Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.0

Atherton Wine Imports 2026 tasting at République, Los Angeles. 2021 vintage. Solid, if unspectacular. 3.18.26. — 3 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

Atherton Wine Imports 2026 tasting at République, Los Angeles. 2023 vintage. Earth. Berries. Cherry/Plum. Medium body. Well made, well balanced. And the price doesn’t make you wince. 3.18.26. — 3 months ago

Carter Snead

9.5

Crazy delicious. — 10 months ago

with John and Leigh

"Odedi"

8.9

Dark purple/ inky in color with a reddish rim.

Beautiful nose with wild flowers, red cherries, currents, sweet strawberries, dark chocolates, light tobacco, light wood, Indian spices and black pepper

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with sour cherries, plums, cooked strawberries, spices, herbs, light wood, coffee and peppercorn.

Short finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 8-year-old Petit Verdot from Los Angeles County is still drinking very nicely now. Fruity and elegant. Tangy and interesting.

Needs 90 minutes to open up properly, and show the beautiful nose, which I loved.

Not what one might expect from a California Petit Verdot, however it is very interesting to try.

I had this vintage 3 years ago, and it was drinking better then.

A good food wine that I paired with cheeses and dried meats.

100% Petit Verdot grapes were hand-picked and aged for 44 months in French oak barrels. A small production of only 360 bottles.

14.7% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$40. — a year ago

Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

9.0

Really a Ramato made from gray grapes — 5 years ago

Ben Christen

9.3

Yup, second bottle just as good. Delicious. — 6 years ago

with Ellen

Tracy Hall

9.7

My favorite by far Mezcal. Floral smooth and finish is super long. Espadin 10 years, Barril 15 years, Largo 14 years, Tripon 15 years. Bottle 02/434. Batch RMU-02 326 liters — 7 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

Atherton Wine Imports 2026 tasting at République, Los Angeles. 2022 vintage. Beautifully made. Not inexpensive but worth the splurge and wonderfully sumptuous. 3.18.26. — 3 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

Atherton Wine Imports 2026 tasting at République, Los Angeles. 2022 vintage. Medium-medium heavy body. This was like a home-cooked holiday dinner. What to load the plate up with first? So much good stuff. Tons of fruit and tannins and already showing great balance even though it just started walking. Resto cost? That’s the best part. $38 a btl. Sign me up. 3.18.26. — 3 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

This is a very exotic “White Field Blend” of Galician varietals: 35% Godello, 35% Loureiro and 30% Treixadura sourced from the Sierra Pelona Valley (near Los Angeles), CA. It is another unique master piece from Jasper Dickson, a proprietor/winemaker of Angelino Wine Co. who is part of the rediscovering White Field Blends in the California while developing naturally made wines with minimal intervention.

All varietals were picked at 21 Brix and whole cluster pressed the grapes, and were co-fermented in stainless steel tanks. The result is a very rare, complex, dry and refreshing wine with an array of aromas of orange and acacia blossom.

On the palate is very crisp, with solid citrus characters and some stony fruit and yellow opal apple. As for mouthfeel, the wine has lots texture, sediments with a moderate-to-long finish. It can be an acquired taste as well.

Every vintage of the White Field Blend is completely different, the V.2021 the came out very aromatic, and some fresh wild grass and the wine as finished product is very hazy! It can be paired with seafood, apéritifs and lighter dishes. Clams steamed, Vietnamese summer rolls with prawns would a nice pairing option as well.

Also heartier as lightly-flavored cuisine can be another pairing alternative. Cheers! — a year ago

Jerry Dixon

8.9

Have @ BARISH Los Angeles — 3 years ago

Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

9.2

Made from a very old vineyard in Temecula that hadn’t been pruned or cared for in over sixty years. — 5 years ago

Tracy Hall

9.3

Nice! Shows the agave and has a nice finish. Bottle 170/226 batch RMB-09 age of agave 15 years — 6 years ago

Ben Christen

9.4

Apricot start, white tea finish. Amazing. A fantastic wine. — 6 years ago

with Ellen

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

Atherton Wine Imports 2026 tasting at République, Los Angeles. 2022 vintage. Priced similarly to Pégau’s Cuvée Réservée. Medium/medium heavy body. Excellent views and a well-marked trail to follow. Plenty of stuffing with the balance to boot. 3.18.26. — 3 months ago

Alex Mutch

9.0

fun drinking chilled red with unexpected grapes — 6 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.6

Moraga Estate – Sauvignon Blanc – Vintage 1999
Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
A remarkable bottle of 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Moraga Estate, located in the rolling hills of Bel Air. Despite its 25+ years of age, this wine has defied time, showing incredible vitality and freshness. A rare showcase that Sauvignon Blanc, under the right terroir and winemaking, can achieve serious longevity.

Aromas & Flavors
Notes of preserved lemon, dried apricot, lanolin, and beeswax unfold gracefully, interlaced with hints of chamomile tea and subtle nutty oxidative tones. The acidity remains vibrant, keeping the palate lifted, with a saline, mineral edge that speaks of its unique site.

Mouthfeel
Still taut and structured, with an oily richness balanced by a linear, mouthwatering acidity. The texture is round yet precise, with a finish that lingers beautifully.

Food Pairings
Ideal with aged goat cheese, seared scallops, or roast chicken with lemon and herbs. A wine this nuanced also shines solo, worthy of quiet contemplation.

Verdict
Astonishing endurance from a varietal not usually associated with long-term cellaring. This is more than a wine, it’s history in a glass.

Did You Know?
Moraga Estate is one of the only commercial wineries operating within Los Angeles city limits, with vineyards planted in the limestone-rich canyons of Bel Air facing south west. Its wines have long been a hidden treasure, often snapped up by Hollywood insiders.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
This bottle was a revelation, proving that California Sauvignon Blanc, under the right conditions, can rival the ageability of Old World whites. A true collector’s gem and a memorable experience. — 8 months ago

Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.3

From a 16 acre vineyard in the hills of Bel Air. Probably the most expensive vineyard property in the US. It’s currently owned by Rupert Murdoch, but this is from before his purchase in 2013. This is legit good. Much better than any Malibu wines I’ve had. 13.8 listed alcohol and fairly restrained style. Let’s rip down all of those mansions and plant some grapes! — 4 years ago

Paco Suro

9.2

Best of the bunch. — 5 years ago

Kristin the Wine Girl

9.1

Big bold California but well balanced and very ageable. I would prefer to drink this in 10 years. Good structure but very young. Too young to drink to the maximum at this point, yet still very enjoyable. Baking spice and juicy plum. Buy now and cellar! — 6 years ago