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Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

Plenty of secondary notes at 11 years of age. Drink up if you have them. — a month ago

Paul, Shay and 3 others liked this

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2022

Packs a lot of value for the price! First time trying the ABC Chard and I was impressed. — 2 months ago

Rhys Vineyards

Alpine Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011

Very well make — 2 months ago

Joel, Dean and 4 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Blend

Privileged to sample the 2016 Monte Bello at the winery as part of their Library offerings. The bottle is $375 at the winery. Tight and tannic after 8 years (and half an hour of decanting) but promising much more. Josh at the winery concedes that it’s in a dumb phase but should reach its peak in 20-30 years. I could analyze and pick apart this one for hours. — 3 months ago

Scott@Mister liked this

Paul Hobbs

Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

A taut puzzle to start. Better once decanted and given 30-45 minutes to open. Once through that rectification (it was yesterday’s word of the day) this baby was quite the ride. Beautifully fragrant and inviting. Not deeply dark in color but still richly deep purple. The fruit is layered and comes in waves. Dark fruit, blueberries lingering finish. I expected this to be a very good CA Cab. I was wrong this was special. Lots of resonating impulses here. Loved this. It was great. — 3 months ago

Tom, Paul and 17 others liked this

Hall Wines

Jack's Masterpiece Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Blew us away. So good. Rich. Decadent. But not too much. 99 points RP 95 points WS. Best wine I’ve had in a while. May have been peak def could have laid down a few more years. NYE 2023 — 4 months ago

Liquid Farm

Vogelzang Vineyard Mourvedre Rosé 2021

Strawberries and herbs. Tangerine and mint. — a month ago

Tom, Vanessa and 7 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

Ted
9.5

Superb glass of grape juice. Silky smooth. Outstanding!! — a month ago

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Billy, Shay and 11 others liked this

Roar

Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2020

Medium Ruby color with aromas of berry fruits with floral and wood spice notes, aged for 11 months in oak. On the palate flavors of strawberry and cherry with tobacco, oak, tea, cola and herb floral notes. Well balanced, savory fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit and an oaky earthy character. Nice! — 2 months ago

Ira, Paul and 2 others liked this

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2015

Ming L
9.4

A fantastic bottling that is rich, bright and delicate at the same time. Fully integrated with lovely smoky and mineral notes. Long elegant finish.
The winery note states full development by 2022. Agreed but should have staying power for another 4-5 years.
— 3 months ago

Jae, Tom and 5 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

such an underrated winery.
Ming L

Ming L

Glad to know @Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego ! First time for me but sure it’s very impressive.

Arnot-Roberts

Trout Gulch Vineyard Chardonnay 2015

Salty, rocky goodness — 3 months ago

Tom and Byron liked this

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 — 4 months ago

Ed and Scott@Mister liked this

Belle Glos

Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Diferent Pinot Noir with a lot of fruit and good acidity — a month ago

Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

On first open, the butter/malo notes are overpowering everything. Some fruit and acidity in there but hidden. Will see how it evolves with some air. — 2 months ago

Andrew, Scott@Mister and 1 other liked this

Stolpman Vineyards

"Love You Bunches" Carbonic Sangiovese

Really love this one. Slight carbonation. — 2 months ago

Realm Cellars

Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Dark ruby colored. Slightly muted nose, bright fresh fruit. Black and blue fruit up front, chocolate, tobacco, but of red cherry, minerality, quite complex, tannins tight at the open, needs a nice decant at this point. Bright, crisp, silky mouthfeel. Long finish. Some of my favorite wines are from Dr. Crane, and this is another one. — 3 months ago

Joshua and Paul liked this

Sans Liege

The Offering Syrah Blend

At The Pony Club - TGIF — 3 months ago

Steve liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay 2014

Good everyday Chardonnay table wine. — 6 years ago