Mountains Winery

Rhys Vineyards

Swan Terrace Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2009

Nice, cool-climate California Pinot Noir. Good red and dark fruits on the palate. I served it a bit too cold, but as it warmed up, the earthiness that this wine is known for came through. I don’t love California Pinot, but Rhys almost always impresses me. — 7 months ago

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay 2023

Bought at Pine Orchard 11/25 $70 after tasting at Ridge in 10/25. Less expensive here. The 2023 is rated at 100 pts. Absolutely delicious. Floral aromas, lightly crisp, subtle oak, smooth finish. — 8 months ago

Kutch Wines

Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2015

I’m so torn on this wine, my first from Kutch. I was lured by a Gordon’s offer calling it Kutch-Dury, so you can imagine the curiosity. It was rich, complex, long, and pure, with no oak or sweetness. Fruit and earth only. And yet…it’s also heavy. On day 2, I could only drink one sip, although I didn’t have the right food on hand. (Just Trader Joe’s fritos, which are otherwise awesome imo.) — 10 months ago

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Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

Agree 👍 fantastic reputation but in the end was not my style - but must admit not tried them in a long time and they are $$$

Arnot-Roberts

Trout Gulch Vineyard Chardonnay

2018 Vintage - reductive style - lees style - baked apple, medium plus acidity — 4 years ago

Adam, Ira and 11 others liked this

Lachini Vineyards

Lachini Family Estate Pinot Noir 2017

Ripe cranberries. Thin finish. Medium acidity. Drink now. — 6 years ago

Daniel P., Tom and 10 others liked this

Arnot-Roberts

Fellom Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Robin Gerber
9.5

Tried this vintage a year ago and it was really good but tonight is in its prime. Sad it’s my last bottle. — 7 years ago

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Domaine Eden

Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2013

I’ll have the whole bottle, please. — 9 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

Thomas Fogarty

Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2013

First time checking in since bottling. Like a laser beam of dark, intense fruit with very woodsy overtones. — 12 years ago

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Bring a bottle Friday????
Mary Liz Howe

Mary Liz Howe

Laser beam, ha! Love it.

Rhys Vineyards

Alpine Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

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

Complex on the nose, and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and soft.

Showing cherries, plums, currants, light oak, tobacco leaf, herbs, black pepper, chocolates, light vegetables, Indian spices, licorice and black tea.

Long finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious 13 year old Pinot Noir from Santa Cruz Mountains in California. Drinking beautifully now, elegant and fruit forward. Nicely balanced and soft. Complex with a nice mouthfeel.

This Single Vineyard Pinot Noir, from the great 2013 vintage, is drinking at its peak now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

A good sipping wine that will pair nicely with food too. Loved the low alcohol level too.

12.8% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80.
— 7 months ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Blend 2018

Excellent cab! Always great from Ridge, this one is full bodied, nicely aged (still has room to age more, but wonderful right now!, wish i had a couple more) — 9 months ago

Ceritas

Trout Gulch Vineyard Chardonnay 2019

Delicious. Flinty, full, dense, lovely finish. Very nice. — 2 years ago

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Windy Oaks Estate

Estate Cuvée Schultze Family Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015

Light ruby hue. Aromas of cherry, cream, grass, minerals, and smoke. Medium-light body, soft tannins, and plus acidity. Bright and balanced with a lasting finish. A little tight at first, but softens after opening a while with hints of vanilla on the palate. — 4 years ago

Kathryn Kennedy

Small Lot Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

A little dry but light on tannins, currant, pepper, smooth finish. — 5 years ago

Aonair Wines

Reserve Series Mountains Proprietary Red Blend 2016

Definitely needs a couple hours, first sip was tight as can be, but it opens up nicely.
Trying to figure out the blend but I can’t find any info on it at all🤷🏼‍♂️.
— 7 years ago

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Bonny Doon Vineyard

Le Cigare Volant Réserve en Bonbonne Red Rhone Blend

39.97 from new season. Balanced. Round. Worth the price. Would buy again — 7 years ago

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. — 10 years ago

Teutonic Wine Company

Laurel Vineyard Pinot Noir Rosé 2014

Love this rosé. Killer with BBQ. — 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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Arnot-Roberts

Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011

Some poopy bret blew off in 30 mins and revealed a sheer dress of leafy brown spice. Likely peaked at 15 years. — 7 months ago

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Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Syrah 2013

Very old world, savory. Beautiful — 7 months ago

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Kathryn Kennedy

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Deep ruby color. Aromas of blueberry, leather and eucalyptus. Solid wine! Flavors of cherry, raspberry, cedar and pencil lead. Great vintage!

🏅94+ points - Wine Spectrum Rating
— 10 months ago

Dave, Ed and 7 others liked this

Ceritas

Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Pretty darn close to old school Napa. — 3 years ago

Ceritas

Pinnacle Vineyard Chardonnay 2012

May have been slightly off. Can’t put my finger on it. — 5 years ago

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Ceritas

Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

Can’t get enough of these chards. Just behind the Zephyr for me. — 6 years ago

Paul, Jonathan and 8 others liked this

Varner

Spring Ridge Vineyard Bee Block Chardonnay 2014

Paul J
9.3

Lovely yellow hue opens up a powerful nose filled with dirt, grass, rice, and honeysuckle. The palate proceeds to get smothered with a perfect amount of oak coupled with honey and lemon. A mildly tart finish makes this the perfect summer white. Great recommendation by the local rep and Happy 4th to everyone!....a mid-dinner update....massive green apple comes through with food! — 9 years ago

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Lioco

Saveria Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2012

Savory. Interesting. Fantastic. — 12 years ago