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Ridge Vineyards
Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Wow! Really hit the spot with the next generation. We went out with a bunch of 30 something things and they fell over for this wine. So did I and can’t believe how good it was. Really would like to get some more. — 6 days ago
Bruce liked this
Rhys Vineyards
Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay 2013
Drinkable for sure, it had something going on that wasn’t on point. Couldn’t figure it out — 2 months ago
Ron liked this
Ridge Vineyards
Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1990
Had the ‘94 a few days ago…gorgeous!
Oh hell yes.
Ceritas
Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Chardonnay 2019
Have had the same “what am I missing” experience with Ceritas. Perhaps just drinking too young…or not?
@Tyler Felous I’m not sure. I’ve had other bottlings - both younger and older - that I quite enjoyed. But for the price the variability is disappointing.
Agreed. Waiting on some of their new Cabernet bottlings. Optimistic 🤞
Mount Eden Vineyards
Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 1978
Deep fruit. A touch of tang. Some tobacco and dried herbs. Iron and deep fruit. So young given its age. Quite intense. Soulful. Excellent — 2 months ago
Jay Kline
Enjoyed alongside some other Napa legends from the 80’s and 90’s. The 1985 is lovely and came more than willing, with a mix of tart, ripe and desiccated red fruits, Montmorency cherries, red currants, graphite, toasted coconut, leather and nuts. There was a slightly sherried character early on the nose but the structure seemed to defy age. No need to cellar further as this is delicious now and well stored examples should continue to be through 2030+. — 5 days ago