Wines $21 - $50

Under development
2002 Saint Cosme Cote-Rotie (Syrah from Northern Rhone) - $44: Raspberry, barnyard, cherry, spice. A bit off balance and lacking of real fruit character or a good finish, but drinkable. Poor QPR- this one’s a pass. My rating: 87 pts, PV

2005 Bravante Trio (Cab Sauvignon, Cab Franc, Merlot) - $38: Young, ripe fruits, good concentration. Vanilla, cedar, blackberry, good flavors, balance. Great value. Second bottle with consistent rating. My rating: 91-92 pts, GV