VJB Winery – Aglianico 2008 – Sonoma

VJB Winery – Aglianico 2008 – Sonoma

A wine with developing notes of black fruits (blackberries, black cherries), red currant combined with hints of pepper, vegetal and caramel. Soft and round wine with a quite long finish. 

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VJB Winery – Danté 2008 – Sonoma Valley

VJB Winery – Danté 2008 – Sonoma Valley

(85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Sangiovese) Spicy nose, in mouth it expresses aromas of blackberries, strawberries and cherries combined with aromas of pepper and cedar. The tannins are a little bit hard but that is typical of cabernet. I would advise to wait a few years for them to soften.

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VJB Winery – Nero d’Avola 2009 – Sonoma

VJB Winery – Nero d’Avola 2009 – Sonoma

A wine with developing aromas of green peppers, figs, plums, red fruits (raspberry and cherry), but also cigar box notes associated with woody notes. Good length. 

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VJB Winery – Estate Sangiovese 2009 – Sonoma

VJB Winery – Estate Sangiovese 2009 – Sonoma

Taste the typical Italian Sangiovese aromas of plums, red cherries, black berries. A mineral wine with animal notes and also revealing some spices. A well-balanced wine. Good length. 

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VJB Winery – Primitivo 2009 – Sonoma Valley

VJB Winery – Primitivo 2009 – Sonoma Valley

A round nectar with hints of mushrooms, undergrowth, strawberry and blackcurrant combined with floral notes and has some spices. Also little touches grilled. Personally I would advise to wait 3 or 4 years before opening.

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VJB Winery – Tempranillo Rose 2011 – Sonoma

VJB Winery – Tempranillo Rose 2011 – Sonoma

This wine expresses flavors of red berries, currants, raspberries too small spice. Freshness and a certain harmony in mouth for this wine. The finish is medium long and fruity.

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VJB Winery – Chardonnay 2010 Gabriella Ranch – Sonoma

VJB Winery – Chardonnay 2010 Gabriella Ranch – Sonoma

A fresh wine, fruity, mineral. It develops aromas of grapefruit, pineapple, but also of white flowers and apple granite. These flavors are accompanied by a slight bitterness that led the tasting. A pleasant wine to drink. 

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Kenwood Winery – Zinfandel 2009 – Sonoma County

Kenwood Winery – Zinfandel 2009 – Sonoma County

 A nectar with aromas of woods, raspberry, blackberry and violet. In the end it develops notes of licorice and spice (pepper). A well-built and well balanced wine. 

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Kenwood Winery – Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 – Sonoma County

Kenwood Winery – Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 – Sonoma County

A rounded wine, fleshy, with a good structure. It reveals aromas of blackberry, raspberry and redcurrant associated, in the end, with notes of tobacco and cocoa.

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Kenwood Winery – Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 – Sonoma County

Kenwood Winery – Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 – Sonoma County

A nectar with fruity aromas of black fruit (cassis) and red (strawberry, cherry) with notes of spices and green peppers. Little hint of chocolate in the end. A well-balanced wine. 

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