Quinta Cruz

Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

J Choi
9.5

Initially thought cork fail. Capsule protruding. Wine residue. Surprised. great — a month ago

Quinta do Vale Meão

Meandro Douro Red Blend 2021

ESF
8.9

i've had this off & on for the past 25 years and it reliably offers copious amounts of fruit along with cocoa, vanilla & other decadent flavors & aromas. This was no different just not as polished or balanced as I recall. Wonder if they've increased production - this is their entry level offering — 3 months ago

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Ceritas

Trout Gulch Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

Not as good as the bottle we had 2 years ago. All of the great lemon peel and minerality and texture and acid are still there - but this is oddly lacking on the mid palate, so you get a nice entry and exit but not a lot of meat in the middle. — 4 months ago

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Seth Masterson

Seth Masterson

Well that's something you don't see everyday - a Sonoma County winery using Santa Cruz Mountain grapes for their Chardonnay

Arnot-Roberts

Trout Gulch Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

2021. Drove to Omaha to attend an Arnot-Roberts wine class and tasting, and got there early to enjoy some delicious oysters with a bottle of fantastic Chardonnay that wasn’t on the tasting list. Unfortunately, Nathan Roberts flights were delayed and the class was cancelled, but we’re going home with a bunch of tasty wines instead! — 6 months ago

Vanessa, Dave and 7 others liked this

Arnot-Roberts

Fellom Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Mary H
9.0

Well-made single varietal cabernet grown near Monte Bello. Smooth blackberry and graphite. Round and medium weight mouthfeel. Less complexity given the single varietal but made with finesse. — 7 months ago

Domaine Eden

Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2021

John Howard
9.2

Nose was shy, beautiful palate! See @Delectable Wine’s review. — 3 months ago

"Odedi", Dave and 16 others liked this

Ceritas

Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

Decent but could use a little more oomph — 4 months ago

Tom, Pooneet and 5 others liked this

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2013

Winemaker dinner at Nari. Fabulous and if not tied for WOTN it might win in some cases. — 4 months ago

Scott@Mister, Tom and 6 others liked this
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They make a brilliant cab, too, as I’m sure you are aware…

Lioco

Saveria Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2022

Cranberry, strawberry, sassafras. Chocolate cupcake. High toned. Light bodied. Easy to drink. With depth and character. Very good! — 7 months ago

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Quinta das Carvalhas

Douro Red Blend 2015

Just opened and poured and tasted, the bouquet was strong dark fruit with floral notes. Still a dark red with no visible signs of being 10 years old. Full mouth, delicious, really impressive again! — 7 months ago

Quinta do Vallado

Douro Touriga Nacional 2014

Deep purple color fading to black in the center of the glass. Floral nose with spices and black fruits and a hint of smoke. Black cherries with plums and spices laced with a hint of vanilla. Well integrated oak announcing tannins that have arrived to maturity. The tasting notes for 2023 were very accurate as to where this vintage was heading and I’m glad I have 2 more bottles. Next one will be served with the lamb or dry aged prime rib this wine deserves. — 2 months ago

Quinta do Noval

Vintage Port Blend 1982

Still very fresh — 3 months ago

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Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Winemaker dinner at Nari. This was clearly young and tasted next to the 2011 missing the depth of maturity — 4 months ago

Scott@Mister, Tom and 5 others liked this
Ron R

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Oops. That’s disappointing…
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It’s just too young. The older 2011 version was excellent.
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2011 would rate a 9.4/9.5

Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Syrah 2012

The softness reminded me of a cool location something like the north coast. — 5 months ago

Tyler, Andrew and 2 others liked this

Quinta do Vale Meão

Tinto Douro Touriga Nacional Blend 2018

Super velvety, light to medium body but still very plump. Very long finish. Would drink! — 7 months ago

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay

Vanilla nose with some acid and minerality. Lemon and citrus flavors paired well with salmon. — 7 months ago

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