Calistoga Ranch

Chateau Montelena

The Montelena Estate Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Opened sometime prior to service. The 2022 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon pours a deep ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with black currants, plum, pipe tobacco, purple flowers, smoke and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Tasty and I expect it to be even more interesting down the road. Drink now through 2048. — 7 days ago

Vanessa, Zach and 11 others liked this

Vine Hill Ranch

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

After an hr of air things just came together big fruit, present tannins and a great finish. Everything appeared in harmony and yet there seemed it had more to give. Hold for a few if you can. — a day ago

Scott@Mister, Dave and 2 others liked this

Chateau Montelena

The Montelana Estate Calistoga Zinfandel 2025

Plum, raspberry, and a hint of pepper. — 22 days ago

Tatomer

Kick-On Ranch Riesling 2017

Excellent domestic dry Riesling made by Graham Tatomer from Santa Barbara fruit — a month ago

Neil, Brian and 8 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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@Douglas Braun Rode past Kick-On Ranch in Nov 2025 and it was there. What happened?
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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@Eric Urbani Best Grüner and Riesling producer in the new world.
Douglas Braun

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Scott@Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego was taken out at least a year ago - we drive past to go to flatbread restaurant in Los Alamos I hope Graham found a replacement

Schramsberg Vineyards

Méthode Champenoise Brut Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay 2023

Surprisingly rich and balanced with appley creamy fruit and acidity. $50/bottle — 2 months ago

Vicki Sliwa
with Vicki

Pax Mahle Wines

Castelli-Knight Ranch Syrah

KA
9.3

Eleven Madison Park NYC — 2 months ago

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Shafer Vineyards

Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2024

This is a beautiful Single Vineyard Chardonnay from Napa Valley.

Full bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with a soft mouthfeel.

Elegant and nicely balanced. Fruit forward, complex and entertaining.

I had this vintage a year ago, and it wasn't showing well at all. Drinking beautifully now.

Robert Parker 94 points.

Good by itself or with food.

100% Chardonnay grapes were aged for 7 months in (40% new) French oak barrels.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$75.
— 3 days ago

Jose, Doug and 11 others liked this

Diamond Creek Vineyards

Volcanic Hill Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

fantastic and hard to believe still felt like it can sit. anyway balanced acids that hold with dark rich fruits... — a month ago

Tom, Paul and 4 others liked this

Chateau Montelena

Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Great birthday dinner and great wine! — a month ago

Bobbi Jo liked this

Abreu Vineyards

Madrona Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 1994

Intense and rich. Good fruit. A little indistinct. — a month ago

Paul WoollsAra Aslanian
with Paul and Ara
Jeroen, Juan and 2 others liked this

Anthill Farms

Campbell Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023

Tart raspberry, crushed red fruit, dry tannins. — a month ago

Tom liked this

Seghesio Family Vineyards

Home Ranch Estate Alexander Valley Zinfandel 2023

Bought from winery 2/26 $52. Rich and smooth, long finish — 2 months ago

Larkmead Vineyards

Solari Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

2022 vintage. Nice but overpriced by miles, not kilometers. 7.1.26. — 4 months ago

"Odedi", Ted and 7 others liked this

Venge Vineyards

Bone Ash Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Outstanding work from Venge needs , some time decanting to open up. — 3 days ago

Jan liked this

Arnot-Roberts

Watson Ranch Chardonnay 2018

Somm David T
9.3

One of about 7-10 Ca Chardonnay’s I enjoy. My last of three. Their 2018 is slightly better than other of their vintages I’ve had.

This rides the fence of of white burgundy & Ca Chardonnay.

Macerated red & green apples, some lime & lemon pulp, tropical fruits, kiwi, heathered honey, caramel, sandstone, saline, dry river stone, soft white spice, just a hint of brown sugar, a near chalky presence that coats the tongue, vanilla, frothy cream foam, yellow flowers, jasmine nice round acidity and an elegant rich, balanced, nicely tensioned w/ a 60 second finish that lands on volcanics and just a shade of spice.
— 16 days ago

Tom, Ira and 6 others liked this

Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Cocoa and baking spice with oak and tannins. — 22 days ago

Long Meadow Ranch

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

10/2026. Good medium bodied cab. Full flavor and nice on the palate

Mr. Friendly’s
— 17 days ago

Dave, Ted and 1 other liked this

Ancient Peaks

Santa Margarita Ranch Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

Legit and classic Paso Cab. Great everyday wine . — 25 days ago

Ridge Vineyards

Pagani Ranch Sonoma Valley Zinfandel Blend

Deep cherry red ~ black. Oak vanilla black cherry plum. Fruitiness M++ Sweetness M+ Acidity M Tannin M Smooth Bitterness M Body M++ Finish M % Powerful Concentrated jammy Juicy good balanced Ridge Vineyards Pagani Ranch Sonoma Valley Zinfandel @2800, Eva - BBQ, 260914-260915 — 2 months ago

Kistler

Dutton Ranch Chardonnay 2022

How can you not enjoy these? — 4 months ago

Paul, Tom and 4 others liked this