Thunderbolt Junction

Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2018

2018. Probably my favorite Ridge Zinfandel that I’ve had. Could be that I found it in Delta Junction and wasn’t expecting it to be this delicious, or that it paired great with our homemade chicken parmigiana. — 3 months ago

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Cooper Garrod

Test Pilot P-47 Thunderbolt Red Blend 2016

Nose: Leather, black licorice turning to green pepper notes.
A bit hot, it relaxes a bit with a decant. Short finish, the taste doesn't offer the depth and complexity that is suggested through the nose.
60/40 merlot/cab franc
— 3 years ago

Sonoma Junction

Chardonnay 2019

Color of light egg white. A bit bubbly. Nose of ripe tropical fruits, like pineapple and mango, sweet Sprite, a bit nutty and a bit spice. Nose is quite decent. Taste also shows sweet citrus Sprite, a bit tinkling, green apple, roasted nuts, and a bit peppery. Aftertaste is medium long with savory notes from the taste, spicy sweet. Good flavors and above average. — 3 years ago

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Krug

Vintage Brut Champagne Blend 1990

Did not expect to use the descriptors energetic and fresh when describing a bottle of 34 year old champagne but that’s exactly how to describe this bottle. The acidity was a thunderbolt. Somehow this bottle managed to have that wonderful combination of freshness with the complexity that comes with age . A real eye opener. — 7 months ago

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Château Boyd-Cantenac

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

2005 vintage. Orange peel, watercress, dill and some meatiness in the nose. Light-medium body. A dead ringer for a comparably-aged Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Fay or SLV cab. Def on the feminine side and a little tobacco and cinnamon on a lengthy finish. Top of its’ particular bell curve and has another 3-4 years at this station/junction. Lacks the stuffing to go farther but a very respectable showing nonetheless. Zero speed bumps and well integrated. — 3 years ago

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Pomar Junction Vineyard

Reserve Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Dark ruby in color with a very wide reddish rim.

Pretty nose with chocolates, cedar and vanilla.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel.

Showing blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, cedar, licorice, cola, chocolates, vanilla, coffee, peppercorn, light earth, herbs and tobacco.

Long spicy finish with fine grained tannins, herbs and cherries.

This 9-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles is drinking beautifully now. Spicy, rich and really shows itself right out of the bottle.

Feels Like an elegant Napa Cabernet Sauvignon.

Peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

I had it 3 years ago, and this time it is drinking much better.

A great sipping wine, but good with food too.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in (50% new) French oak barrels for 24 months.

15.4% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$45.
— a year ago

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I knew when I saw Paso at the top of the post that I would see 15+ alcohol at the bottom of the post!
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McManis Family Vineyards

Estate Grown River Junction Viognier

Lovely to pair with a dish that has ricotta, or blue cheese, as I did. It was lightly acidic, but a delicate sweetness takes over before you even notice the acidity. The last notes are a simultaneous experience of honey, melon and citrus. These notes last before gracefully dissipating, but are amplified when paired with the right dish! A 10 all-around for myself and the other individual experiencing this treat! — 3 years ago

Marc Tempé

Zellenberg Pinot Gris 2017

honeysuckle, green pair, rumor of white raisin, whisper of effervescence, unction junction — 4 years ago

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