Well Mannered Wine Co.

Matchbook Wine Co.

The Arsonist California Petit Verdot Blend 2020

ESF
8.9

Decent, generous, well made if a bit generic, fruit driven blend, some complexity & depth of flavor & aromas — 3 days ago

Tom, Bob and 3 others liked this

La Jota Vineyard Co.

Howell Mountain Merlot

Tastes well with the duck. — 2 years ago

Clos du Val Wine Co.

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits and some herb notes, mostly Cab Sauv with small amounts of Merlot, Cab Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec, aged 16 months in 44% new French oak. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry with sweet spice, cedar and notes of cacao. A consistent wine and a good value. Medium+ finish, fine tannins, well balanced ending with fruit , toasty oak and herb tobacco spice. — 2 years ago

Daniel P., Tom and 4 others liked this

Enfield Wine Co.

Heron Lake Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

I literally gave up on domestic Chardonnay...but I love the flavor profile—Tart, juicy Granny Smith and ripe sweet pear. No discernible oak, light crisp acid/ fruit balance and ABV under 13. What a food wine! Every time I pop an Enfield, I congratulate myself on my perspicuity and good sense. It’s not hard to drink well, just ignore the big names and hype. — 4 years ago

Ira, Shay and 13 others liked this

Hakutsuru Sake Brewing Co.

Sho-Une Junmai Dai Ginjo

Oh man. What a depth of flavor.

A study in pear. Dry and light.

Floral cherry blossoms as well.
— a month ago

Bedrock Wine Co.

Cuvée Karatas Sémillon - Sauvignon Blanc Blend

14.1% ABV Blend of Semillon from Monte Rosso Vineyard + Sauv Blanc from Bedrock, Judge & Uboldi vineyards for “brightness & aromatics”. Job well done. Really nice! — a year ago

Jordan Vineyard & Winery

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Founded 1972, Tom & Sally Jordan, from CO, went to CA’s wine country & produced inaugural vintage in 1976. A Fav of mine with a steak, and the ‘17 hits the mark! Blend of mostly Cab Sauv with Merlot, Petit Verdot & Malbec. Deep Ruby with aromas of red fruit, floral & spice. On the palate flavors of cherry, blackberry and fig with oak, sweet spice, leather & cacao notes. Rich tannins, well balanced and integrated with fruit & oak. Very Nice! — 2 years ago

Jason, Josh and 4 others liked this

Badet Clément & Co.

Révélation Vin de Pays d'Oc Cabernet Merlot 2014

Very nice balance of the grapes. Pairs well with grilled chicken and pork. — a month ago

Bedrock Wine Co.

Old Vine Zinfandel 2023

Very fresh, lively, primarily redfruited aromas and flavors, some spicy notes as well, super nicely balanced, great acid, shows admirable restraint, should age nicely midterm (5-10 years?), very good “entry level” Zinfandel, long finish!! I’d read that the 2023 Zins, grown in a relatively cooler year, had a very long growing season, with excellent acidity, and I’d say this shows all of those characteristics. Morgan nailed this, it was great to finally meet his “adult” version, my wife and I first met him about 35 years ago at a ZAP event at Ravenswood hosted by his father Joel. — 2 months ago

Jim Powers
with Jim
Bob, Ira and 3 others liked this

Bedrock Wine Co.

Papera Ranch Heritage Russian River Valley Red Blend

Date drank: January 2020
Year: 2017
Producer: Bedrock Wine Co.
Grape(s): Zinfandel
Region: Sonoma
Purchased from: Anconas
Distributor/Importer: na
Natty: Native yeasts. Minimal racking
Notes: 80+ year old vines throughout California. Nice perfume, spice, and fruit well balanced. Tobacco and leather is more subtle than other Zinfandels but i like it more. Great bottle of wine. 
— 4 years ago