Meadowcroft Wines Napa Valley Blanc de Blancs Non Vintage, California
Pale lemon in color.
On the nose grapefruits, green apples, white pepper, light limes and minerals.
Medium bodied with medium plus acidity and medium sized bubbles.
Dry on the palate with lemons, citrus, green apples, herbs, spices, minerals and white pepper.
Tangy finish with limes and spices.
This is a very tasty sparkling wine from Napa Valley. Nicely balanced and tangy. Spicy and interesting.
Easy drinking and good by itself. Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime.
100% Chardonnay grapes from Napa Valley. A tiny production of only 122 cases.
12.9% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$38. — 4 years ago
Meadowcroft Wines Wyldvin Vineyard Roussanne 2021, Dry Creek Valley, California
Pale lemon in color with a golden hue.
Crisp nose of lemons, citrus, apples, earth, herbs and light spices. Very aromatic.
Medium bodied with medium acidity. Crisp and refreshing.
Dry on the palate with limes, lemons, green apples, light grapefruits, vegetables, earth, minerals and spices.
Nice tangy finish with limes and light almonds.
This is a tasty white wine from Dry Creek Valley. Nicely balanced, tangy and fruit forward.
This Single Vineyard is easy drinking and refreshing. Good by itself or with food.
A good sipping wine to drink by the porch, that paired very nicely with the truffle fries.
A blend of 96% Roussanne and 4% French Colombard. Fermented in French oak barrels. A tiny production of only 97 bottles.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$36. — 4 years ago
We had this with a bolognese sauce and it was perfect — 6 years ago
A non-malolactic approach. Nice acid. Citrus and tropical profile. Very refreshing. — 6 years ago
Aftertaste of honey, not too sweet. — 9 years ago
Buttery and crisp! — 10 years ago
Nice pairing with Uni Pasta dish. Not overly sweet. — 11 years ago
Earthy and mushroom notes with fruit and a touch of the 'erb... Nice elegant wine!! — 12 years ago
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. — 3 years ago
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. — 4 years ago
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🍷 — 5 years ago
Absolutely delicious. Had with Christmas Eve desserts. — 6 years ago
A nice fruit forward, jammy berry experience. Yet lighter in nature vs. big bold Zins. Vanilla highlights. — 6 years ago
Great Syrah — 9 years ago
Dark cherries, blackberries, wet stone with a great earthy finish! — 10 years ago
Not what I expected, being a red blend but reminded me of a Pinot with a finish like a Mourvèdre I recently had. Definitely recommend! — 11 years ago
Wonderful wine, Tom is an amazing winemaker! — 12 years ago
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. — 4 years ago
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. — 4 years ago
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. — 6 years ago
A really nice blend. Dark ruby. Perfumes nose. Explosive black cherry and rustic dark chocolate with vanilla notes. — 6 years ago
Amazing Pinot. If you have a chance to get a pinot from Meadowcroft you buy the case. — 8 years ago
Decent cab with good body — 10 years ago
Incredible depth of flavor, the perfect choice for International Merlot day. @meadowcroft #MerlotDay — 11 years ago
Rich, heady, slightly spicy. Decadence, velvety black fruit. Steak's soulmate. — 11 years ago
Meadowcroft - Sonoma Country. Zinfandel — 13 years ago
Michael Chelus

Cherry, raspberry preserves, mocha, currant, dark chocolate and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins. — 3 years ago