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Arnot-Roberts

Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020

A stunner. The way Zinfandel should be made. — 2 months ago

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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

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

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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. — 5 months ago

Andrew liked this

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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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. — 6 months ago

Doug, Paul and 12 others liked this

Windy Oaks Estate

Estate Cuvée Schultze Family Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Light bodied but had some tannin hiding in the back. Wonder if they did some whole cluster fermentation. — 8 months ago

Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Syrah 2015

Beautiful Syrah. Cranberry and leather and earth. So complex. Earth and red fruit nose. A paradigm of Syrah. — 2 months ago

Tom liked this

Kutch Wines

Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2022

Love me some Kutch! Great acid, lemon curd. — 4 months ago

Ceritas

Pinnacle Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

Plenty of time left — 5 months ago

Ira liked this

Ghostwriter

Santa Cruz County Pinot Noir 2017

Fabulous CA pinot, aged well and enjoyed
immensely.
— 5 months ago

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! — 6 months ago

Ed, Tom and 14 others liked this
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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%. — 7 months ago

Tyler, Tom and 1 other liked this

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

13.0% ABV Dark purple color. Nice oak . Very good wine. Paired w/ beef bourguignon. — 2 months ago

Cruz Alta

Reserve Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Delicious. Vibrant, bold, berry flavor with a really great price tag. — 3 months ago

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

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

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

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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 🤞