Eagle Springs Winery

Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2022

Day 1 of this year's Smallmouth Smackdown has begun. After 7 hours on the boat, and a dozen bass, it's time to crack into some libations (had a few PBR's on the boat).
This is a lush Zin. Concentrated fruit, but savory and chewy. Blackberry, blood orange, cigar box, and enough structure to age much longer. This is my 3rd Ridge Zin, and I'd have to say I still favor the Pagani Ranch.
Listening to Chris Stapleton
— 5 days ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Dave, bravo my man!! The other advice you received is also great!! I think Pagani vs. Lytton Springs vs. Geyserville vs. any other Ridge Zin is often vintage, since they’re all blends!! (In fact, Geyserville never (mostly?) never says Zinfandel on the label since it very rarely (never?) is at least 75% Zinfandel, which is the CA requirement for varietal name on the label.
Dave

Dave

Thanks for the education! @Doug Powers

Rapaura Springs

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025

Reserve is more complex but this is very good — 2 months ago

Soter Vineyards

Mineral Springs Brut Rosé Blend

Beautifully pink! Strawberry pastries with vanilla! Bubbles so tiny! — 3 months ago

Natasha Bray
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Under the Wire

Alder Springs Vineyard Sparkling Chardonnay

Beautiful golden color. Toast, lemon pith, slate, bright acidity. Chablis meets champagne in California? A great food sparkler. — 22 days ago

Rapaura Springs

Reserve Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Nice, smooth, but also interesting — a month ago

Under the Wire

Sparkling Alder Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir

Epic. Balanced. Pear/apple/floral- but not too much acid… just enough to keep things fresh. — 2 months ago

Screaming Eagle

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

2023 Screaming Eagle. Hit me up if you’re looking for some…. I’ll take care of you. — 2 months ago

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Screaming Eagle

Oakville Sauvignon Blanc 2021

tangy and brash. Apple and wet cut grass. Zingy. A bit one note — a month ago

Matt LichtenbergPaul Woolls
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Evening Land Vineyards

Seven Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

Good Oregon Pinot. Bright fruit, earth, and herbal tea. — 2 months ago

Brandon Boesch

Brandon Boesch

Good Oregon Pinot. Bright fruit, earth, and herbal tea.

Screaming Eagle

Second Flight Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

1.5 hour decant(little fine sediment). A striking dark magenta color. On the nose: Inviting notes of dark berries, sandalwood, herbaceous, smoked meat, potting soil. Taste: silky, layered, balanced wine with dark plum/cherry, dried herbs, spice, and a cedar/mocha java lingering long finish. YUM!! — 2 months ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
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Dave

Dave

Wow! Nice pizza wine!
Tom Garland

Tom Garland

@Dave prefer it with chicken wings(see my post 2 years ago). Cheers!