Adegas Francisco Fernández

Bodegas Alejandro Fernández

Tinto Pesquera Crianza Ribera del Duero Tempranillo 1989

Medium-dark color with some bricking, this is more backward and less evolved than the 1990 side-by-side, showing dark fruits, some Brett, but some tannic structure as well, lacks that sweet American note of the 1990, long, lingering finish, and I’d guess another 3-5 years of further improvement.

I really adore these early Pesquera Crianza (the regular cuvée, the Gran Reserva was always too much of an oak show for my palate), a wonderful find a few weeks ago while doing some cellar rearranging!!
— 12 days ago

Jim Powers
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Bedrock Wine Co.

Evangelho Vineyard Heritage Zinfandel Blend

PM
9.3

2021 is too young but I’m drinking it, and it’s delicious. — a month ago

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Deep cherry red. Black currant. Vanilla. Gentle aroma. Silky tannin. Superb balance among sweetness, spiciness and acidity. Full of elegance. Mount Eden Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 17 @13750, Yang, 241222 — 2 months ago

Bodegas Alejandro Fernández

Pesquera Ribera del Duero Tempranillo 1990

Cork didn’t want to come out of this bottle, medium color with some bricking, lovely sweet American oak aromatics with some faint Brett notes, soft tannins, excellent acidity and balance, long, lingering finish with some sweet fruit, excellent!! — 12 days ago

Jim Powers
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Rhys Vineyards

San Mateo County Pinot Noir 2015

This is drinking really nice right now. Great mature fruit. Drink while it's at peak. Very nice upside surprise on a regional (vs vineyard) designated wine. Prost! — 20 days ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

Fragrance includes mushrooms. Fantastic balance with smooth Tannins at 12+ years old. February 2025. — 6 days ago

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2020

2020 vintage. A fave CA chard and producer. Medium-medium heavy body. Tasting slightly more tropical and advanced with less acidity than usual. Still absolutely delicious tho. Would like to retaste and reevaluate in 5-6 months tho. Based on 30 vintages of tasting this particular wine, betting it reconciles any tawdry, fleeting concerns that occupy my compromised palate and right quick. 01.22.25. — a month ago

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Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 1979

Jeremy Shanker
9.8

Nearly perfect wine. Last Merry Edwards vintage. And a magnum. — 2 months ago

Pooneet, Bob and 4 others liked this

Rhys Vineyards

Alpine Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009

Tons of red and dark fruit. Mainly cherries and a bit of raspberry and spice. — 2 months ago

Scott@Mister, Tyler and 1 other liked this