Surprisingly complete and harmonious for a Riesling in this price range, Wagtail’s 2006 boasts opening scents of honey, ripe apples, citrus and crushed stone. Peach and citrus flavors dominate the palate, ending dry and stony. Drink now.
— J.C.
(9/1/2007)
Blackberry fruit is framed in chocolate, cedar and cola nuances, while the texture is creamy, the tannins supple and the finish long. Drink now.
— J.C.
(11/1/2007)
A bargain blend (62% Shiraz, 38% Grenache) that offers a mouthful of warm cherry-berry fruit and hints of vanilla and pastry crust. Finishes crisp and tart. Drink now.
— J.C.
(7/1/2007)
Finding decent Pinot Noir at $10 is a challenge, but this wine delivers varietally correct aromas of smoke, beet and cherry, then backs them up with flavors of cola and root veggies. It’s medium-bodied, finishing with a tart, almost citrusy edge. Drink now.
— J.C.
(8/1/2008)
Black cherry fruit mixes with the gritty texture and slightly bitter flavor of coffee grounds in this earthy Pinot Noir. Drink now–2012.
— J.C.
(11/1/2009)