Bob Irwin

161 wines • 3 followers • 8 following

Butternut

California Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Bob Irwin

8.8

Full and fruity. Nice value. — 12 days ago

with Kim

Mar De Viñas

Val do Salnes Albariño 2020

Bob Irwin

8.8

Bob had this 3 months ago

Whipstitch

Lodi Zinfandel 2018

Bob Irwin

9.1

Really nice, full, complex and paired with a wide variety of charcuterie and other entrees. A good everyday selection. — 5 months ago

Prima Zona

Cabernet Sauvignon

Bob Irwin

9.1

Nice fruit and spice, immediately drinkable at room temperature. Had with grilled lamb steak and was a great match. — 8 months ago

Legend Vineyard Exclusive

LVE Provence Rosé Blend 2019

Bob Irwin

8.7

Light, delicate. Ladies enjoyed it. — a month ago

with Kim

Mer Soleil

Reserve Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2017

Bob Irwin

9.1

Really smooth and flavorful, complimented grilled lamb chops to perfection. — 4 months ago

with Kim

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Rancho Campo

Torrontes 2020

Bob Irwin

8.9

Very light, crisp and refreshing. Very well paired with crabcake and again with flounder. — 7 months ago

with Kim

Rakes Point Merroir

California Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Bob Irwin

9.0

Excellent with seafood pasta and also szechuan noodles and dumplings — a month ago

with Kim

Zuccardi

Paraje Altamira Valle de Uco Malbec 2018

Bob Irwin

8.8

Opened up a bit after 15 min. Full, fruity but complex. Was a fine complement to beef tenderloin. — 5 months ago

Va La Vineyards

Barbera

Bob Irwin

8.9

A bit dry, but interesting and opens up with a bit of spice. — 6 months ago

with Kim

Ron from VA

Glad you gave it a try! What vintage....was it a single-batch year? Love to compare to my cellar notes :)

Bob Irwin

Ron, it was 2014, bought it at the winery after a tasting a few years' back.

Ron from VA

Wow, nice! Probably a 2011 or ‘12 vintage, eh? I am sure the vibrant acid was still fresh? What did you pair your bottle with, if you don’t mind me asking :)