Maule Valley, Central Valley

Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Big and bold Pinot! Deep purple/garnet color. Aromas of cooked black berry/raspberry, purple flowers, black licorice and pepper spice. More black cherry and blueberry fruit on the palate with notes of dark chocolate, baking spices and maple. Quite rich, concentrated and viscous. Velvety tannins and moderately low acidity. Big Pinot! — 9 days ago

Daniel P., Paul and 2 others liked this

Gnarly Head

Old Vine Zin Lodi Zinfandel 2020

This is really good - vibrant, fruity — 3 days ago

Klinker Brick

Old Ghost Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel 2020

Many notes; smoke, earth, I also think butter — 17 days ago

TwiLea Fletcher
with TwiLea

Michael David Winery

Freakshow The Strongest Man on Earth Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon

Color of dark purple, thick with nice legs. Nose of coffee beans, cigar box, dark fruits like blackberries, and some ripe grapes. Taste follows the nose with addition of nice acidity, oak note, and spicy sweetness. Some marginal tannins and warmth to balance the flavors too. Aftertaste shows some more strawberry note and more savory acidity. On par. — 6 days ago

Michael David Winery

7 Deadly Zins Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel 2019

JFP
9.0

Opens well. Aka ways looking for another bottle — 13 days ago

Domaine Vacheron

Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2022

such a consistent wine in every vintage ~ see my 2021 notes ~ but will say 2022 is a little more subtle ~ don’t drink it too cold! — a month ago

Dawn, Paul and 8 others liked this

Concha y Toro

Don Melchor Puente Alto Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits and espresso notes, a blend of 92% Cab Sauv, 6% Cab Franc, 1% of each Merlot and Petit Verdot, aged for 15 month in French oak (66% new). On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with currants, herb, tobacco, fig and smoky oak spice notes. Firm tight tannins, long finish ending with fruit, cacao and toasty spice, needs time to develop, cellar a while, try in 2025! — a month ago

Juan, Alex and 10 others liked this

Klinker Brick

Farráh Lodi Syrah 2015

Simple yet likable label design. Dark as night. Smells like fresh cooked rice and berries. Persian yellow rice. Or something like that. An aromatic grain with maybe some butter in it. Not quite the ‘bacon’ of some Syrah, but similar. Flavors are great. Berry compote and bitter greens with balsamic. Good cough syrup (is that a thing lol?!). This is an unapologetic big Syrah with lots of extracted tannin and a healthy bite, but it is very tasty. — 25 days ago

Douglas, Sharon and 1 other liked this

Alban Vineyards

Reva Alban Estate Vineyard Syrah 2017

Deep ruby. Ripe sweet cherry, chocolate nose. Blackberry, black licorice, tobacco, toast. Long finish. — 24 days ago

Shay, Joseph and 2 others liked this

Predator

Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel

Good one for tomato side — 20 days ago