4/22/2013 - Scot Russo wrote:

nice cab. I would like a bit more acidity, good finish. nose of french oak. Dark inky hue. balanced tannins, not to jammy.

4/12/2013 - Scot Russo wrote:

Rad ZIn. Buy It Before It's Gone.

4/8/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

nice price point garnacha, not to spicy well balanced.

4/4/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

Best Oregon pinot I've had so far. Rich and delicate. Silky tannins and a winding road finish. Put one in the cellar for later, can't wait to drink it.

4/3/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

inky deep color. ripe cherries nose of french oak, earthy red fruit low tannin light finish. decent malbec. Paul hobbs put his name on it.

4/1/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

Blend is 35% Cab Sauv and 62% Syrah from the estate Barrett Vineyards, Calistoga, Napa Valley, 3% CF Oakville
Some Chemistry: 14.8% alc. T.A. 0.60, pH 3.78
100% French oak barrels: 45% new, 22 months in barrel, variety of cooper
200 Cases made

perfect balance, drinks well now and in ten years. deep rich mouthfeel, long finish. killer tannins. I really enjoy this wine

3/31/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

Big earthy Malbec. not much of a finish but nice mouth feel. Has a watered down taste. flabby. 30

3/28/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

good weekday drinker, well balanced leathery and rich. medium body same finish. mild tannins, flavors of dried red fruits, cranberry, clove and cedar. Not as fruity as most northern merlots.

3/27/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

rich bacon fat. Could use more time in the cellar, nice balance between tanin length and acidity.

3/25/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

Dave Phinney does it again, awesome red. Chocolate/ mocha filled strawberries, perfect acidity, day trip length. I love this ZIn.

3/7/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

well balanced weekday cab, soft mouthfeel med tannins nice red fruit.
It smells like Blackberry, and Gooseberry. Cedar. Round texture. finishes Medium.

3/5/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

Dark purple in color, this 2011 Petite Sirah shows aromas shows black rapsberry, dark cherry compote, blackstrap molasses, toasted cedar plank, and sweet leather. The flavors start sweet and then get darker on the finish. This blend starts with blueberry pie, blackberry, sweet cinnamon, fresh fig, and fire roasted poblano chilies then finishes with molasses, smoky oak, savory Mexican oregano, and dried black cherry.

3/2/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

I crushed on this oaky Chard with some butternut squash risotto and salmon, the blend of butter and hint of age makes this a great wine, if you can find it buy it. winery has closed as of dec 12
The wine looks Yellow gold colored. It smells like Toast, Oak, and Honey. The body is Medium/Full. The wine has Round texture. The wine finishes Long.

2/28/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

Los Carneros Scintilla Vineyard...8 years later, this pinot displays an orange rim fading to tawny. Still has a nose that pops with fruit. Big body for pinot long finish. This wine was originally 45 dollars, I got it on close out sale for 9 bucks. Their 2006 syrah is also amazing.Unfortunately the winery closed in December 2012.

2/26/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

Nice bold cabernet. My first Knights Valley AVA, I look forward to more. Inky deep color followed with satin plums, blackberry and warm blueberry pie. Hints of smoke wet river rocks chased with raspberries melting on your tongue. Not gonna lie when I hear Beringer I used to think white zin cheapo wine, after studying I now know the the detail and quality of the product and I appreciate the liquid outcome. Well done Mt Helena.

2/25/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

This is an amazing wine. Too bad its going out of business. I met the rep in Maui, as a wine buyer for a high end restaurant I bought all I could. It sold well, especially the Pinot. The bottle I bought tonight was showing red on top of the cork, luckily they let me return it, glad I did. Great wine. Go buy it before its all gone!

2/25/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

orange/ tawny hue, nose doesn't pop. mushrooms / strawberry. light body easy drinker. reminds me of a Beaujolais.

2/24/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

Crisp and sharp. herbal notes of grapefruit, melon, and honeysuckle. Ripping acidity with a moderate finish great weekday drinker

2/23/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

I really enjoyed this wine with some spicy meatballs, The nose has a bit of age, not as vibrant but the color is still a deep purple minor tawny rim. length for days, big fruit cocoa covered peppercorns inside over ripe black cherries. Full body, I'll buy it again. 29

2/20/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

Great white! Nice blend of Chardonnay, Viognier, Muscat, Semillion and Marsanne. Rich gold color full body. I drank it from a coffee cup at work, still rad with finish for days.

2/20/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

wasn't as good as the grenache he does but still an enjoyable wine.

