Barra Of Mendocino

Terlato Vineyards

The Federalist Mendocino Zinfandel

Lovely and deep. Has a fairly rich and mellow taste which is very pleasant compared to the light and uninspiring nose. The finish is slightly deep but has zing to it. I am a bourbon drinker and have 40+ bottles in my collection and can say that I completely forgot this was finished in bourbon barrels. I guess if you're thinking bourbon while you're drinking, you get a sense of it in the exhale at the end of the finish, but that's about it. But there must be some influence in keeping the taste a bit rich. Whatever the bourbon is doing, I like it. — 5 years ago

Broc Cellars

Eagle Point Ranch Counoise 2019

Simply delightful and delicious. Fruity, with plenty of acid and texture to be enjoyed solo or with food. Gimme more!! — 6 years ago

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Lioco

Indica Mendocino County Carignan Rosé 2017

Color is almost like grapefruit. Nose of ripe pineapple, tart cherry, mineral, flowering note like light honey, and tinkling carbonate. Taste is clean and follows the nose, with refreshing grapefruit zest, long subtle acidity, some tart cherry, and honey. Aftertaste is medium, with grapefruit and naval green range finish, very clean and savory. — 6 years ago

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Pax Mahle Wines

Testa Vineyards Carignan 2015

By now I can spot Pax in a lineup. Inky but feather light - nearly always sub 13% ABV. Concentrated, stripped of fruit and outside influence. Whole cluster and tart green. Youthful. New world with a nod to old world.

Testa fits. Lean, restrained, with a ruby purple. BlackBerry and crushed rock.
— 7 years ago

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Parducci

True Grit Reserve Mendocino Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Very full bodied dark red. Notes of tobacco and earthy vibes. Would recommend. — 7 years ago

Idlewild

The Bee Flora & Fauna White Blend 2016

This really hit the spot with our grilled shrimp and vegetables. Honeysuckle, toasted honey, apples, maybe some lees? Refreshing, complex for a white, and a great balance of fruit, inorganics, and acid. Top notch if you’re looking for an Italian style white! — 8 years ago

Mike, Ira and 14 others liked this

Copain

Eaglepoint Ranch Mendocino County Syrah 2001

Dense and aromatic, with ripe blackberry and cassis but no sweetness or syrup. Loads upon a loads of white pepper. Fine tannins. This has aged remarkably well. I have this sense, perhaps mistaken, that Wells basically did a stylistic about face between 2006 and 2007 but perhaps that overstated the case. — 8 years ago

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Elizabeth Spencer

Special Cuvée Mendocino Rosé of Grenache 2019

Really loved the balance and minerality - dry and sweet. Great value — 5 years ago

Anthill Farms

Comptche Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017

Reopening week continues. One of my favorite CA PN cuvées, threading the needle beautifully between my savory wagyu, and my wife’s herbal Gonestraw chicken. Super young and the lush fruit needs time to subside into the other spice & brush components of the wine. Delicious nevertheless. — 6 years ago

Errol, Shay and 15 others liked this

Bonterra Vineyards

Mendocino County Chardonnay 2018

Notes of pear and green apple. Mild oak notes, but I was hoping for more oak. — 6 years ago

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Martha Stoumen

Mendocino County Nero d'Avola

It’s interesting to me how NDavola can have the extremes of bright/zippy and dark fruits. Would like to side-by-side with spätbugunder. Intensely tart, light-bodied, yet considerable tannins. — 7 years ago

Leah Meulemans
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Idlewild

Fox Hill Vineyard Barbera 2016

My favorite of their reds. Lots of plum flavors. Would be awesome with food. — 7 years ago

Idlewild

The Flower Flora & Fauna Nebbiolo Rosé Blend 2015

An amazing Rose’! Full bodied, with lots of bold flavor. Dried raspberries, fennel, ripe strawberries- this rose has complexity and heft. What a treat. — 8 years ago

Deborah Nash
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Hobo Wine Company

Folk Machine Parts & Labor Red Wine 2018

Wine for slugging...actually they could’ve made it a little lighter on its feet now that I say that, but for $14....I actually think maybe they could’ve cut out a bunch of parts and labor in the process and it would fly even faster — 8 years ago

Copain

"Tous Ensemble" Mendocino County Rosé of Pinot Noir 2018

Nectarine, white peach, a bit herbal. Decent acidity. — 5 years ago

Pax Mahle Wines

Buddha's Dharma Mendocino County Chenin Blanc 2017

Rich with a lot of natural acidity. Pear and  Citrus notes. — 6 years ago

Castle Rock Winery

Mendocino County Pinot Noir 2017

A long time Turkey day favorite, that seemed to lose status as a Thankgiving staple has returned with triumph to our table. Velvet and rich, dark garnet. Flavors of blackberries and lingonberry. Loved the sturdy burst of flavor in my mouth. — 6 years ago

Jolie-Laide Wines

Rosewood Vineyard Rosé of Valdiguié

Awesome rose from and awesome producer. So happy we got to enjoy this wine outside in SC; super refreshing on a hot, sunny day. — 7 years ago

Banshee

Mendocino County Rosé of Pinot Noir 2017

❤️Nice pink salmon color. Aromas of underripe cherry, watermelon, cranberry and chalk. Big fan of @Banshee Wines Pinot Rosé, loads of cranberry and cherry flavors with a nice dry finish. — 7 years ago

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

@DC Radisson - if you ever get a chance to check out their tasting room In Healdsburg, CA, it unique, with leather couches and vinyl albums playing.
DC Radisson

DC Radisson

If they use vinyl on a turntable, that would be a must. I’d probably have wine 🍷 too while sitting there.
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

@DC Radisson - yes! A great place to relax with a charcuterie and some vino.

Broc Cellars

Mendocino Nero d'Avola 2016

Obviously a labor of love. Juicy, slightly carbonic, light, barnyard and very lively. — 8 years ago