Bruce Patch

Vine Hill Ranch

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Ryan M
9.6

Rating 2014 a 96 for now so the scale has somewhere to go up once it gets some age. Aromatics hit the nose with power and went down nicely. This one will be great @Bruce Phillips scary good for being this young. Cheers! — 9 years ago

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Martin G Rivard

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@Ryan Mitchell I am a huge fan of the VHR. Such an incredibly well crafted wine. They knock it out of the park every year! I can't wait to try their 14. Great pull Paul Ryan! 👏🍷🍷👏
Ryan M

Ryan M

@Eric LaMasters this is their label before the commercial label goes on. The VHR label is one of my favorites to obsess/analyze since they put all the detail of every block of fruit within. Once you get your 2014 allocation (and yes you should) it'll have the traditional label. Mark down these blocks and the weather - truly special.
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Ryan M

@Martin G Rivard VHR is probably my favorite. Yes, there, I said it. Can't beat the dedication to the land and every year is consistently getting better. Did drop your names to @Bruce Phillips to share some of the fun we have been having on @Delectable Wine . No shocker remembered you both @Martin G Rivard and @David A Lentine right away. Enjoy your evening. I told David next year I'll be there.

David Bruce

Central Coast Petite Sirah 2004

Smooth, with a nice finish. Fruit still there after 11 years...but balanced. Happy New Year! — 9 years ago

David Bruce

Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2012

Full bodied filled with rich berries and a smooth back end.... Just had some chicken enchiladas and it was a yummy pairing... — 10 years ago

Hilliard Bruce

Earth Pinot Noir 2010

Mike Anderson
9.4

I love me some Sta. Rita Hills Pinot and this guy was rock solid. Well balanced, rich and won't leave you hanging with the finish — 11 years ago

Trentadue Winery

Old Patch Red Lot 36 Zinfandel Blend 2011

We enjoyed this Zinfandel blend. Very tasty with spicy and savory foods. — 12 years ago

Quaking Hills

Hidden Springs Paden's Patch Cabernet Blend 2007

Ricky Erling
10

Great Bordeaux — 12 years ago

Hilliard Bruce

Moon Pinot Noir

Spectacular — 9 years ago

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La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 2004

Smoke and Vanilla - Bruce approves — 10 years ago

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David Bruce

Appellation Series Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2010

I love this wine with a good steak — 10 years ago

David Bruce

Estate Bottled Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2005

Supple, ripe and round. The elevated alcohol in this wine drives the aged aromatics to a fever pitch. In short, a beautiful wine. — 11 years ago

David Bruce

Appellation Series Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2010

Good raspberry and acidity. $65 at restaurant. — 11 years ago

David Bruce

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2011

Wonderful. Could stand another year to age. Great. — 12 years ago

Ruby Hill Winery

Peacock Patch Reserve Zinfandel 2011

One of my favorites — 12 years ago

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Bella Vineyards

Two Patch Alexander Valley Zinfandel 2013

John W
9.0

2013. Deep Ruby coloration. On the nose, strong black cherry, strawberry, spice and tobacco. On the palate, cherry, with an oaky, vanilla finish. Strong tannins. — 9 years ago

Shut the Gate

Rosie's Patch Watervale Riesling 2015

Beautiful cellar door release... Perfect with chicken — 9 years ago

Trentadue Winery

Lot #38 Old Patch Red Wine 2013

Like to buy more to see if it's as good. — 9 years ago

Stryker Sonoma

Patty's Patch Zinfandel 2013

Wonderful expression of refined Zinfandel. Sure, there's plenty of berries, but not jammy. There's plenty of spice, but not heat. There's a robust rosy nose, but with a minerality that Cuts through the floral perfume providing intrigue and bringing it back from being cloying. On the palate, there's a pleasant vanilla tobacco right at the front, with tart and sweet immediately following, like a raspberry sweetart(TM) got mixed with grandpas pipe weed😜. Wish I had more! — 9 years ago

Hilliard Bruce

Sky Pinot Noir

Delicious with good full fruit and tannin balance. — 10 years ago

David Bruce

Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2011

Crisp and fruity but not super smooth. Great for big entrees. Had at Truluk's. 10-15-14 — 11 years ago

Two Hands

Charlie's Patch Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Primary blackberry compote and cedar flavors. Balanced out at this point in its life. Really good, reminds me of Frank Family Vineyards with more acidity. — 11 years ago

Bruce Wayne

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2011

Fantastic! Cherry, black plum, blackberry. Plus coffee! So, so delicious. — 12 years ago