Blue Range Estate

Storybook Mountain Vineyards

Mayacamas Range Napa Estate Zinfandel 2016

These are recalled impressions, not contemporaneous notes, from two nights ago, when the family council of elders met for a steak/wine pairing event at my brother Angelo’s house.

Another consensus favorite, the ‘16 version is stellar. So deep, but with that elusive (for Zin) old-world sense of balance, structure, and restraint. Paired beautifully with both kinds of steaks
— 13 days ago

Dan CasagrandeAngelo Casagrande
with Dan and Angelo
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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Great vineyard. Dr. Seps was really one of the trailblazers for elegant, though structured, claret-style Zinfandel!!
Tegan Marriott

Tegan Marriott

The one & only & what a gifted winemaker! It's so sad that the ravage's of the climatic wrath reached this property!
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego Premium Badge

Storybook Mountain a top CA zin producer since the 80's. So good.

Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

First bottle of the 2010. This is gonna be a really special wine but I think it need another 5-7 years. Tannins and softened, fruit is there, acidity is still strong, and don’t get me wrong it’s great now with a couple hour decant, but in a few years it’ll be really nice. Getting black, blue, and dark red fruit, ripe and juicy. Man so silky in the mouth. Graphite, stone, forest floor, cedar, hints of camphor, black licorice. Wonderful. Nice medium + finish. Really nice, only going to get better! — 5 months ago

Austin, "Odedi" and 11 others liked this

Dr. Loosen

Blue Slate Kabinett Mosel Riesling 2023

John Howard
9.1

Nice vintage of this. — 2 days ago

Ericsson, Andrew and 15 others liked this

Havens Wine Cellars

Black & Blue Napa Valley Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Was in the Chairman’s Select collection at our PA state store for $19.99. Delightful. — a month ago

Craggy Range

Te Muna Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Complex SB from NZ. Cucumber veggie notes with minerality such as flint etc — 4 months ago

Craggy Range

Te Kahu Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Merlot Blend

Eden's choice - my favourite — 6 months ago

Charlie Elliott

Charlie Elliott

Eden's choice, my favourite

Clarendon Hills

Piggott Range Vineyard Syrah 2005

Opened for my 80th birthday. Wow, at its peak, deep cherry colour, fresh, vibrant, complex with amazing depth and flavours, a long aftertaste. So tasty. — 22 days ago

Martinelli

Blue Slide Ridge Pinot Noir 2009

A huge amount of fruit. Purchased back in the day when my love of fruit forward vino was it. Now, not so much 🤔 — 5 months ago

Andrew, Ira and 2 others liked this

Mollydooker Wines

Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz 2022

Dark purple/black color. Aromas of cooked black fruit, violets and Asian spices. Blackberry compote, huckleberry, blueberry jam and black plum fruit flavors along with notes of chocolate, black licorice, basil, tobacco, coffee and vanilla. Hint of saline on the long and drawn out finish. High, but not obvious, alcohol (16%). Velvety texture and tannin structure. Plush, bold and powerful. Thanks for sharing, James W. — 6 months ago

Dave, Tom and 2 others liked this
Dave

Dave

Funny, I reached for this yesterday and went with a Bordeaux instead. I'll have to go back!
Ray Vanderhoff

Ray Vanderhoff

It’s Big Boy Wine and a Guilty Pleasure!
Dave

Dave

I'm a big boy!