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Matt Iaconis

Three Wine Company

Spinelli Vineyard Mataro 2015

Doug Powers
9.2

128-year-old Mataro vines from the Spinelli Vineyard in Contra Costa County, the dark black fruit aromas and flavors seem unmistakably Californian, quite ripe, still shows lots of structure and old vine intensity, long, lingering finish, last bottle but this is another outstanding wine from Matt Cline!! — 11 days ago

Jim Powers
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Tom Casagrande

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I used to order these wines through Wine Access years ago. I enjoyed them initially but then over time grew a bit weary of them because none of them weighed in at less than 15%. The fruit was impeccable. I love those old CC vineyards. But I prefer it when people like Ridge, Bedrock, and, to a slightly lesser degree, Sandlands, bring in and vinify those gorgeous old vine grapes at a slightly lower level of ripeness.
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Tom Casagrande, I can’t disagree with anything you’ve said, I wish these 3 Wines were more 14% than 15%, but I’ve way worse from some “name” southern Rhône wines (my favorite region in the wine world) — I guess it’s “climate change”??
Tom Casagrande

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If other wineries can source the fruit from the same CC old vineyards and come in under 15, that suggests that the difference is a conscious choice. But in the Southern Rhone, I think your point is more applicable. They’re primarily working with Grenache there, and, particularly in CDP and Lirac, it’s a real challenge to get phenolic ripeness without sugar levels that take you to 15 and beyond. I feel for those folks. Climate change is an existential challenge for them.

Matthew Iaconis

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

Chris Palmer
9.6

First wine from our first Naked Wines order. Very comparable to Phantom. — 5 years ago

Samsara Wine Co.

Rancho la Viña Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
9.3

2022 vintage. Tasted with the winemaker Matt Brady. Nearly equal (and maybe better) to the 2021 vintage. Jumped at the 2021 effort so no room for this one but absolutely delicious follow-up. Spice, tannins, fruit all in balance and verry harmonious. It’s Pinots like this that keep me sold on the Santa Rita Hills as dayumed likely the best pinot-producing area in CA. 03.12.25 — 8 months ago

Ted, ESF and 10 others liked this

Jonata Winery

La Sangre de Jonata Ballard Canyon Syrah 2013

Paul T HB
9.7

Must buy & age
Parker 96 review

Cofermented with 2% Viognier, the Syrah-dominated 2013 La Sangre de Jonata is another terrific 2013 from winemaker Matt Dees that checks in near the top of the vintage. Full-bodied, concentrated and with bright acidity, it reveals classic notes of black fruits, pepper, violets, spring flowers and tons of minerality. It will be better in another 2-3 years and keep for decade or more after that. — 3 years ago

Paul, Shay and 16 others liked this

Matt Parish

Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Jack Maloney
9.7

Big, fruity (grape), and spicey. medium mouthfeel and not too chewy. More taste than feel — 5 years ago

Matt Parish

Contra Costa County Rosé of Carignan & Mourvèdre 2019

Jazy
8.9

Light, strawberry notes, crisp — 6 years ago

Paul liked this

Linne Calodo

Rising Tides Paso Robles Syrah Blend

Rachel Roberts
9.7

Bought a case of this from Matt (winemaker) in 2008 when their tasting room was more of a shack. This is the last of the vintage and it’s just so good. A lot going on in this bottle still. Complex and earthy. Glad we waited! — 3 years ago

Paul liked this

Ferren Wines

Silver Eagle Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

Austin Hohnke
9.4

First wine I’ve had from this producer and another notch in Matt Courtney’s belt. A really beautiful Sonoma Coast Pinot through and through with fantastic energy, texture, structure, and balance. Earthy berries. Stone fruits. Layers upon layers of aromas and flavors. Reads a bit hot at 14.1%. Stunning wine, but is it worth 2.5 times the price of Faiveley Mercurey? 🤷🏼‍♂️ — 3 years ago

Ira, Severn and 1 other liked this

Matt Connell Wines

Lowburn Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2019

Ming L
9.1

Expressive nose of lime, Fuji apple, subtle grapefruit and banana, and hint of white pepper and roasted nuts. Quite luscious on the palate yet chiseled, with great fruit intensity.

My first Kiwi chard, and it’s a good one. — 4 years ago

Daniel P., Severn and 1 other liked this

Matt Parish

The 24 Contra Costa County Zinfandel

Josh Hirsch
9.0

A delicious Zin. Neither too spicy or sweet. A great balance. — 5 years ago