Meghan Pierce

9.3

Trader joes impulse buy. Good stuff! — 4 years ago

with Todd

Daniel P. Drake

8.9

Last night I opened the 2014 Saarloos & Sons The O.G. Carbonically Fermented Grenache.

On the nose there is black cherry, raspberry, strawberry, vanilla, oak and a nice rich earth note.

On the palate ther are some nice notes of black cherry, raspberry, a ise, cinnamon, spice, herbaceous notes, oak and a nice earth component.

This is a medium bodied wine with medium + acidity and medium + fine tannins that lead into a long nutty fruit finish. With things the way there are in the world presently I pray that we all will be safe in the days to come and that life gets back to normal sooner than later. Nostrovia!!!!! 🍷🍷🍷🍷 — 5 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

The second vintage of Beau Vigne. On the nose; dark currants, burnt ambers, blend of blue fruits; blueberries, boysenberries, huckleberries & olallieberries. Dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, dry brown soil, dark minerals, anise, dark fruit liqueur notes, cinnamon, clove, tree sap, a whiff of mint, herbaceous characteristics and decayed dark flowers. The body is medium full and rich. Tannins are 65-70% resolved. The structure is not their best, but, the length, tension and balance are quite nice. The blue fruits explode onto the palate. Blueberries, boysenberries, huckleberries & Olallieberries. They set a little syrupy. Dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries/cola, raspberries come on late, dry brown top soil, palate grippy dark minerality, graphite, dark fruit liqueur notes, soft, medium, dark spice, mocha powder, cinnamon, clove, light vanilla, tree sap, a whiff of mint, herbaceous (bay leaf) characteristics, lilacs, violets and decayed dark flowers. The acidity is round and nicely managed. The long finish is velvety, ruby, rich and beautiful. Shows a little alcohol but it’s tamed from the tiger I bet it was young. Still has another 5-7 years of good drinking ahead. Photos of; their vineyard and antique truck, Yountville tasting room, Owners/Winemaker Ed Snider and wife Trish. Producer notes and history...Beau Vigne was founded by Ed Snider in 2002. They are a small, family winery with a production of about 4,000 cases annually vintage dependent. They are primarily known for their Cabernets. Their vineyard goes by the name of Stags Ridge and is the benchmark and centerpiece of Beau Vigne. Stags Ridge Vineyard & Ranch are located on the Eastern edge of Napa, situated in appellation of Atlas Peak at the very top of Soda Canyon Road overlooking Pritchard Gap, Haystack, and Stagecoach Vineyards. They began with only a few acres in 2002. Stag’s Ridge is now comprised of nine acres, eight of Cabernet Sauvignon and one of Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot. As the Beau Vigne brand has grown, they’ve sourced from some of the best vineyards on the North Coast and Napa Valley such as Bacigalupi, Dutton Ranch, and Lewelling. Beau Vigne’s philosophy to winemaking hasn’t changed since their beginning. They are a boutique winery; which is generally a good idea to maintain very high quality. The family roots run deep in the Napa Valley. Martin Garzoli, Ed’s grandfather, arrived in the Valley in 1913. He was a Swiss Italian who, learned winemaking in Italy. Martin worked the Hayfields of Napa and Sonoma during the day and made wine in an old barn at night. Nearly 100 years later, Beau Vigne Family is still carrying on in the family tradition. — 7 years ago

Wendy Ferrigno

9.3

Canyon Ranch from Wilamette valley in Oregon had at the canyon ranch grill in The Ventian. — 9 years ago

Andy Halvorsen

10

With a Skywalker Ranch Bone-in New York Strip. Winning combo. — 10 years ago

Loren Loftesnes

9.5

Need more of this stuff. Great with a waygu steak! — 4 years ago

with Rosita

Byron Hewett

8.9

Lovely white from UTAH!! Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Viognier. Light. 11.3% abv. Rather Chablis like. — 6 years ago

Boone Seto

9.7

Smooth well balance, full body and silky and clean finish and no imperfection — 7 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Twomey Cellars originated with a vineyard, the Soda Canyon Ranch in southeastern Napa Valley, which the Duncan family, owners of Silver Oak Cellars, acquired in 1999. Dark Ruby with ripe red fruit aromas and complex spice. On the palate strawberry and cherry flavors with cinnamon, tobacco and espresso notes. Rich full fleshy tannins, nice acidity and balance on s lingering finish ending with earthy tones. — 8 years ago

Sam Surath

9.6

Tasted at Piocho Ranch 6/11/16 — 9 years ago

Sam Surath

9.8

Tasted at Piocho Ranch 6/11/16 — 9 years ago

Marisa Reisman

8.9

Boujalais style sin. Light and fruit forward — 9 years ago

with Kim and Levon

Leo Gentile

9.0

Slightly bricking garnet clear as a belle. Nose is less bright red fruit that say a Ballard Canyon suggesting a warmer climate or growing season for this vintage. Hint of tar- a bit of Syrah? This botttle was picked up in a Calistoga grocery store in 2016 so initial storage may not have been ideal. Still a lovely mouth-filling round wine about to serve with a 12-hour brisket and kimchi slaw. — 5 years ago

Pierre And Paula Soler

9.1

2009. A bit bandy taste until it finally opened. Very nice and fruity bouquet — 7 years ago

Steve Mitchell

9.3

Nicely done! — 7 years ago

Sam Surath

9.8

Tasted at Piocho Ranch 6/11/16 — 9 years ago

Sam Surath

9.7

Tasted at Piocho Ranch 6/11/16 — 9 years ago

Sam Surath

9.4

Tasted at Piocho Ranch 6/11/16 — 9 years ago

Michael Horkay

9.3

I might be the only dumb ass on the planet that views this wine as surreal. This wine from three year old vines on grimms ranch is absolutely gorgeous.... Only three year old vines but holy shit good. Almost raveneau like with creamy aromatics. I remember using this wine when we put it in a ceramic egg and let it sit on its Lee's for six months. Mineral driven goodness. — 9 years ago

Katie Jelicich

9.2

"Pizza cab" — 10 years ago

with Melissa