Maule Valley, Central Valley

Concha y Toro

Reserva Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

A: solid 10, just like her

Not a castle, a locker
— 11 days ago

Alban Vineyards

Reva Alban Estate Vineyard Syrah 2010

Blood, inside bottom of barrel, steak juice off the grill, olives, clove…. Etc. Long decant. Long finish. 14 years old. Happy Thanksgiving!! — a month ago

Vanessa, Shay and 9 others liked this

Michael David Winery

Petite Petit Lodi Petite Sirah Petit Verdot 2021

Ming L
9.0

Dismissed by many as too jammy or too ripe, I’ve always thought this is the fun bottling. This ‘21 is no exception. Beneath the slightly over extracted ripe dark fruits lies quite complex aromas and flavors of figs, sweet spices, dark chocolate, smoke meat, and hint of balsamic. Rich palate but not overbearing. In a good vintage like ‘21, this can benefit for 5-8 years of bottle age.
My guilty pleasure.
— a month ago

Tom and Bob liked this

Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau

Silex Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2019

ida
9.6

Birthday bottle; drank with mother & father at Harvey House in Madison with some walleye. Great pairing, great company, lovely bottle that tastes like Adult Yumyum Juice. — 5 days ago

Didier Dagueneau

Pur Sang Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Clearly a Sauvignon Blanc, which isn’t always a positive note for me, but the 12’ Pur Sang radiated such energy and clarity that made it impossible to not fall in love with. Aromas of pineapple, lemon, gooseberry, and fragrant white florals intertwined with subtle vanilla. On the palate, a delicate fruit sweetness was perfectly counterbalanced by herbal nuances and piercing, superb acidity, along with a crystalline texture and mineral backbone. Wicked wine as it is now, but it could easily spend more time on its side. — a month ago

Jan, Tom and 10 others liked this

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Clarksburg Chenin Blanc + Viognier Blend 2022

Delicious one that went really well with chicken and vegetables  — a month ago

Sharon, Karyn and 1 other liked this

Predator

Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel

K S
10

My Fave at Haskel Tasting. — 7 days ago

Domaine Vacheron

Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Good but not wow. Not that interesting at this point. — 5 days ago

Tom liked this

Michael David Winery

Freakshow The Strongest Man on Earth Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon

Rich jammy flavor. Good finish. I really enjoyed this wine. Very good value for the price. — a month ago