Clear Lake, North Coast

Double Diamond (Schrader)

Amber Knolls Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. No formal notes. The 2006 “Amber Knolls Vineyard” blows the mind. Yes, I know, it’s made by Schrader but this humble Lake County designation was meant to be enjoyed early while one allowed the more significant Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon’s mature. Yet here we are, thoroughly enjoying this 18 years from vintage. Fruit not only hanging on; dare I say this is still developing? Structure is sound. Drink now through 2030. Very impressive. — a month ago

"Odedi", Tom and 6 others liked this

The Seventy Five Wine Company

Red Hills Lake County Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

surprisingly aged well for a 20ish dollar wine..
light acids, but dark fruits were smooth..
— 7 months ago

Ron, Paul and 3 others liked this

Shannon Ridge Vineyard

High Elevation Collection Lake County Wrangler Red Blend 2010

Very delicious! Syrah, Zinfandel, Merlot, Malbec & Petit Sirah. It’s almost Friday!! — 2 months ago

Ted, Tom and 7 others liked this

High Valley Vineyard

High Valley - Lake County Zinfandel 2020

Medium ruby in color; cherries, baking spices, and blackberry jam on the nose; medium acidity; medium tannins; tastes like raspberries, strawberry jam, crushed gravel, and a hint of dried herbs with a long finish. Nellie says it's not bad, but I think it's pretty good. — 6 months ago

Enfield Wine Co.

Heron Lake Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

Coming together. Still a little tart. Cranberry, strawberry, Nice although lacks a little bit depth i typically like. — 8 months ago

Tom liked this

Shannon Ridge Vineyard

Buck Shack Lake County Cabernet Sauvignon

Nice flavor pretty good body- even tannins — 3 months ago

Obsidian Ridge

Obsidian Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Enjoying this, though it’s lower tannin than you might find a cab from other CA regions. Blackberry and leather on the nose that moves toward dark chocolate as it opens up. A bit earthy but some dark fruit too. Smooth and velvety, probably not going to age better from here. — 10 months ago

Jillian Varner
with Jillian