Francisco Fino

Emilio Lustau

East India Solera Sherry Palomino Fino Pedro Ximénez

Nose: almonds, walnuts, maple syrup, raisins
Taste: raisin, dark chocolate, coffee, fig, date
— 2 years ago

Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay

A tasting of nine Rhys Chardonnays spanning 2007-2019. A pre-release peek at the 2019. — 4 years ago

Shay, Daniel P. and 13 others liked this

Valdespino

Inocente Macharnudo Vineyard Fino Palomino Fino

Mind Blowing! For a fino sherry, the depth and complexity of this wine is unrivaled. This is THE benchmark for all Finos. The previous reviews do a great job describing the taste. This is the only Fino that still follows traditional methods - aged under flor for 8 - 10 years in an oak Solera. Oh - and the palomino grapes all come from a single vineyard as well. Honestly, there is no better fino than this. Drink it with a plate of smoked ham and almonds or some strong tasting sushi. Enjoy! — 7 years ago

Jeff liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1985

Tried the '90 recently, spoke of how amazing a producer of Californian Cabernet it is, but just needed a little more time, this '85 is well & truly on point, everything is in balance, there's fruit intensity yes, but the development/complexity/layers are really shining through, outstanding stuff. — 9 years ago

Save Me San Francisco Wine Co.

Soul Sister Pinot Noir 2012

A little throw back Charleston Wine Festival circa 2014 with my bestie Brooke! — 11 years ago

Valdespino

Manzanilla Deliciosa En Rama Saca de Primavera Palomino Fino 2020

Great new natty bar & shop in Cambridge. 🌰 🥜 — 4 years ago

Eric, Andrew and 3 others 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! — 4 years ago

Shay, Tom and 8 others liked this

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. — 7 years ago

jesus, Scorewine and 5 others liked this

Save Me San Francisco Wine Co.

Drops of Jupiter California Petite Sirah 2013

To the tune of "play that song" - "drink that wine, the one that tastes oh so fine." — 9 years ago

Kim Daly
with Kim
Jessica liked this

Cline Cellars

Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Zinfandel 2012

Sweet, fruity, mild spices that sustain. Holds its own — 12 years ago

Rhys Vineyards

Alpine Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007

Wow! Tart dark red cherry. Opaque ruby color, still opening up. — 4 years ago

Eric Guido
with Eric
Daniel P., Josh and 4 others liked this

Bonny Doon Vineyard

Le Cigare Volant Réserve en Bonbonne Red Rhone Blend

39.97 from new season. Balanced. Round. Worth the price. Would buy again — 7 years ago

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

Turley

Salvador Vineyard Zinfandel 2013

Really excellent zin. — 8 years ago

Eric, Mark and 1 other liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Merlot 2010

Paired well with a lamb, eggplant purée, fava beans, piquolo pepper. Would also pair with a medium rare magret duck or other game. — 10 years ago

Kalin Cellars

Livermore Valley Sémillon 2000

Rachael Ryan
9.8

Always surprised by these wines. Incredible concentration and still lively. — 12 years ago

terroirista-cy and Maggie liked this