Cameron Hughes 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve, Napa

Deep and dark, this wine unfolds it's complex tones over a half hour or so decanting. Lovely with red meats or tomato sauces. Recommend!

2013 Barboursville Octagon

Octagon has been a very good wine for us and we don't mind the $60 price tag understanding that it's a good bet for a good time. That changed with this bottle.

Whether corked or poorly mixed, there is only one way to describe the first two sips..

BAD

We dumped the bottle. Not a good showing for Barboursville. Talking with friends and family, they had a similar experience with the 2013 release. I'd avoid this vintage.

2010 Mongrana Maremma Toscana Tempranillo

One sip- fabulous! A joy to drink! Buy more. 

2010 Mongrana Maremma Toscana Tempranillo

One sip- fabulous! A joy to drink! Buy more. 

2012 Educated Guess Cabernet Savignon

Deep dry flavor, rich and beautiful! Thanks for saving the evening! Great with beef. 

2012 Fiction Red Wine

Might be ok for a sangria. Awful with dinner alone. Ugh! Like a sweet, jammy soda punch in the face!

2009 Chateau Cheval Brun Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Dry and gravelly, almost like a Pomerol, but not as breathy. Notes of Cabernet Franc give the wine an earthy undertone. Very enjoyable with a beef dish.