2/20/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

customer donated a glass in my direction. excellent cult wine.

2/20/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

Ruby bright hue, bouquet of smashed black cherries, gooseberry, black currant. light tannins, low acidity, smooth. Ripe red fruit, blueberry jam, cranberry, chocolate, bell pepper. medium low finish. price 36 on sale for 19

2/20/2013 - Scot Russo wrote:

Not a bad wine. I like more fruit for a zin but easy drinker med/light body with a decent finish for the price. 12. I'd buy it again.

2/20/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

tobacco wrapped in leather, nice value 20 in Maui. I'd buy it again. subtle fruit lingering finish.

2/20/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

Jammy, fruit forward enjoyable. Thanks for the glass Mala.

2/20/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

A great Russian River deep wine. Inky garnet, ripe fruit like plum, raspberry, cassis strawberry. Mild tight tannins. The wine maker is a sweet gal. I have served this wine by the glass and now push it by the bottle, great value on the list at 50 ish

2/20/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

Rad, exciting fun chardonnay. I haven't had such a rich white since Kistler
The wine looks Straw colored. It smells like Honeydew, Mango, Mineral, Honeysuckle, Bready, Fig, and Lemon. It tastes like Apricot, Peach, and Pear. The body is Full. The wine has Round texture. The wine finishes Long.

2/20/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

I was given this wine by a regular customer that wasn't impressed. I enjoyed it but not that much ( restaurant retail 90 ) I would not have guessed it to be Turley, I thought it was similar to Turley Sinsault , grape soda smoke finish light on the finish medium body. I'd say 86 plus 2 for being Turley.

2/20/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

vibrant fun Rhone value. Macerated cherries medium light body , elegant tannins nice finish. earthy with french oak. An easy drinker. 11$ great deal for a french wine
The wine looks Ruby colored. The legs are Medium. It smells like Toast, Cedar, Vanilla, and Hazelnut.

2/2/2013 - Scot Russo Does not like this wine:

Spices, bacon fat, eucalyptus, meaty.
Very little fruit, light body/acidity. meh ten bucks

2/1/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

Bright ruby hue, new world fruity nose. Crushed cherries on a cedar chest. Medium body, fruit forward. Soft mouthfeel decent length, mild tannin, lingering ripe blueberry, vanilla, and oak.
paid 22

2/1/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

Cherry tart, strawberry and molasses with whispers of american oak. Decanted for an hour to loosen the medium tannins. Balanced mouthfeel of acidity and fruit, jammy fruit forward full body with a nice finish, slightly hot all around a good napa blend.
paid 39

1/9/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

Reveals a deep, layered bouquet of black cherry, licorice, black currant, blueberry pie, combined with chocolate, vanilla, coffee, black tea, subtle spicy notes of cloves and cinnamon and its distinctive touch. The complexity and intense character continue into the finish with a huge mouthfeel, crazy long finish, This vino left my palate wanting more, round awesomness, silky tannins.
Killer Red
paid 88

1/17/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

I really enjoyed this wine, the high notes of black licorice , anise, dark chocolate, and sweet grass. Jammy Bomb with a nice round finish. soft length.
paid 16

1/26/2013 - Scot Russo wrote:

Notes of strawberry, raspberry, black cherry, white pepper.
Earth tones round mild tannin jammy bland, and dumb... Meh ten bucks

1/28/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

Reasonable fun merlot, Paid 25.
Notes of blackberries, dried blueberry, cherry pie, mild mocha oak, medium body wine. low tannins fruit forward yet complex with herbs along the fruit.
I gave it a 5 out of ten, extra point for the value.

1/25/2013 - Scot Russo wrote:

Notes of cherry currant, spice, and wet cardboard. flawed bottle. ( I still drank it)
Dumb. low tannin with a tawny hue.
Flavors of smoked plum, raisin, and HOT. zero finish
paid 26. I expected more.

1/31/2013 - Scot Russo Likes this wine:

Deep inky hue, faint sign of tawny aging.
Nose, ripe berry, black currant, red fruit, mushrooms, cedar, earthy, ripe plum,
Decanted 2 hours very tight at first opening.
Balanced fruit, ripping acidity, velvet tannins, full sexy body. 2 plus minutes length. nice and chewy. screams for lamb or ribeye dripping in butter.
Flavors of plum strawberry cocoa, tobacco, menthol, mint and angels kissing my tongue.
Gifted out of the cellar 220 restaurant list (Maui)