Jade Mountain

Paras Vineyard Mt. Veeder Syrah 2003

9.4

2003 | Syrah
Jade Mountain Winery; Paras Vineyard
Napa Valley; Mount Veeder, CA, USA
(92-94; Drink 2018-28)

4H decant.
This vineyard burned to ground during the 2017 California wildfire season. CA Syrah perfection tonight... — a year ago

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Jay Kline

Whoa…I drank my last ‘03 Jade Mountain “Paras” Syrah almost 10 years ago. It was really good back then

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

OMGee, haven't seen this producer/stuff in easily two decades. Remembering it having big grip and body.

Tom Casagrande

So THAT’S why I haven’t heard about these guys recently. Used to enjoy their wines.

Gallo Family Vineyards

Signature Series Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Jenna Farella

9.0

Wildfire with Mathew. — 7 years ago

Wildfire

Escondido Valley Zinfandel 2014

Michael Childs

9.2

Spicy! With bright berries & great structure. Long finish. Really enjoyed this Zin that's as bold as Texas! — 9 years ago

Antica Terra

Aequorin Chardonnay 2020

Mary H

9.1

Antica Terra Collective Tasting. Only chardonnay made in 2020, picked before the wildfire smoke rekt pinot that year. A funky, savory, unique chardonnay. Musk melon, dank oak, charcuterie, plummy stone fruit. Maruchan chicken soup base and no one can tell me otherwise!! — a year ago

Frankland Estate

Isolation Ridge Vineyard Riesling 2014

Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

9.3

Pale yellow. Flinty, firm, 'mineral' citrus oil, petrol. Bracing acid, slightly bitter/phenolic, feels very fresh for a 6 year old wine.
Paired w Singapore spiced Mahi Mahi.
If you don't know these dry Riesling wines from Australia 🇦🇺 now is a good time to buy and support them through their crazy wildfire season. #ozwine #riesling #dryasthedesert — 5 years ago

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Bob McDonald

@Andrew Holod Agree with your sentiments about how young this tastes. Also thanks re the bushfires. Still going in the Snowy Mountains District.

Andrew Holod

Of course, there are also plenty of fine Riesling producers in Eden and Clare valleys, which I believe, have seen more damage from fires.

Freemark Abbey

Bosché Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1986

Evan Martz

Yes. Please. Still has nice fruit. Match stick. Campfire/wildfire nose. Still very delicious. Very nice treat. Thank you! — 10 years ago

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Day Wines

Lemonade Pinot Noir Rosé 2020

Severn Goodwin

9.0

Nose has ripe cherry, ruby red grapefruit and orange zest.

Palate has fresh cherry, tangerine with some sandy minerality, decent finish, drinking way too easy...

Cool story behind this wine, look it up, essentially being dealt a questionable hand in 2020 (wildfire smoke) the ladies got creative when life gave them lemons, so to speak. — 3 years ago

Andrew, Adam and 21 others liked this

Dawn E.

@Severn Goodwin Interesting! I go for the unusual!

Owen Roe

Rosa Mystica Cabernet Franc 2016

Erika B

9.3

Summer wildfire smoke, big bold stone fruit, tobacco and a hint of acid from something we couldn’t pinpoint. SO AMAZING. Owen doesn’t mess around with this vintage. — 6 years ago

Stone Brewing Co.

Ripper San Diego Pale Ale

Dave Genevro

9.1

Citrus aromas and flavors, juicy, crisp and oh so very refreshing. On point balance between the hops on the front of the stage to the malts in the background. The finish is just perfect in this summer heat and wildfire weather. My new favorite session ale. 5.7% ABV. — 7 years ago

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