Storybook Mountain Vineyards

Mayacamas Range Napa Estate Zinfandel 2016

9.4

These are recalled impressions, not contemporaneous notes, from two nights ago, when the family council of elders met for a steak/wine pairing event at my brother Angelo’s house.

Another consensus favorite, the ‘16 version is stellar. So deep, but with that elusive (for Zin) old-world sense of balance, structure, and restraint. Paired beautifully with both kinds of steaks — 22 days ago

with Dan and Angelo

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Doug Powers

Great vineyard. Dr. Seps was really one of the trailblazers for elegant, though structured, claret-style Zinfandel!!

Tegan Marriott

The one & only & what a gifted winemaker! It's so sad that the ravage's of the climatic wrath reached this property!

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Storybook Mountain a top CA zin producer since the 80's. So good.

Craggy Range

Te Kahu Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Merlot Blend

Charlie Elliott

Eden's choice - my favourite — 6 months ago

Charlie Elliott

Eden's choice, my favourite

Castillo Catadau

Gran Reserva Valencia Tempranillo

Peter Coulthard

8.9

Naked. Decent drinking red — 5 years ago

Clarendon Hills

Piggott Range Vineyard Syrah 2005

John Pavlovich

9.6

Opened for my 80th birthday. Wow, at its peak, deep cherry colour, fresh, vibrant, complex with amazing depth and flavours, a long aftertaste. So tasty. — a month ago

Craggy Range

Te Muna Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Mark Mannebach

9.2

Complex SB from NZ. Cucumber veggie notes with minerality such as flint etc — 4 months ago

Revelry Vintners

Range Grenache Syrah 2019

Julia Indik

9.3

Smooth at the start with dates, cocoa, anise and a splash of red apple. Soft tannins fold into a light acidity with the final notes of vanilla, fig and leather. — 8 months ago