Thornton Temecula Valley

South Coast Winery

Ruby Cuvée Syrah

Fun sparkling Syrah. Their “thanksgiving wine” — a month ago

Monte De Oro

Cuvée de Oro Red Blend 2010

47% Syrah 29.5% Grenache 23.5% Cinsault. Yummy. — 6 months ago

Monte De Oro

Congruity Red Blend 2015

Bold thick complex and smooth. Long smooth finish. — 4 years ago

Monte De Oro

Temecula Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Very solid. Pleasant nose. Well balanced with moderate tannins with lingering finish. — 4 years ago

Monte De Oro

Owner's Blend Synergy 65 Temecula Valley Syrah Blend 2011

Delicious. Still great.Tannins and acidity still there. — 2 months ago

Monte De Oro

Simplexity Red Wine 2019

This vintage if the Meritage style blend didn’t amaze me like recent years. It’s good on opening and has a dense dark fruit and spice nose. Merlot/Cab Sauvignon/Malbec/Petit Verdot. The palate is spicy dark fruits of plum, some cherry, blackberry and a hint of blood orange and a bit of leather and tobacco. But something seemed off for me. I then read the tasting notes and they suggested notes of goat cheese - I hate goat cheese! - mystery solved! The overall experience from start to long finish was a nice balance of juicy acidity and soft tannins. — 10 months ago

Doffo Winery

Mistura Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah Blend

Very mild but delish! Plum and caramel in the end... — 4 years ago

Monte De Oro

Merlot 2019

Very nice and drinkable from opening and into day 2. Medium bodied with earthy dark fruits and a hint of holiday spice/clove. Smooth finish. Just seemed to miss some of the ‘pop’ of prior vintages. — 4 months ago

Monte De Oro

Deportola Vineyard Viognier 2021

Better and more complex than prior years. Amber color. Floral notes. Juicy acidity and somewhat dry. Grapefruit and mineral dominant on opening but after 30 min balanced with pear, honeydew, grapefruit, and slightly Chardonnay-like buttery oak softness. — 10 months ago

Wilson Creek

Almond White Blend

Quite almond forward and sweet. Good for dessert or mimosas. — 4 years ago