Temecula Valley, South Coast
Doffo Winery
Private Reserve Temecula Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Pretty good. Good fruit and balance with some acidity and not much tannin. — 7 months ago
Monte De Oro
Temecula Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Excellent pop and pour drinkability with bold and complex fruit and spice full bodied flavor. Enjoyed on a warm early spring evening on the patio. — 9 months ago
A Tribute to Grace Wines
Hofer Vineyard Grenache 2019
What can I say I love anything Angela makes, and the new Tribute to Grace tasting room in Los Alamos is a gem. My Dad declared this was his favorite wine ever and my mom is from nearby Cucamonga, so let’s just say everyone was happy. For that reason, wine of our trip out west after not seeing the folks for 18 months. As always, just incredibly elegant Grenache, light on its feet, but not without its nuanced power — 4 years ago
SCYTHIAN WINE CO.
Revolution Cucamonga Valley Zinfandel Palomino
Excellent blend. Bright fruit notes from the Zinfandel balanced with the acidity of the Palomino and dryness of the Grenache. The complexity is awesome! — 2 months ago
Wiens Family Cellars
Barbera 2019
13.5% abv. So tasty as usual. Great with pizza. — 9 months ago
Monte De Oro
Estate Grown Monte de Oro Vineyard Tempranillo 2019
excellent old world expression. 12% abv. very Spanish — a year ago
Monte De Oro
Unique Elements Red Blend
14.4% abv. Lend of 2011 and 2012. 2011 Grenache (40%), 2012 Mourvèdre (44%), 2012 Cinsault(16%abv) Elegant, very nice tannin, layered. Delicious. — 3 months ago
Monte De Oro
Merlot 2020
COVID year lockdown vintage. Much brighter and fruitier than earlier years. Can’t believe this is a 100% Merlot. Almost Zinfandel in density and slight rhubarb background notes. Lots of cinnamon and clove forming the structure behind dark cherries licorice and dark chocolate. The finish is long and surprisingly crisp. I like a wine that creates an adventure and although this is slightly sweeter than my usual - this is a fun adventure. — 6 months ago
Carol Shelton Wines
Monga Zin Lopez Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel 2019
Herbaceous. Great with Thanksgiving dinner. — a year ago
Daniel Ciolek
Very good but didn’t blow me away like earlier vintages. Flavor profile and drinkability as a pop and pour wine are all there and worth the price - I’ve just grown to expect more from Synergy 65. — 2 months ago