Michael Shaps

Monticello Petit Manseng 2022

9.3

Pristine balance - A deft touch in tempering acid and monitoring sugars. This version was very oriented towards a broader spectrum of entrées. In other words, the big fruit acids were lowered, and the intense sugary mouth feel was more elegant. — 23 days ago

Matthiasson

Michael Mara Vineyard Chardonnay

Clay Bullwinkel

9.4

Superb Chardonnay — 20 days ago

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Michael David Winery

7 Deadly Zins Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel 2022

Ron Kyle

9.0

Always reliable. — 13 days ago

Peter Michael Winery

Au Paradis Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Bob Boyle

9.3

Nose is faint, fully resolving into the body. Body is soft and supple but wonderful experience on the palate with medium finish. Great wine. Tannins are still there, but holding the body with gossamer gloves. — 3 months ago

Michael David Winery

Earthquake Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Mark Osmers

8.9

I didn’t have expectations when I opened this bottle, but Earthquake Cabernet Sauvignon proved to be a nice discovery. This 2021 Lodi cab delivers beyond its modest price point, opening with an assertive nose that hints at the intensity to come.

The first taste reveals bold, concentrated dark fruit that dominates the palate—ripe blackberry takes center stage, supported by layers of black cherry that add depth and complexity. There’s a jammy richness here that speaks to Lodi’s warm climate and the wine’s full ripeness at harvest. What genuinely surprised me was the balance. Despite the fruit-forward intensity, there’s nothing cloying or one-dimensional about this Cabernet.

The oak integration is particularly well-handled, providing a smooth, vanilla-tinged backdrop that rounds out the wine’s edges without overwhelming the fruit. The finish lingers pleasantly, carrying those dark berry notes through with a silky texture that makes this remarkably easy to drink.

Rating: recommend for every day drinking — 16 hours ago