Dry River

A. Rafanelli

Unfiltered Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2000

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2000 pours a deep garnet/purple with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears and some sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of ripe and desiccated red and black fruits: mixed brambles, black cherry, some fruit leather, some actual leather, pipe tobacco, black pepper, some mushrooms and decomposing earth and gentle warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin (integrated) and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose where the fruit comes across a bit more desiccated and no less delicious. The finish is long. Drink now. — 7 days ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Very nice!

Paul Hobbs

Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2018

Paul J
9.7

Hobbs back to back. Medium gold color. Stone fruit, minerals, and subtle honey on the nose. Great texture with medium plus depth. Same elements on the palate with great complexity. Love it!! — 23 days ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
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Grgich Hills Estate

Fumé Blanc Napa Valley Dry Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Pale lemon with complex aromas of fresh ripe citrus and tropical fruits with zesty floral notes. On the palate flavors of peach, lime citrus and melon with lemongrass and floral herb notes. Long finish ending with juicy fruit, herb and citrus notes, lively acidity with mineral character. Outstanding! Will reward with a few years of age! — a month ago

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A. Rafanelli

Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Such a good wine. One of the best in CA. Love the herbs and lighter bodied nature of this one. Cedar, purple fruits, herbs, so fresh but also such good fruit. — 13 days ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

A little overrated. Great stuff with remarkable authenticity and rusticity. It goes places Napa/Sonoma generally doesn’t.
Raul Puga

Raul Puga

@Brandon Boesch Cheers! An excellent representation of what Cab could and should be
Brandon Boesch

Brandon Boesch

@Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego I love some sentimental overrating!

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Dry Columbia Valley Riesling 2023

8 frys
Not bad
Lacks some depth
— 5 days ago

Williams Selyem

Westside Road Neighbors Pinot Noir 2023

2023 vintage. 09.24.24. — 20 days ago

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Somm David T

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These always taste about average young. It is a 10 years they show better.

Kosta Browne

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022

Cherry, oak, and violet. Bold for a Pinot with a touch of clove. — a month ago

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J Vineyards & Winery

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022

Deep Ruby color with aromas of red berry fruit and sweet spices. On the palate flavors of ripe black cherry and blackberry flavors, with some dried fruit notes, toasty oak, cinnamon spice and cola tones. Fine tannins with balanced acidity, medium+ finish ending with fruit and spice. Will age a little. — 4 days ago

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Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Sunday Lunch with Roast Lamb. Deep Ruby in colour - very dense. A very Margaret River Cabernet - nose with herbs and a little mint. Barb thought a bit of capsicum (bell pepper) on the nose. On the medium bodied balanced palate the tannins are quite soft yet persistent. Leeuwin Estate better known for its outstanding Art Series Chardonnay has been working hard with the red varieties and it shows. — 16 days ago

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Ming L

Ming L

I had the chance to taste couple older vintages (01 and 03) and was quite impressed. While price for the Chard is approaching $100 here, the Cab is still very reasonably priced. @Bob McDonald .
Bob McDonald

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@Ming L Yes, the pricing differential between the 2 Cuvées is much the same here in Australia.

Williams Selyem

Eastside Road Neighbors Pinot Noir 2021

[Tasted on September 13, 2025 at etc. in Nashville with Jay]

Black cherry and pomegranate fruit, with notes of licorice, earth and spice. Beautiful wine.
— a month ago

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