Sivas Sonoma

Sandlands

Sonoma County Trousseau 2022

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2022 pours a pale, slightly hazy ruby color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe red fruit: raspberry, strawberry, maraschino cherry, watermelon, rose water and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. This is impossibly easy to gulp down. Fresh, juicy and silky smooth. Drink now through 2032. — 9 days ago

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Marcassin

Marcassin Vineyard Pinot Noir

Excellent Pinot but I think inferior to the Tetarossa lineup — 17 days ago

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Kosta Browne

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2020

Bright cherry and citrus. Cranberry, rhubarb, sweet berry tannins. — 19 days ago

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Seghesio Family Vineyards

Sonoma County Zinfandel 2022

Medium ruby in color; plums, blackberries, and dried herbs on the nose; medium plus acidity; medium tannins; tastes like plum sauce, strawberries, and white pepper with a long finish. Nellie likes it. I like it too. — 9 hours ago

Nellie Bauman
with Nellie
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A. Rafanelli

Unfiltered Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2022

Young but the apotheosis of Dry Creek. Such depth and purity of Zin fruit (spicy black raspberry) and dry gravelly earth on the nose. Deep, fruity, but composed and minerally at the same time on the palate. A little clenched on the finish because yes I’m drinking it too young. But the stuffing, balance, and structure are there for many years development. I love these guys’ Zins. — 18 days ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Tom Casagrande, it’s been many years (25?) since I’ve had a Rafanelli Zinfandel, we drank a lot of it back in the 1990s — great to hear they’re still killing it!!
Jay Kline

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@Doug Powers Dave’s daughter Shelly is making the wine now but the spirit is still there and fruit quality is paramount. IMO, their Zin needs time
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Jay Kline, thanks for the info, they have great vineyards, so I’ve always thought they can make great wines!!

Aubert

Lauren Vineyard Chardonnay 2015

Rich pears, apricots, delicious, still has some time... — 19 days ago

Ridge Vineyards

Three Valleys Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend

Dark fruits, oak, and herbs combine in this zin forward red blend. Great upon opening and excellent day 2. Not familiar with Mataro (only 5%) but blended to perfection. — 10 days ago

Flowers Vineyard & Winery

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2022

Crushed red and blue fruit, cherry cola, sweet tannins. — 20 days ago

Vanessa, Tom and 4 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2013

Dang this is drinking well. Subdued fruity nose and rich purple color. Great balance with spice and tons of black fruit. Tempted to say hold but not too long so one can enjoy the fruits — 6 days ago