Dry River

Aubert

Eastside Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2016

I like these a lot but no more holding. Lacking a bit of punch. I’m late on these. — 12 days ago

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Ron R

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Yep, that’s my observation, Aubert and in general Napa chards beyond 7-8 years of age are flakey.

Merry Edwards

Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Didn’t taste like Sauvignon blanc. Pleasant but miss the crispness. — 15 days ago

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 — a month ago

Martinelli

"Giuseppe & Luisa" Russian River Valley Zinfandel 2021

Totally impressed with this one .. and unexpected! This has depth and a joyful Rythm every time you sip and let it in ..
If you actually take the time to respect it as you would with a big one .. and decant it … it will start playing music for you ! truly a gem …
— 5 days ago

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Rochioli

Estate Grown Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2021

Silky smooth, soft fruits. Hint of leather, cherries - maybe strawberries. Beautiful. — 13 days ago

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Failla

Keefer Ranch Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

2022 at MOB with John and Eve — 6 days ago

Patz & Hall

Dutton Ranch Chardonnay 2020

Out with customers. I picked the wines! — a month ago

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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. — a month ago

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David T

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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

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Oh! the rusticity of Rafanelli Cabbage...

Kosta Browne

One Sixteen Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2022

Crisp citrus with warm oak and vanilla, structured and fresh. — 21 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. — a month ago

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