River Ranch Vineyards

Arnot-Roberts

Watson Ranch Chardonnay 2018

Somm David T
9.3

One of about 7-10 Ca Chardonnay’s I enjoy. My last of three. Their 2018 is slightly better than other of their vintages I’ve had.

This rides the fence of of white burgundy & Ca Chardonnay.

Macerated red & green apples, some lime & lemon pulp, tropical fruits, kiwi, heathered honey, caramel, sandstone, saline, dry river stone, soft white spice, just a hint of brown sugar, a near chalky presence that coats the tongue, vanilla, frothy cream foam, yellow flowers, jasmine nice round acidity and an elegant rich, balanced, nicely tensioned w/ a 60 second finish that lands on volcanics and just a shade of spice.
— 22 days ago

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Vine Hill Ranch

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

After an hr of air things just came together big fruit, present tannins and a great finish. Everything appeared in harmony and yet there seemed it had more to give. Hold for a few if you can. — 7 days ago

Scott@Mister, Dave and 2 others liked this

Rochioli

Estate Grown Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2024

Daniel Rich
9.2

Great Pinot fantastic acid with just a little funk! — 7 days ago

Williams Selyem

Eastside Road Neighbors Pinot Noir 2021

From Nancy’s moving party. Opened for a 46th Birthday celebration. Delicious as always. Slightly more fruity than expected. — 21 days ago

Williams Selyem

Bucher Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

Wonderful medium body bing, cherry blackberry Indian spices, soft tannins well burnished by bottle age — a month ago

Merry Edwards

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022

K L
9.2

Excellent as always. — 2 months ago

Matt Dill
with Matt

Kistler

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Exquisite. Cherry notes balanced with earth. — 3 months ago

Karilyn Lesassier-Van Oosten
with Karilyn

Shafer Vineyards

Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2024

This is a beautiful Single Vineyard Chardonnay from Napa Valley.

Full bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with a soft mouthfeel.

Elegant and nicely balanced. Fruit forward, complex and entertaining.

I had this vintage a year ago, and it wasn't showing well at all. Drinking beautifully now.

Robert Parker 94 points.

Good by itself or with food.

100% Chardonnay grapes were aged for 7 months in (40% new) French oak barrels.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$75.
— 9 days ago

Jose, Doug and 11 others liked this

Kistler

Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

Bit of age on it so you miss the acid but still great — 14 days ago

Paul, Dave and 4 others liked this

Merry Edwards

Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Consistently good Sauvignon Blanc from Marry Edwards. Never disappointed.  — 6 days ago

Williams Selyem

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2018

Nice fruit: cherries. Ready to drink. Went well with barbecued duck! — 16 days ago

Abreu Vineyards

Madrona Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 1994

Intense and rich. Good fruit. A little indistinct. — a month ago

Paul WoollsAra Aslanian
with Paul and Ara
Jeroen, Juan and 2 others liked this

Sonoma-Cutrer

Russian River Ranches Chardonnay

Very nice and classically Californian. Oak forward with cream followed by pear and a balancing touch of citrus. A little oakier than my favorites but still nice. You’ll like more if that’s your style. — 3 months ago

Paul Hobbs

Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2020

Paul J
9.7

Lovely light gold color. Super complex nose. Drinking at its apex. High quality with excellent depth and super long finish. — 6 days ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Tom, Paul and 3 others liked this

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2019

Pale lemon in colour - crystal clear. Probably drinking this a little young even at 7 years of age. Initial funky notes amongst the nutty notes. At 7 years the oak is assimilating with the peach. Great intensity as you come to expect from the Art Series. At least another 5 plus years in the cellar would not be a problem. — 11 days ago

Jeroen, Tom and 22 others liked this
Bob McDonald

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@Kapyrick Wine My first of 3. Will be interesting to see how the remaining 2 bottles develop over the next few years.
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They will be fantastic. The true test will be your tolerance for aged chardonnay. Leeuwin is a great producer, and the Art Series wines are fantastic. I have only enjoyed at a 10 year max, because I was worried they would go bad, but they would have been good longer at my tolerance . Enjoy!!!!!!!!
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@Kapyrick Wine I have been drinking this Cuvée for many years now and we often have tastings to judge the best Australian Chardonnay. Giaconda and Bindi Quartz block are also in the mix. A few months ago I had my last 2013 Art Series and it was stellar.

Kosta Browne

One Sixteen Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2022

Ming L
9.2

Aromas of fresh orchard fruit and ripe stone fruit, with pear and white peach at the forefront. Subtle ritual fruits as well. The palate shows more stone fruit richness with vanilla and hint of pie crust and seashell. Good acidic backbone. Clean lingering finish.

This is delicious and so easy to drink, but also quite sophisticated.
— a month ago

Joel liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Pagani Ranch Sonoma Valley Zinfandel Blend

Deep cherry red ~ black. Oak vanilla black cherry plum. Fruitiness M++ Sweetness M+ Acidity M Tannin M Smooth Bitterness M Body M++ Finish M % Powerful Concentrated jammy Juicy good balanced Ridge Vineyards Pagani Ranch Sonoma Valley Zinfandel @2800, Eva - BBQ, 260914-260915 — 2 months ago

Twomey

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2033

Twomey's 25th anniversary RRV Pinot. Expressive florals both on taste and nose. Red cherry opener and I get a bit of smoke and dusty soil. Medium mouthfeel and mild tannins. The wine is well-balanced and quite expressive through the finish. — 4 months ago

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