Scissor Tail Ranch Vineyard

Sonoma-Loeb

Dutton Ranch Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2021

2021 vintage. Subtle aromas of cherry, vanilla, spice, and a hint of smoke; definitely has that faint Burgundy Pinot earthy tail to it. Very smooth and soft tannins with a fruit-forward initial taste on the palate (black cherry). Excellent Sonoma Pinot. Not bad for $38. — 6 days ago

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Paul Jaboulet Aîné

La Chapelle Hermitage Syrah 1997

The perfect complement to wild elk hunted last week at Diamond Tail Ranch. Northern Colorado. — 11 years ago

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Salinia Wine Company

Heintz Ranch Sonoma Coast Syrah 2007

Steve Matthiasson
9.7

Smoky, meaty, full of flavor but incredibly light, structure comes from acidity rather than tannin, almost ashy, like the tail end of a campfire — 13 years ago

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Chad Hinds

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Killer Syrah

Long Meadow Ranch

Anderson Valley Chardonnay

Dry, interesting profile, finishes fast. Had with lobster tail- perfect — 3 years ago

Williams Selyem

Burt Williams' Morning Dew Ranch Pinot Noir 2010

Celebrating 7/4/17 in style. Paired this WS with flank steak and lobster tail tonight! — 9 years ago

Merry Edwards

Klopp Ranch Pinot Noir 2011

Too early but it has the potential. Had with Ox tail ragu polenta gnocchi at Alba in DSM. — 12 years ago

Mumm Napa

Devaux Ranch Sparkling Blanc de Noirs 2012

Delicious. Notes of pear and vanilla up front, and maybe a hint lemon on the tail. Very calm and drinkable. — 9 years ago

Casey Flat Ranch

Open Range California Cabernet-Syrah Blend 2012

On the cheapo train! A great $9 bottle of wine never to be had again, since the winery is out of business.

But seriously, Yellow Tail, what the fuck? If these poor dudes could make very good wine at this price point, why can't you? You have the economies of scale. Stop giving Australia a bad name. And stop your jackass commercials during the Super Bowl. As they (we/I) like to say, that was so "un-Australian"
— 10 years ago

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I'm not familiar with the commercials, but I am familiar with good aussie wines. I love cheap, good wines. But my palette has undertaken some serious adjustments, in large part due to Lentine and Rivard. It's all good, tho...
Isaac Pirolo

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@TheSkip Ain't no $hame in that game. And as for yellowtail... on one hand, yes it's shit, but the story behind how they actually got a commercial is worth a read (Budweiser had exclusive category rights). They actually bought local spots in 70 markets, which cost them much more than if they could have just bought a national spot. They at least deserve a glass of something better than their own for doing that.
Jody Scharf

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Nice note Skip. My tastes understand what I like not what it costs. Bravo Skip. Long live 9$bottles