Río Seco

Bonny Doon Vineyard

Le Cigare Blanc Réserve en Bonbonne Roussanne Blend 2013

The wine is a lovely and rich greenish gold, much the same as the LCB “normale,” but maybe a little more vibrant. Aromas are predictably savory - beeswax, lanolin, minerals, citrus - and flavors walk that same path. The tropical fruit hits hard, with that Roussanne nuttiness right behind. The earthy, almost soapy, note stays long after the sip while acidity holds a high threshold. You could spend $45 on a Chardonnay very easily, but this wine gives you something much more interesting for your investment. — 10 years ago

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J. Lohr

Riverstone Arroyo Seco Chardonnay 2013

Light and refreshing. Fruity flavors with slight vanilla undertones. Very crisp, but has a slight bite in the aftertaste. Would be great with mussels, crab, or a sharp cheese platter. — 12 years ago

Wente Vineyards

Riva Ranch Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

I
9.3

Very nice con food... Butterynuttyish, lengua back en las eskinas — 10 years ago

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Bodega Chacra

Sin Azufre Pinot Noir 2014

Bryan Garcia
9.3

First official tasting of Bodega Chacra's '14 sans soufre Pinot Noir stateside. Coming from same vineyard as Piero's "Cincuneta y Cinco" Pinot. Tasted blind alongside 13 other Pinot Noirs from US, NZ, and France. It showed very well! — 11 years ago

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LM Segal

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Part of me wishes the amazing stuff coming out of Chacra could just be our little secret...it's getting scarcer and more expensive!
Bryan Garcia

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@LM Segal I feel like the prices are reasonable considering the quality! Where do you live?