lingering pleasantries. This California sourced Zinfandel is a nice value at the less than $10 price…
Fetzer Flat Bed Red 2016 review by (PB)
Nicely pigmented, darker black cherry hue with aromas of wild dried savory spice dust with loads of jammy fruit with a rustic twinge to it, cigar ash and more berry fruit, and dust. Palate–Slightly tart (in a good way) lively acidic foundation on which sits jammy dark berry, blueberry, espresso, and lively fruit finish.…
Ferrari-Carano Siena 2015 (sonoma Co. Red wine) 25th Anniversary review by (PB)
Med. hue black cherry with aromas of sweet and savory dark berry fruit with fresh grape on the vine above the rim! Palate–Thick textured with plush tannins, bursting dark berries with loads of character, charm and savory spices with a lovely “bitter sweet” fruit finish. This is a big fruit forward and sexy red that…