Dry River

A. Rafanelli

Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Poured into a decanter about an hour prior to service and enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2006 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with lovely notes of black and red currants, black and red, bramble fruit, tobacco, leather, cocoa, earth, and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. Despite the character and quality, I didn’t find this to be a powerhouse rather, this was quietly confident. The finish is long, lovely…very demure. Looking great at 18 years young and there’s a lot of life left. If this is any indication of longevity, the 2006 “Terrace Select” might live forever. Drink now with a decant for air and sediment and enjoy through 2036 easy. — 13 days ago

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I still liked the 06, but it was my least favorite vintage. I’ve had from them now from 2006-13. Had I posted it, I would have given it a 93 as well.
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Oh! the rusticity of Rafanelli Cabbage...

Ridge Vineyards

East Bench Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2013

Superb. Unusual example of Zinfandel: 100% Zin. — 17 days ago

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Kosta Browne

One Sixteen Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2020

Pale golden color, complex aging, 34% new French oak-15 months, 30% stainless-4 months; 18% in Foudre for 9 months; rest concrete egg for 14 months. Aromas of stone fruits, oak, nuts, floral and spice. On the palate flavors of peach and pear with honeysuckle, integrated toasty oak and nice citrus tang. Long finish, ending with a wet stone mineral character. Outstanding! Will age well! — 24 days ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend

Really tasty mostly zin blend. A little bit high acid and tight right when opened but was great after about 30 min — 14 days ago

Emeritus Vineyards

Hallberg Ranch Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2020

Loving this vineyard!! Rich fruit. — 13 days ago

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Patz & Hall

Dutton Ranch Chardonnay 2020

Out with customers. I picked the wines! — 16 days ago

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Merry Edwards

Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Didn’t taste like Sauvignon blanc. Pleasant but miss the crispness. — 2 days ago

Sonoma-Cutrer

Russian River Ranches Chardonnay 2023

This wine is straw yellow in color. Its nose gives aromas of pear and apple, with lemon coming in behind. There is a hint of oak in the bouquet. The palate brings the citrus minerality to the forefront to play with the fruit flavors. Acidity is bright, but not overpowering. The wine finishes a bit oakier than the nose would have suggested, but it is a pleasurable hit of oak spice. I paired mine with buttery potato pierogies and a carrot risotto dish, and was quite pleased. — 17 days ago

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Gary Farrell

Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2021

Well balanced RR PN, not too fruit forward or under matured. Solid — 25 days ago