Real World Wines

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1994

Exceptional wine. World class. Great with prime rib dinner. — 11 years ago

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Rich Bluth

Amazing, subtle balance without peer.
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S Christovich

Outstanding!! Thanks Mike and Rich.

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Ripe cassis, sweet roasted paprika, open, generous and utterly satisfying. A clear representative of NW-cabernet, but with a definite classical Old-World edge. Loved it. 95/100 — 12 years ago

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Viña Real (CVNE)

Rioja Tempranillo 1981

Completely wonderful. Top of its game, not going any longer. Wonderful sherry oxidative notes. Flora and light. — 11 years ago

Jason liked this

Hirsch Vineyards

San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir 2009

Showed great tonight. A bit more savory than last time I tasted it and aromatics were more old world...still had classic Hirsch strawberry but more going on since last visit... — 12 years ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2002

Spectacular wine made in a not so spectacular vintage. This one shows real class of the wine making team — 12 years ago

Anthony, David and 1 other liked this

Viña Real (CVNE)

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 1996

Just entering some secondary notes. Decent acidity and structure. Like to see where this goes. — 12 years ago

Anthony and Marc liked this

Bodegas Faustino

Gran Reserva Faustino I Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2001

Just won best Rioja in the world! — 13 years ago

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