Wines Of The San Juan

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay 2022

Exactly what I was looking for to pair with shrimp and zucchini. Good acidity. Good weight. A bit of vanilla but not much. — a year ago

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Ceritas

Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

Can’t get enough of these chards. Just behind the Zephyr for me. — 6 years ago

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Castellare di Castellina

I Sodi di San Niccolò Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2001

2001 I Sodi Di S. Noccolo. Castellare Di Castellare

Since I tried their seductive 2006 vintage, I’ve been looking for other vintages. Finally, I got to try their 2001. This was not as memorable as their 2006, it still brought me back the memory of the wine. Garnet color. Dark fruits with leather and spices.

2006年があまりにも印象に残っていて、他のビンテージを探していたところ2001年を入手。あの時の感動の再来を願って試しました。2006年ほどの感動はありませんでしたが、レザーやスパイスの香り、熟成したフルーツ感も十分感じられるワインでした。
— 7 years ago

Somm, Stefan and 20 others liked this

Finca Las Moras

Reserva San Juan Malbec

So good! A bit lighter and very fruity. Ash liked it too! — 7 years ago

Murrieta's Well

The Spur Livermore Valley Red Blend 2015

Amazing blend that awakens every part of your tongue. — 8 years ago

Gaja

Sorì San Lorenzo Langhe Nebbiolo 1978

gaga for #Gaja: '78 Sori Tildin a bird of soaring beauty: fresh red berries, mint, brown sugar, with an eternal, super-silky finish, with juicy lamb sausages #Barbaresco #Piedmont #bliss — 9 years ago

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Save Me San Francisco Wine Co.

Drops of Jupiter California Petite Sirah 2013

To the tune of "play that song" - "drink that wine, the one that tastes oh so fine." — 9 years ago

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Bodegas y Viñedos Maurodos

Viña San Román Toro Tempranillo 2012

Andrew Holod
9.1

Concentrated, seamless and elegant. Paired with an exceptional tuna/potato/red pepper stew at El Chibo restaurant, shows a hint of herbs. #GOS2016 — 10 years ago

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Arnot-Roberts

Trout Gulch Vineyard Chardonnay

Chad Bowman
9.6

Checking in...I still have heart burn from all of the acid. Nails. — 11 years ago

Kathryn Kennedy

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Stunningly gorgeous Cab by Kathryn Kennedy. I couldn't stop smelling my glass even after it was gone. One of the best I've ever had. — 12 years ago

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Bedrock Wine Co.

Evangelho Vineyard Heritage Zinfandel Blend

Wonderful Zin- enjoying the 2013 vintage- hint of tobacco - pairing with Salmon - Brisket- will definitely try again — 4 years ago

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Paolo Bea

San Valentino Sangiovese Blend 2012

Can’t get enough of this wine. Full bodied, highly aromatic, and goes on for days. Also in the more affordable range of Paolo Bea’s wines too. — 6 years ago

Renee Lanza
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Castello di Ama

San Lorenzo Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Sangiovese Blend 2010

R Bl
9.1

Tasted 4 years ago and was impressed by taste profile pairing 80% Sangiovese tang with mellower elements of Malvasia Mera, Merlot and Cab Franc. Bought a few bottles... excellent again a couple months later, first tried again now. Deep rich mouth with only minor Sangiovese character; the blend speaks as one and is very good. But it would have been better to my palate a few years ago - this is a bit too soft, as I like the varietal notes. I’ll wait another few years for the last bottle - might it evolve more fragrance and enjoyment? I doubt it but we’ll see. — 7 years ago

Bodegas Juan Gil

18 meses Jumilla Monastrell Blend 2012

A Monastrell from Jumilla which I always enjoy. 18 months in oak. Very hot and dry aromas in the nose, sour red fruits, Black Forest berries, handful of nuts, jam. Very nice acidity and tannins, could still wait couple of years and age beautifully — 8 years ago

Bodegas Callia

Alta San Juan Malbec 2016

This really is Callia Alta Malbec. Smooth and fruity. — 9 years ago

Turley

Duarte Vineyard Zinfandel 2009

Love Turley zin. This was holding up great. Very smooth and sweet harmony of red fruit and spices. It was medium-light bodied and the tannins were soft. — 10 years ago

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Great recovery

Feudi di San Gregorio

Serpico Irpinia Aglianico 1996

For a 1996, it's definitely still showing a lot of intense fruits- tannins still@medium plus missing a little complexity. — 11 years ago

San Giusto a Rentennano

Percarlo Toscana Sangiovese 2001

Perfectly in the window. Silky texture power and elegance. Nose developed but austere. Plenty of sediment — 11 years ago

Cline Cellars

Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Zinfandel 2013

100 years of solid viticultral artistry in head-trained vines. gorgeously upright and joyful. — 12 years ago

Bodegas San Alejandro

Las Rocas Calatayud Garnacha 2018

Nice for the price! Notes of blueberry and a slight sweetness. Nose of smoke. — 5 years ago

Bodegas Callia

Bella Syrah Malbec

All 3 loved it. Sweet, but not overly — 6 years ago

Rhys Vineyards

Alpine Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009

Alex Lallos
9.2

Rockstar wine. Lots of life ahead of it. Bright fruits, stems and texture. Oh the texture — 6 years ago

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Oh so lush and stemmy at 13.2 abv. Fantastic now will peak in two to three years.
9.2
Greg Wright

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Rhys is a a roll! Top notch California Pinot

Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007

Very impressive Pinot. Signs of age dissipated after 20 minutes in glass. Softened beautifully and over delivered. Touch of whole cluster add nuance. — 7 years ago

Ceritas

Trout Gulch Vineyard Chardonnay 2014

Lemon zest and green apple. Lots of acid. Drank it over a couple days. Nice but would benefit from time. — 9 years ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Merlot 2014

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9.1

Earthy mushroom and cherry-berry bouquet. Tasting: Mostly cherry--a splash of blackberry, black tea, with limestone and oak on the finish, the latter sweetened a bit by the fruit. Well balanced tannins. In general, I am not a fan of straight merlot--and this bottle has not changed my opinion, but Ridge knows how to make it elegant. — 9 years ago

Graffigna

Reserve Centenario San Juan Malbec 2014

Full body with a peppery after taste — 10 years ago

Williams Selyem

Vista Verde Vineyard Pinot Noir 2001

Garnet just starting to intrude on the deep red color. Stewed strawberries with a hint of smokiness in the background.
Brandied cherries brings flavor and sweetness to the pallet. Tannins have subsided.
— 11 years ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Blend 2009

Michael Meagher MS
9.5

Like seeing an old friend. First winery I ever visited (I was 5), and is always one of my favorite places to visit. Wines are better than ever and Paul Draper is simply a legend. — 11 years ago

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Rhys Vineyards

Family Farm Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007

Very solid. Lots of cherry fruit. Big and less Burgundian than I expected. Still fun. — 12 years ago

Velma, Anthony and 4 others liked this