Patio

Orin Swift Cellars

Abstract Grenache Blend

Excellent with friends on the patio. — 3 years ago

Mary Margaret SchoenfeldDave Rostker
with Mary and Dave
Bobbi Jo and Laura liked this

Stoller Family Estate

Dundee Hills Chardonnay 2013

Don’t get this to sip on the patio: it’s almost in ripe in its greenness. But with a rich dish like our chicken piccata this was wonderful: it cut through and refreshed, with fruit and minerality. — 5 years ago

Bevela Wines

Camp 4 Vineyards Grenache Blanc

Almost light green in the glass...explosive lime pith/tart lemon/bright yuzu/fresh mown grass on the nose... 12.5 ABV...light and ethereal in the mouth...I love this wine! Bought 6 last year for Berserker Day...12 this year and so glad I did. This is officially my summer patio quaffer this year. Perfect for Sunday supper of roast pork loin with mustard and fresh herbs. Under $20 a bottle and worth double that. — 4 years ago

Steve, Peter and 4 others liked this

Booker Vineyard

Pink Rosé 2018

Deep pink rose from Booker .. good patio pounder!! — 5 years ago

Shay, Daniel and 7 others liked this

Heitz Cellar

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Somm David T
9.4

When in doubt, a sure bet is a well aged, good vintage Heitz. @Eric Shanks

I intended to grab an 06 but, mistakenly grabbed an 07. I’ve not had one of my 06’s yet...next weekend.

The one thing I do every time I open one of my ten year or older Heitz Napa Cabernet’s is smile & think, this was sub $35 at Costco. It’s the wine feeling/definition of stealing candy from babies.

The nose is a beautiful harmony of fruit, earth and florals. Steeped, somewhat stewed, candied fruits of; dark currants/cassis, blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, mix of purple fruits; boysenberries, ollieberries, & mulberries. Dark, sweet tarriness, anise to black licorice, touch of incense, fire ambers, dark spices with violets palate heat, chocolate pudding, vanilla, light; cinnamon, clove & nutmeg, dark chocolate, caramel, sweet, soft, dark spice, dark berry cola, dark cherry kirsch, dark, rich earth, limestone, crushed, dry rocks, dry top soil, moist clay, understated herbs & dry brush, brewed coffee, mint, some sage & bay leaf, tobacco, dry, old leather with amazing, fresh & slightly withering & candied; dark, red, blue, purple with a violet & lavender frame. The acidity is splendid. The long, ripe, ruby, lush, elegant, well crafted balance of fruit & earth is delicious and persists endlessly with a dark spice on the long set.

The body is; delightful, ripe, rich, lush & full. The structure, tension, length and balance are woven in a perfect tapestry. This 07 has another 10-15 years easily. The tannins are rounded, smooth but, still have a dark, chewy, tarriness with baby teeth. The beauty of the vintage is on full display. Steeped, somewhat stewed, candied fruits of; dark currants/cassis, blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, mix of purple fruits; boysenberries, ollieberries, & mulberries. Dark, sweet tarriness, anise to black licorice, touch of incense, fire ambers, chocolate pudding, vanilla, light; cinnamon, clove & nutmeg, dark & milk chocolate, caramel, sweet, soft, dark spice, dark berry cola, dark cherry kirsch, dark, rich earth, limestone, crushed, dry rocks, dry top soil, moist clay & dry brush, brewed coffee, mint, tobacco, dry, old leather with amazing, fresh & slightly withering & candied ; dark, red, blue, purple with a violet & lavender frame. The acidity is perfect. The finish is; rich, ripe, ruby, candied, well balanced fruit & earth, elegant and long sets into velvety, round tannins and mid dark spices.

Photos of; the winery, tasting patio, old basket press and wide shot of the winery & Estate vines.
— 5 years ago

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I could of got you 2 Austin Hope for that price🤷🏼‍♂️
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@David T David good post Cheers 🍷
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Red Car

Sonoma Coast Rosé of Pinot Noir 2018

Crisp peach and grapefruit. Fresh and bright. Nice acidity. Perfect on patio (our dog Benny is also enjoying the patio weather). — 4 years ago

Tom, Paul and 8 others liked this

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Clarksburg Chenin Blanc + Viognier Blend 2019

Deliciously fruity and light. Great patio sipper. — 5 years ago

Ron and Severn liked this

Acorn

Alegría Vineyards Rosato Rosé Blend 2019

Refreshing. I will take more of this one. A red wine drinkers Rosé. Enjoying patio/pizza time with friends. — 5 years ago

Tom, Ron and 8 others liked this

Davis Estates

Private Reserve Zephyr Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Somm David T
9.3

Certainly a very good Napa producer that still largely flies under the radar. This is delicious.

The nose is a 95. Ruby currants & cassis, dark chocolate wrapped in bright & withering dark, purple, red flowers laid on violets with baking & dark Middle Eastern spices dashed on top. Boysenberries, mulberries, slightly, candied & ruby raspberries, black raspberries, baked, black plum, strawberries on the high nose, star anise, black licorice, mocha, caramel, limestone, dry sage, thyme, touch of rosemary, dry top soil, black, rich earth, slightly moist clay with light notes of dark berry cola & dark fruit roll-ups.

The palate is; round, ripe, lush, juicy and simply delicious. The round tannins are; slightly tarry, meaty with cocoa powder. This is a good check on the 12 which, is still ascending. The structure & tension are just get to their good drinking point. The length & balance are really good with better things ahead. She is an elegant beauty. This has another 15 plus years of good drinking ahead of it. However, the 12 vintage has always drunk well young. Dark cassis & currants, boysenberries, mulberries, slightly, candied & ruby raspberries, black raspberries, baked, black plum, strawberries, star anise, black licorice, mocha, melted caramel, dark spices with lots of palate heat, vanillin, clove, nutmeg, light cinnamon, limestone, dry sage, thyme, touch of rosemary, dry tobacco, wood shavings, graphite, dry underbrush, dry top soil, black, rich earth, slightly moist clay with light notes of dark berry cola & dark fruit roll-ups. The acidity is round, voluptuous & holds the slightly elevated alcohol level. The finish is all you want in a wine; ripe, ruby, juicy, balanced with warm earthiness that slides into spices that persist endlessly.

Photos of; the rotating waterfall/ball as viewed from their amazing terrace patio, the Estate with their signature windmill, tasting room and kitchen and their patio with views of the Estate and valley floor.
— 5 years ago

Paul, Eric and 26 others liked this
Sofia Jalilie

Sofia Jalilie

It’s a beautiful property, well worth a visit if in the area. Their wine and food pairings are perfect
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@David T David great post Cheers 🍷