Lots to like in this dry, smooth Merlot. It’s an earthy wine, with dried herb, black cherry and cedar flavors wrapped into firm tannins. Good price for the quality.
— S.H.
(10/1/2011)
Smooth and silky, this Pinot has rather simple but likeable flavors of cherries, cola and spices. It’s dry, with some bitterness in the finish. Tasted several times, with considerable bottle variation.
— S.H.
(12/1/2008)
Bring on the burgers and veal parmesan for this dry, exuberant table wine. It’s tannic, with earthy flavors of cherries, currants, tobacco and oodles of peppery spice.
— S.H.
(12/1/2009)
This tastes of brash dark fruit, sage and coffee. It will appeal to lovers of big wine and pair expertly with pizza—especially with meaty toppings.
— V.B.
(12/1/2012)
Ripeness was not an issue, but balance was, in this jammy, almost sweet wine. It tastes like melted raspberry, cherry and blackberry jelly. Finishes technically dry, but palate sweet.
— S.H.
(12/1/2008)
From a vineyard west of Ukiah, Jacuzzi Family’s Barbera seems tartly sweet, akin to raspberry syrup laced with vanilla. Soft and round, it has a finish like that of an aged Port.
— V.B.
(12/1/2012)
Bone dry and high in acidity, this wine has mineral-dominated flavors of citrus fruits and herbs. It’s a good cocktail wine, and will pair well with spicy Asian-style foods.
— S.H.
(10/1/2011)