Contra Costa County, San Francisco Bay

Cline Cellars

Single Vineyard Series Big Break Vineyard Zinfandel 2013

Bad Break=good break for my taste. Awesomely big with raspberry/black cherry and hint of mint. $37 at the winery. — 11 years ago

Ghostwriter

Santa Cruz County Pinot Noir 2011

Great value for the price. Fresh. Fresh. Fresh. Raspberry. Cranberry. I like it. Would buy again. 12.6% abv. — 13 years ago

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Cline Cellars

Live Oak Vineyard Zinfandel 1997

This 1997 Cline ZIN was unbelievable!! The age has perfected it! — 11 years ago

Three Wine Company

Lucchesi Vineyard Carignane 2009

Very fruit forward. Earthiness to balance that out. Very nice first couple sips. — 12 years ago

Pey-Marin

The Shell Mound Riesling 2012

Really pleasant. Dry. Beautiful nose. 11.9%. Lemon peel and pears. I'm impressed. — 13 years ago

Rock Wall Wine Co.

Jesse's Vineyard Zinfandel 2012

Fresh and well balanced. The best of the lineup IMHO. — 11 years ago

Cline Cellars

Contra Costa County Old Vines Zinfandel 2013

2013 Vintage. Smooth and drinkable, fruity. — 12 years ago

Rosenblum Cellars

Heritage Clones Petite Sirah 2008

$17 very bold, slightly earthy but smooths strong fruit but not aweet — 12 years ago

Cline Cellars

Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Zinfandel 2012

Sweet, fruity, mild spices that sustain. Holds its own — 13 years ago