San Mateo County, San Francisco Bay

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Merlot 2016

Quite ready to go. No decant, opened 3 hours before. Nice seamless fruit, tannins very integrated. Could use a bit more acid, but still appreciate it esp at a nice restrained 13.4%. — 14 hours ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

Unique profile on this Santa Cruz Chard. Opens to nutty and nuance and settles to citrus and refreshing. — 24 days ago

Marc, Andrew and 11 others liked this

Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011

Tamarind, tobacco, ripe red berry fruit, raspberry, cherry. Nice development, enjoy soon. — a month ago

Severn, Juan and 13 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1990

A very reliable producer. Plenty left under the hood. Half bottle delight. Tons of sediment and the cork was intact but crumbled upon opening. Stewed for an hour and then began to be ready. Rounded succulent mature fruit a bit smoky and great balance/mouthfeel. — 2 months ago

Tom, Jan and 16 others liked this

Ceritas

Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

Fresh with vibrant acidity lemon zest and floral — 9 days ago

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Norman Gennaro

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I’m liking these more with age.
Eric Urbani

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@Ed Chin I have a bunch - let’s try some together. Sorry I’ve been out of touch will reach out soon.

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 1978

Deep fruit. A touch of tang. Some tobacco and dried herbs. Iron and deep fruit. So young given its age. Quite intense. Soulful. Excellent — a month ago

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Jan, Jay and 8 others liked this

Arnot-Roberts

Trout Gulch Vineyard Chardonnay 2014

Another contender for Wine of the Night at MO’s. — 2 months ago

Adriana, Ceccherini and 7 others liked this

Sandlands

Contra Costa County Carignane 2014

2014 drunk in 2024. Last bottle of this vintage. Still holds up and has more time in it. Lovely subtlety that does open up a bit with time.  — 20 days ago

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2020

Yes, this is liquid luxury, on a pnp, young, and off vintage (fires). Can’t wait to try one with some years on it. — 24 days ago

Vanessa, Ira and 22 others liked this
Peter van den Besselaar

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I don’t think Ridge has off vintages
Ericsson

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Right. Should have wrote “fires vintage.” I was explained the blind block selection process, and truly impressed.

Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

Drinkable for sure, it had something going on that wasn’t on point. Couldn’t figure it out — a month ago

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