Sapphire Hill Russian River Valley Syrah

Limerick Lane

1023 Russian River Valley Zinfandel Blend

W. Tastes like a perfectly aged French wine. Earthy and complex with impeccable balance — 16 days ago

Dehlinger Winery

Estate Bottled Goldridge Vineyard Syrah 2018

2018 vintage. Decanted and tasted after 30 minutes and 2 hours. Massive, heavy color and body. Currently monolithic. Solid wall of dark plum. Revisit in a half-decade or give it an agitated decant and let sit for 4-5 hours. 4.17.26. — 3 months ago

David, Tom and 6 others liked this

J. Rochioli

Little Hill Pinot Noir 2018

We had a vertical tasting of 2018 and 2020 Little Hill Single Vineyard PN. Both have similar bouquets and palates. Black cherry and minerality. 2020 is a little more floral. 2018 has a more darker tone; and that is good. Both have nice mouthfeels with smoothed out tannins. 2018 is a little more velvety. Both very good. It seems these PN need more time in the bottle — 5 months ago

Dehlinger Winery

Altamont Syrah 2018

2018 vintage. Decanted and tasted after 45 minutes and 1.25 hours. Medium/medium-heavy body. Dropped the overt weight and starting to get more chiseled. The usual fruit and spice suspects without surprises. Would love to hit this in 8-10 years. Too well-balanced currently so it will be a difficult task to accomplish. 01.16.26. — 6 months ago

Jan, David and 13 others liked this
Ed Chin

Ed Chin

It has been a while since I’ve had a Dehlinger. Always solid and not sure about current pricing but I remember them being a good value. I’ll have to scare one up. Thx for the reminder

Patz & Hall

Bootlegger's Hill Pinot Noir 2020

At one time, this area was know as a moonshiner site, subsequently planted by Charlie Chenoweth with Pinot Noir. Medium Ruby color with aromas of dark berry fruits with notes of herbs, citrus, herb and spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry, ripe strawberry and cherry, espresso, vanilla and herb tea spice, well balanced with acidity. Fine tannins on a long finish ending with cedar, baking spices and earthy character. Very nice! — a year ago

Juan, Paul and 1 other liked this

Two Shepherds

Saralee's Vineyard Syrah 2018

A little Brett funk that blows off. Tasty. — 4 years ago

Romain, Milissa and 1 other liked this

Kistler

Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

Drinking wonderfully! — a month ago

Moshin Vineyards

Halo's Hill Pinot Noir 2013

We had the 2013 Vintage on 5/9-10/26. Excellent! Tastes of black cherry, baking spice, and black raspberry, tea as well. Silky mouth feel. Medium bodied and fruit forward. A real good offering from Moshin. — 3 months ago

Lynmar Estate

Quail Hill Vineyard Old Vines Pinot Noir 2023

Full bodied, floral, sweet, smooth — 4 months ago

Nickel & Nickel

Darien Vineyard Syrah 2017

Drinking the 2017 in 2026. Love this wine!! Deep rich color. Thick long lasting legs. Nose starts with hints of blackberry and oak, with a smooth toasted oak finish. Very smooth with low tannins. Flavor is rich with dark ripe fruit and oak. Love this wine!! — 6 months ago

Dehlinger Winery

Estate Russian River Valley Claret Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 2011

The black fruit is still present though on the downside with a touch of green showing. Drank this on the wrong side of the hill but still enjoyable enough. — 10 months ago

Dave, Ira and 2 others liked this

Dehlinger Winery

Estate Bottled Syrah 2012

This time around it was quite good with leg of lamb and veggies in Dutch oven! — 3 years ago

Cirq

Bootlegger's Hill Pinot Noir 2015

Shay A
9.4

My last bottle of Cirq. I think the quality is extremely high, but the evolution and secondary market is hard to justify when similar priced wines (ex: Marcassin) are in a different realm.

This straddles bright and moderately lean Sonoma coast Pinot with ripe OR style pinot. When compared to Michael Browne’s Kosta Browne wines, its got a more elegant profile while retaining the rich fruit. Plenty of ripe cherry, black cherry, potpourri, and sandalwood aromatics. The palate here retains a lot of freshness to go along with the spiced rhubarb, black pepper, and maple drizzled black cherries. Acidity is very vibrant and keeps this wine afloat.

Pretty? Yes. Do I see this getting better? Not necessarily, just different.
— 4 years ago

Tom, Deborah and 35 others liked this
Rob Brobst III

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@Shay A i see you got big things poppin! I wanna be you when I grow up.😊👍🏽😊😜

Davis Family Vineyards

Soul Patch Russian River Valley Syrah 2020

3/2026. Yes this wine has soul. Another great wine from the Davis Family. Nice full flavor and body Syrah. — 4 months ago

Dave, Ted and 2 others liked this

Pax Mahle Wines

Castelli-Knight Ranch Syrah 2005

Perfectly balanced, no browning on the edges, long finish — 5 months ago

Wind Gap Wines

Russian River Valley Syrah

Savory and a bit of funk. Might have guessed Rocks District on p&p if blind. — 6 months ago

Shay, Ira and 1 other liked this

Dutton-Goldfield

Dutton Ranch Cherry Ridge Vineyard Syrah 2023

CA Pinot Noir with a kick. Not watery. Deep dry bite with a bitter fruit with light sweetness. — 7 months ago

Lynmar Estate

Quail Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019

K L
9.2

Staple. Always great. — 3 years ago

Matt Dill
with Matt

Lynmar Estate

Quail Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

K L
9.2

Always a solid choice. Oaky but balanced and brighter than the Haire. — 4 years ago

Matt Dill
with Matt