Lodi, Central Valley

Smith & Hook

Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Still a good cab but not as good as previous vintages. A bit unfortunate, but this wine has gone full blown super market class. — 15 days ago

Michael David Winery

Petite Petit Lodi Petite Sirah Petit Verdot 2020

Inky, robust, smooth, heavy mouthfeel, brief lingering — a month ago

Sea Smoke

Southing Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir

Nice nose but very tight:closed. Hugh perceived acid. Pleasant but not great. — 2 days ago

LM liked this

Casa Lapostolle

Clos Apalta Limited Release Carménère Blend 1997

Medium ruby , quite wide ruby / garnet rim , but very little bricking . Very young looking . Quite deep on the nose with dusty spiced cassis and dark fruits and coffee , slightly toasty , leather. On the palate quite dark fruits , cassis , spiced plum , roasted peppers , with those coffee notes. Quite sweet on the mid palate with ripe but still noticeable tannin, good balanced and acidity and balanced alcohol . Pretty decent length with a leather , coffee tinged finish . Still drinking very well , and will do over the next 5-8 years . — 5 days ago

Tom, Scott@Mister and 6 others liked this
Severn Goodwin

Severn Goodwin Influencer Badge Premium Badge

These are great, my 90's bottles are long gone, wish I still had, only 2001 forward now.

Sandhi Wines

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2021

full palate of spice, fruits, and acids
thoroughly enjoyed.
— 5 days ago

David, Ron and 12 others liked this

Concha y Toro

Don Melchor Puente Alto Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Very nice- survived many years and moves. Caught it before it went, very lovely, still solid fruit, balanced, soft tannins. Mom would have loved it. — 11 days ago

Michael David Winery

Freakshow The Strongest Man on Earth Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon

Color of deep purple with lighter shades on the rim. Nice tears. Nose of ample fragrance of currants. minty, vanilla, oaky, sweet note, and some more dark fruits. Taste is mouthful and chewy, quite sweet mixed with some spice, acidity, tart, strawberry, and some more vanilla. Aftertaste shows more strawberry, tangy, and a bit marginal tannin. On par. Like all the Freakshow wine, a bit too sweet for me. — a month ago

Austin Hope

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Now this is a great Cab. Yummy. Full flavored. Leaves you wanting more. — 8 days ago

Ted, "Odedi" and 2 others liked this

Oak Ridge Winery

OZV Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel

Dark maroon color. Jammy and fruit forward but not sweet - dark cherry, blackberry, raspberry, dark chocolate, warm spice. Medium body with smooth mouth feel and soft tannins. Paired well with homemade pizza (pepperoni, roasted mushrooms, onions and basil). Will make a very nice table wine - planning to pick up several bottles for upcoming family reunion! — a month ago