Berryessa Gap
Wind Gap Wines
Luna Matta Nebbiolo 2008
Well, glad I kept this for another 6 years to see how it evolved. Cork was in amazing shape. Brick red. Almost tawny in glass. Dried flowers and herbs on the nose. Not a lot of fruit on the nose. Palate is more dried flowers, roses, leather, the faintest touch of pouch tobacco, plums, dried fig, maybe persimmon. It dries the mouth with tannin and acidity. Definitely secondary flavors starting. Probably the best wine deal I’ve ever had for this type of quality. Wish I had one more to try in 2028. — 8 months ago
Chappellet
Grower Collection Calesa Vineyard Five Blocks Petaluma Gap Chardonnay 2022
A superb aromatic 100% Chardonnay, the V. 2022 Grower Collection is entirely sourced from the Calesa Vineyard by the Petaluma Gap, situated in the coolest parts of Sonoma County where Chard ripens slowly, developing pure, vibrant flavors and ideal acidity. They grow Chards from Clones Robert Young, and Burgundian Dijons.
This particular Chard wakes up all senses with its vibrant notes of lemon meringue, some ripened lychees, and baked guava. On the palate is respectfully complex, baked stony fruits in the mid-range and the lemon and mandarine peels continue to dominate to the back-end of the tongue.
Mouthfeel overall, pleasant, savory on soft spices, creamy thanks to its 100% MLF, and enticing oak touch coming from the 35% new French oak the wine was seating on. Great price point considering the quantity produced (1,200 cases) and where it comes from. Cheers! — 5 months ago
Belle Glos
Dairyman Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2021
Dairyman Vineyard sits in the southern alluvial plains of the Russian River Valley near the ocean, a region where cooling fog comes in through the Petaluma Gap in the morning and once again in the evening. Bright Ruby, some purple edges, with aromas of ripe berries and baking spices. On the palate flavors of raspberry and black cherry with herb, cedar and cinnamon. Smooth fine tannins, medium+ finish with lively acidity, great structure, ending with fruit and cedar spice. A Fav! — 2 years ago
But excellent marketing though from a business standpoint.
Berryessa Gap
Yolo County Tempranillo 2017
Black cherry, plum, Mexican spiced chocolate, jerky, oak. Lots of ripe cherries and plums up front with med- acidity and med to med+ tannins that are a little course but offer good length. Hints of leather, dark chocolate, and black tea on the finish.
Ripe, but well structured with a deft touch in the cellar with oaking. Would probably be delicious with a steak. — 5 years ago
Berryessa Gap
Yolo County Zinfandel 2019
Translucent ruby-garnet color.
Bright red cherry nose with subtle baking spice oak notes.
Tangy mineral acidity with chalky velvety tannins on finish. — 2 years ago
Austin Hope
Templeton Gap District Paso Robles Mourvèdre
Warm and friendly and full of life. Balanced BlackBerry, and lasting mouth, like a hug from your papa — 4 years ago
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
2023 vintage. 08.22.25. — a month ago