Story Bay

Domaine Eden

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

2019. At Kuumbwa Jazz enjoying a Christian McBride concert — 2 months ago

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Arnot-Roberts

Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020

A stunner. The way Zinfandel should be made. — 2 months ago

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Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

13.0% ABV Dark purple color. Nice oak . Very good wine. Paired w/ beef bourguignon. — 2 months ago

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2020

2020 vintage. A fave CA chard and producer. Medium-medium heavy body. Tasting slightly more tropical and advanced with less acidity than usual. Still absolutely delicious tho. Would like to retaste and reevaluate in 5-6 months tho. Based on 30 vintages of tasting this particular wine, betting it reconciles any tawdry, fleeting concerns that occupy my compromised palate and right quick. 01.22.25. — 4 months ago

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Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay 2010

Based on day 2. I really enjoyed this as it opened up. Great texture with lemon curd, stone fruit, marzipan and lively acidity. So well balanced. — 5 months ago

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Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Hemel-En-Aarde Valley Pinot Noir

Plum jam with a nice dry finish. — 6 months ago

Cloudy Bay

Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Barrel-fermented, pale lemon color, aromas of stone and tropical fruit with citrus, honeysuckle and flinty notes. On the palate flavors of peach, ripe apple, melon and lemon citrus, crisp with herb floral spice. Well balanced, lively acidity, long finish ending with fruit and wet stone character. Nice! — 2 months ago

Tom, Paul and 1 other liked this

Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Syrah 2015

Beautiful Syrah. Cranberry and leather and earth. So complex. Earth and red fruit nose. A paradigm of Syrah. — 2 months ago

Tom liked this

Rhys Vineyards

San Mateo County Pinot Noir 2015

This is drinking really nice right now. Great mature fruit. Drink while it's at peak. Very nice upside surprise on a regional (vs vineyard) designated wine. Prost! — 3 months ago

Shay liked this

Bedrock Wine Co.

Evangelho Vineyard Heritage Zinfandel Blend

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9.3

2021 is too young but I’m drinking it, and it’s delicious. — 4 months ago

Cline Cellars

Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Mourvèdre 2023

Excellent with Dr . Pepper short ribs — 5 months ago

Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014

Drinking so well . Fun to drink alongside of the other 3. Not quite as good as the Alpine but very close. — 5 months ago

Tom, Ron and 6 others liked this

Rhys Vineyards

Family Farm Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

Blackberries, forest floor, medium body, drinking well 😋 — 6 months ago

Shawn, Austin and 3 others liked this

Herman Story

On The Road Grenache 2021

Smooth drinking Grenache from Paso — 2 months ago

Herman Story

Nuts & Bolts California Syrah 2014

2014 Vintage. Was a bit funky on opening but opens and lost that funk with air. Massive Syrah fruit and velvet mouthfeel. Great job Russell! — 2 months ago

Shay, Jan and 1 other liked this

Herman Story

White Hawk Vineyard Syrah 2022

This is a layered narrative of dark fruits, a dash of black pepper, and that unmistakable hint of smoky earth. And undeniably funky. It’s not just about boldness; it’s about a refined grit, a raw elegance that speaks of rugged vineyards and uncompromising craftsmanship. — 3 months ago

Ted, Andrew and 4 others liked this

Herman Story

Casual Encounters Syrah Blend 2019

In mag and drinking well, could go several years more. Everyone loved it. — 4 months ago

Eric, Joseph and 14 others liked this
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@Eric Urbani Thank you for updating. Love Russell’s work.
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@Joseph Barsky Me too and great guy to boot. Joined the mag club and glad I did, they have been aging so well.

Rhys Vineyards

Alpine Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009

Tons of red and dark fruit. Mainly cherries and a bit of raspberry and spice. — 5 months ago

Scott@Mister, Tyler and 1 other liked this

Turley

Duarte Vineyard Zinfandel 2007

Black fruit, tobacco and leather. — 5 months ago

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