Kosta Browne

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2021

9.4

Deep Ruby color with aromas of red fruits, cedar and baking spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and raspberry with toasty notes and cinnamon spice. Aged in French oak (about 50% new). Full-bodied, fine soft tannins, long finish ending with fruit, toasty oak and an earthy character. Nice! — 10 days ago

Andrew, Byron and 5 others liked this

Seghesio Family Vineyards

Sonoma County Zinfandel 2019

Lyle

9.0

Light, peppery, and a little sour with a clean finish. — a month ago

Chateau Montelena

The Montelena Estate Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon 1988

Shay A

9.4

Annual birthday WWC hosting. As normal, 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds, 1 dessert, all presented blind.

Here we are six years after my last ‘88 Montelena and I’m looking at my old review as if I wrote it about this current bottle! So bright and lively. Gorgeous deep ruby color (darker than the ‘88 Leoville Barton). There is a Christmas spice (maybe more mint-driven) aromatic with bing cherries and floral notes. Red fruit to the core with some spiced blackberries, earthy/herbal savoriness, great acidity and a snappy/youthful finish. Cedar and espresso. Held strong over a few hours open. Not falling off a cliff, but don’t miss this window if you have some! — 7 days ago

Tom, Bob and 19 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Three Valleys Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend 2019

Donald Williams

9.5

Ridge Zins are always superb. — 4 days ago

with Bonnie

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1956

Maggie Harrison

9.4

1986 vintage. showing well 4/10/24. balanced. medium tannins, medium acid. really lovely. I always thought that this wine needed time. — 16 days ago

Shay and Laura liked this

Joel Gott Wines

815 California Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Jeremiah Diaz

9.1

Deep ruby in color; cassis, black plum, and black pepper on the nose; medium acidity; high tannins; tastes like blackberries, black cherries, and eucalyptus with a long finish. It's better after decanting for about 30 minutes. I like it, and Nellie likes it with food. — 4 days ago