Doe Bay Wine Co.

Bedrock Wine Co.

Evangelho Vineyard Carignan 2022

Evangelho Carignan is back from Bedrock for the ‘22 vintage and this one is loaded with potential. It’s got firm tannins, plentiful zip, and lots of bright berries at this very young age. The nose is deeper and sweeter, maybe belying more balance to come. And for those that like the way a glass looks, perhaps the most stunning color I’ve seen, from deep, dusty purple to near dayglo pink on the edges. Worth a look and taste (and some cellaring if you have more than one)! — 2 months ago

Trail Marker Wine Co.

Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2019

Surprisingly refined and restrained expression of Pinot noir. Paired with polenta and chicken not too overly seasoned to hide the subtlety of the wine. — 2 years ago

Turley

Duarte Vineyard Zinfandel

Turley is dependably delectable and this vintage from Co Co County is my favorite yet. Superb — 3 years ago

Bedrock Wine Co.

Evangelho Vineyard Heritage Zinfandel Blend 2022

The 2022 Evangelho Heritage blend by Bedrock is very light on its feet with a streak of bracing acidity — almost effervescence — along with light tannins. It’s a deep hazy purple in its youth with a nose of tart berry compote and leather. Seems like it will mature nicely. — 5 months ago

Mountain Tides Wine Co.

Partial Carbonic Petite Sirah

Good character but not inspiring. Unidimensional. — a year ago

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Three Wine Company

Spinelli Vineyard Mataro 2012

Dark and thick. Inky dark fruit, blackberry, menthol, black plum skin, bramble, some oak. Tannins sit on top of the tongue. Acidity trickles down the side. There’s an initial tartness, maybe the black plum skin. The menthol and wood notes creep in with leather emerging. Blackberry and bramble round out the flavor. This is the best I’ve had from 3 Wine Co. — 3 years ago

Bedrock Wine Co.

Areio e Vento e Amor Evangelho Vineyard Red Blend 2021

The nose on the ‘21 Areio e Vento e Amor hits you from 5 ft away, full of ripe fruit but also chocolate, mushroom, and brush. It’s a translucent purple with a touch of Evangelho dusty-ness in the glass. Smooth and balanced with mild tannins at first, it opened up in the glass and alongside food to some intense berry jam and pepper flavors. — 9 months ago

Rock Wall Wine Co.

Rigg Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Big fan. Best aired and even good a day or two later providing u recork it — a year ago

Bedrock Wine Co.

Evangelho Vineyard Heritage Red Blend

I have enjoyed every wine I have tasted from Morgan Peterson at Bedrock. His wines are pure, restrained, balanced and delicious. This is from a vineyard in east bay where you never hear anyone talking about, Contra Costa County, Hwy 4, really? Yes, really! It is full of red fruit and spice, nice acidity, no apparent oak but still nicely textured. This is what red blends should be. It was fantastic with a grilled steak. Worth seeking out. — 4 years ago

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