Finca La Cruz

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

One of my absolute favorite California wines. The California Latour. ‘97 is superb—vividly detailed and complex with both power and elegance. A masterful balance of fruit, tertiary character and cooling acidity with a silky palate and melting tannins. Hard to beat for a Wagyu pairing. — 3 months ago

Paul, Tom and 6 others liked this

Rhys Vineyards

Skyline Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016

This bottle was rocking last night. Great all around and a touch of sanguine, just delicious. — 5 months ago

Paul, Douglas and 3 others liked this

Cruz Alta

Reserve Mendoza Malbec 2023

Argentinian Cab. Fruit forward with a bit of oak. — 6 months ago

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Kutch Wines

Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2015

I’m so torn on this wine, my first from Kutch. I was lured by a Gordon’s offer calling it Kutch-Dury, so you can imagine the curiosity. It was rich, complex, long, and pure, with no oak or sweetness. Fruit and earth only. And yet…it’s also heavy. On day 2, I could only drink one sip, although I didn’t have the right food on hand. (Just Trader Joe’s fritos, which are otherwise awesome imo.) — 7 months ago

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Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

Agree 👍 fantastic reputation but in the end was not my style - but must admit not tried them in a long time and they are $$$

Windy Oaks Estate

Estate Cuvée Schultze Family Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015

Light ruby hue. Aromas of cherry, cream, grass, minerals, and smoke. Medium-light body, soft tannins, and plus acidity. Bright and balanced with a lasting finish. A little tight at first, but softens after opening a while with hints of vanilla on the palate. — 4 years ago

Rhys Vineyards

Alpine Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

This one had signs of seepage on it so I opened it planning on throwing it out. What an amazing wine and so fresh! Maybe another bottle seeped on to this one? — 3 months ago

Rhys Vineyards

Swan Terrace Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2009

Nice, cool-climate California Pinot Noir. Good red and dark fruits on the palate. I served it a bit too cold, but as it warmed up, the earthiness that this wine is known for came through. I don’t love California Pinot, but Rhys almost always impresses me. — 4 months ago

Arnot-Roberts

Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011

Some poopy bret blew off in 30 mins and revealed a sheer dress of leafy brown spice. Likely peaked at 15 years. — 4 months ago

Shay, Ira and 10 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay 2023

Bought at Pine Orchard 11/25 $70 after tasting at Ridge in 10/25. Less expensive here. The 2023 is rated at 100 pts. Absolutely delicious. Floral aromas, lightly crisp, subtle oak, smooth finish. — 5 months ago

Kathryn Kennedy

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Deep ruby color. Aromas of blueberry, leather and eucalyptus. Solid wine! Flavors of cherry, raspberry, cedar and pencil lead. Great vintage!

🏅94+ points - Wine Spectrum Rating
— 6 months ago

Dave, Ed and 7 others liked this

Ceritas

Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

Decent but could use a little more oomph — 9 months ago

Tom, Pooneet and 5 others liked this

Ceritas

Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Pretty darn close to old school Napa. — 3 years ago

Domaine Eden

Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2021

Medium ruby color. Aromas of curry, cardamom, cherry and strawberry. Strawberry flavors, toasted oak, raspberry and black tea. Very interesting Santa Cruz Mountain Pinot. Bottle #32187

🏅94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
🏅93 Points - Wine Enthusiast
— 3 months ago

Doug, Pinotman and 11 others liked this

Rhys Vineyards

Alpine Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

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Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish/ brick rim.

Complex on the nose, and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and soft.

Showing cherries, plums, currants, light oak, tobacco leaf, herbs, black pepper, chocolates, light vegetables, Indian spices, licorice and black tea.

Long finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious 13 year old Pinot Noir from Santa Cruz Mountains in California. Drinking beautifully now, elegant and fruit forward. Nicely balanced and soft. Complex with a nice mouthfeel.

This Single Vineyard Pinot Noir, from the great 2013 vintage, is drinking at its peak now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

A good sipping wine that will pair nicely with food too. Loved the low alcohol level too.

12.8% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80.
— 4 months ago

Jose, Shay and 17 others liked this

Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Syrah 2013

Very old world, savory. Beautiful — 4 months ago

Steven and Serge liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Blend 2018

Excellent cab! Always great from Ridge, this one is full bodied, nicely aged (still has room to age more, but wonderful right now!, wish i had a couple more) — 6 months ago

Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

J Choi
9.5

Initially thought cork fail. Capsule protruding. Wine residue. Surprised. great — 7 months ago

Ceritas

Trout Gulch Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

Not as good as the bottle we had 2 years ago. All of the great lemon peel and minerality and texture and acid are still there - but this is oddly lacking on the mid palate, so you get a nice entry and exit but not a lot of meat in the middle. — 9 months ago

Ira, Jay and 5 others liked this
Seth Masterson

Seth Masterson

Well that's something you don't see everyday - a Sonoma County winery using Santa Cruz Mountain grapes for their Chardonnay