Fallen Grape Wine Co.

Bedrock Wine Co.

Limerick Lane Vineyard Zinfandel 2013

Grape. Rich raisins. I feel like it's drinks well now. Lighter than other zins. Go for it. Bedrock never disappoints. Love the nose as well. — 9 years ago

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Sine Qua Non

Dark Blossom Syrah 2011

Drew Summers
9.5

Another remarkable effort from Manfred & Co.....Grape Composition -- 84% Syrah, 8% Grenache, 4% Petite Sirah, along with small splashes of Roussanne and Petit Manseng. — 10 years ago

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Drew Summers

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Shows off astonishing polish & verve despite youth.....#PatienceIsAVirtue #ThatIDontHave #SQN

Bedrock Wine Co.

Evangelho Vineyard Heritage Zinfandel Blend 2013

Felt like carignan was the dominant grape here, but apparently it's not. Super old vines ; quite interesting stuff--if bigger Cali wines were more like this I'd drink em more. — 10 years ago

Julia Weinberg

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@Morgan Twain-Peterson has the midas touch. Also, yes carignan in there. I'm not sure of %. Last, pairing magic trick perfected by @Jon Bonné: evangelho & salmon.

Mathilde et Yves Gangloff

La Serene Noire Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2009

Slight floral quality to the edgy sweetness and gorgeous black fruit. I suspect some co-fermentation here (Viognier). Lovely, lively, and lithe on the palate. Plenty of acids here, so this will pair with nearly any meats. Just to reiterate, this is not your typical Paso syrah (no offense), but an elegant rendition of the grape. — 10 years ago

S. Martinelli & Co.

Sparkling Cider

Hints of grape. Consistent. — 11 years ago

La Jota Vineyard Co.

Howell Mountain Cabernet Franc 2005

2005 Cabernet Franc, my husband's favorite Bordeaux grape varietal. — 11 years ago

Portalupi Wine Co.

Shake Ridge Amador County Barbera 2012

Blackberry, raspberry and eucalyptus. Well-made representation of a classic Italian grape variety. — 11 years ago

Rock Wall Wine Co.

The Palindrome California Tannat 2013

Tannic dark rabbit hole of flavor. Interesting grape done with good polish in execution. — 9 years ago

Matchbook Wine Co.

Tinto Rey Dunnigan Hills Tempranillo Blend 2010

I liked this wine so much I dug out the receipt afraid I had opened something expensive. I was amazed at the price point (12.99) for this wine. It is a blend w/Tempranillo being the dominant grape. It has the dry, earthy taste u associate with much more expensive wines and a very smooth finish. — 10 years ago

Mimi Stockton
with Mimi

Domaine Faiveley (Joseph Faiveley)

Les Clos Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay

Ok the minerality on the nose is strong and the wine is golden honey to look at. Acidity is moderate palate is strong grape and mango. My co taster is a Col. With US Marines so I have to agree! — 10 years ago

Bedrock Wine Co.

The Bedrock Heritage Sonoma Valley Red Blend

20+ grape varietals in this beauty. Subtle, herbaceous nose. Fruit is balanced well by a savory full bodied taste. Love it. — 10 years ago

Mer Soleil

Silver Unoaked Santa Lucia Highlands Monterey Co. Chardonnay 2011

All steel, can really taste the Chardonnay grape — 11 years ago

Ramey Wine Cellars

Rodger's Creek Vineyard Syrah 2009

“The 2009 Ramey Syrah Rodgers Creek Vineyard… offers up knockout aromatics of blackberry, salted meats, wild herbs, and pepper on the nose. This is followed by a full-bodied, classically styled and structured Syrah that possesses a concentrated, yet elegant feel, integrated acidity, and blockbuster length on the finish.”
- Jeb Dunnuck, The Rhone Report, March 2013

Our Syrahs are grown in the cool climate of the Sonoma Coast, which offers a style reminiscent of the Northern Rhone regions of Hermitage and Cornas. The Rodgers Creek is co-fermented with 9% Viognier and 25% whole grape clusters, leading to aromas and flavors of smoked meat, white pepper, green olive and grapefruit. After two to two and a half years in 100% new French oak barrels sur lies, it is lightly fined with egg whites for greater suppleness and bottled without filtration.
— 11 years ago

Jorge Ordoñez & Co.

#2 Victoria Málaga Moscatel

Málaga Spain Jorge Ordonez & Co. 2011 Victoria Moscatel Dulce 6/13 $28 drank 12/24/13. High concentration 15 lbs best grape clusters to make 375ml Long tropical fruits favors make it an ideal pairing w cheese, foie-gras or sweet desserts. Serve chilled — 12 years ago

Oyster River Wine Co.

Villager White

Interesting wine. Pale, pale color. Blend of Seyval Blanc and Cayuga grapes from NY made by a winery in Maine. Love something different. Intriguing mix of green grape and steamer clam broth. Floral notes. Would buy again. — 10 years ago

Cruse Wine Co.

Rancho Chimiles Vineyard Valdiguié

Great grape, Tempranillo like but more fruit forward and lighter. — 10 years ago

Natasha Bray
with Natasha

Banyan

Monterey County Gewürztraminer 2014

Banyan is a label belonging to Hobo Wine Co meant to introduce a line of wines that pair more friendly with Asian cuisine. Gewürtztraminer (spicy Traminer) is a pink grape that makes an aromatic, opulent fruity wine. Expect the Monterey county fruit to provide more texture and ripeness than its Germanic counterparts.
#Gewürztraminer #banyan #hobowineco #california
#wine
— 10 years ago

Fred Dex
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Cruse Wine Co.

Charles Heintz Vineyard Syrah 2013

Soft-handed approach to the grape that mirrors the Valdiguie. Pleasant game and spice--while not overpowering the fruit. Kudos to whatever fine Gentleman that's bringing this to CO. 2013 vintage. — 10 years ago

Aaron Burr Cidery

Appinette Grape-Apple Cider

Another tasty bottle from Aaron Burt Cidery. Apples and Finger Lakes grapes. Co fermented. Tangy grapey appley goodness - lighter and more elegant than you might expect of a cider. — 11 years ago

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Ramey Wine Cellars

Sonoma Coast Syrah 2011

"Dark red cherries, plums, new leather, smoke and game explode from David Ramey's 2012 Syrah. Intense and voluptuous to the core..."
- Antonio Galloni, Vinous,
February 2014

Our Syrahs are grown in the cool climate of the Sonoma Coast, which offers a style reminiscent of the Northern Rhone regions of Hermitage and Cornas. The Sonoma Coast is co-fermented with 6% Viognier and 25% whole grape clusters, leading to aromas and flavors of smoked meat, white pepper, green olive and grapefruit, coupled with a silky texture and savory flavor. After a year and a half in barrel sur lies, it is lightly fined with egg whites and bottled without filtration.
— 11 years ago