Domaine Dozon Clos Du Saut Au Loup, 2020 (Cabernet Franc – Chinon, France)            

THEY SAY: Vibrant purple color. Traditional notes of plum skin, raspberries and capsicum abound. Manageable tannins and herbal notes underscore a direct fruitiness.

WE SAY: Tim can’t stop talking about this wine, he is crazy for it. I like t too, but he just won’t shut up about it. A subtle, beautiful alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon.

Clendenen Family Vineyard, "The Pip" 2017 (& 2018) (Nebbiolo - Santa Maria, California)

THEY SAY: A deep red, oaky wine with aromas and flavors of plums and dried roses. Tastes of plum, blackberry, dried roses and earth. Balance between the richness, the bright acidity, and moderated tannins, make this wine an all-around food wine.

WE SAY: Made by a local legend, it’s like Piedmont in a glass, and takes us right back to North West Italy.

Intense ruby red colour with violet hints, very clear. Very intense, fresh and immediate aroma with notes of ripe red fruits and vegetables. Dry and smooth to the palate, good structure and nose-palate persistence.

Paul Lato, 'O Sole Mio 2021 (Sauvignon Blanc – Santa Ynez Valley, California)

THEY SAY: Made from a 100% organic vineyard in the heart of Santa Ynez Valley, [at Two Wolves Vineyard, owned and run by the singer Pink!] this Sauvignon Blanc was whole cluster pressed at 22 brix, then fermented and aged in both concrete and stainless-steel vessels… brilliant ripe flavors balance with crisp acidity.

WE SAY: We recently came across Paul Lato and have found all of his wines to be excellent.

Bright and lithe, with a floral overtone to the flavors of Honeycrisp apple, biscuit and lemon meringue.

The lively bead carries ground ginger and anise notes on the lingering, creamy finish.

Wine Spectator 92 Points.

Lambrusco DOC, from Italy ( 8.5% ABV).

Late Bottle Vintage Port from Porto, Portugal.

Classic aromas of blackberry, juicy cassis, ripe plum, hints of toasted oak, violets and cocoa.

Integrated flavors of ripe black berry, dark-roasted coffee and chocolate, integrated with fine tannins and a

long, fruit-filled finish.

Classic aromas of blackberry, juicy cassis, ripe plum, hints of toasted oak, violets and cocoa.

Integrated flavors of ripe black berry, dark-roasted coffee and chocolate, integrated with fine tannins and a

long, fruit-filled finish.

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier from Champagne, France.

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier from Champagne, France.

THEY SAY: This luscious wine has a dense ruby with some brick color to it, a nose of satsuma plum and red currant with cinnamon and blackberry cordial notes. The taste is full of ripe black fruits, jammy with chocolate and raspberry leaf flashes, warm and opulent. 

WE SAY: One of Tim and my favorites, lovely color. Opulent is the right word!

Union Sacre 2022 Edelzwicker, Orange Wine (Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Sylvaner, Gewürztraminer – Central Coast, California)

THEY SAY: Tangerine, peaches, Asian pear and lilies.

WE SAY: A delightfully smooth and unique blend that has just a detectable touch of Gewürtz, both interesting and delicious!

This warm climate white wine speaks of the sunlight and warmth of California's Central Coast.  Its bright lychee and tart tropical fruits are balanced by its acidity on the mid-palate, tailed by a lingering apricot finish.  This clean, crisp white wine is aged in stainless steel to showcase the bright fruit and natural acidity of Pinot Grigio.