San Giorgio

Wente Vineyards

Southern Hills Livermore Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Flavorful without being too bold. Soft. — 2 months ago

Agricola San Felice

Il Grigio da San Felice Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2020

This wine has a dark purple color and a complex nose. Aromas of black cherry, violets, anise, clove, leather and earth are plentiful in the bouquet. The palate offers a medium mouthfeel with great acidity and firm tannins. The fruit flavors are carried along by the more savory aspects of the profile. It is a wine which would love a pairing with a steak or a pork chop, or with a meaty stew. — 3 months ago

Anthony, Paul and 3 others liked this

San Giusto a Rentennano

Percarlo Toscana Sangiovese 2006

Suave & polished — 3 months ago

Shay, Jeroen and 5 others liked this

Feudi di San Gregorio

Serpico Irpinia Aglianico 2003

Finally, this wine got into the zone.
The savory austerity and rugged masculinity melted into the wine to reveal a lovely balanced (and maybe even elegant) beauty.
— 3 months ago

Peter, Hans and 8 others liked this
David Koenen

David Koenen

En lekker onder ’t dekentje!

Williams Selyem

Vista Verde Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020

Excellent Pinot to pair with our grilled salmon and salad. — 4 months ago

Bedrock Wine Co.

Evangelho Vineyard Heritage Zinfandel Blend 2022

The 2022 Evangelho Heritage blend by Bedrock is very light on its feet with a streak of bracing acidity — almost effervescence — along with light tannins. It’s a deep hazy purple in its youth with a nose of tart berry compote and leather. Seems like it will mature nicely. — 6 months ago

Murrieta's Well

The Spur Livermore Valley Red Blend 2018

A lovely blend. Nice tannins, light black pepper, full bodied, nice finish — 3 years ago

Bonny Doon Vineyard

A Proper Claret Santa Cruz County Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Peppery, acid, lighter on the fruit. This would pair really well with chili or a similar dish — 6 years ago

Sharon and Shawn liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Merlot 2010

Paired well with a lamb, eggplant purée, fava beans, piquolo pepper. Would also pair with a medium rare magret duck or other game. — 9 years ago

Arnot-Roberts

Trout Gulch Vineyard Chardonnay 2015

Salty, rocky goodness — 3 months ago

Tom and Byron liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay 2014

Good everyday Chardonnay table wine. — 6 years ago

Agricola San Felice

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2021

This medium ruby wine smells of black cherry, coffee, mocha and a hint of eucalyptus peeking through. The palate is weighted medium, with dark red fruit flavors mingling among the oak spices. The wood is not overplayed, however. I can taste clove, cinnamon, allspice, anise and oregano in here, yet the feeling is very fresh and lively. I'm usually not a pizza-and-wine guy, but this one goes well with a slice of cheese and black olives. — 4 months ago

Tom, Byron and 5 others liked this

Turley

Duarte Vineyard Zinfandel

JKT
9.0

At Ogino’s post Thanksgiving. Excellent ripe modern style but of old Zin. — 5 months ago

Castello di Ama

Gran Selezione San Lorenzo Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2017

Too young but still very nice with a 5h decant - suggest checking back in another 3-5 years. Tannins are very present, but the fruit and earth are very nice. Good acid too, especially for a hot vintage. — 5 months ago

Severn, Ira and 2 others liked this

Feudi di San Gregorio

Campania Falanghina

F for fabulous Falanghina — 9 months ago

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Wente Vineyards

Morning Fog Livermore Valley Chardonnay 2016

This yellow-gold wine rings the “old-style Cali” bell in all the right ways. A nose of apricots, mangoes and apples is helped along with the smell of buttered popcorn. Oak treats the palate as well, draping over the tropical fruit like a sunshade. The acidity is zesty, yet the mouthfeel tends toward creaminess due to the wine sitting on the lees for five months. The oak is a definite part of the wine, but the effect is softened enough so that it's a pleasure, not a pain. — 5 years ago

jesus, Scorewine and 5 others liked this

Bodegas y Viñedos Maurodos

Viña San Román Toro Tempranillo 2009

Still intact. But it’s too ashy and bitter for me.

Better balance and more suppleness on day 2.
89->91
— 3 months ago

Tom, Bob and 3 others liked this

Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Syrah 2009

Imagine a great Cote Rotie, Cornas, and a Cal Syrah step into a bar. The atmosphere is all French but the ‘Mercian makes it interesting and overblown with too much density. It was spectacular, but if it were a bit more reserved, and didn’t stain my Riedel, it would have been on another level. — 3 months ago

Shay, Paul and 11 others liked this
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You must not be too attached to your Riedels if you gave it a 95! “Hurts so good”? 😸

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2013

4th wine of BYOB blind. Very light with a slight effervescence, leading us to call this as a natty pinot. Was surprised it was such a classic. Have had Mt Eden Pinot before and this was not in the same neighborhood of depth/forest floor. Alas, not my favorite vintage — 3 months ago

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Tenuta San Guido

Le Difese Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon Sangiovese 2021

Respectable #supertuscan blend - earthy fruit, medium extract, but it was overshadowed by the second wine BDX we ordered after. — 4 months ago

Daniel liked this

Rhys Vineyards

Alpine Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

Young but the wine is so on point. By far the best American Chardonnay on the market. Crazy acidity, so much citrus, tropicals including passion fruit, just amazing 🤩 — 5 months ago

Shay, Joe and 4 others liked this

Sono Montenidoli

Tradizionale Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2021

Crisp, clean, light floral bouquet, medium acidity, slight fruity aftertaste, good in its own and bursts with flavor when paired with fresh crudo, fruit, and salads. — 8 months ago

Rhys Vineyards

San Mateo County Pinot Noir 2015

Another last of its kind wine as the San Mateo moved to Alesia label after this vintage. This young blend is really singing right now with bright red fruit and cedar spice and well balanced acidity. A candidate for short term aging, but the freshness of the fruit really shines now. — 5 years ago

Brandon, Eric and 7 others liked this

Graffigna

Reserve Centenario San Juan Malbec 2014

Full body with a peppery after taste — 8 years ago

Mastrojanni (Poderi Loreto e San Pio)

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2008

Drank too soon but demonstrative of classic Brunello! — 9 years ago