Victoria Bay

Wente Vineyards

Morning Fog Livermore Valley Chardonnay 2016

This yellow-gold wine rings the “old-style Cali” bell in all the right ways. A nose of apricots, mangoes and apples is helped along with the smell of buttered popcorn. Oak treats the palate as well, draping over the tropical fruit like a sunshade. The acidity is zesty, yet the mouthfeel tends toward creaminess due to the wine sitting on the lees for five months. The oak is a definite part of the wine, but the effect is softened enough so that it's a pleasure, not a pain. — 7 years ago

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Yarra Yering

Dry Red N°1 Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1998

Peter Marks
9.8

Smooth as a baby's bottom and lush as most of us drinking this Christmas Eve. — 11 years ago

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Cline Cellars

Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Zinfandel 2012

Sweet, fruity, mild spices that sustain. Holds its own — 12 years ago

Picton Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Great from Trader Joe's! — 7 years ago

Frisk

Prickly Riesling 2016

Great value and taste — 8 years ago

Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Hemel-En-Aarde Valley Pinot Noir

Petra Thieriot
10

Ernie, the genie, prepared the entire 5+ course meal for 18 guests and convinced all of us that South African Pinot can taste like premium Burgundy! — 12 years ago

Andrew GreenDade ThieriotPaula Bosch
with Andrew, Dade and 2 others

Bonny Doon Vineyard

A Proper Claret Santa Cruz County Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Peppery, acid, lighter on the fruit. This would pair really well with chili or a similar dish — 7 years ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Merlot 2010

Paired well with a lamb, eggplant purée, fava beans, piquolo pepper. Would also pair with a medium rare magret duck or other game. — 10 years ago

Monkey Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Our go to summer wine — 12 years ago