Unlike most of us winos in San Francisco, Russell is not a fan of the Pinot Noir. His house, his rules: bring over a big red, Zinfandels welcome. Just don’t bring no Pinot.
1. 2008 Fuso Barbera Colli Tortonesi.
Nose: Cranberry walnut bread, cinnamon, crayon
Palate: Cranberry spiced cider, boozy cranberry – but the diet version of course.
Rating: 5.85/10
2. 2007 Granacha, Cotes du Rhone.
Nose: Walnuts, plum, dick, butter, fireplace, fir.
Palate: Juice box – the box, not the uice, black cherry juice, cherries.
Rating: 5.31/10
3. 2007 Caliberico Red Blend, Lodi (Zinfandel, Tempranillo, Tannat).
Nose: Buttered popcorn topped with paprika, red cherry almond reduction, basil, almond sauce, marciellos (pizza), blackberry
Palate: Butter with brown sugar, maple syrup flavor, specifically Aunt Jemima maple syrup, buttered popcorn.
Rating: 5.32/10
4. 2007 Ogiers (Les Moirets) Cotes du Rhone.
Nose: Chocolate, bacon, vanilla extract, powdered sugar
Palate: Fireplace, dark cherry juice, sour, citrus, raw marshmallows.
Rating: 4.77/10
5. 2009 Ridge 3 Valley Blend
Nose: Buttered Popcorn, crusty crust, pickled fruit, blueberry
Palate: Good, blackberry, cupcakes.
6. 2009 Malbec, Philips Sehell
Nose: Raisin, asparagus, snozberries, watermelon, red berries/raspberries, smoke, fire and a $2-10 whore.
Palate: Astringent, alcohol, lemon,
7. 2007 BV Rutherford Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
Nose: Kool aid and veggies
Palate: Black currant, grapefruit, slutty old wine and leather suits.
The notes then said:
LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL whore
