Juan Francisco

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2020

Yes, this is liquid luxury, on a pnp, young, and off vintage (fires). Can’t wait to try one with some years on it. — 12 days ago

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I don’t think Ridge has off vintages
Ericsson

Ericsson

Right. Should have wrote “fires vintage.” I was explained the blind block selection process, and truly impressed.

Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

Drinkable for sure, it had something going on that wasn’t on point. Couldn’t figure it out — 19 days ago

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Arnot-Roberts

Trout Gulch Vineyard Chardonnay 2014

Another contender for Wine of the Night at MO’s. — a month ago

Adriana, Ceccherini and 7 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

Unique profile on this Santa Cruz Chard. Opens to nutty and nuance and settles to citrus and refreshing. — 12 days ago

Marc, Andrew and 11 others liked this

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 1978

Deep fruit. A touch of tang. Some tobacco and dried herbs. Iron and deep fruit. So young given its age. Quite intense. Soulful. Excellent — 21 days ago

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Bodegas Juan Gil

Jumilla Monastrell 2021

Nice, but not worth what I paid, $35. — 25 days ago

Sandlands

Contra Costa County Carignane 2014

2014 drunk in 2024. Last bottle of this vintage. Still holds up and has more time in it. Lovely subtlety that does open up a bit with time.  — 7 days ago

Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011

Tamarind, tobacco, ripe red berry fruit, raspberry, cherry. Nice development, enjoy soon. — 23 days ago

Severn, Juan and 13 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Merlot 2017

Nice Merlot with some ribeyes on the grill. Oak still not fully integrated and there is more of an opulent glycerine quality than I expected for a ridge. But still nice. — a month ago

Tom, Lyle and 1 other liked this

Bodegas Juan Gil

Juan Gil Jumilla Mourvedre 2017

Juan Gil Jiménez first built his winery in 1916 in Jumilla, and passed it down to his future generations. From 100% Certified Organic Monastrell (or Mourvèdre in France), in chalky, stony soils, aromas of dark berry fruits and woody spice. Aged 12 months in French oak, palate shows blackberry and plum with smoky wood flavors and notes of cacao and cinnamon spice. Soft ripe tannins, medium+ ending with a light toasty earthy character. Great value! Very nice! — 2 months ago

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