Livermore Crossing

Murrieta's Well

Small Lot Livermore Valley Merlot 2016

This Merlot-heavy blend (5% Cabernet Sauvignon) has a generous nose of smoke and dark fruit. The palate is rich with black cherry, mocha, vanilla and floral notes. Tannins are firm enough, but the sipping is still easy. It’s a really good, single-vineyard Merlot that deserves a hot ribeye.
— 6 years ago

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Dutcher Crossing Winery

Bill's Block Maple Vineyard Zinfandel 2015

Fantastic Zin, alspicey goodness with some heat — 7 years ago

Mitchell Katz Winery

Crackerbox Vineyard Sangiovese

Black cherry, vanilla, licorice, oak, blackberry, raspberry and eucalyptus. Great structure and moderate tannins. — 7 years ago

Tenuta Sette Ponti

Oreno Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2014

Sette Ponti or "seven bridges," refers to the 7 bridges crossing the Arno River on the road from Arezzo to Florence. Blend of 50% Merlot, 40% Cab Sauv & 10% Petit Verdot, aged 18 months in new French oak. Went to a tasting, had ‘14 & ‘15 side by side. Very dark enticing red with concentrated aromas of dark fruits & earthy notes. Flavors of cherry & plum with tobacco and spice. Firm but approachable tannins, medium length ending with a bit of spice as the finish builds. Best to drink ‘14 now. Tasting Sample. — 7 years ago

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Lineage

Livermore Valley Red Bordeaux Blend 2014

Somm David T
9.2

Fruit profile is somewhere between 12 & 13 with a lean towards 12. Drink amazingly easy for a 14. Medium body & the structure is leaner. The florals are incredible in the 14. Everything is so soft, ripe and rich. Drink now and cellar 10 years. — 8 years ago

Shay, Eric and 7 others liked this

Concannon Vineyard

Livermore Valley Petite Sirah 2017

Deep ruby color. Aromas of blackberries, cardamon and dried lavender. Black and blue fruit- the way a petit sirah should be! — 5 years ago

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Some of these from the 70’s are still kicking. @Neil Valenzuela
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

This one was a pleasant surprise! I’d love to try a 70’s vintage!

Concannon Vineyard

Heritage Livermore Valley Petite Sirah 2010

Very good, balanced and smooth piece of work. — 6 years ago

Wente Vineyards

Charles Wetmore Livermore Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Opens up nicely with a lovely nose and reasonably long finish. Vanilla, leather, and berry essence. — 6 years ago

Concannon Vineyard

Captain Joe's Livermore Valley Petite Sirah 2014

A subtle fruity nose. Dry but fruity body with slightly tannic finish. Very nice. — 7 years ago

Dutcher Crossing Winery

Bernier-Sibary Vineyard Zinfandel 2015

One of my favorite Zin and vineyard — 7 years ago

McGrail Vineyards

Chandler Vineyard Chardonnay 2005

Not a big fan of white wine. This 2005 one is really special one. The color, clarity, nose and body is top quality. — 7 years ago

Concannon Vineyard

Nina's Cuvée Livermore Valley Petite Sirah 2010

Blackberry and blueberry. Paired it with garlic rack of lamb. — 8 years ago

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Murrieta's Well

Livermore Valley Dry Rosé Blend 2018

Great dry Rose, I simply loves it! — 5 years ago

Wente Vineyards

Sandstone Livermore Valley Merlot 2016

And away ‘Wente’ keurig .... that was your damn coffee maker. — 5 years ago

Neal Ferry
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Neal Ferry

Neal Ferry

Basically a staple
8.5

Kalin Cellars

Livermore Valley Sauvignon Blanc

Timothy Eustis
9.2

Truly one of my favorite producers. 2001 is current release. Shows development. Of course. Brilliant stuff. — 6 years ago

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Always interesting stuff.

Wente Vineyards

Beyer Ranch Livermore Valley Zinfandel 2014

Great zin... High acidity, non of the strong alcohol feel... — 7 years ago

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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

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Dutcher Crossing Winery

Taylor Reserve Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Really great drinking wine. Would be good with good but wouldn’t completely stand up to bigger reds. — 7 years ago

Bridget Ricci
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