Redwood Empire

Folk Machine

Film & Camera Valdiguié 2021

ESF
9.2

@S.S. Mandani really nailed this note: didn't hesitate grabbing an obscure southern French varietal from Redwood country in northern CA. there was a distinct genuineness to this wine, a juicy savory engaging mouthfeel, very cerebral & well made (11%!) - you can tell they just got out of the way and let the grapes shine... — 3 months ago

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S.S. Mandani

S.S. Mandani

Thanks for the shoutout!

Rosenblum Cellars

Annette's Reserve Redwood Valley Zinfandel 2002

2002; Father's Day 2022
👃 Dried blackberries, dried blueberries, over-ripe black cherry, crushed dark chocolate | 👅 Black cherry & strawberry syrup reduction, over-ripe nectarine skin, dark chocolate sauce, light tar notes, acidity/tannins persists with a long, round finish. Satisfying.

Cork pulled for slow oxidation, 11H rest at time of notes.

The end of the line for our Annette's stock, starting life in our cellar as a 4-pack back in Nov. 2005 ($22.50), this has been an enjoyable run.
Paired to homemade chocolate lava cake. 🤤
— 3 years ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Glad to see it’s held up 20 years!! Cheers!
Tom Casagrande

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Wow! Amazed it held up so well at 15.4.
Ming L

Ming L

A quick googling points to a sub AVA of Mendocino…. Too many AVA’s to keep up.

Destino Fifth Empire

Douro Red Blend 2019

Dark purple. Dry. Medium plus tannins. Med acid. 13.5% abv. Dark berries, plum. Ripe. A bit of that Douro funk that I’m looking for, but not quite there. Med plus body. Would do well with food. — 6 months ago

Emme Wines

Pink Lemonade Ricetti Vineyard Field Blend 2022

Electric pink color. Green strawberry, sweet tarts. — 2 years ago

Toulouse Vineyards

Redwood Valley Petite Sirah 2016

Heady wild black fruit. Minimal oak and air influence. It holds its fruit tight, but clear and clean. I think this will be magic in ten years. — 4 years ago

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Empire Estate

Finger Lakes Dry Riesling 2017

Excellent example of Riesling, peach citrus was so good with@our fondue Will search this one out. — 5 years ago

Tristan, Ira and 10 others liked this

Pacific Redwood

Organic Mendocino Pinot Noir

Light and crisp , easy to drink , nice flavor — 7 months ago

Destino Fifth Empire

Vinho Verde Loureiro Alvarinho 2021

Vinho Branco 2021 - very good, smooth buttery mouthfeel but still has a crisp taste. Strong enough to go with spicy meaty dishes even for a white. — 7 months ago

Folk Machine

Redwood Valley Valdiguié 2019

Tart cranberry and cherry flavors and racy acidity. There was also a sour, yeasty component on the back palate that was slightly redolent of sourdough bread. Interesting. Nonetheless an enjoyable bottle for all its funkiness. 100% Valdiguie. 7/4/22. — 4 years ago

Vinca Minor

Rosewood Vineyards Carignan Merlot

Paired well with grilled chicken parm — 5 years ago