Rock Canyon Vineyards

Littorai

Mays Canyon Pinot Noir 2018

Drank with dinner on Christmas 2024. Decanted in morning and poured back into bottle, then back into decanter at dinner time. Wine was beautiful dark fruits, almost no appreciable tannins. Paired with duck breast with cherry sauce. A gorgeous combo. — 7 days ago

Tensley

Colson Canyon Vineyard Syrah 2017

[Tasted on November 26, 2024 at Home with Michael and Rachel]

Blackberry, blueberry, smoked meat and garrigue. Wine is
#14 on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 2019.
— a month ago

Star Lane Vineyard

Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

2009. Similar notes to the 2005. Less eucalyptus notes, more dried fruit. Inky color, iron minerality, cassis driven, pretty fruit, tannins still grippy. Tobacco and mint on the finish. Cork disintegrated while opening, but juice intact! 😁 — 2 months ago

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Chimney Rock

Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon

Strong cedar, mocha and dark fruit on the nose. Chewy tannins, ripe cherries, dried cranberries. Long finish. — 10 days ago

White Rock Vineyards

Napa Valley Claret Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018

Dry, great mouthfeel, nice long finish! — 9 days ago

Domaine Drouhin

Rose Rock Eola - Amity Hills Chardonnay 2022

Quite nice with Pat’s grilled swordfish as well as air fryer salmon fillets. Toasty aromas, floral notes and spice, but light bodied and fresh acidity ($39). — 2 months ago

Saxum Vineyards

Bone Rock James Berry Vineyard Syrah Grenache 2013

Exceptional blend. Mostly Syrah but the Grenache shines. Bold red with great depth. Lovely floral nose of violets and berries. Big winner tonight. — 2 months ago

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Chimney Rock

Elevage Stags Leap District Merlot Blend 2021

Nicole gave it a 9, me and 8.5. Nice cab, slightly strong finish. — 6 days ago

Neyers

Sage Canyon California Red Blend 2020

Good! Mid weight red with some sweetness up front and a mellow, short end. Good for the price. — 18 days ago

Painted Rock

Estate Grown Okanagan Valley Syrah

2020 vintage. From the shores of Skaha Lake in Okanagan Valley.
Ripe raspberries, dark fruit and cinnamon on the nose.
Blackberry, dark cherry, white pepper and violets in the mouth.
So smooth with bright acidity, ripe fruit and a spicy finish.
Aged 18 months in 30 % new oak….80 % French and 20 % American.
The remaining 70 % in second fill French oak.

— 2 months ago

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