Bridge Of Magpies

Lambert Bridge

Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2014

14.4% ABV Dark color. Black fruit. Nice aromatics. My kind of Zin. Sourced from Forchini. 98% Zin, 2% P. Surah. — 14 days ago

Domaine de la Vieille Julienne

Les Trois Sources Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2014

Shay A
9.3

Had this a few times, but I was finally able to sit down and analyze it over an evening. Their only cuvée produced in 2014.

Upfront, rollercoaster aromatics initially…rich, then mellowed out with an hour of air. After a few hours of air, a much more ripe CdP profile came out. Great bridge wine from Cali GSMs to bigger CdPs. Deep red in the glass with aromatics of fig, brambly red and black fruits. On the palate, big but not unbalanced. No trace of brett. Soft fig, muddled underripe black cherry, garrigue (smoked herbs); lengthy finish. Kiss of black pepper. Big Grenache vibe here. Lovely with air. Probably best in the near term based on the fruit forward structure.
— a year ago

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Reininger

Pepper Bridge Vineyard Malbec 2013

Needed some time to open up and reveal its dark fruit flavors of dark cherry, tart plum and pomegranate. Limited depth. Wondering if this wine is already getting over its peak.... — 5 years ago

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Pepper Bridge

Estate Vineyards Walla Walla Valley Merlot 2017

One of the better bottles I’ve had in a while! 2017 vintage with a lot of depth. Great balance of oak with ripe fruit. Paired with grilled veggies and tenderloin kabobs. — 3 months ago

Winderlea Vineyard and Winery

Winderlea Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016

Dark amethyst. Inviting, voluptuous nose of blackberry and violets. Echoed on the medium full, fruit-forward palate adding juicy black cherry and a hint of earthenware. Medium tannins and medium plus acidity. Excellent Dundee Hills PN that's a great foil for almost any fare, but with enough fruit for on its own drinking. A bridge between California and Burgundy. Drink now through 2026 or even a bit beyond. — 2 years ago

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Hubert Lamy

En Remilly Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Chardonnay 2016

Shay A
9.3

My second time with this producer after having the 2015 Les Frionnes a few weeks ago. I find the two to be quite different and definitely preferred the En Remilly.

Aromatically, it shows caramel dipped Granny Smith apple, melon, pineapple, honeysuckle and a kiss of oak. Where it really differs from the Les Frionnes is the profile on the palate...much more texture and richness here. Classical chalk and limestone alongside more melon, underripe white peach, and the very end of the finish has a note of granulated brown sugar which is really unique (and enjoyable). It’s all wrapped in a nicely dense but quite lifted profile. The warmer it gets, the more honeyed it gets. I thought this was best just a tad warmer than cellar temp, and feel this would be a good bridge to white burgundy for those who enjoy quality US chards. Thanks to
@David T again for the intro to this producer!
— 4 years ago

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@Shay A A great bottle, from a great vintage! I'm still holding this, and picked up the '17 last Fall.

Shaky Bridge

Pioneer Series Pinot Noir 2020

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of black cherry
Dry. Flavors of black cherry, black olive, peppercorn. Medium, smooth tannins. Savory with rich fruit.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5
— 8 months ago

Fallen Bridge

Lodi Zinfandel 2017

The best jammy wine between 2 gums. Out of stock. Anyone know where I can find a case or 2? — 4 years ago

Bixby Creek Bridge

Napa Valley Chardonnay

J B
9.0

Good value from Wegmans. Reminds me of some sort of rum, both in aroma and flavor. Very pleasant. — 4 years ago

Gibson Bridge

Reserve Marlborough Pinot Gris 2014

Amazing Pinot Gris. Light and buttery, low on acidity. Touch of minerals as well. Love it! — 6 years ago