Road To Nowhere

River Road Vineyards

Un-Oaked Sonoma County Chardonnay 2017

I’m back to unoaked Chardonnay — 6 years ago

Craggy Range

Te Muna Road Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011

Beautifully dry cherry, twiggy nose and a light-to-medium bodied frame around a light, fresh red berry core. Very nice stuff. — 7 years ago

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Villa Creek Cellars

High Road James Berry Vineyard Mourvedre Blend 2014

These Villa Creek wines have continued to grow on me over the years. This was no exception. Lots of lip smacking fruit but executed in a style that sits very nicely with my palate. — 7 years ago

Fire Road

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Absolutely amazing! Rich green apple & green olive scent and a peachy green taste that finishes all too smooth.
Great go to!
— 8 years ago

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Kangarilla Road

McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

This was massive but subdued now (old age?)
Concentrated flavors of dark fruits and berries. Smooth, bold and big albeit a bit monotonous. Very low acidity makes it not too interesting. It is a good drinking wine to have with people who like big fruity massive wines . In my cellar for a long time, had to be drunk 😄
— 8 years ago

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Kangarilla Road

McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013

One of the best Shiraz I've had in a while. It was dry, very complex and all around wonderful to drink. There were hints of leather and coffee. All around great wine. — 8 years ago

Rivers-Marie

Joy Road Vineyard Chardonnay 2015

Wow. Well balanced. Medium to full. Nice tannins. Young. Viscose. Love #sonomacoastvineyards & fruit. So unique. — 8 years ago

Stonestreet Winery

Broken Road Chardonnay 2010

From a vineyard that sits just above the fog line. Herbaceous nose of lemon, dill, cannabis, and caramelized stone fruit, which is an apropos segue to the rich crème brûlée that awaits on the palate. Intense in mouth and just long enough to make an impression before it's rinsed by racy acidity. — 9 years ago

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Gargiulo Vineyards

Money Road Ranch Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Night number 2 on this one. This is the de facto standard for what people mean by "Big Napa Cab" it's rich, it's velvety, it's 100% Cabernet. Would love to cellar this for years but irresistible. — 9 years ago

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River Road Vineyards

Reserve Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2013

Tons of cherry and berry fruits complimented by high acidity allow this wine to be paired with food or drank alone. Very versatile Pinot! — 10 years ago

Felton Road

Block 5 Pinot Noir 2008

Long delayed, photo on the bottle we drank the night we were engaged. Serendipitous they had Felton Road, by far my favorite NZ Pinot. Too long long ago to comment on how it was, but remember it as being spectacular. — 10 years ago

Ferren Wines

Frei Road Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015

Ron R
9.4

An Xmas gift from a close friend @Bill Bender - thank you so much, Bill.
The nose is bright and boisterous, which oozes red currants and cinnamon. On the palate, this presents just like a contemporary burg. Light on its feet. Soft, round tannins with a lovely interplay of relaxed acid. Finishes with delicacy and elegance.
We are really looking forward to securing a 2019 allocation from the winery.
— 6 years ago

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Very nice, Ron. I’ve got a couple but never tried them. Love the winemaker. Glad to hear you think it’s a winner.
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@Shay A, this is a model of restraint and balance. The chard is stylistically very similar.. Loving this...
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Beautiful producer of new world Pinot.

Felton Road

Block 3 Central Otago Pinot Noir 2013

Outstanding quality with deep four dimensional complexity reaching a defined stone crushed minerality and the lovely sous bois earthyness. Ripe yet very well structured on the palate, balanced throughout and a high class long lasting finish. Drinks superbly well but with structure to age and develop further for may years to come. — 7 years ago

Gargiulo Vineyards

Money Road Ranch Rosato di Sangiovese Sangiovese 2016

Shay A
9.3

After my first sip, my words were “I wish I had more of this.” Holy smokes. This is hands down one of the best rosés I’ve had out of Cali (alongside the Arnyca rosé). The acidity is so sharp out of the bottle. Love that! So many rosés are flabby and creamy. Kiwi and strawberry in the nose. Watermelon, cantaloupe, and plum skin on the finish. This is the epitome of refreshing rosé. I need to give credit to @Shawn R for gifting me this bottle from when we were together at his house a few months ago. Loved it, brother! Perfect by the fire pit. 👌 — 8 years ago

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@Jason Brater : I’d highly recommend trying it if you come across it. Rosé of Sangiovese isn’t common, and this is flat out awesome.
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Watch yourself @Shay Aldriedge when you accept “gifts” from @Shawn R I’m still dealing with a lot of regret and shame after he requested and received payback 😞
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Keywords being “received payback”. Meaning you wanted to return the favor! That’s the part he can’t help!

