Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego 
Grgich Hills Estate
Napa Valley Zinfandel 2020
2020 vintage. Grapes from 2020 that actually survived and missed the Napa fires/smoke taint. Medium-heavy bod. This was lip-smacking delicious. Nice acidity/tannins mated with balanced fruit offerings. Don't need a Zin currently on the list but it is on the short list just in case. Resto pricing was approx and completely fair $29 USD a bottle. 8.26.26. — 14 days ago
Quilceda Creek
Galitzine Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
2016 vintage. Decanted and tasted after 45 minutes and 1.5 hours. A little sed. Light-medium/medium body. Definitely not flashy. More on the lean and mean side of the ledger but not completely without hints of love hitherto. Built for the long haul. 9.4.26. — 5 days ago
Arnaldo Rivera
Undicicomuni Barolo Nebbiolo 2021
2021 vintage. Last tasted 2.11.26 (8.9). This has picked up serious steam in the last 6 months as it was tasted under similar circumstances. Medium body. Spicy, acidic intro that softened (somewhat) after contemplation. Earth, acidity, fruit, tannins, tar, tobacco...some "pop" for those that want some grip but not too frightening for Barolo newbs. 8.26.26. — 14 days ago
Domaine Marc Morey & Fils
En Virondot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay 2022
2022 vintage. Last tasted 3.9.26 (9.4). Big ginger mixed with lanolin, pear, acacia and citrus fruit. Still slightly "sharp" acidity. Suggestively spicy on the back end. This is excellent and should continue as such for the next 3-4 years before recalibrating/softening. Generally speaking, love love the Marc Morey 2022 Chassagne efforts as a whole as the varied premmie cru plots all deliver-big time-and carry a bit of restraint. 8.28.26. — 12 days ago
Grgich Hills Estate
Paradise Block Yountville Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
2021 vintage. Overpriced and underdelivering. 8.26.26. — 14 days ago
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
2012 vintage. Last tasted 12.27.24 (9.3). Similar notes. Decanted and tasted after 2.5 hours. Super complex with those dark fruits and herbaceous cameos/visits. Really smooth medium/medium heavy body. Not too shabby. 9.5.26. — 4 days ago