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Hall Wines

Jack's Masterpiece Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Special name, special occasion. Love ‘12 CA Cabs and this one especially. Surreal power for age 14. Still dense fruit, good balance but still more tilt and less finesse. Maybe better in 3-5 years but shows the heft of a well made Napa Cab. — 4 months ago

Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir

My FAVORITE. I have no helpful review. I just know what I like. — 5 months ago

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay 2023

Bought at Pine Orchard 11/25 $70 after tasting at Ridge in 10/25. Less expensive here. The 2023 is rated at 100 pts. Absolutely delicious. Floral aromas, lightly crisp, subtle oak, smooth finish. — 6 months ago

A Tribute to Grace Wines

Santa Barbara Highlands Rosé of Grenache 2024

Santa Barbara highlands radiance in a glass! Yo, I'll pretend I'm rolling through da Wine Ghetto! — 7 months ago

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2022 Albert Mann Pinot Gris "Furstentum Vieilles Vignes" Grand Cru Alsace
Bought a couple of these to try out along with s couple more of the other ones
Tegan Marriott

Tegan Marriott

Albert Mann a reputable producer. He's on my wishlist for the future. Post your thoughts on those after.
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Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

Flat Iron has some bottles

Morgan

Twelve Clones Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2019

Very light in color with a meaty strawberry licorice nose. Just lovely sweet tannins and plushness on palate but with enough acidity to keep it light on its feet. Surprising medium finish. 🔥for the money. — 3 years ago

Liquid Farm

Vogelzang Vineyard Mourvedre Rosé 2019

Still our fave — 5 years ago

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Mer Soleil

Silver Unoaked Santa Lucia Highlands Monterey Co. Chardonnay

Bright and citrusy. Would drink again. — 6 years ago

Mer Soleil

Reserve Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay

Delicious with smoke salmon — 7 years ago

Santa Cristina (Marchesi Antinori)

Toscana Red Blend 2008

2008 delightful and easy to drink. — 10 years ago

Paolo Bea

Santa Chiara Umbria Bianco Malvasia Blend 2020

Paolo Bea dinner at Semo. All wines were prepared by opening and slow-ox, prior to service. Abbreviated notes due to the setting. The The 2020 Santa Chiara appears a deep orange color with notes of marmalade, apricot, flowers, and varnish (VA). The palate shows low+ tannin and decent acid. Tasty, complex stuff as usual. A lovely pairing with gougère of prosciutto, green olive and honey. Drink now through 2030-ish. Bottle No. 2814/5940 — 5 months ago

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A Tribute to Grace Wines

Santa Barbara County Grenache 2024

Ted
9.1

Herbs, cinnamon and hints of incense. Light color. Pretty damn good. — 5 months ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Blend 2018

Excellent cab! Always great from Ridge, this one is full bodied, nicely aged (still has room to age more, but wonderful right now!, wish i had a couple more) — 7 months ago

Cambria Estate Winery

Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

This 21 was better than expected. Was gifted to me and went perfectly with some casual carry out Chinese appetizers. Soft and spicy with gorgeous fruits not too tart and not flabby. — 8 months ago

Sandhi Wines

Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2021

Another good bottle of this $25 favorite — 9 months ago

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Kosta Browne

Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2019

Delicious but not quite as good as it used to be. Lots of cherry. — 4 years ago

Ceritas

Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

Can’t get enough of these chards. Just behind the Zephyr for me. — 6 years ago

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Sea Smoke

Southing Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2011

Delicious. Huge cherry fruit & long finish. Wonderful treat. . — 7 years ago

Melville

Estate Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir

Probably my fave Pinot for the price so far. Very drinkable, not too fruity. — 8 years ago

Lieu Dit

Santa Maria Valley Melon de Bourgogne 2014

Stoked bout the new vintage of Lieu Dit Melons ! — 11 years ago

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14 killin it
9.4
John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

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I loved the 13 - send some forth!
Stephanie Cleere

Stephanie Cleere

@Eric Railsback still haven't gotten mine...Any left?

Rhys Vineyards

Alpine Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

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Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish/ brick rim.

Complex on the nose, and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and soft.

Showing cherries, plums, currants, light oak, tobacco leaf, herbs, black pepper, chocolates, light vegetables, Indian spices, licorice and black tea.

Long finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious 13 year old Pinot Noir from Santa Cruz Mountains in California. Drinking beautifully now, elegant and fruit forward. Nicely balanced and soft. Complex with a nice mouthfeel.

This Single Vineyard Pinot Noir, from the great 2013 vintage, is drinking at its peak now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

A good sipping wine that will pair nicely with food too. Loved the low alcohol level too.

12.8% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80.
— 5 months ago

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Corison Winery

St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Paul K
9.3

Hello from bitter cold MN. Woke up this morning to -23 degree temps and it was garbage day…. 🥶
Continuing my month of drinking 2016 wines. Almost opened Pape Clement tonight. Thoughts on if that’s too soon anyone? Smash or pass?
This is drinking very well. Has that Corison thing with great tension of fruit and acidity. Mouthwatering.
Cheers all. 🍷 stay warm and safe this weekend.
— 5 months ago

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Paul K

Paul K

@Somm David T I was here in 85 too! I’m with you on winters, but MN summers on the lake!? Can’t beat ‘em! Cheers to a fellow gopher. As always look forward to your reviews and guidance to Champagne visits!!!
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I actually did go to the Gophers bowl game vs New Mexico.
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@Somm David T nice would have been a great game to be at!

Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

J Choi
9.5

Initially thought cork fail. Capsule protruding. Wine residue. Surprised. great — 8 months ago

Arnot-Roberts

Trout Gulch Vineyard Chardonnay

2018 Vintage - reductive style - lees style - baked apple, medium plus acidity — 4 years ago

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Revana Family Vineyard

St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon

LL gift - my fave so far- plumby full- decanted for 2 hours- drank 3/4 of bottle@no@hangover! New Years Eve treat — 5 years ago

Stolpman Vineyards

"Love You Bunches" Carbonic Sangiovese

Wow. One of the most interesting Sangiovese that I have had. Nice under carbonic that brings out notes of rhubarb tart. Great with grilled vegetables in the summer. — 7 years ago

Pisoni Vineyards

Estate Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2012

Pop and pour. Great structure and nice acid — 8 years ago

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Hahn Winery

SLH Santa Lucia Highlands Estate Grown Pinot Noir 2013

Served it with parmesan, kale, and black pepper pasta. Lovely! — 11 years ago

Bressler

St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

With Heaney Dow n Rosen — 13 years ago