Mcdowell Valley Vineyards

McDowell Valley Estate

McDowell Cabernet Franc 1986

Oh hell yes old Cali cab franc. So inspiring. So alive. — 8 years ago

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Donkey & Goat

Isabel's Cuvée Mendocino Grenache Rosé 2013

Slightly hazy orange tinged pink color with red fruit, tangerine, watermelon rind, mineral and hint of floral aromas. On the palate it's medium-bodied with wonderful acidity and a hint of effervescence with strawberry, ripe fresh cherry, a bit of red plum, spiced blood orange, and mineral flavors. Lingering finish. Made from a field blend of 90+ year old Grenache Gris from a special old Mendocino vineyard in McDowell Valley. Fermented in neutral oak. Bottled unfiltered, so there is noticeable sediment ( a good thing in my book) — 11 years ago

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McDowell Valley Vineyards

Cabernet Sauvignon 1980

Well aged, high acid, still some fruit! — 11 years ago

Scholium Project

Glos McDowell Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2005

My first thought when I pulled this 11 year old Sauv Blanc out of the locker was that I was probably five to seven years too late. Boy, was I wrong. Instead of golden, it was still light to medium straw color. Nose and palate were a bit subtle with lemon and peach, but still good acidity and minerality. A mouth watering glass of wine. I'd look for more, but with about 17 cases produced that may be a tough task. Sadly, the 60+ year old Sauv Blanc vines were only producing about 30-50 gallons of juice per year and have since been pulled. — 8 years ago

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Bill Bender

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Cool note. His bottles are an adventure. Mostly fun adventures but some are a wrong turn in to a real bad neighborhood and your door locks aren't working.
Steve Anderson

Steve Anderson

I've really enjoyed the older Syrahs, particularly the 02 and 04 Scheria Hudson, and many of the whites, but haven't had as much luck with the Petit Sirahs and Bdx blends. Still haven't opened my bottle of the scariest one, found here: http://www.scholiumwines.com/2006_SFDC_ris.html

Copain

"Les Voisins" Mcdowell Valley Syrah 2006

Dark fruits, blackberry/blueberry, smoky,gamey, good acid and spice, tannins integrated. Tasty!! — 11 years ago

McDowell Valley Estate

McDowell Syrah 2002

Jonathan Cristaldi
9.0

Talk about an accidental sleeper that turned out killer. Still showed rich dark fruit underscored by leather and tobacco and spice. Totally surprising. #latervino — 10 years ago

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Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard

California Grenache 2010

Everything I like about Grenache in one bottle - floral nose, berry fruit, spice, subtle tannins and some acidity for balance. A tiny bit dryer and it would be perfect. Winemaker's comments: 1/3 from old vines at McDowell Vineyard in Mendocino, 2/3 from younger vines at Pierce Ranch in SW Monterey. — 11 years ago