Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

FFV first constructed as the Larkmead Winery in 1884, the building was refinished with native sandstone from the nearby hills in 1906 and still stands tall today. Blended with 11% Petite Sirah, aromas of rich dark fruits with herb spice notes. On the palate cherry and raspberry flavors with some vanilla oak and pepper spice. Firm tannins, medium finish, good mouthfeel ending with spicy fruit character. Nice! — 10 days ago

Ron R

9.5

With spring in the air, it’s time to get your SB on.
We were expecting 17 vintage to be a bust, but these guys proved us wrong. The nose is incredible with jasmine, honeysuckle and white flowers. Palate reveals nectarines and lemon and quince. So structured on the palate with bright acidity, and complimentary sweetness. Finishes with verve and urgency. Wifey gave it a 95. Who am I to argue... — 17 days ago

with Anne-marie

K. Kasper

9.1

Loved how this wine stood up against its Napa counterparts — terrific value from Alexander Valley — 3 days ago

Alicia Cypress

9.3

Purchased on a whim and you can be sure I’ll be looking for this producer again! Biodynamic without any of the funk. While I wish the nose was a bit prettier, the palate is fresh, bright and chuggable. A bit of acid appears to remind you of its structure, but mostly it’s just a pure joy to drink and not overthink. — 12 days ago

Hayden B. Oothout

9.2

Wow. This is a spectacular, well balanced Zinfandel offering from Ridge. Bustling blackberry with a slight hint of oak on the nose. On the palette it starts off with some juicy blackberry and cherry, then rolls right in to some slight oak with light acidity and tannins to balance it all out. This is a spectacular Zinfandel and surprising at 100% Zinfandel. Drink this now or hold it for a couple of years. Bravo Ridge! — 15 days ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.0

This is a dessert wine. — 4 days ago

Dennis Hogenkamp

9.9

Celebrating Tiger Woods Masters win w/ a score of -13. A 2013 vintage. In it’s prime, just like Tiger! — 3 days ago

Shay A

8.9

Never heard of this. Someone asked me to taste it and call out a price point. Very juicy. Loads of ripe red fruit with a dash of spiced black fruit. Even for Sonoma, this was a touch light in body. Has around 6% Syrah and for some reason I think it was easy to pick up...there was an underripe blackberry and black pepper spice towards the end. Overall, a nice, simple, fruit forward Cab. Evidently, they are neighbors with Silver Oak and retail is $25. Solid for the price. — 12 days ago

with Weston

Jody Wycech

9.0

On the sweeter side but enough tannins to be enjoyable. Light with lots of cherry and raspberry. Vanilla on the nose. Interesting wine. — 4 days ago

with Peter and Diane

Eric B

9.3

Bargain of the night and surprisingly delicious. The 06 is in a good spot right now. Pop and pour. — 4 days ago

with Ryan, Kelsey and 1 other