Sandlands

Contra Costa County Mataro 2016

9.0

Lovely dark maroon color. Floral nose with hints of Provençal herbs leads to dark cherries finishing with a hint of reduction. Great fruit and smooth integrated tannins. Drink now. — 13 days ago

Somos Wines

Tintito Grenache Blend

Juan Pablo Perez

9.0

Nariz: frambuesa, cereza, regaliz, pimienta, algo floral. Nariz bonita.

Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M, Alcohol M

Blend de uvas interesantes. — 12 days ago

Dawn, Bob and 2 others liked this

Kalleske

Clarry's GSM Barossa Valley Grenache Blend 2015

Emily Kresie-Harrington

8.9

2018 vintage. 51 Grenache 43 Shiraz 6 Mataro. Definitely showing a lot of Grenache's tanginess. Stewed strawberry, tart cherry, red currant, plum, white pepper, fuzzy sage. — 11 days ago

Ira, Daniel P. and 1 other liked this

Deisen

Mataro Barossa Valley 2005

ESF

9.4

I don’t know if Sabine Deisen is still making wine, but she was an incredible character when I met her years ago on her farm. Artist/landscaper w/some type of science background: she was making serious juice: all her wines are PURE, velvety, elegant, balanced w/gorgeous concentration & expression. This Mataro was no different. All the black & blue fruit was liqueur like, just absolutely fantastic. Seamless and endless. — a month ago

Peter, Ira and 8 others liked this

Hello Stranger

GSM 2020

Adam Mellor

9.0

Light to drink.
Strong raspberry flavour.
Good with food. — a month ago

Saxum Vineyards

The Hexe Willow Creek District Grenache Blend 2016

Arden Barnett

9.4

Saxum is consistently my favorite “big” MSG blend producer from CA. First time trying The Hexe. Absolutely delicious — a month ago

Shay, Eric and 14 others liked this

Shay A

Think the 2018 is released in a few weeks. Haven’t tried, but sitting on some. Thanks for the note.

Arden Barnett

@Shay A Think you’ll really like this one. Too lazy to get detailed, but I think William Kelley’s WA review sums it up rather nicely. Forth Friday happening tomorrow? Might be rolling through town on my way to Utah.

Shay A

@Arden Barnett : Yes, Fourth Friday will be taking place tomorrow! I’m not sure who will all be there, but I plan to drop by for a little bit. If time allows, stop by…there may be 5 people there, or 20!

Bedrock Wine Co.

Evangelho Vineyard Heritage Zinfandel Blend 2016

Matt Perlman

9.1

Soft, warm, spicy, inviting—dried cherries, cocoa, floral tones, tomato leaf, cracked pepper; soft tannins and lightly viscous. No need to wait. A great pairing for a very elegant barbecue — 16 days ago

Neil, Steven and 12 others liked this

Cat Amongst the Pigeons

Barossa Grenache Blend 2015

Adam Mellor

9.5

Good GSM
Light and fruity
Buy again — 6 days ago

Sante Arcangeli

Family Reserve Selezione Susie Santa Clara Valley Zinfandel Blend 2015

Spencer Dodd

9.2

Cherry dusty red earth and some awesome vegetal lead to another outstanding arcangeli wine. The peitite Syrah is a great addition to add complexity on this — a month ago

Murray Street Vineyards

Benno Barossa Valley Shiraz Mataro 2010

Scott Rowe

9.2

Winter holiday warmer.
Ageing gracefully 🍷 — 2 months ago

Ceccherini, Daniel P. and 4 others liked this