Calistoga Ranch

Arnot-Roberts

Clary Ranch Syrah 2017

A bit of the old house style, not as focused as the recent 2013. Still a reference in balance for CA. — 6 days ago

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Arnot-Roberts

Watson Ranch Chardonnay 2023

Somm David T
9.2

If you like Ca Chardonnay with firm wood-warmer climate backbone structure, this probably isn’t for you. It is closer to white burgundy, which is why I buy it occasionally. It reminds me of the a leaner, less viscous, 2014/16 Domaine de la Bongran Viré-Clessé Cuvée E.J. Thevenet.

The palate is perfectly ripe; green apple, lemon/lime juicy pulp w/ zest, grapefruit with pith, tropical melon, white stone fruit, marmalade as it warms & opens up, Bosc pear w/ skin & lychees. Honey notes, but less than Viré-Clessé Cuvée E.J. Thevenet, caramel, milk froth, vanillin, dry limestone powered, toast crust, some white spice, grey volcanics, saline notes, yellow lilies, white flowers, jasmine blossoms, mixed in greens, very pleasant acidity, well; knitted, balanced, good tension, medium structure and a smarty polished 90 second finish that settles on spice and minerals.
— a month ago

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Tegan Marriott

Tegan Marriott

I just bought a 23' trout Gulch vineyard chardonnay by them. You ever try this before?
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Just the Watson.

Nickel & Nickel

State Ranch Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Fruity beginning that opens up to a peppery finish. Very smooth. A bit over priced at $109. Didn’t see the complexity at that price point. — 2 months ago

The Calling Wines

Dutton Ranch Chardonnay 2022

This California Chardonnay offers notes of tropical fruit with a round finish. It has mango and pineapple aromas with an oaky, vanilla and brioche finish on the palate. This is an easy drinking wine that can also be paired well with food. — 9 days ago

Chateau Montelena

The Montelena Estate Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Oak and perfume with violet and oak and a lingering touch of plum. Shockingly fresh for how old it is. — 2 months ago

Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

loose and open. Still prominent tannins. A little disjointed right now — 2 months ago

Ara Aslanian
with Ara
Jeroen, Tom and 1 other liked this

Pax Mahle Wines

Castelli-Knight Ranch Syrah 2005

Perfectly balanced, no browning on the edges, long finish — a month ago

Snowden

The Ranch Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Paul J
9.0

PnP. Dominated by stewed fruit which was unattractive. Cork was fine just past prime drinking window. Nice depth and texture. — 2 months ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
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