Orange County, South Coast

Raen Winery

Cuvée Royal St. Robert Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2016

The 2016 'Royal St. Robert' is a gorgeous wine from Carlo and Dante Mondavi which is a dedication to their grandfather, Robert Mondavi. The Pinot Noir is 80% whole cluster with native fermentation and aged in a combination of 10% new, four-year air-dried French oak and 90% neutral French oak barrels before being bottled without fining or filtration. The wine itself is absolutely gorgeous as it begins with aromas of ripe strawberries and raspberries along with floral, spices, wet stones, blood orange and hints of tea leaf nuances all taking shape. This continues to impress with its fabulous medium body and beautiful fine, delicate tannins. Balanced and focused, this remains remarkably pure and persice though the silky finish. Overall, this is a fantastic wine which is already drinking remarkably well, but should also continue to develop with time. — 6 years ago

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Stuart Scheff

Stuart Scheff

I’m still sitting on the 14s
Joe D'Angelo

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@Stuart Scheff They should age marvelously... no need to rush👌🏼
Stuart Scheff

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The Bruery

Jardinier Belgian Style Pale Ale

Christopher Losa
8.9

lovely and complex with spring fresh herbs. an excellent food pairing beer. — 8 years ago

Ballast Point Brewing Company

Victory at Sea Imperial Porter

Super tasty!
Love the stout coffee notes and vanilla!
— 8 years ago

Daniel liked this

Ballast Point Brewing Company

Pineapple Sculpin India Pale Ale

Cause I'm in Maui...pineapple IPA, surf and sandy beach = paradise. — 9 years ago

J. Brix

Rougarou McCormick Ranch Vineyard Carignan 2014

Easy to drink. Had at Juniper and Ivy. — 9 years ago

Alpine Beer Company

Pure Hoppiness Beer

Glad to see Alpine here. This is a great DIPA, where the hops are nicely balanced by the earth and Grassy tones, with a hint of citrus on the front. Long lasting finish, great carbonation. — 9 years ago

Mark, Hector and 4 others liked this
Dave Harris

Dave Harris

Can you get Nelson? If so, please have your office stocked with it for my arrival.
Mircea Dincă

Mircea Dincă

Didn't see it at the same place but will ask if they can bring it in

J. Brix

Rancho Guejito Vineyard Coucou Counoise

Little funk, super delish — 6 years ago

Rivers-Marie

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

The 2016s just came in so I had to rip one open. This might be the best SC ever and that is saying a lot. It’s certainly the best one for early drinking as it was singing with only a splash decant. A return to dark fruits, cedar, orange peel. The life of the party. — 7 years ago

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Mark Flesher

Mark Flesher

Nice! @Shay A maybe we can do a 15/16 comparison
Shay A

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@Mark Flesher : I’ve been thinking about uncorking a ‘16 while at Classic on Tuesday...
Patrick Derdeyn

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Just dont do the ‘16 Anderson Valley. It was not rocking out of the gate like the Sonoma Coast is.

The Bruery

Rueuze Sour Blonde Ale

One of the best sours on the market. — 9 years ago

Pazzu, Marc and 1 other liked this

Danza Del Sol

Orange Muscat 2013

Not syrupy - drinkable as a standard sweet white. Yum! — 9 years ago

Rivers-Marie

Occidental Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

Raspberry preserves, orange peel, spice, and a hint of cola. Occidental is a gem among an outstanding lineup of 2013 RM pinots. — 9 years ago

Bill and Brian liked this

Green Flash Brewing Co.

West Coast Double IPA

Pine, hoppy, hoppy, hoppy and a touch skunk but great with Sichuan! — 10 years ago

The Bruery

Black Tuesday Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout

Thank you Jon. This is great. — 6 years ago

Dave, Jeffrey and 2 others liked this

The Bruery

Terreux Sour in the Rye American Wild Ale

At first funky but strangely addicting — 7 years ago

Muralee liked this

Rivers-Marie

Summa Old Vines Pinot Noir 2013

Pop and pour with a quick double decant and this wine is up and ready for the day. You’re greeted to sweet red fruits and orange liqueur. Rich and texturally luscious with a great fruit to acid balance. This achieves depth and fullness without much weight. — 7 years ago

Ron and Jeff liked this

Los Pilares

BPN Sparkling Red Wine 2014

19 February 2017. La Tachinomi Desu, Mexico City, CDMX. — 8 years ago

Green Flash Brewing Co.

Road Warrior Imperial Rye India Pale Ale

Good flavor, not too much rye but definitely there. Hearty imperial, very full-bodied. — 9 years ago

AleSmith Brewing Company

Speedway Stout 2009

As good as a BA stout gets - 2010 BC Rare-ish — 9 years ago

Vesper

Tie-Dye Lollipop McCormick Ranch Carignan Grenache 2013

Nice fruit. Strawberries and very light tannins and acidity. Round and long finish. — 10 years ago

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