Sonoma County, California

Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2022

Day 1 of this year's Smallmouth Smackdown has begun. After 7 hours on the boat, and a dozen bass, it's time to crack into some libations (had a few PBR's on the boat).
This is a lush Zin. Concentrated fruit, but savory and chewy. Blackberry, blood orange, cigar box, and enough structure to age much longer. This is my 3rd Ridge Zin, and I'd have to say I still favor the Pagani Ranch.
Listening to Chris Stapleton
— 2 days ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Dave, bravo my man!! The other advice you received is also great!! I think Pagani vs. Lytton Springs vs. Geyserville vs. any other Ridge Zin is often vintage, since they’re all blends!! (In fact, Geyserville never (mostly?) never says Zinfandel on the label since it very rarely (never?) is at least 75% Zinfandel, which is the CA requirement for varietal name on the label.
Dave

Dave

Thanks for the education! @Doug Powers

Merry Edwards

Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc

Dry white at Joe’s stone crab! Loved! — a month ago

Mount Veeder Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

A cab that is meant to be on the young side for most flavor. — 12 days ago

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Dave

Dave

Nice one

Ridge Vineyards

Three Valleys Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend

Smooth wine with bright red fruit and good structure. — 7 days ago

Kosta Browne

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022

Cherry, vanilla, and blackberry with a touch of oak. Fruity but still very structured this is still a favorite of mine. — 15 days ago

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Jordan Vineyard & Winery

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

When your 66 Bdx spills on your 97 cab, you drink it. A beautiful California endangered species. — 2 months ago

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Label soaked with 66 Figeac, but contents are beautiful old-school CA cab w low abv and balanced Bordeaux undertones.
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ESF

ESF

good to hear 97 still holding up

Hirsch Vineyards

San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir 2022

13.2%. A perpetual favorite. This vintage seems more fruit driven compared to previous renditions. Quite dark. Cherries, raspberries, cranberries and some tea notes, well integrated tannins and dare I say “smooth” mouthfeel. Sadly/unfortunately in a different prize range compared to a decade ago. 75$ or so. Seems high to me. — a month ago

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Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Yummy, smooth, flavorful, and not too heavy. Had at Josh's — a month ago

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Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

2023 Vintage. A very pleasant and easy drinking Napa Cab up front. Decent aroma on the nose, vibrant notes of cherry and blackberry, delicately structured tannins, with a very smooth finish. Not chewy or viscous, but still a bold Cab flavor that resonates with the right amount of spice. Would gladly enjoy again. — 13 days ago

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Silver Oak

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1994

Over 30 years old. Has aged quite well. Did not have a decanter to deal with the sediment, but still a great wine to experience. Would be curious to see how this bottle compares to its counterpart from Alexander Valley. — 12 hours ago