Southern River

Belle Glos

Dairyman Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022

J B
9.2

Christmas gift from vendor. Eileen looked it up $55 — 3 months ago

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Williams Selyem

Westside Road Neighbors Pinot Noir 2023

2023 vintage - it opened brighter than expected with bold ripe flavors and more fruit forward than expected. It was a nice surprise. After 30 minutes the flavors balanced a bit and tasted less bright and fruity and more balanced. The wife and I enjoyed the bottle. — 4 months ago

Le Vieux Donjon

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2001

Dark and full of character. Very pure with gnarly undertow. Clean and pure — 5 months ago

Paul WoollsAra Aslanian
with Paul and Ara
Tom, ESF and 5 others liked this

Kistler

Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

Some lift on mid-palate with acid on finish. I’ll allow it. — 5 months ago

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Can still taste the 1988 vintage.

Château de Beaucastel

Coudoulet de Beaucastel Côtes du Rhône Red Rhône Blend 1998

Nice aged Côtes du Rhône, definitely mature, but still some pleasant redfruit aromas and flavors, soft structure, lingering finish, time to drink up!! This was a gray market import, as all labels are in French only, 13.5% ABV. — 6 months ago

Jim Powers
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Bob, "Odedi" and 8 others liked this

Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils

Cuvée De Mon Aïeul Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2000

Used the Durand on the cork - soaked to the edge. Decanted for 2 hours.

This wine had some gaminess. Smooth. Fruit was a bit wild and overpowered by the savory flavors.

Paired well with the chicken skewers and onions. Needed complex flavors in the food to pair well.

Good but quite a bit below the Beaucastel
— 7 months ago

Scott@Mister, Bob and 1 other liked this

Orin Swift

Broken Record Sparkling White Blend

Tasteful and delicious — 4 years ago

E. Guigal

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2018

Blend of 70% old Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, 5% other allowed varieties, aged for 3 years, deep inky red color with aromas of ripe berry fruits and earthy spice. On the palate flavors of black raspberry and blackberry with cedar, cacao and earth notes, vivid acidity nice structure. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit and spice character. Good now will still cellar. — 3 months ago

Dawn, David and 11 others liked this

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2015

Quite a light to mid lemon in colour for its 11 years of age. Nutty (almond and cashew) aromas. Oak has integrated. The palate shows those same nutty notes together with that trademark pear character with white nectarine. Overall still youthful. My remaining 3 bottles will easily see out this decade. — 4 months ago

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Impressive!
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Love the Leeuwin Art Series Chardonnay. That downstairs art gallery at Leeuwin Estate with all those paintings is amazing!!
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@Doug Powers They also have great concerts there. I remember one year the London Philharmonic (I think) was drowned out by the kookaburras at various times!

Château Mont-Redon

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2020

Lovely red. Smooth. Slightly chilled. Recommended by Donnette. j had rack of lamb M had steak — 5 months ago

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc White Rhone Blend 2013

Wax, salted almonds, butterscotch and honeysuckle. — 7 months ago

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EnRoute Winery

Les Pommiers Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Bought from Far Niente in Napa, 2025. We both love it. — 9 months ago

Jim Czekner
with Jim

Wind Gap Wines

Fannucchi-Wood Road Vineyard Trousseau Gris

That’s some nice drinkin’ stuff (circa 2017). Thanks to the local somm, Steve, at our Whole Foods for the recom... it was their last bottle and he sacrificed. — 7 years ago

Gary Farrell

Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2009

Cal
9.5

Bought this when we got engaged in Nappa. Kept it for 10 years. Amazing to drink on our 10 year anniversary. Awesome wine. — 8 years ago

Rodney Strong Vineyards

Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir 2010

Smell of cherry oak and vanilla. Very smooth taste and finish. Touch of acidity and well balanced with nice longer finish. — 13 years ago

Merry Edwards

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2020

K L
9.3

Classic. Treat. — 3 months ago

Matt Dill
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Château de Saint-Cosme

Gigondas Red Rhone Blend 2020

Amazing rich wine, well-balanced, at its prime! — 4 months ago

Williams Selyem

Eastside Road Neighbors Pinot Noir 2023

Fresh salmon, pasta and a spinach salad. Life is good with this WS Pinot! — 4 months ago

Château de Trinquevedel

Tavel Grenache Rosé 2022

Powdery that turns to creamy and quickly leaves cherry with a nice dry finish. Dark in color and complex in taste. Slight brine with an astringent aftertaste — 5 months ago

Domaine de la Janasse

Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2007

Have not found an aged CDP I haven’t liked. This was beautiful. Perfect spot. — 5 months ago

Andrew, Paul and 4 others liked this

M. Chapoutier

La Bernardine Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

Pitted dark fruits on the nose. Very smooth and elegant feel with the perfect blend of fruit and earth. — 7 months ago

Sagee liked this

E. Guigal

Côtes du Rhône Red Rhône Blend

Single favorite wine — 10 months ago

Jolie-Laide Wines

Fanucchi Wood Road Vineyard Trousseau Gris

Waited a few years to drink the 2017 and it’s even better than I remembered. In times like these it’s important to savor the floral bouquet and stone fruit deliciousness of this wine and essentials like Clorox bleach. — 6 years ago

Sandra Sicular
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Erin and Paul liked this

DuMOL

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2013

8/11/17 - just wanted we needed on a Friday evening! ❤️ — 9 years ago