Quarter One Wines Promoted

Quarter One: 2021 Januik Cabernet Sauvignon Quintessence, 2017 Reynvaan Family Vineyards Syrah In the Rocks, 2008 Anderson’s Conn Valley Eloge, Result of a Crush 2017 & 2021 Syrah,  2020 Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Don Melchor, 2021 Idda Etna Rosso- Italy, Sicily, Etna DOC.

Quarter Two Wines Promoted

Amazing value from WineBid under $40.00 with shipping.

  • 2011 Sheridan Vineyard L’Orage – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley (4/18/2025)
    Day 1: Natural cork. Well, this is off the charts. Sheridan is top five in Washington, and no one can deny. Funk, cherry, dust, minerals, earth, mild spice and lavender. This is super complex and one of the most polarizing wines I have had in years. 95+
    Day 2: Well not surprised this dropped off a bit so consume within the next few years for maximum enjoyment. Funk, sour cherry, dust, earth, spice, lavender, minerals and dried rose petals. Excellent wine. 93 points
    Recommendation: Drink now to 2027 for maximum enjoyment but what a great wine. (95 points)

Amazing Value at Haskell’s Buy One Get One Free $19.99 with tax.

  • 2023 Hartford / Hartford Court Chardonnay Russian River Valley – USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (4/15/2025)
    Day 1: About impossible today to get a Chardonnay under $20 with tax but local sale and case purchase coming. Pear, mild oak, sour apple, dust, lemon and a touch of spice. Short to medium finish and nice acidity. Nothing off the charts but great value here. 90 points
    Day 2: Better on day 2 with lemon, minerals, dust, pear, sour apple, mild oak, stone and spice. Medium finish. Nice acidity and amazing value. 91+ points
    Recommendation: https://winedisruptors.com/wines-promoted/ at a local shop for $19.99 on sale. (91 points)
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2012 MTR Productions Syrah Memory Found – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley (4/2/2025)
Day 1: Natural cork. 13.1% alcohol. A very flavorful yet elegant wine. Green olives, white pepper, raspberries, sour cherry, minerals, tar, mild spices and dried flowers. Medium to long finish and nice acidity. Picks up a perfume flavor on the finish which also adds to the excellence of this wine. A truly outstanding effort that still will drink well for at least 5 more years. 94 points
Day 2: Hard to believe a wine that is over 10 years old can improve this much on day 2 but its true. White pepper, smoked meats, green olives, stone, tar, spice, dark fruits, raspberries, smoke and earth. Super long finish and a true masterpiece. For sure top 20 of the year. 96+
Recommendation: Find this wine and buy! (96 points)