Santa Rose Estate

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2022

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a purple rim.

Beautiful nose and medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing red and black fruits with cedar, licorice, chocolates, herbs, light earth, spices, tobacco leaf, dark coffee and light green vegetables.

Spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This iconic Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Santa Cruz Mountains in California is still very young, but already delicious, even by itself.

Needs a few hours to open up properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 30 years. Showing good potential to become a 95+ point wine.

A great sipping wine that paired beautifully with my Lamb chops.

A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Aged in American oak barrels for 20 months.

13.8% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$300.
— 13 days ago

Jay, Tom and 11 others liked this

Gaja

Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2015

We drank this for Jean’s 58th birthday. Casey, Camille, Beckett, Carrie, Francesca and Luca. — 4 days ago

Daniel, Sagee and 1 other liked this

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

Amy
9.0

master the world — loved!! — 24 days ago

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2018

Golden color. Green apple and vanilla (light oak) on the palate. Age worthy. April 2026. — 3 months ago

Pisoni Vineyards

Estate Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2011

This one always outperforms expectations. Was told it’s “fire” by GenZ — 10 days ago

Paul, Dave and 4 others liked this

Domaine Tempier

Bandol Rosé Blend 2020

Paul J
9.7

Awesome as always! Fruit forward, rich, and refreshing. High quality. Beautiful salmon color. — 5 days ago

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

Bieler Père et Fils

Sabine Aix en Provence Rosé Blend 2024

Very satisfying. Would buy again. — 3 days ago

Château de Trinquevedel

Tavel Grenache Rosé 2024

A classic! Got to love the color on Trinquevedel. Candied apple, watermelon. Great wine, friendly price. — 2 months ago

Belle Glos

Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019

Big ol’ Pinot… if by name only

Heavy body….. deep ruby color.
Musty, earthy nose
Powerful Friit - maybe black cherry
A touch earth / bitter lingers. A touch of oak.
Zin / Cab vibes
Nice glass of wine…
(Remedy 21)
With Sue and Riley
— 2 months ago

Dave and Ted liked this

Maison Saint Aix

Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Rosé Blend 2024

A truly delicious rose. I am surprised its rating is low. — 3 months ago

Tom and Neil liked this
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

Very nice Rose

Stolpman Vineyards

Estate Grown Ballard Canyon Syrah

2023 vintage. Banging, as usual, for the price and goes far beyond. 6.24.26. — 22 days ago

Shay, Austin and 10 others liked this
Norman

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I like these guys but the fell off my radar.

Arnot-Roberts

Touriga Nacional Rosé 2023

2023. Complex red fruit, floral, herbal, mineral, almost savory and saline. Opened to have while preparing dinner and with some caprese salad, but we ended up having some left to have with our grilled steak and asparagus with which it paired surprisingly well. — 15 days ago

"Odedi", Daniel and 3 others liked this

Dom Pérignon

Brut Rosé Champagne 2010

Just think Dom Perignon is a solid consistent Champagne house. — 19 days ago

Jan liked this

Robert Sinskey Vineyards

Los Carneros Vin Gris of Pinot Noir 2023

Saline, dry, red berry, citrus rind, bitters. Very nice, but I prefer a little more fruit and a little more French. With the first grill of the season! Charred salmon, asparagus, corn on the cob, and strawberry tomato and watermelon salad — 2 months ago

Lyle, Juan and 1 other liked this

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

2019 vintage. Oak attack if served above 65 degrees. Def essential to get that temp down to the 55-64 range so as to conduct pleasant conversation. Otherwise, it’s just screaming/noise. Previous vintage exhibited the same tendency whereas 2017 and before generally didn’t (to this extreme). Hoping it’s not trending that direction but suspect it is. Some splendid complexities once past the rapids. Medium-heavy body. 4.22.26. — 3 months ago

Douglas, Tom and 7 others liked this

Domaine Eden

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Deep purple color. Aromas of cassis, blackberry, earthy tones and herbs. Blackberry on the palate, earth and a hint of vegetation. Very tasty cab.

🍇 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec

🏅94 Points - Robert Parker
🏅94 Points - Wine Enthusiast
🏅91 Pints - Wine Advocate
— 3 months ago

Paul, Austin and 17 others liked this
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Nice pull!
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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Mount Eden Cabernet clone from the old Cinnabar property. Most people don't know this clone has Château Margaux origins. This cab and the Mount Eden Estate (and the old old Mount Eden Reserve Old Vine d.1992) with those Margaux subtleties on dry-farmed slopes? Uhh duh. Sign my ass(ets) up posthaste.