Joseph River Estate

Kosta Browne

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2021

2021 vintage. Pleasant throughout and hit plenty of notes without screeching. The KB style has changed in the last few years. Gone are the mega-extracted pinots altho those are still around and holding up in the cellars/secondary market. Those older wines were a 10 on the volume scale. The last few vintages are closer to a 5. That said, this should hold up and develop nicely for a decade+ without issues. Those that don't think you can drink CA pinot noir over 4-5 years old are in for quite the surprise with quality producers. 04.18.25. — 4 days ago

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Ramey Wine Cellars

Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2022

I’ll take one pool full of this, please. — 15 days ago

Scott@Mister, Tom and 7 others liked this

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Saint-Joseph Syrah 2021

This bottle had been opened the night before. The 2021 pours a deep ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart and ripe black and red fruits: mixed brambles, purple flowers, olives, black pepper, stony earth and a mix of cool and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acidity. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and peppery. True to the vintage, this is a cooler expression of Chave’s Saint Joseph and I really dig it. Drink now through 2041. — a month ago

Jan, Ira and 15 others liked this

Patz & Hall

Dutton Ranch Chardonnay 2020

Pale lemon color with aromas of ripe fruits, citrus, vanilla and nutty scents. On the palate complex flavors of apple, peach, pineapple and lemon citrus, well balanced with acidity on a nice mouthfeel. Long finish ending with oak, vanilla, mineral and citrus notes, will continue to age. A beautiful Chardonnay. — 9 days ago

Tom, Juan and 1 other liked this

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2002

Somm David T
9.5

The last of the 2002 in mags brought from the property. Delicious. I would have thought these would have been saved for their member parties. So, a nice surprise.

From The Cellar event at Pebble Beach Food & Wine.
— 10 days ago

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Ron R

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Looks like fun! Hope you had a great time.
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@Ron R it’s a good event even worth the effort to travel from the other coast. Cheers! 🍷

Paul Hobbs

Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2018

Paul J
9.4

Bright gold color. Apple, minerals, stone fruit, and camomile on the nose. Same on the palate. Very rich, deep wine. Drinking well now. — a month ago

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Martinelli

"Giuseppe & Luisa" Russian River Valley Zinfandel 2021

It’s nice and a crowd pleaser. — a day ago

Shay, Scott@Mister and 2 others liked this

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Paul K
9.2

Alcohol is spiked on this one. Don’t know if it’s timing, storage, or flight. After 45 mins this calmed down and increased from 90 to 92. Got better over time. Decant at this stage I guess — 5 days ago

Ray, Tom and 9 others liked this

Williams Selyem

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022

Full-bodied and delicious! While there’s a little alcohol at the finish, this is wonderful. — 9 days ago

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2020

Nicely put together. Tropical notes combined with classic characteristics. — a month ago

Ron, David and 5 others liked this