Cape Bay

Alheit Vineyards

Cartology Bushvines Chenin Blanc Blend 2023

Very clean, pure profile with a nice creamy texture by the semillon and acidity in balance. Not super expressive for the pedigree, maybe needs time — 3 months ago

Tom and Ira liked this

Bedrock Wine Co.

Evangelho Vineyard Heritage Zinfandel Blend

PM
9.3

2021 is too young but I’m drinking it, and it’s delicious. — 4 months ago

Jam Jar

Sweet Shiraz

Like the BBQ chilled red in the Hamptons — 4 months ago

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. — 5 months ago

Scott@Mister and Ron liked this

Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Hemel-En-Aarde Valley Pinot Noir

Plum jam with a nice dry finish. — 5 months ago

Oyster Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

3.0. A passable Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, but with a somewhat dull taste. On sale for $10.99, regularly $13.99. — 6 months ago

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

So glad our impressions from the tasting at the Lytton Springs tasting room was borne out over a year later. You probably haven’t had a #chardonnay like this. This vintage has a distinctive green curry leaf (Bergera koenigii) aroma, backed by dried pineapple, toasted almonds. There’s some weight on the palate, stone fruit, pear and hints of vanilla. Beautifully complex and paired wonderfully with heirloom Mexican corn tortilla tacos. #ridgevineyards — 6 months ago

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Monkey Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Just ripe peach, some grassy notes. A little green bell pepper. Very drinkable. Another excellent NZ Sauvignon blanc. — 7 months ago

Wente Vineyards

Morning Fog Livermore Valley Chardonnay 2016

This yellow-gold wine rings the “old-style Cali” bell in all the right ways. A nose of apricots, mangoes and apples is helped along with the smell of buttered popcorn. Oak treats the palate as well, draping over the tropical fruit like a sunshade. The acidity is zesty, yet the mouthfeel tends toward creaminess due to the wine sitting on the lees for five months. The oak is a definite part of the wine, but the effect is softened enough so that it's a pleasure, not a pain. — 6 years ago

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Rhys Vineyards

San Mateo County Pinot Noir 2015

This is drinking really nice right now. Great mature fruit. Drink while it's at peak. Very nice upside surprise on a regional (vs vineyard) designated wine. Prost! — 3 months ago

Shay liked this

Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Chardonnay 2021

Love the special character of these South African Chards — 4 months ago

Eric, Vanessa and 16 others liked this
David White

David White

HR Pinot Noirs are excellent as well 👍

Rhys Vineyards

Alpine Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009

Tons of red and dark fruit. Mainly cherries and a bit of raspberry and spice. — 5 months ago

Scott@Mister, Tyler and 1 other liked this

Turley

Duarte Vineyard Zinfandel 2007

Black fruit, tobacco and leather. — 5 months ago

Juan liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay 2022

Ron R
9.3

Honeydew melon and pineapple everywhere.. broad and expansive on the mid-palate. Moderate and honied sweetness is tucked in with complementary acidity. A beauty. — 6 months ago

Tom, Ted and 30 others liked this

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. — 6 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

Pooneet K Premium Badge

@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 🤞

Jean-Luc Colombo

Cape Bleue Rosé Blend 2020

Strawberries and cream. Dry not sweet. Refreshing. — 3 years ago

Neil liked this

Picton Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Great from Trader Joe's! — 7 years ago

Sadie Family

Die Ouwingerdreeks Skurfberg Chenin Blanc 2012

Very, very solid Chenin. Eben Sadie is doing wonders in S Africa. — 11 years ago

Brad and Chris liked this

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2020

2020 vintage. A fave CA chard and producer. Medium-medium heavy body. Tasting slightly more tropical and advanced with less acidity than usual. Still absolutely delicious tho. Would like to retaste and reevaluate in 5-6 months tho. Based on 30 vintages of tasting this particular wine, betting it reconciles any tawdry, fleeting concerns that occupy my compromised palate and right quick. 01.22.25. — 3 months ago

"Odedi", Bob and 14 others liked this

Cline Cellars

Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Mourvèdre 2023

Excellent with Dr . Pepper short ribs — 5 months 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. — 5 months ago

Tom, Ron and 6 others liked this

Rhys Vineyards

Family Farm Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

Blackberries, forest floor, medium body, drinking well 😋 — 6 months ago

Shawn, Austin and 3 others liked this

Cline Cellars

Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Zinfandel

Excellent. In Butcher’s Cut on MSC — 6 months ago

Oyster Bay

Marlborough Pinot Noir 2023

Green grapes, sweet, light and sour — 6 months ago

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%. — 7 months ago

Tyler, Tom and 1 other liked this

Murrieta's Well

The Spur Livermore Valley Red Blend 2015

Dark and rich earth flavors. Very well balanced with good finish. It’s from Livermore not Australia! — 3 years ago

Shay, Tom and 8 others liked this

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