Monte Verde

Seghesio Family Vineyards

Monte Rosso Zinfandel 2014

So great. Loads of ground, smoky sandstone, ripe blackberry, maple syrup. Rich, structured, so good, so balanced. My favorite Zin plot of land. — 6 years ago

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MR is the best Zinfandel site IMHO.
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@Severn Goodwin - Agree. Howell Mtn. a close second.

Tormaresca

Bocca Di Lupo Castel del Monte Aglianico 2014

Oaky, big Aglianico. Very structured with lots of tannins. Something vegetal in the finish. Probably should have let it age a few more years but very enjoyable nonetheless. — 8 years ago

Ora Wise
with Ora

Espiral

Vinho Verde Rosé Blend

Someone brought it over and now we have to finish it. :-) Not what we would usually drink or possibly ever buy in the future ...but good! — 10 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Merlot 2010

Paired well with a lamb, eggplant purée, fava beans, piquolo pepper. Would also pair with a medium rare magret duck or other game. — 11 years ago

Aveleda

Vinho Verde White Blend 2014

good, nice and crisp, and dry. — 11 years ago

Aveleda

Casal Garcia Vinho Verde Rosé Blend

Starting the third bottle / perfect beach wine — 12 years ago

Aveleda

Casal Garcia Vinho Verde White Blend

Clean crisp with citrus tones. — 14 years ago

Louis M. Martini

Monte Rosso Vineyard Gnarly Vine Zinfandel 2011

The Monte Rosso was outstanding in every way- expressive nose of dark red fruits and layers that touched all parts of the palate. The flavors complimented a wonderful dinner. 8 years and still getting better. 100 year old vines that show how good Zinfandel can be when grown and tended to reveal their sense of place. Outstanding 🍷🍷🍷 — 7 years ago

Sbragia Family Vineyards

Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Spectacular moon mountain cab. I love Cabernet Sauvignon from this AVA. Good minerals and fantastic fruit on the palette. This is fantastic now and would age well in the bottle for a few more years. If you see this, grab it! — 7 years ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1985

Tried the '90 recently, spoke of how amazing a producer of Californian Cabernet it is, but just needed a little more time, this '85 is well & truly on point, everything is in balance, there's fruit intensity yes, but the development/complexity/layers are really shining through, outstanding stuff. — 9 years ago

Rivera

Riserva Il Falcone Castel del Monte Rosso 2009

Any wine that can shine from a plastic cup deserves extra kudos. Mistook for a Northern nebbiolo with its structure, detail, & balance, but the fruit is pure southern, pomegranate & black currants. Eye opener (esp for 30$ list). Want to re taste in proper stemware. I think 80% nero di trioa 20% montulpiciano — 10 years ago

Owen Mazon
with Owen

Williams Selyem

Limestone Ridge at Vista Verde Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2013

Paired perfectly with our salad of lettuce, figs, nectarine,and feta. — 11 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

40th Anniversary Vintage Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2001

Gary Westby
9.7

Our K&L Redwood City staff party at LB steak was fantastic- nothing smaller than magnum allowed! This double mag has been in our cellar since release and has hardly moved at all! Big, powerful, Mountain fruit! — 12 years ago

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Suavia

Monte Carbonare Garganega 2016

Outstanding Italian White. Remarkable balance of minerality, acidity and fruit. Very pure. Apples and pears. Wine is bright and fully open right out of the bottle. Best white of the year so far. Nice!! — 7 years ago

John Pacailler
with John
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Quinta das Arcas

Arca Nova Vinho Verde White Blend

Bubble gum nose / bubbles / lemon and orange peel/ pear/ slight mineral start / refreshing fruity finish — 9 years ago

Espiral

Vinho Verde White Blend

Our favorite summer wine. Light, effervescent, and crisp. — 10 years ago

Quinta do Ameal

Branco Seco Vinho Verde Loureiro 2014

Excellent dry Kelly and I in Lisbon. — 11 years ago

Monte Antico

Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2008

One of the best wines for the price. — 13 years ago