Russian Hill

Stony Hill

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2008

Pop and pour. A striking medium gold color. On the nose: wonderful aeromatics of apple, honeycomb, floral, lemon, almonds. Taste: lean, waxy, balanced mouthcoating wine with tart apple, saline, lemon rind, crushed stone, and a minerally orange peel lingering finish. YUM! Should have more time to go. — 6 days ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
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Cirq

Treehouse Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

Outstanding example of how a little age on the right wine can pay dividends. Seven years ago this wine was very good but hard to distinguish from other Kosta Brown vineyards. Today it has acquired charter comparable to a fine burgundy. Very pleased! — 7 days ago

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Ramey Wine Cellars

Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2022

I’ll take one pool full of this, please. — a month ago

Scott@Mister, Tom and 7 others liked this

Dehlinger Winery

Estate Bottled Goldridge Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

2021 vintage. Medium/medium-heavy body. Smoky, plummy, spicy. Pretty crushable now but a decade+ aged bottle might unlock a secret, or two, of the universe. nicely done. 04.23.25. — 15 days ago

Ted, Paul and 8 others liked this
Norman Gennaro

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I love everything about these guys with the exception of the label. Not sure why it bugs me but I just wish it was a bit more modern.

Martinelli

"Giuseppe & Luisa" Russian River Valley Zinfandel 2021

Excellent zin. Brought back after we visited. One of my favorite California Zins. — 12 days ago

Williams Selyem

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022

Full-bodied and delicious! While there’s a little alcohol at the finish, this is wonderful. — 25 days ago

Vine Hill Ranch

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

An excellent wine from a not great year. Gorgeous on the nose. Plum, cassis, lavender, and milk chocolate. Just a bit weak on the finish. — a month ago

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Kosta Browne

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2021

2021 vintage. Pleasant throughout and hit plenty of notes without screeching. The KB style has changed in the last few years. Gone are the mega-extracted pinots altho those are still around and holding up in the cellars/secondary market. Those older wines were a 10 on the volume scale. The last few vintages are closer to a 5. That said, this should hold up and develop nicely for a decade+ without issues. Those that don't think you can drink CA pinot noir over 4-5 years old are in for quite the surprise with quality producers. 04.18.25. — 20 days ago

Ted, David and 12 others liked this

Patz & Hall

Dutton Ranch Chardonnay 2020

Pale lemon color with aromas of ripe fruits, citrus, vanilla and nutty scents. On the palate complex flavors of apple, peach, pineapple and lemon citrus, well balanced with acidity on a nice mouthfeel. Long finish ending with oak, vanilla, mineral and citrus notes, will continue to age. A beautiful Chardonnay. — 25 days ago

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Penfolds

Koonunga Hill South Australia Shiraz Cabernet 2020

" A full-bodied wine shows ripe dark fruit aromas, voluminous richness and plentiful tannins." — 22 days ago