Michael James

Michael David Winery

Freakshow The Strongest Man on Earth Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon

My review may not be beneficial to all because of my drinking style. I drink the bottle myself over the course of a week. With this Freakshow Cab Sauv, my review changed from the first to last glass. The first glass was strong, thin, and barely enjoyable. With subsequent glasses tasted a developing sweetness and thickness. I realize this is counter intuitive to wines normally being best when being allowed to breathe a bit after opening. Just wasn’t the case for me with this one. Rating was a 6.5 to start and a 9.5 at the end I’m grading with a curve to give it an overall 9. Will buy again based on Freakshow reputation and hope for a better early result. — 8 days ago

Martin Woods

Jessie James Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

Lyle Fass
9.4

Tons of floral, wild dark berries and spice on the nose. Mid season cherry. Palate is so good. Rich, elegant, deep, gritty and nimble. Some nice amplitude in the mid palate and great tension and red fruits on the finish. Needs mega air so I can only assume score goes higher tomorrow. — 2 months ago

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Michael David Winery

Earthquake Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon

This is what new world should be. Pepper fruit oak. — 2 months ago

Saxum Vineyards

James Berry Vineyard Red Rhône Blend 2010

2010 James Berry rough by our buddy Rob went up after the 2013 Alban Patrina. Wow, a Syrah blend with plenary of Grenache, it was more elegant and very smooth with velvet mouthfeel and red fruits. Long finish. Lovely evening. — a month ago

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Michael David Winery

Rapture Cabernet Sauvignon

Pure Cab S from Lodi.
Nice spicy wine with delicious sweetness.
— 2 months ago

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Michael David Winery

Inkblot Lodi Cabernet Franc 2022

2/2026. Good fruit and finish. Medium boldness. Very good for the price point. — 2 months ago

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Kellerei St. Michael-Eppan

Schulthauser Südtirol - Alto Adige Weißburgunder Pinot Bianco 2023

As good as any from this region, with the classic dolostone and Asian pear aromas. — a month ago

Peter Michael Winery

'La Carrière' Knights Valley Chardonnay 2022

Great as always but I am going to age the other remaining for a couple of years, great mix of minerality , acid and cream mouthfeel. Get the lemon custard and some other white stone fruit — a month ago

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Michael David Winery

6th Sense Lodi Syrah

Great flavor, spice, smooth — 2 months ago

Peter Michael Winery

'Mon Plaisir' Chardonnay

Weeknight treat. Medium body, creme brulee on nose and some custardy finish but great acid. Just so many great things to love in this chardonnay. I still prefer Ma Belle Fille — 3 months ago