Classic Wines

Red wines are made all over the world, and are generally the most popular type of wine among both connoisseurs and novices. Red wine is always made from red (or black) grapes, and the red color, like most of the tannins in the wine, is...

From Austria. The aromas have no fruit, but show a dirty, stinky side. This is the opposite of a California pinot. It is lightly colored, astringent, with a mineral drive. Due to the acids, it could almost work in place of a crisp white wine. Still,...

Very interesting white. Smells oddly compelling. Tangy and acidic, with notes of petrol, lemongrass, and a briny, salty, dry peach and nectarine character. Quite a long, nuanced finish. This is about as far from an easy drinking California chardonna...

Domaine Serene makes lovely Oregon pinot. This is an excellent, large scaled example. I smell funk and underbrush with wild blue and black berries. It has spicy, candied black cherries, forest floor, cola with smooth, structured tannins. This would ...

This is interesting wine with 2 hours of air time. There's some chocolate, cranberry and fruitcake, in this medium bodied, mostly merlot blend (I am guessing based on the leathery nature). It has nice balance, and a good amount of acids. It is not t...

Huge, brooding, sweet and utterly fantastic with ripe waxy caramel, and porchini mushrooms. Dark purple and red fruits, spice, earth and a very long finish. Light and long, smooth and round. Stains the palate. 3 hours later, I can still feel the win...