Granite Coast Vineyards

Austin Hope

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

As good as advertised! The nose permeates the air immediately upon uncorking! And what a nose it is! The ripe fruits just burst out of the bottle before you finish pouring the first few ounces. Full bodied, great mouthfeel, mild tannins but enough to think it could age a bit very nicely. But, why wait when it’s drinking so well already. Even though it sells in the $65-70 range nationally, my local wine store has it for under $40 which makes it quite the bargain. Will definitely be stocking up!! — 3 days ago

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Orin Swift Cellars

Abstract Grenache Blend

Excellent full bodied blend by orin swift cellars. Very lush and flavorful — 17 days ago

Pride Mountain Vineyards

Napa County Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

So full bodied and rich, we paired it with crisped caramel chocolate blocks - yum! — 17 days ago

Dave, Diane and 4 others liked this

Williams Selyem

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2009

Somm David T
9.4

I may sound like a broken record but these cuvées from Williams Selyem don’t really produce magic until they have 10 years+ in bottle. Tonight this 2009 Sonoma Coast is magic w/ the grilled marinaded “Bulgogi Pork.”

The cork like a new bottling. Nothing running down the sides.

The wine glides magnificently onto the palate. It has another 7-10 yrs stored well.

It is wine candy w/o the heavy candy. Ripe & glorious. It rides the fence of good red burgundy & Ca Pinot.

The fruits are perfectly ripe; dark cherries, black raspberries, blackberries, cooked strawberries, plum w/ subtle blueberries. Mid Asian/Indian spices w/just a touch of of heat, mild baking spices led w/ clove, nutmeg, cinnamon that is near stick, vanillin, very lightly grilled meats, mid dry tobacco, steeped tea, dry herbs, very used leather, dry brush/twigs, far crushed rocks, crumpled limestone, red roses, dark/red just candied flowers framed in violets, grand acidity, balance, well knitted, nicely tensioned/structured elegant finish that goes on and on and lasts minutes falling on dry minerals & spices.
— 15 days ago

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Marcassin

Marcassin Vineyard Chardonnay 2007

Still kicking. I just wish the oak toned down a bit. Great fruit and well made. Dail back that oak and it would be fantastic. — 4 hours ago

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Marcassin

Marcassin Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

Lovely. Packs some heat. Still very young. — a day ago

Rhys Vineyards

Bearwallow Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

The wood is integrated but still a little one dimensional given the price tag. — 9 days ago

Ceccherini, Doug and 4 others liked this

Smith & Hook

Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Really good cab, was on sale for $26 at Vons. — 6 days ago

Alban Vineyards

Reva Alban Estate Vineyard Syrah 2020

How can one not love Reva. — 6 days ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Alban has been killing it for nearly four decades.

Justin Vineyards & Winery

Isosceles Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

Justin’s finest, this vintage is 70 percent Cab, 11 percent Cab Franc, 10 percent Merlot. Black cherry. Smooth from the Merlot and age. August 2025. — 25 days ago

Dave, Tom and 6 others liked this