Crystal Basin Cellars

Big Basin Vineyards

Rattlesnake Rock Syrah 2018

Wow! Even better than a few months ago. Olives, blueberries, game, forest, pepper, plums. It’s interesting having this a few days after storm Syrah. Very similar. Love that there are more of these us syrahs with good fruit but balance. Central coast style. — 3 months ago

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Gabilan Mountains GSM 2017

This is in a really great spot. Rustic and a bit savage, beautiful purity of fruit. Big and firm, very much the opposite of plush/soft California. Pair with pork chop and booger sugar. — a year ago

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Santa Cruz Mountains Syrah 2017

At Fermented wine shop in Canton — 4 years ago

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Monterey Pinot Noir 2015

First tasting. About as good as it gets with steak dinner. Silky smooth. Zero after taste. Heavy Smokey on the nose. 2018 vintage. The 1% petit verdot gives it amazing shape. Deep purple color. — 5 months ago

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Frenchie's Ranch Syrah 2007

Santa Cruz! Frenchie finally relaxed. A rare evolved CA Syrah showing secondaries. — 10 months ago

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Lester Family Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

Medium ruby color. Aromas of cherry, pomegranate and cloves. Elegant wine, silky smooth flavors of cherry and baking spices.

🏅94 Points - Antonio Galloni
🏅93 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
🏅93 Points - Wine Enthusiast
— 3 years ago

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GSM Grenache Syrah Mourvedre Blend Rosé 2019

N: tangerine skin, rose hips, peach
P: + watermelon rind w savory herbs, cherry, lemon
— 4 years ago

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Renegade El Dorado Red Blend

Tall and straight heavy bottle. Looks kinda cool. CA wine style. 14.0% abv. No specifics on the blend. They say it arose from the wrong hose in the wrong tank ;-). Color is ruby red with a translucent shimmer. Smells like some other red wines in that it’s fruit and the smell of old places. (Like attics, cellars and libraries full of old books). Hint of savor. Like fresh steak or lamb. Flavors are excellent. Supple and fairly elegant. There’s a cherry streak, a black licorice streak, and brightness. It’s pretty Italian styled. I’d suggest there might be some Sangiovese and/or Barbera in it. And these are excellent CA Foothill grapes, so no surprise at its finesse and grace. This is a nice El Dorado red. I’d love to try the rest of their portfolio.

Website says, “…it’s a 4 way blend of Zinfandel, Grenache, Merlot and Mourvedre that will make your Tuesday night glass of wine Exciting Again.”
— 10 months ago

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Howard Family Vineyard Chardonnay 2019

Nose: elegant pineapple. White flowers.

Palate: big acid hit. Elegant yellow fruit. Delicious. Peach.

Long juicy finish.
— a year ago

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Old Corral Syrah 2012

Nailed it with a steak sandwich pairing. Boo-yah. — 4 years ago