Kat Kaster

9.4

Very jammy, dense berry, tannic finish. Starts fruity, finishes very dry. Great value — 12 days ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

Pale Lemon in colour. Aromas of Talc and Musk along with the Citrus blossom. The shrill acidity of 6 years ago now much subdued. A classic aged Great Southern Riesling - 11.5% ABV. Several more years left in it up to its 10th Birthday. No Kerosene. — 7 days ago

Daniel Berman

9.2

This Geyserville is WAY too young to be this good! Incredibly pure nose of dark and rich berries. Ridge’s classic toasty coconut. Fresh soil, and a touch menthol. Definitely a ripe vintage in the fruit, but the wine is deep with its structure and clean, balance. — 3 days ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland

9.4

Ridge,2002, California Monte Bello. Color- dark red purple with slight bricking. Nose—dark blue/red fruit and perfume spice-raisin and creme brûlée throughout with a mint scent lingering. A fantastic luscious feel in the mouth bursting of dark cherry flavors, with some earthy spices,cedar and soft coffee mocha grounds, the sweetness from the creme brûlée is subtlety throughout. A long finish but flavors are restrained and tannins are integrated but not totally resolved giving this wine a definite opportunity to age more. Can’t wait to try in a year or two! — 14 days ago

with Karin and Jill

David L

9.3

17’ Arista Perli Vineyards Chardonnay. One of only 18 vineyards on top of an AVA that was just created in 1997. Decanted for an hour. Medium gold in color. Bright pear & stone fruits, spices on the nose. “Sells it”. Pear, yellow apple, honey, pinenuts, moderate acidity/oak. with lively texture flowing through the finish. Unlike Matts Ferren Wines, these aren’t as big in the shoulders. Beautifully balanced Chardonnay. Worth checking out the entire Chardonnay line up since 2016’s. Cheers. Edit- This wine will taste even better in 2021+ — 13 days ago

Kim Brater

9.0

Amazingly lovely wine. White peach, pear, light almond. It’s delicious. Small wine maker in Portland, Oregon who is adept at making amazing obscure white wines. This Arneis is the last I understand so try to get some before it’s gone. Won’t be produced from this vineyard again. — 16 days ago

Jeff Orlowski

9.6

Two bottles both with hard to pull corks...one opened quickly, was smooth with just a filter into glass. Second a bit more finicky needing decant x 2 hours...”patience, Grasshopper”. Dark fruit, tobacco, oak. Both beautiful, smooth, complex. — a day ago

with Michael and Joe

Jeff Orlowski

9.2

Translucent ruby. Oak, ripe red fruit on a soft nose. Medium body, dry, smooth. Red berries forward, mildly acidic finish. Approachable now. — 3 days ago

with Michael and Joe

Christy

9.2

Strong bourbon and smokey flavor. A lot of deep wood flavors with a nice ruby red color. High alcohol 15.5% - Lake County, CA — 22 days ago

Michael Meyer

9.2

Reopening week continues. One of my favorite CA PN cuvées, threading the needle beautifully between my savory wagyu, and my wife’s herbal Gonestraw chicken. Super young and the lush fruit needs time to subside into the other spice & brush components of the wine. Delicious nevertheless. — 3 days ago