Saddleback Cellars
Nils Venge Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Drank 6/18/17 with tomahawk rib-eyes on the grill, red potato and onion on the grill, and green beans with browned garlic. A great counterpoint to the meal. Only wish there were one glass more each. May not be a $72 bottle, but $33, oh yeah. — 10 months ago
Saddleback Cellars
Nils Venge Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Drank with great rib-eyes on the grill. A perfect match, and an outstanding cab. — a year ago
Grattamacco
Bolgheri Superiore Red Blend 2011
Drank 12/7/17 with homemade pasta and sauce. A wonderful example with deep, dark fruit and not overpowering tannins. Sorry when the last glass was gone. — 5 months ago
Sanford
Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2011
Drank 6/4/17 with pork tenderloin, asparagus and ramps, and baked potato...not that you smooth, Willamette style we prefer, but still a fine bottle at $23. — a year ago
Alexana
Terroir Selection Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2013
Drank 4 /26/17 with grilled flank steak and Scallions dish. A great, albeit less smooth than some pricier bottles, Willamette Pinot. — a year ago
Kenwood Vineyards
Jack London Vineyard Sonoma Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
A nice, somewhat lighter cabernet. Drank with strip steaks on the grill, potatoes and onions, and green beans. Stood up nicely with the dinner. — 8 months ago
Castello di Querceto
Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2003
Really nice, classic chianti classico. Perfect with the fresh made pasta. — 9 months ago
Sullivan Vineyards
Toile Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Drank 5/13/17 (Mother's Day) with a prime rib roast. Outstanding value at $22. A classic Napa cab, start to finish. — a year ago
Podere Salicutti
Tre Vigne Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2009
Drank 4/27/17 with homemade pasta. Wonderful, classic Brunello. — a year ago
Mark Schwarzmann
Drank 12/17/17 with Warren and Melody. Stuffed pork chop, broccoli, and sautéed apples. A wonderful example of Shiraz, doubly good for the price. — 4 months ago