M Cellars

Reserve Grand River Valley Chardonnay 2021

9.1

Light pale yellow color. Bouquet of citrus and honey. Initial taste of mild mild citrus and minerals. Finishes with a mild mild tartness. Refreshing summer wine. NOTE : I had the amphora un-oaked version fermented in a concrete egg. — a year ago

Carlisle Winery & Vineyards

Dommen Ranch Grand Noir 2011

Jeff Friedenberg

9.6

Amazing pairing with Thanksgiving dinner. — 5 years ago

Williams Selyem

Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

Kevin Bohlin

9.3

Purchased at winery and stored in a controlled wine cellar. Most reviews here are a bit young, this wine is now hitting its stride but could also benefit from another 1-2 years. Some call this a California Grand Cru while some call it overrated. I love Burgundy and would say this drinks on par with mid to low tier Grand Crus in my opinion. Sweet and rich yes, but balanced with bright acid and structure. It has an impressive nose of rose, black cherry and vanilla but with an earthy herb quality that reminds me of great burgundy. More air reveals attractive grilled herbs and stem qualities. The palate is intense and rich with cherry and raspberry, powerful but silky verging on velvety texture and a long finish with a signature WS acid profile. There is a lot of oak but with this fruit and bottle age it is lovely....DRC uses even more oak so it’s not a sin with the right wine! — 5 years ago

M Cellars

Grand River Valley Rkatsiteli 2021

DAL 9000

9.1

Light straw color. Bouquet of citrus, honey and salinity. Initial burst of honey then citrus and a tart green apple. Minerals on the back. Many layers. — a year ago

Valley Vineyards

Meranda Family Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2016

DAL 9000

9.0

Meranda Nixon collaboration. Bouquet of dark dry cherries. Light dusty cherries with a hint of leather at the finish. Perfect on a summer day. — 4 years ago