Michael Chelus

8.9

Lemon curd, tangerine, honey, dried apricot, citron and baked apple. Good acidity and balance. — a year ago

Michael Chelus

9.0

Apple, lemon, honey, dried apricot and oak. Good acidity and balance. — 2 years ago

"Odedi"

9.0

Meadowcroft Wines Nelson Ranch Pinot Gris 2021, Mendocino County, California

Pale lemon in color.

Very aromatic nose of flowers, citrus, lemons, green apples, sweet grapefruits, herbs and spices.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing.

Dry on the palate with limes, grapefruits, citrus, green apples, bitter herbs, light vegetables, earth and spices.

Tangy finish with spices and almonds.

This is a very tasty Pinot Gris from Mendocino County. Nicely balanced, spicy and tangy.

This Single Vineyard Pinot Gris is showing a really pretty nose.

Feels more like a Californian Sauvignon Blanc.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.

A small production of only 2,200 bottles.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$30. — 2 years ago

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

9.2

Meadowcroft Sonoma County Syrah 2007: Medium-bodied. Bold taste. Dark, juicy flavors such as blackberries, black cherry, licorice & spice. Soft smooth tannins and a silky, graceful finish. All in all, an outstanding & memorable vintage I am glad to have enjoyed & paired over two nights with some spectacular meals! Cheers🍷 — 3 years ago

Lena Heffern

9.6

Absolutely delicious. Had with Christmas Eve desserts. — 4 years ago

Michael Willis

9.6

We had this with a bolognese sauce and it was perfect — 4 years ago

Tobin Trevarthen

8.9

A more typical denser Russian River Sydow Pinot. Nice food friendly profile. — 5 years ago

Michael Chelus

9.1

Cherry, raspberry, blackberry, cranberry, blackberry, oak and hints of flint. Light-bodied and soft tannins. — a year ago

Michael Chelus

9.0

Cherry, raspberry, currant, blackberry, mossy earth, oak and hints of licorice. Full-bodied and good length. — 2 years ago

"Odedi"

8.9

Ruby in color with medium intensity.

Strong nose of raspberries, cherries, oak, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, lemon peal, spices, chocolates and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, ripe raspberries, strawberries, sweet spice, earth, light herbs, light wood, dark coffee and peppercorn.

Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a nice cool climate Pinot Noir from Los Carneros in Sonoma County. Showing mild complexity with a nice mouthfeel.

This Single Vineyard is easy drinking and a nice porch wine. Spicy and entertaining.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 20 minutes of airtime.

I paired it with cheeses and light appetizers.

A small production of only 2,000 bottles.

13.8% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$46. — 2 years ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Deep ruby color. Aromas of blueberry, licorice and dirt. Gorgeous cherry flavors, black currant, tobacco and dark chocolate flavors. — 3 years ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.0

Classy label with the golden bee. Dark color in the glass. Smells nice and rich. Chocolates meet black berries. Hint of smoke. Flavors are nice. Mocha, cherry pudding, and Christmas trees. Good balance. Has some finesse. — 4 years ago

Tobin Trevarthen

9.2

A really nice blend. Dark ruby. Perfumes nose. Explosive black cherry and rustic dark chocolate with vanilla notes. — 5 years ago

Tobin Trevarthen

9.1

A non-malolactic approach. Nice acid. Citrus and tropical profile. Very refreshing. — 5 years ago

Michael Chelus

8.9

Cherry, raspberry preserves, mocha, currant, dark chocolate and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins. — 2 years ago

"Odedi"

9.1

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.


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

On the nose blueberries, black currants, black plums, oak, licorice, light vanilla, earth, light vegetables, eucalyptus, tobacco leaf, herbs, dark chocolates and black pepper.

Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, red currants, oak, tobacco, licorice, earth, cocoa, spices, coffee and peppercorn.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Mount Veeder is still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly.

Showing lots of earth notes, once it opens up (90 minutes).

This 4 year old is showing black fruits on the nose, and red fruits on the palate. Feels more like a Left Bank Bordeaux. Interesting stuff. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years.

Good by itself and better with food. I paired it with dried meats and crackers. Will pair nicely with lamb dishes.

A small production of only 7 barrels. Bottled in May 2021.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$115. — 2 years ago

"Odedi"

9.1

It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a nice and easy drinking one.

Deep purple in color with a purplish rim.

Fruity nose of black plums, currants, oak, light vanilla, spices, dark chocolates, peppercorn, herbs, tobacco leaf and black licorice.

Full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with blueberries, plums, cherries, light oak, licorice, spices, dark chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, earth, light black tea and peppercorn.

Nice length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious and spicy red blend from Napa Valley. A good sipping wine.

Already showing nice complexity and mouthfeel, but still young and would be better in 3 years.

Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime. Really nice nose after an hour of airtime.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

Spicy and interesting. Fruity and easy drinking. I had it all by itself.

A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Syrah and 10% Petite Verdot. Aged in French oak barrels. Bottled in January 2021. A small production of 10 barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$55. — 2 years ago

"Odedi"

8.9

Dark purple in color with a wide purplish rim.

Light nose of cherries, black plums, currants, light spices, earth, licorice, light oak, vanilla and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with plums, currants, oak, tobacco leaf, earth, bitter herbs, spices, black tea, coffee, light vegetables and peppercorn.

Nice spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very enjoyable GSM blend from Chalk Hill, Sonoma County. Nicely balanced and spicy with mild complexity.

Easy drinking with a light mouthfeel, albeit the high alcohol, which is not noticeable.

Needs an hour to open up properly.
A good quality wine that I would like to revisit in 3 years to see how it evolved.

This Californian Rhône blend is a good wine to pair with food. I paired it with cheeses and olives, but it was really nice with the Parmesan cheese.

A blend of 65% Syrah, 25% Grenache and 10% Mourvédre. Aged in 30% new French oak barrels. A small production of only 120 cases.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$50. — 4 years ago

Tobin Trevarthen

9.1

A nice fruit forward, jammy berry experience. Yet lighter in nature vs. big bold Zins. Vanilla highlights. — 5 years ago

Tobin Trevarthen

9.0

Lovely. Viscosity. Dripping with honey and citrus. — 5 years ago