Rutherford Ranch Winery

Scarecrow

Monsieur Ètain Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Opened this last night as well since I knew it was day 2 wine.
The Mascot & this M-Etain even on day 2 need Steak 🥩 so I’m doing a quick thaw and Sous Vide & sear. So I probably shouldn’t have scored until I had the beef ready. Oh well, I’ll up the score if my thinking is correct.
— 6 days ago

Paul, Rob and 17 others liked this

Quintessa

Rutherford Red Blend

Paul K
9.1

For the price? — a month ago

Dave, Vanessa and 13 others liked this

Shafer Vineyards

Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2022

Lemon gold color with aromas of stone and tropical fruits with citrus, sweet floral and complex spice, no MLF. On the palate flavors of ripe melon, pineapple, apricot and honeysuckle notes with lemon zest and biscuit notes, delicate, complex and well balanced, big and full Chardonnay. Long finish, savory, ending with mineral tones and fresh finish. Will age well. Outstanding! While I usually do not decant whites, this one will benefit to breathe a bit! — 2 months ago

Tom, Andrew and 3 others liked this

Freemark Abbey

Bosché Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

Double decant for sediment(lots of chunky sediment) and pour. A remarkable dark purplish magenta color. On the nose: expressive perfumed notes of cherry, currants, dark olives, worn leather, wet forest floor, smoked meat. Taste: silky, savory, elegant wine with fading dried cherries, tobacco, dark chocolate, bell pepper, earth, and a nice mineral, espresso medium plus finish. YUM! Never disappointed with well aged Bosche or Sycamore wines — a month ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
with Brenda
Tom, Brenda and 12 others liked this

Arnot-Roberts

Watson Ranch Chardonnay 2023

Somm David T
9.2

92 today but will pick up a point w/ some bottle age.

I am not much of a CA Chardonnay drinker, but this producer vineyard has gotten my attention over the yrs. Not over oaked. CA burgundy for the most part. Good value at $39.99.
— a month ago

Jeroen, Vanessa and 20 others liked this

Round Pond Estate

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Took awhile to open but once it did this is a pretty decent Cab - nose is full of fruit - blackberries - palate is a little sparkly, slightly underwhelms vs the nose but still solid — 2 months ago

Paul liked this

McGah Family Cellars

Scarlett Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Still fantastic. Knocked it out of the park. — 8 days ago

Ryan Gamble
with Ryan
Paul liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Benito Dusi Ranch Paso Robles Zinfandel 2022

Subtle oak, good depth of flavor. Classic. — 3 hours ago

Rutherford Hill

Napa Valley Merlot

Wine Spectator rated the ‘21 with an impressive 93 points and this Merlot was featured as #25 on the Top 100 wines of 2024.

flavor notes include blackberry, dark, cherry cedar, and that earthy Napa finish

I recommend this read to anyone who can find the 2021 vintage. Perhaps other years too.
— a month ago

Anthill Farms

Campbell Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023

John Howard
9.7

Prob our fave Anthill wine yet. Phenomenal! — 2 months ago

Dave, Eric and 10 others liked this