October - 2020

2018 Purple Paradise Chronic Cellars

As Halloween approaches, how could I resist a California Red Blend with a lucky-dice-eyed skull on the label?

2016 Merlot Blackstone Winery

Many times an impulse buy proves positive. I liked the looks of the label. So, I bought a Blackstone Winery California Merlot

2017 Pinot Noir Hopler Vineyard

OMG! Recently, I discovered the Germans make red wine. Forever, my mind told me only white wines were produced there.

2015 Momma Mia Red

MAMMA MIA stands out on its label. A buyer can assume this is an Italian wine. And it is, a product of Italy (Vino D’Italia).

2012 Red Blend Kendall-Jackson Vineyards

Fermenting in steel, rather than oak, was to bring the fruit taste forward. I wasn’t disappointed with the delivery: very fruity.

2015 Pinot Noir Robert Mondavi Winery

Robert Mondavi Winery is the first major winery developed in Napa Valley after Prohibition times. The winery produces outstanding, top rated

2017 Malbec Alamos Vineyards

The grapes may have gone up the mountain, but this batch didn’t get that “mountain top experience”.