Tatomer

Kick-On Ranch Riesling 2019

9.4

One of the best american Rieslings out there. The Riesling was planted in 2007. Kick On Ranch is just a few miles West of Los Alamos (CA) , getting close to the ocean and Vandenberg Air Force Base. 120 cases. 13.5%. Plenty of acidity, 🍯 , botyris? , fresh cut garden hose. Quite herbal. Oregano. Tatomer’s top of the line offer. He learned the trade in Austria 🇦🇹, Wachau region. This 2019 is very very good. Not Mosel just different - and perhaps quintessential Californian. — 2 months ago

Zach, Ira and 3 others liked this

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Peeps say Smith-Madrone but no. Just no. I'll stick with Graham's whites.

Bedrock Wine Co.

Pagani Ranch Heritage Sonoma Valley Red Blend 2015

Todd Anderson

9.3

This is a big, bold, , powerful, chewy wine. Not a nuanced one. Very nice if that's your thing. — 2 years ago

Shay and Steve liked this

Arnot-Roberts

Fellom Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Joe Davant

9.5

I think I’ve found my new favorite California Cabernet. I just I wish I had figured this out sooner. Great aromatics - black and red fruits and a touch of leather. Tannins were perfectly balanced. Loved the palate of currants, blackberry and just the right amount of acidity to keep it feeling youthful, but not edgy. All this from a vintage that was widely panned because it was a cold one for CA. . I lean towards cooler climates wines with bright acidity, so I guess this makes sense for my tastes. — 4 years ago

Adriana, Shay and 3 others liked this

Cakebread Cellars

Dancing Bear Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2006

Steven Lee

9.5

boys nite. Very classical napa valley. nose is better than palate. blue fruit, opulent, mineral. now i know my type of wine is one with cabernet, merlot, can franc. comparable to pomerol. just get the cheaper one you can find — 4 months ago

Jan, Ceccherini and 1 other liked this

Shafer Vineyards

Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2021

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Medium gold color. Aromas of lemon, peach and vanilla/oak. Not too oaky on this one- very good balance, citrus and stone fruit on the palate. — 9 months ago

Tom, Ron and 9 others liked this