Canyon Road

California Cabernet Sauvignon

This is my go-to wine. It's fruit-forward, and what it lacks in bite, it makes up for in complexity. I have a hard time trying other wines at my local haunt because this one is so good. — 8 years ago

Eden Road

The Long Road Shiraz 2010

Won the Trophy for Best Shiraz at the National Wine Show 2012. Fruit from the Gundagai region and starting to put this region on the map. Peppery red fruits and starting to develop some leather notes at 7 years. A nice counterpoint to the lush Barossa styles showing the versatility of Shiraz. — 8 years ago

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Anthony Road/Fox Run/Red Newt

Tierce Dry Riesling

Apple, mango, lemon and a little peach fruit. Very balanced minerality and acidity. Long and complex finish in which some nuttiness and petrol comes up. It might be interesting to keep this one a while. Other comments suggest that this develops well as it ages a bit. — 9 years ago

Road 13 Vineyards

Seventy-Four K British Columbia Red Blend 2012

Great Syrah nose fruit and spice...fruit on the palate as well...this is my go-to for a party — 10 years ago

Boich Family Cellar

Wall Road Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Boich family cellar, 2012 wall road vineyard cab- inky with a purple fruit bouquet, tannins still a bit tight but after decanting smooth with mountain fruit just waiting to burst out - good now but will be amazing in 2 - 5 years — 10 years ago

Felton Road

Calvert Pinot Noir 2014

Smooth as silk, with a hint of vanilla under its lush red fruit surface. At four years, it’s drinking fabulously, hard to see how it could improve and life is too short after all. Sourced in Halifax for about $60, sadly I think they are sold out. — 7 years ago

Williams Selyem

Westside Road Neighbors Pinot Noir 2012

Candied red fruit aromas. Strawberry, and cranberry on the palate. Smooth long 30 plus second finish. Drinking very well right now. Opened 30 minutes prior to drinking. — 7 years ago

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Marcassin

Marcassin Vineyard Chardonnay 2004

Shay A
8.9

Another great last minute gathering at the storage facility!

Dan is the king of busting out these old Marcassins, and every single one has been a revelation...until this one 😕. Don’t get me wrong, this was nowhere close to terrible, but it smelled and tasted of bubblegum. Very faint nuttiness notes to it.
— 8 years ago

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I had an -06 courtesy of @Norman Gennaro that cracked my skull. Still dreaming about it. Bummer this one didn’t work out.

d'Arenberg

The Coppermine Road McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Deep dark garnet color and full bodied. Dark bramble fruit, leather and licorice notes leading to a smooth moderately tannic finish. Delicious, big Cabinet Sauvignon. — 8 years ago

Felton Road

Bannockburn Riesling 2016

Somm David T
9.4

No petrol on the nose. White & yellow florals, soft, subtle, fresh, citrus of; lemon, lime, grapefruit, pineapple, light stone fruits and light, soft minerality. On the palate, such freshness of fruit; pineapple, lemon, lime, grapefruit, stone fruits, melons, gentle and soft minerality. The medium body & finish is pure, elegant, round, lush, exotic & sexy. Not to mention perfect acidity. Photos of another perspective of the properties sensational vistas, Sofia walking the grounds and the Cellar Door. — 8 years ago

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Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Saint-Joseph Syrah 2003

Nose is more on the fruit than the spice. Nice aromas of blackberry, black cherry and plum fruit. Hints of graphite, road tar and soy. Ripe lush fruit tannins in palate. Lacks a touch of brightness on mid palate due to vintage. Ready to drink and fantastic with braised lamb shoulder. — 8 years ago

Gargiulo Vineyards

Money Road Ranch Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Always solid! I prefer the G Major 7 to this money ranch road Merlot BUT it was still a great pour. — 9 years ago

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Like the name!$$$$$
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@Martin G Rivard another great wine. You must be on a roll! 😁
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@Janet Ross Sharing done bottles with family. That's what it's all about!

Cobb

Joy Road Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008

Lyle Coffield
9.5

Holy baby Jesus!
On the Road to Joy and ecstasy! Yes! Aught Eight drinking stellarly right now if you care.... 8-22-2015
Here here to the dying breed of farmer wine makers!
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— 10 years ago

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Mullan Road Cellars

Columbia Valley Red Blend 2012

What. Fantastic wine and a prime example as to why WA state is surging with new recognition as the next great thing after OR foursome CA. Integrated with balance and complexity with a great nose and mouthfeel reminiscent of much older wines. I'm a buyer. — 10 years ago

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Carmel Road

Monterey County Pinot Noir 2012

Silky and seductive, slightly spicy to keep you wanting more and very smooth, creating a refreshing mouthfeel. — 11 years ago