A. Rafanelli

Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

9.3

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Better on Day 2. The 2023 pours a deep garnet/purple with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with lovely notes of black currants, blackberries, black cherry, tobacco, Serrano pepper, purple flowers, cocoa, and fine 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+. Tremendous balance. These will surely enjoy a long life. Drink now with patience through 2053. — 7 days ago

Tom, Daniel and 2 others liked this

Somm David T

That had to be very big day 1.

Jay Kline

@Somm David T yes, but the balance and complexity made it much more approachable in its youth than other recent vintages.

Dry Creek Vineyard

Heritage Vines Sonoma County Zinfandel

Angelo Casagrande

9.1

Deep purple hue. Mouthfilling plum, blackberry and raspberry, with some spice/ pepper in there. Not a fruit bomb. There’s nuance here. Had this with grilled porterhouse. Excellent. Finishing it solo- equally good. — 2 days ago

Barny and Tom liked this

Angelo Casagrande

Getting a lot of chocolate as it opens up

Aubert

Eastside Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2023

Stephane Bardin

9.2

Low acidity with a nice butter finish. — a month ago

Dr. Konstantin Frank

Finger Lakes Dry Riesling 2020

Paul J

9.3

Might be done with this app as it’s gone downhill quickly. Not even sure this will get posted.

Best value Riesling out there. Crisp and flavorful. Not quite on par with the German’s but getting there. — 2 months ago

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Paul, Tom and 1 other liked this

Paul J

Best value Riesling out there. Crisp and flavorful. Not quite on par with the German’s but getting there.

Tom Casagrande

Workaround: once the app identifies the wine, hit “submit.” Then wait 30 seconds, go to your personal page and hit “edit “ and then add numerical rating and comments.

Rochioli

Estate Grown Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2023

Akshay Venkitasubramanian

9.4

Amazing Pinot - not high on acidity or fruitiness- a perfect medium red wine with minerality — 3 months ago

Andrew and Tom liked this

Belle Glos

Dairyman Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022

J B

9.2

Christmas gift from vendor. Eileen looked it up $55 — 4 months ago

Ted, Douglas and 3 others liked this

Ravines Wine Cellars

Dry Finger Lakes Riesling 2017

Tom Casagrande

9.3

2017 Ravine White Springs Vineyard Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes). Nine years old and still seems youthful. Great nose of zesty Granny Smith and slightly unripe Cortland apples and lots of high-toned stony minerality. Palate is concentrated and intense, lots of crisp acid to balance the deep fruit and intense stones. Lipsmackingly delicious. 9.3 (This is a re-post because @Delectable Wine deep-sixed the original) — 5 days ago

Brian, Ming and 10 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2022

Dave

9.3

Day 1 of this year's Smallmouth Smackdown has begun. After 7 hours on the boat, and a dozen bass, it's time to crack into some libations (had a few PBR's on the boat).
This is a lush Zin. Concentrated fruit, but savory and chewy. Blackberry, blood orange, cigar box, and enough structure to age much longer. This is my 3rd Ridge Zin, and I'd have to say I still favor the Pagani Ranch.
Listening to Chris Stapleton — a month ago

Pooneet, Somm and 22 others liked this

Somm David T

@Tom Casagrande Indeed.

Doug Powers

@Dave, bravo my man!! The other advice you received is also great!! I think Pagani vs. Lytton Springs vs. Geyserville vs. any other Ridge Zin is often vintage, since they’re all blends!! (In fact, Geyserville never (mostly?) never says Zinfandel on the label since it very rarely (never?) is at least 75% Zinfandel, which is the CA requirement for varietal name on the label.

Dave

Thanks for the education! @Doug Powers

Williams Selyem

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2021

Steve Mitchell

9.3

Paired with scampi and a salad. WS has figured it out. — 2 months ago

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Dry Creek Vineyard

The Mariner Dry Creek Valley Meritage Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2021

Joshua Figg

9.2

Aromas of ripe red fruits. Smooth and balanced on the palate. Rich and decadent in the finish. The Mariner never disappoints! — 2 months ago

Paul Hobbs

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2023

Freddy R. Troya

9.3

Paul Hobbs – Pinot Noir / 2023
Russian River Valley AVA – Sonoma County / California / USA 🇺🇸

Overview
100% Pinot Noir from select vineyard sites across the Russian River Valley. A refined, cool-climate expression that balances depth, structure, and elegance, showcasing Paul Hobbs’ precision-driven style.

Aromas & Flavors
Ripe red and dark cherry, raspberry, and plum, layered with subtle baking spice, vanilla, and a touch of forest floor. Oak is present but beautifully restrained, more of a whisper than a statement.

Mouthfeel
Medium+ body with a silky, polished texture. Structured yet graceful, with fine tannins and vibrant acidity. The wine moves seamlessly across the palate, fluid, lifted, and balanced.

Food Pairings
Duck breast, roasted chicken, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, or earthy dishes with herbs.

Verdict
A Pinot Noir that bridges complexity and drinkability. Layered and structured, yet effortlessly elegant, this is Russian River precision at a high level.

🍷 Did You Know?
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir owes much of its finesse to diurnal shifts, warm days build ripeness, while cool, foggy nights preserve acidity and aromatic detail.

🍷 Personal Pick
This is where Pinot becomes expressive without trying too hard. The oak is dialed in, the texture is silky, and the balance is spot on. It doesn’t shout, it truly danced in my palate! Cheers! — 3 months ago