South Coast Winery

Daou Vineyards

Pessimist Paso Robles Red Blend 2022

8 Mohawk Ct with bolognese — a month ago

Justin Vineyards & Winery

Isosceles Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

Justin’s finest, this vintage is 70 percent Cab, 11 percent Cab Franc, 10 percent Merlot. Black cherry. Smooth from the Merlot and age. August 2025. — 2 months ago

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Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2023

Classic Pinot with strawberries and cherry aromas. Medium tannins and medium acidity. A good value even on a restaurant menu. Nice with food. Will get again. — 3 months ago

Kim Crawford

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

From Costco, and perhaps their best wine currently on the shelf. Zesty undertones to rich tree fruits, and perhaps stone fruit presence. Could drink this all day. — 3 months ago

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Hirsch Vineyards

San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir 2014

Lyle Fass
9.2

It’s got that CA profile. Dusty earth and tooti frooti but also has some good spice. But yea, that CA profile. Elegant, sweet and balanced. Not big but small and pure. Nice. — 3 months ago

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Rivers-Marie

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2023

Black cherry, citrus, slight menthol. — 4 months ago

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Meiomi

Monterey County Pinot Noir

Pretty impressive for a Pinot — 5 months ago

Belle Glos

Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

This is amazing we have had this several times always amazing! — 5 months ago

Blake Gifford
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Saxum Vineyards

Broken Stones Red Rhone Blend 2012

Deep currant red; smoke on the nose with blueberry and spice; ripe palate with time has become lush with a pastille quality and ripe, finishing tannins. This evolved substantially over two hours open. — 3 years ago

La Crema

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2013

Awesome raspberry and milky once it's aerated. Fav Pinot — 9 years ago

Orin Swift Cellars

Abstract Grenache Blend

Excellent full bodied blend by orin swift cellars. Very lush and flavorful — 2 months ago

Villa Maria

Private Bin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

One of the best Sauv. Blanc. Really recommend, great value for money! — 4 months ago

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Oyster Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Smooth but welcomed acidic. Triangular. Stone fruit - more-so peach. Peppery with a hint of smoke on very end. Doesn’t overstay its welcome. If it was sweet it would a dessert. — 3 months ago

Mollydooker Wines

Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz 2022

Dark purple/black color. Aromas of cooked black fruit, violets and Asian spices. Blackberry compote, huckleberry, blueberry jam and black plum fruit flavors along with notes of chocolate, black licorice, basil, tobacco, coffee and vanilla. Hint of saline on the long and drawn out finish. High, but not obvious, alcohol (16%). Velvety texture and tannin structure. Plush, bold and powerful. Thanks for sharing, James W. — 3 months ago

Dave, Tom and 2 others liked this
Dave

Dave

Funny, I reached for this yesterday and went with a Bordeaux instead. I'll have to go back!
Ray Vanderhoff

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It’s Big Boy Wine and a Guilty Pleasure!
Dave

Dave

I'm a big boy!

J. Lohr

Seven Oaks Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2033

Ron
9.2

Goes well with sweet potato chips, lol — 4 months ago

Meli Bee
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Penfolds

Grange South Australia Shiraz 1977

This is exceptional. Harmonious and intense. Light and precise. Great Syrah. Not too hot. Purity and the fruit is fantastic. I love this. Wow — 5 months ago

Rick K
with Rick
Jay, Shay and 12 others liked this
Dave

Dave

Amazing!

Aubert

Lauren Vineyard Chardonnay 2015

Rich pears, apricots, delicious, still has some time... — 7 months ago

Sea Smoke

Southing Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Jammy and fruity, raspberry flavor, light and smooth, better whe let to breathe and paired with charcuterie. — 10 months ago

Failla

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2008

Well put together, excellent — 9 years ago

Joe Roth
with Joe
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Pride Mountain Vineyards

Napa County Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

So full bodied and rich, we paired it with crisped caramel chocolate blocks - yum! — 2 months ago

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Yum!

Justin Vineyards & Winery

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

Good for a restaurant wine choice when there are no Italian reds. Not overly juicy or in your face typical of the region. Probably due to the nice peppery overlay. Acidity and tannins well balanced to permit mouthwatering enjoyment up front followed by a long relatively soft finish. Priced a bit much. — 2 months ago

Kosta Browne

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2022

Rich cocoa and cedar over raspberry, cola, and black cherry. Flavorful and smooth. — 3 months ago

Daou Vineyards

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Perch restaurant with the sisters. Light yet full of flavor - delish — 3 months ago

Ariadne Swichtenberg
with Ariadne

Mollydooker Wines

Carnival of Love McLaren Vale Shiraz 2010

As you can see from my previous Delectable notes I normally drink Mollydooker reds, particularly Carnival of Love, on cold nights in Winter. This certainly worked. Aromatics of black plum and other black fruits. The palate is ripe, sweet and full bodied - quite thick and textured. Has come together somewhat after 15 years but still a very powerful McLaren Vale Shiraz. Jeb Dunnuck’s comment of “full bore and hedonistic “ sums it up. This was the #2 wine in Wine Spectators Top 100 of 2012. — 4 months ago

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Arnot-Roberts

North Coast Trousseau

Super light, super fresh… could not think of a better summer sipper — 4 months ago

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Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2013

A pale lemon yellow in colour - quite youthful looking for a 12 year old Chardonnay. Aromatics of white peach - mealy and nutty notes, still with a nice acid cut at the finish. Drinking at its peak. Fuller than some Marg River Chardonnays I’ve had lately like Xanadu and Fraser Gallop. I have had richer Art Series Chardonnays but personally I love the balance in this. Tasted in May 2025 the first bottle. Had my 2nd last bottle on 20th September 2025 and it was utterly delicious. Stone fruit and dried pear character to the fore. I will have my last bottle in the coming summer or early 2026 and will make a fresh Delectable note. — 5 months ago

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Rob Brobst III

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@Bob McDonald wow that looks like an amazing bottle of aged Chardonnay
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@Rob Brobst III Always a quality bottle of Chardonnay Rob. Varies between medium bodied to medium/full bodied but built to last 10+ years.

Robert Mondavi Winery

Private Selection Aged in Bourbon Barrels Monterey County Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Balanced but fruit is front and center through to the finish with a soft velvety tongue. The bourbon barrels come through with a deliciously harmonious, and unique surprise. — 7 years ago

The Dreaming Tree

Crush North Coast Red Blend 2012

One of my favs I love all of Dave Matthews wine — 9 years ago