Bodegas Cruz De Alba

Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay 2010

Based on day 2. I really enjoyed this as it opened up. Great texture with lemon curd, stone fruit, marzipan and lively acidity. So well balanced. — 7 months ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1990

Perfectly ripe. This wine is peak. Mature fruit in balance with everything. This was ready to go from the pour. Well rounded and deep. Gorgeous color. Likely to start receding soon. So drink up! — 8 months ago

Ed, Tom and 14 others liked this
Shay A

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Had the ‘94 a few days ago…gorgeous!

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Merlot 2016

Quite ready to go. No decant, opened 3 hours before. Nice seamless fruit, tannins very integrated. Could use a bit more acid, but still appreciate it esp at a nice restrained 13.4%. — 8 months ago

Tyler, Tom and 1 other liked this

Bruno Giacosa

Nebbiolo d'Alba 2019

Medium ruby, primary aromas of red fruit, medium acidity and tannins. Good albeit low QPR — 2 years ago

Shay liked this

Giacomo Conterno

Cerretta Barbera d'Alba 2015

Bright cherry/tar with grippy tannins...really good now but I expect it will improve significantly over time — 5 years ago

Eric, Paul and 3 others liked this

Luciano Sandrone

Barbera d'Alba

Good fruit and acid. — 7 years ago

Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014

Drinking so well . Fun to drink alongside of the other 3. Not quite as good as the Alpine but very close. — 7 months ago

Tom, Ron and 6 others liked this

Pio Cesare

Barbera d'Alba 2022

After sending back an oxidized, tired 2020 Rossi di Montalcino, the Somm had the waiter bring back this wine at around the same price point. Don’t sleep on #barberadalba from a great producer. Raspberry, plum, dusty dark fruit nose. So vibrant on the palate with lush yet tangy dark red fruit on the entry, gossamer tannins on the finish. Corking it after dinner and after the next day in the wine fridge still as alive. — 8 months ago

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Rhys Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2017

Medium ruby color. Aromas of cherry, rhubarb and cola. Very tasty Santa Cruz Mountain Pinot- bergamot, red fruit and black tea. — 8 months ago

Doug, Paul and 12 others liked this

Roagna

Dolcetto d'Alba 2021

Absolutely delicious. Light and balanced. — 2 years ago

Bonny Doon Vineyard

A Proper Claret Santa Cruz County Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Peppery, acid, lighter on the fruit. This would pair really well with chili or a similar dish — 7 years ago

Sharon and Shawn liked this

Giacomo Conterno

Vigna Francia Barbera d'Alba 2014

#lupa couldn't resist a second bottle of this one. Smooth easy to share with can lovers but not too big for me — 8 years ago

Montes

Montes Alpha M Santa Cruz Apalta Single Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2017

Must love roasted veggies. But this has shed some of its oak and youthful reduction. In a good spot with another 5-10 years of interest. — 7 months ago

Andrew liked this

Cantina Bartolo Mascarello

Barbera d'Alba 2021

RW’s bday party at Chi Spacca. We all loved it. Very smooth and balanced. Barolo-like — 8 months ago

Ceritas

Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Chardonnay 2019

Nice wine, but a bit less full and interesting than I was hoping. Slightly thin and almost a bit watery. Still nice refinement and a decent finish. — 8 months ago

Ira, Bob and 3 others liked this
Tyler Felous

Tyler Felous

Have had the same “what am I missing” experience with Ceritas. Perhaps just drinking too young…or not?
Pooneet K

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@Tyler Felous I’m not sure. I’ve had other bottlings - both younger and older - that I quite enjoyed. But for the price the variability is disappointing.
Tyler Felous

Tyler Felous

Agreed. Waiting on some of their new Cabernet bottlings. Optimistic 🤞

Domaine Eden

Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2018

Michelin wine club — 3 years ago

Iwan, Scott@Mister and 6 others liked this

Bonny Doon Vineyard

Le Cigare Volant Réserve en Bonbonne Red Rhone Blend

39.97 from new season. Balanced. Round. Worth the price. Would buy again — 6 years ago

Giuseppe E Figlio Mascarello

Scudetto Superiore Barbera d'Alba 2011

Wonderful acidity, well balanced fruit, a firm finish. This is top shelf Barbera and a real delight. Bravo. — 8 years ago