Borden Ranch, Central Valley

Ridge Vineyards

Benito Dusi Ranch Paso Robles Zinfandel 2021

No sediment, so I popped and poured. Explosive nose has super-deep, pure spicy blackberry Zin fruit. Purity of fruit is a hallmark (in my experience) of Ridge’s Dusi Ranch cuvée. There’s also a bit of clove from the American oak, but it’s pretty subtle. Great intensity of flavor in the mouth, with a soft, enveloping texture. It’s big, at 14.8%, but it’s balanced. And keeping things under 15 in Paso is challenging. Terrific wine. Yummo. — 16 days ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Sounds great!!

Whitcraft Winery

Pence Ranch Santa Ynez Valley Chardonnay 2013

Jeremy Shanker
9.1

Would blind as Chassagne 1er Cru. Absolutely delicious wine. — 9 months ago

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Tatomer

Kick-On Ranch Riesling 2019

One of the best american Rieslings out there. The Riesling was planted in 2007. Kick On Ranch is just a few miles West of Los Alamos (CA) , getting close to the ocean and Vandenberg Air Force Base. 120 cases. 13.5%. Plenty of acidity, 🍯 , botyris? , fresh cut garden hose. Quite herbal. Oregano. Tatomer’s top of the line offer. He learned the trade in Austria 🇦🇹, Wachau region. This 2019 is very very good. Not Mosel just different - and perhaps quintessential Californian. — a month ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Peeps say Smith-Madrone but no. Just no. I'll stick with Graham's whites.

Wente Vineyards

Riva Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay 2022

Sight: light yellow
Smell: pineapple, vanilla
Taste: smooth, creamy, slightly buttery
Acidity: nah
— 4 months ago

Forlorn Hope

Amerikanischen Kobold Kick-On Ranch Los Alamos Riesling

B A
9.2

A real treat at ten years old. Key lime pie and slate — a year ago

Ancient Peaks

Santa Margarita Ranch Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Very mellow cab. Should pair nicely with anything. — 3 months ago

Halter Ranch

Estate Bottled Adelaida District Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Great Cab from Paso Robles. Full bodied, but had pleasant notes of fruit. Gifted from Joan & Jen — 7 months ago

Wente Vineyards

Riva Ranch Heritage Block Chardonnay 2021

I’m getting citrus and fruity notes from this one. I am surprised I like this. It has a light body and is easy to drink. Yay — a year ago

Kelsey Walls
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