Sierra Ridge Winery

Ridge Vineyards

Benito Dusi Ranch Paso Robles Zinfandel 2021

No sediment, so I popped and poured. Explosive nose has super-deep, pure spicy blackberry Zin fruit. Purity of fruit is a hallmark (in my experience) of Ridge’s Dusi Ranch cuvée. There’s also a bit of clove from the American oak, but it’s pretty subtle. Great intensity of flavor in the mouth, with a soft, enveloping texture. It’s big, at 14.8%, but it’s balanced. And keeping things under 15 in Paso is challenging. Terrific wine. Yummo. — 2 months ago

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Doug Powers

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Sounds great!!

Ridge Vineyards

Geyserville Alexander Valley Zinfandel Blend 2023

Somm David T
9.3

This is my favorite Zinfindel blend from Ridge. I like it/them more with 8-10 years of bottle age. But this 2023 drank very well young. One of the best current releases I’ve had in a while. Fresh as it was very recently bottled! 93+ in time.

Sirloin Steak was tip top.

Pebble Beach Food & Wine 2025.

The ticket to this event has a pretty big price tag. But when you consider what a Napa etc. tasting or two and lunch would cost you, you are pretty much there and there is so much more than that. It ends up having great value. It’s wine, spirits and food candy land.
— 3 months ago

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Hirsch Vineyards

West Ridge Pinot Noir 2014

Perfection. So glad I laid this one down. — 4 months ago

Bodegas Sierra Cantabria

Crianza Rioja Tempranillo 2020

Good and simple. Crianza for sure. Just squeaks into a 90. — 4 months ago

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Turley

Rattlesnake Ridge Howell Mountain Zinfandel 2021

Paul K
9.1

Between 91-92. Big, dense, peppery, and fun for a not a usually Zin guy. Has boysenberry, blueberry, soy, and funk. Pretty good balance if you don’t consider the fruit. 😉 — 5 months ago

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La Clarine Farm

"Cedarville" Mourvèdre 2019

Lovely redfruits and low ABV (11.5%) crispness and freshness, very good balance and acidity, medium-long finish, very good foothills Mourvèdre! — 5 months ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Wow that’s low ABV.

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay 2023

Almond butter. — 2 months ago

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Pine Ridge Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Delicious Sauvignon Blanc - dry with citrus notes. Would get this again. — 2 months ago

La Clarine Farm

"Sumu Kaw" Syrah 2008

First vintage of this wine, finished with a German-made glass closure, rich and complex, dark fruits, really fantastic Sierra foothills (2,900 feet elevation) Syrah, long, lingering finish, and, 14.9% ABV, yet not hot?!?! — 4 months ago

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Flowers Vineyard & Winery

Sea View Ridge Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir

Nice but subdued overall. Expected more for the price. — 4 months ago

Sandlands

Amador County Chenin Blanc 2022

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two hours. The 2022 pours a straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart orchard fruit: passion fruit, lemon, sea spray, white flowers, lanolin and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ with a wooly texture and lovely minerals. Drinking now through 2037. — 4 months ago

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Pine Ridge Vineyards

Clarksburg Chenin Blanc + Viognier Blend

Really good and smooth. Very drinkable with or without food — 5 months ago

Cameron Winery

Abbey Ridge Pinot Noir 2017

Sweet red and black cherry fruit, wet leaves and sous bois, med body, med + acidity, long finish 😋 — 6 months ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2022

Lovely with a long decant — 2 months ago

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Hirsch Vineyards

East Ridge Pinot Noir 2012

Rustic and hearty and a little bit boxy until it loosens. It's shy aromatically. Earthy, bing cherries, prunes, and crushed rosemary.

Tannin, structure, and acid seem intact when a little give would do.

Cali wildness that doesn't feel quite as psychedelic as the Chardonnay (see previous note)
— 3 months ago

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Jay Kline

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Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

For what it is subdued review?
Ely Cohn

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@Pinotman /// Andreas just wasn’t singing…not sure why?? 🤔

Beaux Frères

The Upper Terrace Pinot Noir 2021

Probably still a little young, but otherwise a really great bottle. Dark transparent ruby, with a woody-er edge to it. Some cherry pie, herbs, baking spices and tar aromas. Strong structure, making it feel young. Pretty large body for an Oregon Pinot! Going to age well for awhile. — 5 months ago

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Terra d'Oro

Amador County Zinfandel

Delicious. Low tannins, sweet, fruity, smooth. Blueberry, blackberry, plum jam. — 6 months ago