A. Rafanelli

Unfiltered Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2022

9.3

Young but the apotheosis of Dry Creek. Such depth and purity of Zin fruit (spicy black raspberry) and dry gravelly earth on the nose. Deep, fruity, but composed and minerally at the same time on the palate. A little clenched on the finish because yes I’m drinking it too young. But the stuffing, balance, and structure are there for many years development. I love these guys’ Zins. — 7 days ago

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Doug Powers

@Tom Casagrande, it’s been many years (25?) since I’ve had a Rafanelli Zinfandel, we drank a lot of it back in the 1990s — great to hear they’re still killing it!!

Jay Kline

@Doug Powers Dave’s daughter Shelly is making the wine now but the spirit is still there and fruit quality is paramount. IMO, their Zin needs time

Doug Powers

@Jay Kline, thanks for the info, they have great vineyards, so I’ve always thought they can make great wines!!

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Oak Knoll District Dry Riesling 2023

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Bright silver/gold color. Aromas of lemon candy, apple, white flowers and lime. Expressive flavors of lemon, tropical fruit, Granny Smith apple and peaches. Hint of fresh herbs on the medium-plus finish. Mouth watering acidity and excellent balance. Pleasant mouthfeel and aftertaste. So flavorful, bold and well crafted. Heard very good things about Trefethen Dry Riesling and I am glad I finally tried it. Unique Riesling style. — a month ago

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Navarro Vineyards

Estate Bottled Anderson Valley Dry Gewürztraminer 2023

Brett Bowersox

9.2

Honestly great. Very floral. Perfect by itself. — 21 days ago

Pullus

Dry Pinot Grigio 2022

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Skin contact Slovenian Pinot Grigio. Beautiful light copper/peach color. Aromas and flavors of ripe pear, melon and nectarines. Additional notes of minerals and yeast. Nice creamy texture. Full flavored and nice mouthfeel. Crisp acidity. Very dry, delicate and quite fresh tasting. Wonderful complexity. Great quality for the price. — 4 days ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2018

Brian Hearty

9.4

2018. Probably my favorite Ridge Zinfandel that I’ve had. Could be that I found it in Delta Junction and wasn’t expecting it to be this delicious, or that it paired great with our homemade chicken parmigiana. — a month ago

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Dr. Konstantin Frank

Finger Lakes Dry Riesling 2023

Mark Mannebach

9.3

Complex, dry Riesling, apricot, apple, tangerine and minerality. — 23 days ago

Neyers

Sage Canyon California Red Blend

Sam Friedland

9.0

Fruity, mild tannins. Was perfect with couscous and spicy merguez! — a month ago

Tensley

Colson Canyon Vineyard Syrah 2022

Jody Scharf

9.4

love, well balanced, sweet, fruity, tannins that hold... — 15 days ago

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WC Fields

Always a stunner

Jonata Winery

La Sangre de Jonata Ballard Canyon Syrah 2015

Rob Brobst III

9.9

Even better than the crazy-good 2007, the 2015 La Sangre de Jonata is sheer perfection in a glass and up with the finest Syrahs ever made in California! Checking in as a blend of 97% Syrah and 3% Viognier, aged in barrel, its saturated purple color is followed by out of this world aromatics black raspberries, smoked earth, graphite, game, violets and freshly crushed rock-like minerality. — 14 days ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Sounds crazy, given the pricing, but underrated stuff.

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Dry Columbia Valley Riesling 2023

Christopher sorgie

9.3

The best Riesling we ever had. I’ve been converted from@someone who previously was not a Riesling fan. — a month ago

Dry Canyon Cellars