Barton Springs Winery

Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2022

Day 1 of this year's Smallmouth Smackdown has begun. After 7 hours on the boat, and a dozen bass, it's time to crack into some libations (had a few PBR's on the boat).
This is a lush Zin. Concentrated fruit, but savory and chewy. Blackberry, blood orange, cigar box, and enough structure to age much longer. This is my 3rd Ridge Zin, and I'd have to say I still favor the Pagani Ranch.
Listening to Chris Stapleton
— 2 days ago

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Dave

Dave

Thanks @Tom Casagrande I will keep my eyes open and make you proud
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Dave, bravo my man!! The other advice you received is also great!! I think Pagani vs. Lytton Springs vs. Geyserville vs. any other Ridge Zin is often vintage, since they’re all blends!! (In fact, Geyserville never (mostly?) never says Zinfandel on the label since it very rarely (never?) is at least 75% Zinfandel, which is the CA requirement for varietal name on the label.

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Reserve is more complex but this is very good — 2 months ago

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Alder Springs Vineyard Sparkling Chardonnay

Beautiful golden color. Toast, lemon pith, slate, bright acidity. Chablis meets champagne in California? A great food sparkler. — 19 days ago

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Seven Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

Good Oregon Pinot. Bright fruit, earth, and herbal tea. — 2 months ago

Brandon Boesch

Brandon Boesch

Good Oregon Pinot. Bright fruit, earth, and herbal tea.

Château Léoville Barton

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

A pair of 16’s off of Buccan’s list in PB. Way too young but started to develop slowly with air. I enjoyed both but leaned more to the Beausejour Duffau. — 18 days ago

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Reserve Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Nice, smooth, but also interesting — a month ago

Château Langoa Barton

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2022

Expressive nose with black fruits and leathery notes. Needs a decant but certainly approachable now. Nice firm tannins. — a month ago

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Soter Vineyards

Mineral Springs Brut Rosé Blend

Beautifully pink! Strawberry pastries with vanilla! Bubbles so tiny! — 3 months ago

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