Carneros Ranch

Nickel & Nickel

C.C. Ranch Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

A great Cabernet Sauvignon, aged 18 months in French oak, about 50% new, deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruits, cigar box, lavender and spicy scents. On the palate flavors of black cherry, plum and currants with cacao, floral and minty notes. Fine dusty tannins, long finish ending with fruit, leather, tobacco, espresso and earthy character on a long finish. Very Nice. Will age. — 12 days ago

Joe, Tom and 3 others liked this

Bedrock Wine Co.

Pagani Ranch Heritage Sonoma Valley Red Blend 2013

This is a substantial wine with lots of depth and complexity. A field blend, the 2013 Pagani Heritage is nearly black in the glass with a musty nose of dark berries and dried fruit. It’s still rich with drying and framing tannins, berry, mocha and earth. Ten years on it is still a heavyweight. — 3 days ago

Aubert

Larry Hyde & Sons Chardonnay 2018

Ron R
9.1

Nice, but I detect this this is on it’s downward swing. Roasted pineapple combines with lychees. soft acidity and baking spices complete a nice presentation. probably better 2 years prior. — a month ago

Tom, Betsy and 29 others liked this
LM Segal

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Wow, not what I expected for ‘18…
Ron R

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@John Van Trijp, yes, I was a little surprised, too. Having said that, I’ve had very few underperforming bottles from Aubert.
Ron R

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@LM Segal, in general, U.S. whites or reds rarely posses the longevity of their Burgundy counterparts. I have a number of old Cali whites which I will road-test for S and G’s.

Shafer Vineyards

Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2021

Medium gold color. Aromas of lemon, peach and vanilla/oak. Not too oaky on this one- very good balance, citrus and stone fruit on the palate. — a month ago

Tom, Ron and 9 others liked this

Nickel & Nickel

State Ranch Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

David T
9.4

I bought this from barrel tasting at Nickel & Nickel’s luncheon futures, Entrecote En Baguette. Tasted 20 Cabernets and this and the Sori Brico were the two Sofia and I purchased.

Dark currants, medium plus tannins, anise to black licorice, dry leather & tobacco, dry herbs and thick, dark florals that are framed in violets and lavender.
— 23 days ago

Bob, Ceccherini and 11 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Buchignani Ranch Carignane 2022

John Howard
9.2

Consistently good. — 17 days ago

Michael, Michael and 16 others liked this

Arnot-Roberts

Watson Ranch Chardonnay 2021

Nariz: limon, manzana verde, piña, fruta tropical, un toque leve de “cotton candy”

Boca: Acidez M/M+, Alcohol M

Muy bueno.
— 15 days ago

Dawn, Ted and 5 others liked this

Rombauer Vineyards

Carneros Chardonnay 2013

Flavorful and fruit forward, pair, honey, and a little hint of lemon — 15 days ago

Shay liked this

Kistler

Dutton Ranch Chardonnay 2017

Candied pineapple, sage and drawn butter. — 14 days ago

Juan liked this

Patz & Hall

Dutton Ranch Chardonnay 2020

Out with customers. I picked the wines! — 25 days ago

Ira, Scott@Mister and 5 others liked this