Mcdowell Valley Vineyards

McDowell Valley Vineyards

Estate Bottled Mendocino County Cabernet Sauvignon 1978

JKT
9.3

At Mark Paul NYD Party old Cab series. This one first opened, cork was in great shape and came out in one piece. A shocker! Precious bottles had a distinctive metallic iron note but this one is clean and just lovely classic old Cab notes of cigar box leather and sinuous texture and finish. Opened up with time!! Last one I’m afraid. Butch Mark all raved — 6 months ago

Ryme Cellars

McDowell Valley Syrah Grenache 2015

Very tasty. Fruity but not sweet. Enjoyed this a lot. — 6 years ago

Matthiasson

California Rosé Blend 2017

Pale peach in color. Muted aromas of peach and orange peel. Nice fruit and acidity on the palate accompanied by stony minerality. Made from a combination of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Counoise from the Windmill vineyard in the Dunnigan Hills of Yolo County, Syrah from the Hurley Vineyard in Napa Valley, and Grenache from the Gibson Ranch in the McDowell Valley of Mendocino County. Whole cluster pressed then fermented and aged on the lees in stainless steel without malolactic fermentation. Very quaffable at only 11.2%. $24. — 8 years ago

McDowell Valley Estate

McDowell Cabernet Franc 1986

Oh hell yes old Cali cab franc. So inspiring. So alive. — 10 years ago

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Donkey & Goat

Isabel's Cuvée Mendocino Grenache Rosé 2013

Slightly hazy orange tinged pink color with red fruit, tangerine, watermelon rind, mineral and hint of floral aromas. On the palate it's medium-bodied with wonderful acidity and a hint of effervescence with strawberry, ripe fresh cherry, a bit of red plum, spiced blood orange, and mineral flavors. Lingering finish. Made from a field blend of 90+ year old Grenache Gris from a special old Mendocino vineyard in McDowell Valley. Fermented in neutral oak. Bottled unfiltered, so there is noticeable sediment ( a good thing in my book) — 12 years ago

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Copain

"Les Voisins" Mcdowell Valley Syrah 2006

Dark fruits, blackberry/blueberry, smoky,gamey, good acid and spice, tannins integrated. Tasty!! — 12 years ago

Lambert Bridge

Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 1987

JKT
9.1

At Mark Paul NYD Party old Cab series. Continuing with old Cab series. Equally surprising as the McDowell but a totally different profile, with more oxidative notes as expected for such an age and with rounder texture and shorter finish — 6 months ago

Toad Hollow

Richard McDowell Vineyard Merlot

Good with dessert :) — 2 years ago

Fiddleneck

McDowell Valley Syrah 2018

Smooth, bold, and fruity. Absolutely delicious. Perfect pairing for a hearty comfort food meal. — 5 years ago

Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard

McDowell Valley Vineyard Grenache 2007

Wow, spectacular. White pepper taste and bouquet. Muted red color. 2007 and has aged very well. — 6 years ago

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Donkey & Goat

Isabel's Cuvée McDowell Valley Grenache Rosé 2015

Joe Carroll
9.3

Gorgeous aromatics — 9 years ago

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McDowell Valley Estate

McDowell Syrah 2002

Jonathan Cristaldi
9.0

Talk about an accidental sleeper that turned out killer. Still showed rich dark fruit underscored by leather and tobacco and spice. Totally surprising. #latervino — 11 years ago

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Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard

California Grenache 2010

Everything I like about Grenache in one bottle - floral nose, berry fruit, spice, subtle tannins and some acidity for balance. A tiny bit dryer and it would be perfect. Winemaker's comments: 1/3 from old vines at McDowell Vineyard in Mendocino, 2/3 from younger vines at Pierce Ranch in SW Monterey. — 12 years ago

Marietta

Christo McDowell Valley Syrah Blend 2019

Dry and earthy GSM. Excellent for the price. Great midweek wine :-)🍷 — 7 months ago

Gallivant

McDowell Valley Zinfandel 2018

Really good. Let’s try more Zinfandels. — a year ago

Bedrock Wine Co.

Gibson Ranch McDowell Valley Grenache 2019

Paul J
9.2

Very nice. Great depth and a touch of spice. Medium plus finish. Dark fruit throughout. — 4 years ago

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Marietta

Gibson Block Estate Grown McDowell Valley Syrah 2015

Excellent. Light and full bodied at the same time — 8 years ago

Bedrock Wine Co.

Gibson Ranch Heritage McDowell Valley Red Blend 2015

A really nice Syrah blend from Bedrock — 8 years ago

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Scholium Project

Glos McDowell Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2005

My first thought when I pulled this 11 year old Sauv Blanc out of the locker was that I was probably five to seven years too late. Boy, was I wrong. Instead of golden, it was still light to medium straw color. Nose and palate were a bit subtle with lemon and peach, but still good acidity and minerality. A mouth watering glass of wine. I'd look for more, but with about 17 cases produced that may be a tough task. Sadly, the 60+ year old Sauv Blanc vines were only producing about 30-50 gallons of juice per year and have since been pulled. — 10 years ago

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Bill Bender

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Cool note. His bottles are an adventure. Mostly fun adventures but some are a wrong turn in to a real bad neighborhood and your door locks aren't working.
Steve Anderson

Steve Anderson

I've really enjoyed the older Syrahs, particularly the 02 and 04 Scheria Hudson, and many of the whites, but haven't had as much luck with the Petit Sirahs and Bdx blends. Still haven't opened my bottle of the scariest one, found here: http://www.scholiumwines.com/2006_SFDC_ris.html