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. — a day 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!!

Dr. Konstantin Frank

Finger Lakes Dry Riesling 2023

Mark Mannebach

9.3

Complex, dry Riesling, apricot, apple, tangerine and minerality. — 18 days ago

Paul Hobbs

Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2018

Paul J

9.6

Awesome wine! Same as previous vintages. — a month ago

with Brooke

Tom, Shay and 8 others liked this

Ramey Wine Cellars

Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2023

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2023 vintage. Their entry-level Chard juice not too shabby. Slightly fleshy. Hints of tropicalia without boarding that ship with three suitcases and/or a trunk. Ajax-strength acidity to clean up any spills. Teases many possibilities but afraid of committing to any specific one. Still...less than $30 USD resto cost on two cases. Sold. 02.26.25. — 6 days ago

Austin, Paul and 11 others liked this

Williams Selyem

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2019

Steve Mitchell

9.4

Crab, salad and warm bread paired with this 2019 Pinot was a culinary treat. — 17 days ago

Andrew, Ted and 6 others liked this

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. — 23 days ago

Kosta Browne

One Sixteen Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2021

Andrea Watt

9.5

I love this wine. Crisp citrus and oak with round pear and vanilla. Holds up well to food but enjoyable on its own. — 2 months ago

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Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2020

Lyn Farmer

9.5

Elegant and still a little closed - it needed an hour to reveal its considerable depth of lemon, apple, flint, wet stone, friend lemon zest, candle wax. It’s just beginning to show hints of honey and hazelnut. Brilliant fresh acidity and long finish — 5 days ago

Tom, Ira and 11 others liked this

Jay Kline

In double-blind tastings, I commonly call these as high quality white Burgundy, typically Chassagne-Montrachet. So good.

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

Peter, Joe and 11 others liked this

Merry Edwards

Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

Pale yellow with pleasing aromas of citrus and tropical fruits, adding in spice and some biscuit notes. On the palate complex palate of flavors, fresh fruit, pineapple, lemon, grapefruit, peaches and Asian pears. Slight earthiness with a smooth and creamy well balanced finish ending with a gentle yeasty character. Very nice! Consistent quality! Will age well! — a month ago

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Neil Valenzuela

Solid! Always a favorite.

Dry River