Central Valley, California

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Clarksburg Chenin Blanc + Viognier Blend 2023

Been a standard in the often underrated white blend space for years. Still remains the quality that I’d expect from them which over delivers for the price. Melon and honey. Lovely wine. — 2 days ago

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Mount Veeder Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Comfortable. Not overly complex, but has that “Napa” taste that we do enjoy. After a couple nights of items of great European wine, time to try domestic. — 9 days ago

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Belle Glos

Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Really tasty. Perhaps the first Cali Pinot noir that I’ve enjoyed, also probably because it drinks more like a zin. Dark opaque red. Slightly smokey. Full bodied. Bought it on sale for $35. Would love to have again. Had with apps on New Year’s Eve, but would be great with food and could even hold up to a heartier meal (steak, etc). — 19 days ago

Ethan HeyboerPeter HeyboerDiane Heyboer
with Ethan, Peter and 1 other
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Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Dry, light acidity, berries and dark fruit. Rich and with some depth for a Pinot Noir. — 20 days ago

Ted, Mark and 1 other liked this

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2021

Was handed a glass of this and without even knowing anything was incredibly impressed. Thought it to be a French wine too, had no inkling it was Napa Cab. Beautiful purple colors that showcases a robust and complex bouquet of blackberries, dark cherry, tobacco, and chocolate. Has some spices too but they are pinned back by the fruit. Medium tannins with medium+ acids, super smooth and well balanced. Vanilla cola, cedar, black currants and more tobacco and chocolate give it a robust and lively blend. Great finish! — 21 days ago

Andrew, Vin and 2 others liked this

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Great Fuller bodied, coats the mouth, cherry and plum, fruit forward not very tannic, smooth — 8 days ago

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Kosta Browne

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2012

David T
9.3

Happy New Year! 🎉🎆🎈🎊 🧨

Excellent vintage. I think even better for Pinot than Cabernet in some cases.

Baked blackberries, black raspberries, raspberries, black plum, baked, dark cherries, notes of blueberries, dry cranberries/rhubarb, maple syrup, limestone minerals, dry crushed rocks, dry, grilled meats, dry tobacco, wood shavings, anise, cinnamon stick, clove, nutmeg, dark spice, some black lichen, vanillin, warm caramel, sun tea, mid berry cola, dry twig, withering to decayed, dark, red, purple flowers, round acidity, well made, structured, balanced, elegant finish that lasts two-minutes and lands on dark spice, earthiness.
— 20 days ago

Scott@Mister, Shay and 13 others liked this

Faust

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Plum and blueberry nose. A lot going on on the palate. Cola, coffee, minerals, dusty cedar. Medium to full body with no harsh tannins and very Long finish.
Winner.
$55
— 11 days ago

Abbas, LM and 3 others liked this

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1998

This 26 year old Opus boasts savory herbs, mint, and licorice with intense aromas of blackberries, vanilla, and espresso. Decanted and drank almost immediately. A winner.
— 20 days ago

Michael CammarataDaniel Cammarata
with Michael and Daniel
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Austin Hope

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

AEL
9.2

I love this stuff. Perfectly balances a creamy, comfort-wine vibe with real sophistication. Behind the creaminess, distinct blueberry, crushed red berry, pepper notes. I previously reviewed the 2020; I think this is slightly better. At mom's. — 16 days ago

LM, Ted and 4 others liked this