Ursa Major Estate Winery

Roger Sabon

Cuvée Prestige Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2003

Just lovely. Very complex. Needs 45 minutes or so to open up and integrate. A strong bitter component integrates nicely with some time with the earthy notes, coffee, tar, herbs, dried dark fruit and minerals. Supple and elegant. Superb wine. A major hit with strong cheeses. — 9 years ago

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Clos Saint Jean

Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2010

Sasha Verhage
9.3

In a great spot. Major yum. — 10 years ago

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Paul Lato

Duende Gold Coast Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008

2008 vintage, our "Wedding Wine" was dedicated to us by my uncle who is a huge enthusiast and buyer for a major seller! Beautiful Pinot! — 11 years ago

Aphros

Ten Loureiro 2012

2012, Paco Padeiro, Aphros 10, Vinho Verde, 100% Loureiro. My first single varietal Vinho Verde. Major acidity with tons of citrus and wet granite. — 11 years ago

Cambria Estate Winery

Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay 2011

Really outstanding Chard! Perfect balance and just hints of oakiness. Enjoyed this while our to dinner. Online sales show price range from $14.99. - $19.99. Available at major area retailers. — 12 years ago

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Stephen Madarasz

Stephen Madarasz

Enjoyed again at home. Stronger vanilla and oakiness than I remembered but really good.

Tyler

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

Fruity and light, but major flavor — 13 years ago

Brander

Santa Ynez Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Brander vineyard, planted in 1975, is a quiet legend in the Santa Ynez AVA. The vineyard specializes in Bordeaux style wines, with major grape varietals consisting of Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. Sauvignon Blanc tends not to age well, so drink them within ~3 years of bottling. Warmer climate examples, typical of CA, tend towards grapefruit and tree fruit flavors and typically balance the young juice with high acid. This one was quite crisp and refreshing! ~$17 | #brander #sauvingnonblanc #santaynezvalley

On the eyes: Pale yellow with a hint of green, star bright, clear, med stain, med tears, no floc, gas present.

On the nose: White peach, ripe honeydew, lychee, perfume, and wet chalk. Med alcohol.

On the tongue: Med+ acid, med tannin, med alcohol, med body, effervescent in the mouth. White peaches, ripe honeydew, guava, orange blossom, chalky undertones, perfumed finish. Very nice balance.
— 10 years ago

Ambullneo Vineyards

Canis Major Pinot Noir

2005 BulldogAmbullneo — 10 years ago

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Bedrock Wine Co.

North Coast Syrah 2012

North Coast Syrah. And wow, seriously the best wine I've had in so very long. So surpassed expectations with the quiet tannins and wonderful bouquet. I wish they would crop dust major cities with this perfume. Pepper, violets and gameness. Sounds like small production so I'm worried this is one of the last bottles around. — 11 years ago

Bodegas Ondarre

Ursa Maior Rioja Crianza Graciano 2009

Lovely full bodied dry Rioja. Not very rich, but great with dinner. Very moorish! — 11 years ago

Rebekah Thomas
with Rebekah

I Giusti & Zanza

Perbruno Toscana IGT Syrah

Decanted 2 hrs. Deep maroon. Ripe dark fruit dominated by black licorice, anise and alcohol. Full bodied and acidic with velvety tannins. A very chewy wine with major cellaring potential. I'll lay the other two bottles down for 5-10 yrs. once it integrates I'm sure it'll be 93+ — 12 years ago

Pride Mountain Vineyards

Vintner Select Cuvee Sonoma County Merlot 2009

'09 Vintner Select Merlot... major highlight of the trip. A wine club-only release with insane length and complexity, and 95 points from Bobby Parker doesn't hurt, either. — 12 years ago

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Domaine De La Grand'Cour (Jean-Louis Dutraive)

Les Clos Cuvée Vielles Vignes Fleurie Gamay 2011

2011, Domaine De La Grand Cour, Le Clos Cuvee Vielles Vignes, Fleurie Gamay. My first bottle from this producer. Wow, this is major Cru Beaujolais. Full bodied, complex, acidic, tannic finish. Tart red fruit, earthy, a little oak. Give me more! — 10 years ago

Sangenís I Vaqué

Coranya Priorat Cariñena Garnacha 2001

Mejant canelons de l'avia a casa Rincon Torroella per la festa major! — 10 years ago

Bokisch Vineyards

Lodi Graciano 2011

Dark jammy fruits. Major blackberry bramble. Young fruits. Slightly green. Slatey. Medium minus acid and tannins. Rounded mouth. — 11 years ago

Sandhi Wines

Rita's Crown Chardonnay

Shared this wine with friends last night
We all loved it - crisp and dry - a major step up from what we are used to
— 11 years ago

Koehler-Ruprecht

Kallstadter Saumagen R Spätlese Trocken Riesling 1991

In case you thought that dry German Rieslings were a recent fad you're wrong--this wine kept improving throughout the evening--a major triumph at over 22 years of age! — 12 years ago

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Dead Bolt

Winemaker's California Red Blend 2010

Delicious blend of all major reds! — 13 years ago