Mokolumne River, Central Valley

McManis Family Vineyards

River Junction Chardonnay 2015

Aged in steel and aged barrels; crisp and not too oaky. Enjoyed with a friend at a neighborhood tasting event at the Highlands. — 8 years ago

Methode Sauvage

Wundérkind Chenin Blanc 2015

Chris Ursini
8.9

As @Craig Haarmeyer would say, "it's got the funk." — 8 years ago

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And it does. Know why? SRV is why.

Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau

Blanc Fumé de Pouilly Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Very pale yellow, almost devoid of color. The nose is bright and alive with ripe honeydew melon, green fig, citrus zest, alfalfa sprouts, and fresh grapefruit juice. Gorgeous flavors come in waves; tangerine, citrus oils, lime, lemon zest, lemongrass, cara cara orange, white grapefruit. The acidity is literally laser focused, like the edge of a perfectly sharpened chef's knife. Minerality comes towards the end; clean, white river stones, granite. Hints of wheat grass and radish mix with wet stones on the long lingering finish. This will get even better over the next 5 years. One of the last wines from the true Jedi Master of Sauvignon Blanc. — 8 years ago

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Love your notes and love this winemaker . I have some 04's and 05's that are probably hitting their stride now. Thanks for sharing the experience.
@David A Lentine @Ryan Carey @Jörgen Lindström Carlvik @Greg Gregory @jesus g please get to know my close friends Joe and Diana. Thanks!
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@Ryan Carey, thanks my friend.

Methode Sauvage

Wunderkind Kerner

Really nice smooth light crisp refreshing, very subtle hints of melon, not funky at all. Had over the 4th in Bolinas — 9 years ago

Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

This was a big hit with the crowd. I picked this wine as my favorite from over 35 I tasted at the Pinot on the River last October — 9 years ago

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WineSmith (Clark Smith)

Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Good fruit, nice balance, fine tannins. Excellent overall. — 9 years ago

Truckee River Winery

Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011

We had this at the welcome party for Matte and Melissa's wedding. — 10 years ago

Lodi Native

TruLux Vineyard Zinfandel 2012

Earth and straw notes blend well with the dark berry fruits and lovely subtle acidity balances it out beautifully. Hints of licorice add complexity and depth. — 10 years ago

James River Cellars

Rad Red Red Blend

Good for price. Lightly peppered from cab Sav — 8 years ago

Dry River

Martinborough Pinot Noir 2009

Not as opulent as some Central Otago Pinots. This is from Martinborough. James Halliday who has had more Burgundies than most of us called this the "Pommard of New Zealand"! Notes of spice and rhubarb with excellent length. A top quality Pinot. Not cheap at $100+. — 8 years ago

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Housley's Century Oak Winery

River Ranch Chardonnay 2014

Lovely light wine. Soft finish. With the Levitts in Philadelphia Mothers Day 2016. — 8 years ago

River Star Vineyards

Paso Robles Syrah

Such a great sipping wine — 8 years ago

Domaine de la Côte

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2012

Rebecca Hopkins
9.0

Bright plums. Violet, red currant and slaty minerality and river pebbles. Terrific showing first vintage — 9 years ago

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Forlorn Hope

Gemischter Satz White Blend 2013

An original take on a classic Austrian wine...intriguing...thank you @melissa_ful — 9 years ago

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James River Cellars

Chardonnay 2012

Mmmm substantial white, but lighter than an Oakes Chardonnay. Perfect for summer — 9 years ago

Methode Sauvage

Wunderkind Mokelumne Glen Vineyard Blaufränkisch 2013

Dude. @Chad Hinds — 9 years ago

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Yes! Stoked you guys got to try it. I'll get you a bottle of it's Kerner brethren when I get the labels next week.
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Can't wait to try it!

McManis Family Vineyards

River Junction Viognier 2013

Bouquet of vanilla followed by early peach. Tingly with warm finish. Only lightly sweet. — 10 years ago

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River Run

Wirz Vineyard Carignane 2008

John Howard
8.9

Wirz again Nathan! — 10 years ago

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John, must have missed you by about 20 min at VinoCruz! We've been buying the same old vine cariginane for the last few years, good stuff!
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Damn man! Just missed you. Great stuff! Love the Alfaro version as well. Lets open your version soon.

James River Cellars

Hanover Red Blend

Awesome cherry finish from noir — 8 years ago

James River Cellars

Chambourcin

Full bodied yet simple red — 8 years ago

Odonata

River Skimmer White Rhone Blend 2014

Grenache blanc Santa Clara valley 2014
Vanilla :) delicious 🤗💕
— 8 years ago

James River Cellars

Chardonel 2012

A sweet red wine. Medium body. A nice sipping wine. It's also good with pasta! — 9 years ago

Phantom River

Sauvignon Blanc

Really enjoyed this, very light and easy to drink. — 9 years ago

Domaine Hippolyte Reverdy

Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Huge minerality, pretty lemon/lime curd, apricot skin and crushed rocks on the nose. Bracing acidity, lemon, river rocks, persimmon and lime on the palate. Killing it with some shrimp with pancetta and garlic. — 9 years ago

James River Cellars

Gewürztraminer 2013

Clean, fruity. Very nice. — 9 years ago

Truckee River Winery

Gribaudo Vineyard Zinfandel 2012

We had this at the welcome party for Matte and Melissa's wedding. — 10 years ago

Lodi Native

Fields Family Wines Zinfandel 2012

Super complex yet elegant beauty of a Zin. Balance, complexity, depth, elegance. Gorgeous. — 10 years ago

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Estrella River Winery

Cabernet Sauvignon 1978

Birth year wine! Finally got that checkmark done! Still showing great tannin structure, nice fruit. — 11 years ago

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