A. Rafanelli

Unfiltered Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2023

9.3

Deep purple color. Aromas of blackberry jam, fresh violets and white pepper. Black fruit on the palate, vanilla and baking spices.

The standard for Zin in Sonoma County.

— 18 hours ago

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Belle Glos

Dairyman Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Dairyman Vineyard sits in the southern alluvial plains of the Russian River Valley near the ocean, a region where cooling fog comes in through the Petaluma Gap in the morning and once again in the evening. Medium Ruby color, with aromas of berries, tea and spices. On the palate flavors of raspberry and tart black cherry with herb, cedar and cinnamon. Fine tannins, medium+ finish with lively acidity, good structure, ending with fruit and cedar spice. — 20 days ago

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Twomey

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2017

Chris Anton

9.2

One of my favorite Pinots to serve during the holidays, especially when pairing with a tenderloin. — 6 days ago

A. Rafanelli

Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2021 pours a deep garnet/purple with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of cassis, mixed brambles, plum, tobacco, some red and purple flowers, dried herbs, dry earth and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. This is still very youthful and, to my palate, its best years are still ahead. Already delicious though. Drink now through 2051+. — 22 days ago

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