Long Point Rubitage

Long Point Rubitage

Tasting Date: 2/2/2025 Notes: Begins with a mild, fruit flavor. The bright notes quickly transition to the depth of a full bodied wine. Ends with a mild tannin flavor that plays with the finish, but doesn’t overwhelm. Pairings: I paired this with an Argentinian Steakhouse experience. Jamon crudo con melon, a salad, and a strip […]

Loxton Sonoma Reds

Loxton Sonoma Reds

Tasting Date: 1/31/2025 Notes: Immediately starts with a bright, red fruit flavor – cherry flavored. Holds that fruit flavor through to finish. Complex with some depth but not overly bold. Playful. Not a lot of minerality nor any overt tannins in the finish. Pairings: I paired this with a tortellini in vodka sauce with some […]

Loxton Chardonnay

Loxton Chardonnay

Tasting Date: 1/26/2025 Notes: Starts with an oak note and quickly leans into a sweet fruit middle. Finishes with a playful minerality ending on crisp. Oak isn’t overwhelming. The wine is both crisp and buttery making this is an extremely balanced Chardonnay. Pairings: I paired it with lemon pepper chicken and it worked well. This […]

Ferrari-Carano Cabernet Sauvignon

Ferrari-Carano Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Date: 1/19/2025 Notes: Heavy, almost smokey oak flavor. Deep red fruit flavor. Tannin finish that goes on for miles. No minerality. A complex, full-bodied red with a lot of different notes when playing on the palette. Pairings: Attempted to pair with ribeye chop – not the best pairing. Might work with a smoked cheese, […]