Irvine

Special Reserve Grand Merlot 2012

9.5

Fras bought for Sharon for her birthday. It was 2017 vintage, consumed Q1 2024. Very smooth, full bodied, low acidity. — 8 months ago

Sella & Mosca

Riserva Cannonau di Sardegna 2019

Rhonely Boy

9.2

Very enjoyable, fine tannin, crisp fresh fruit, good air movement in the vineyard (not sure how to put that into more descriptive terms, but it come through the wine as Clean & Fresh).

@Whole Foods Irvine — a year ago

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Cleto Chiarli

Amabile Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro Lambrusco

Rhonely Boy

9.0

Yummy. Always forget how much I enjoy Lambrusco.

Good solid red violet, frizzante, gentle tannin, off dry, fruity(a lil foxy and grapey, but nothing over the top) lighter body, 8% abv. Very easy drinking, and if I do say, gulp-able

@ Whole Foods Irvine — 2 years ago

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Château Prieuré-Lichine

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

Rhonely Boy

9.1

Very nice Margaux for under $50. Nothing mind blowing, could use 1-2 year additional lay-down time as I found the tannin was blocking the fruit notes which were in the Black Currant zone.

@ Whole Foods Irvine — a year ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

@Rhonely Boy if you're up in the Irvine area, dunno if you've come across this place for BDX. Only online sales but you can do pickup vs shipping. Good combo of pricing, selection and some harder to find producers: https://www.lagunacellar.com/

Rhonely Boy

Thanks for the local tip, I’ll check them out. Still learning my general area

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

@Rhonely Boy Hi-Times in Costa Mesa is your best bet.

Irvine & Roberts Family Vineyards

Oregon Rosé of Pinot Noir 2022

Michael Chelus

9.0

Strawberry, watermelon, cherry, raspberry and peach. Great acidity and balance. — a year ago

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DRNXMYTH

Rum Punch

Rhonely Boy

9.1

Rum Punch

Rum, pineapple juice, banana syrup, lime juice, coconut milk, mint infused water, bitters.

Cold press juice, mixed with a twist (and a good shake) . Innovative packaging, keeps juice and alc separated until consumer is ready to imbibe. Fresh and tasty. Available in refrigerated RTD cocktail area. @ Whole Foods - Irvine — 2 years ago

Daniel liked this

Pedroncelli

Mother Clone Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2020

Rhonely Boy

9.1

@Whole Foods - Irvine — a year ago

Tom liked this

J. Brix

Rancho Guejito Vineyard Coucou Counoise 2022

Rhonely Boy

9.0

Nice chillable Red, unfined & unflitered. Light and pleasant.

@Whole Foods - Irvine — a year ago

Tom liked this

(5305ba5e8953f6d7390080a0 -> 5305ba6a8953f6d73900a877) Kermit Lynch Blends

Vin de Pays du Vaucluse Red Rhône Blend 2021

Rhonely Boy

8.9

Solid wine, good price point at under $20.

The earthiness (dense rich soil) is a bit forward, not ness bad but pronounced and in a “I do not know this terroir” category (a reason I love wine).

Id give it a year, and pair it with hearty fare like pot roast or barbacoa.

@ Whole Foods Irvine — 2 years ago

Tom liked this

Sans Liege

Groundwork Grenache 2021

Rhonely Boy

9.1

30% whole cluster fermentation with native yeast. Bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal SO2 added.

Beautiful red violet, clear. Soil on the nose, round cherry note in the background.

Weight on the pallet is lighter medium. Pleasant and balanced acidity.

Texture is lively on first pour, without aeration, love it. With a bit of air, the texture is more silky, tannins align and sync. Fruit is in the cherry spectrum, woody tannin.

Great spring and warmer weather carefree red.

Finish is quick, and clean.

Good in its own & w/food.

$19.99 @ WF Irvine

— 2 years ago

Daniel and Adriana liked this