Sierra Ridge

Sandlands

Amador County Chenin Blanc 2023

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Best on Day 2. The 2023 Amador County pours a bright, deep straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart orchard fruit: peach, lemon, tangerine, white flowers, lanolin, and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is waxy. Obviously young but I can’t help but feel that these Chenin’s from Tegan just keep getting better and better. Drink now through 2039. — 8 days ago

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@Somm David T That’s the lanolin call.
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Just messing with you.

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Last had 4 years ago and was excited to check in - this didn’t disappoint. That perfect ridge mix of old world sensibility and composition with new world fruit and character. 13.8%. Finish is long with nice acid. Great pairing with steaks. Nice wine.

Happy New Year!
— 23 days ago

Jay, Ira and 7 others liked this

Bodegas Sierra Cantabria

Crianza Rioja Tempranillo 2019

Definitely improved with age! More approachable, less tannic. Went well with mutton chops. — 10 days ago

Ridge Vineyards

Geyserville Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend 2012

Aged to perfection. Last glass drinking well after being open nearly a week! — a month ago

Scott@Mister, Andrew and 2 others liked this

Hirsch Vineyards

West Ridge Pinot Noir 2012

Feels like it hasn't evolved much, just softened a bit. Earthy, viscous, lingering primary notes.

Fleshy cherry and cedar with soft tannins and minerals to think a little bit about.
— a month ago

Douglas, Jay and 2 others liked this
Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

Sounds underwhelming.
Ely Cohn

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A bit. Such high expectations compounding over years - not much wow…

Arnot-Roberts

El Dorado Gamay Noir 2023

Works with sushi. Savory tarragon, weightless. — 24 days ago

Shay, Andrew and 9 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014

Yes—exactly that kind of wine: timeless, composed, and quietly authoritative.

It smells so good on first pour. Damp pine forest floor and clean mountain air register immediately. Everything else unravels from there; but that initial pop-and-pour sniff is pure magic.

On the palate, blackcurrant, cedar, graphite, and dried herbs unfold with control, carried by freshness and finely etched tannins in a medium body.

So classic, so intellectual, and deeply mesmerizing. Drink now or age.
— a month ago

Ted, Sagee and 9 others liked this

Anthill Farms

Comptche Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

John Howard
9.5

Even a little bit better this time. — a month ago

Dave, Ed and 9 others liked this