Wines Of The San Juan

Rhys Vineyards

Alpine Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009

Tons of red and dark fruit. Mainly cherries and a bit of raspberry and spice. — 7 months ago

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Cavallotto

Vigna San Giuseppe Riserva Bricco Boschis Barolo Nebbiolo 2013

2013 vintage. Decanted and tasted immediately and after 30 mins. Reticent nose. Medium-heavy body. Massive flavors and structure. Wouldn’t open it any time soon. Phenomenal now but so so intense. If you can Potsie it for a decade plus, do so. Another reminder as to why Barolo is the wine of kings. 11.01.24. — 8 months ago

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Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

Nice - love these stopped buying because of the $$$$. Now 😢 nothing left.

Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay

A tasting of nine Rhys Chardonnays spanning 2007-2019. A pre-release peek at the 2019. — 4 years ago

Shay, Daniel P. and 13 others liked this

Ceritas

Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

Can’t get enough of these chards. Just behind the Zephyr for me. — 5 years ago

Paul, Jonathan and 8 others liked this

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 — 7 years ago

Bodegas y Viñedos Maurodos

Viña San Román Toro Tempranillo 2013

Andrew Holod
9.0

Bodegas Maurodos San Román 2013 D.O. Not yet released, but getting labeled today at the winery. Serious, slightly brooding at this time, lots of black fruits at the moment. #gos2016 — 9 years ago

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. — 10 years ago

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Mastrojanni (Poderi Loreto e San Pio)

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2008

Drank too soon but demonstrative of classic Brunello! — 11 years 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. — 7 months ago

Tom, Ron and 6 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Wow! Really hit the spot with the next generation. We went out with a bunch of 30 something things and they fell over for this wine. So did I and can’t believe how good it was. Really would like to get some more. — 8 months ago

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Ceritas

Trout Gulch Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

I keep opening these too young. This has to be my favorite ceritas chard bottling. All the GC Chablis comparisons are spot on. Nose has candied lemon and tangerine, seashell, flint, and a kind of musty maritime quality. Bracingly acidic and saline. Begs for raw bar. Should continue to deepen with time. I think I have one more and will try not to touch for another 3-5 years — 3 years ago

Severn, Stephen and 9 others liked this

Castello di Ama

San Lorenzo Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Sangiovese Blend 2016

Can’t get enough Chianti. Great nose of cherry and rose. Some chocolatey fruits, hint of wood. Tannins pick up with time. Opened to pair with Melissa Clark’s ‘pizza chicken’. — 4 years ago

Alex, Andrew and 7 others liked this

Rhys Vineyards

Alpine Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

Truly outstanding reductive, white flower, honey blossom, citrus, tropical notes galore and medium plus acidity. This bottle was consumed extremely quickly and I can only imagine what a few years or more of n the bottle will do to this wine. This is definitely American Grand Cru! — 6 years ago

Ellie K
with Ellie
Shay, Paul and 1 other liked this

Murrieta's Well

The Spur Livermore Valley Red Blend 2015

Amazing blend that awakens every part of your tongue. — 7 years ago

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." — 8 years ago

Kim Daly
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Bodegas Juan Gil

Jumilla Monastrell 2012

Loads of red fruit--raspberry and cherry especially. Nice touch of oak giving it some nice vanilla and clove notes. Good body and medium finish. Kind of tobacco-like taste on the finish. — 10 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. — 10 years ago

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Cline Cellars

Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Zinfandel 2013

100 years of solid viticultral artistry in head-trained vines. gorgeously upright and joyful. — 11 years ago

Bodegas San Alejandro

Las Rocas Calatayud Garnacha 2018

Coming back to this old favorite. Now it’s at grocery outlet! Pretty label. Pretty color in the glass. Smells earthy with wet gravel meets strawberry-rhubarb pies. Flavors are nice. Floral, fruity cherry/raspberry notes. Blast of bite on the finish to keep it balanced. Fruit driven, but not fruit bombed. Juicy AF. Cleaner and less dynamic than I remember it being when I love, love, loved it. Still an amazing Spanish value wine. Elegant and very tasty. — 7 months ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Merlot 2020

John Howard
9.3

So good! One of ridge’s best wines. Bit of smoke taint? Don’t care:) Ringer for a right bank. — 9 months ago

Joe, Daniel and 17 others liked this

Bodegas Callia

Bella Syrah Malbec

All 3 loved it. Sweet, but not overly — 4 years ago

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。
— 5 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! — 6 years ago

Bodegas Callia

Alta San Juan Malbec 2016

This really is Callia Alta Malbec. Smooth and fruity. — 8 years ago

Graffigna

Reserve Centenario San Juan Malbec 2014

Full body with a peppery after taste — 9 years ago

Domaine Eden

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Very well balanced! Hints of oak and blackberry. Great with a steak. — 10 years ago

Rhys Vineyards

Family Farm Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011

Rebecca Hopkins
8.9

Terrific example of CA Pinot. Elegant floral and red cranberry currant fruit some stemminess. Palate vibrant & restrained fruit w crunchy, mouthwatering acidity — 11 years ago

Brennan Anderson
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