2018 Dutton-Goldfield Dutton Ranch Shop Block Pinot Blanc (Green Valley): Uhmm…. somebody had better warn Alsace that they have competition… $30 A- 2017 Tongue Dancer Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast): Save the last of this skillful, vibrant dance for yourself; you’re worth it. $49 A- 2017 Tongue Dancer Pratt Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley): An intimate…
Category: wine mini-reviews
Wine Reviews: Weekly Mini Round-Up For August 5, 2019
2016 Bells Up “Titan” Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley): Not living up to its namesake, but that’s okay; more lovely than powerful, more light on its feet than boorish. $40 B+ 2018 Troon Vineyard Cotes du Kubli Blanc (Applegate Valley): Its memory are as its spice notes: both will linger in very pleasant ways. $25 A-…
Wine Reviews: Weekly Mini Round-Up For July 29, 2019
2015 Cartograph Transverse Pinot Noir (North Coast): Earthiness and edginess crossing foils in entertaining ways. $64 A- 2013 Cartograph Leonardo Julio Vineyard Brut Zero (Russian River Valley): Showing its age? Proudly, when wearing it this exceedingly well. $68 A- 2015 Bannister Campbell Ranch Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast): The raspberries and cherries may be dark, but…
Wine Reviews: Weekly Mini Round-Up For July 22, 2019
2018 Domaine Bousquet Cabernet Sauvignon (Tupungato): Reminding you to always look on the plummy side of life. $20 B+ 2015 Jordan Winery Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley): Playing it safe? Maybe, but doing so with excellent precision and poise. $57 A- 2016 Moshin Vineyards River Myst Haven Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley): A haven for those…