Sacramento Valley, Central Valley

Stolpman Vineyards

Estate Grown Ballard Canyon Syrah 2019

Blackberry, rich and quite thick on palate, but with some very nice underlying acidity that provides some nice tension on the palate and into the lingering finish, very fine Central Coast Syrah! — 10 days ago

Jim Powers
with Jim
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Michael David Winery

Freakshow The Strongest Man on Earth Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon

Consistently good everyday wine dinner — 21 days ago

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Michael David Winery

Earthquake Lodi Zinfandel 2022

Warm, juicy. Lots of fruit. A hint of overripe fruit. A touch of coconut. — a month ago

Alban Vineyards

Reva Alban Estate Vineyard Syrah 2002

2002 vintage. Decanted and tasted 15 minutes and 1 hour after decanting. Slight amount of sediment. Cedar, cinnamon and traces of bacon fat in the nose along with a splash of VA. The VA blew off and wasn’t there after 1 hour but was hanging out at the onset. Medium heavy body with another 5-7 years likely dropping this to medium body. Smoked meats, bigg dark plum and roasted nuts still part and parcel during. No rush to crush. 10.28.25. — 2 days ago

Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau

Silex Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Brock thompson jordan john s kevin b — 19 days ago

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Alphonse Mellot

La Moussière Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Floral notes, lemon and grapefruit accents, acidic on its own if not allowed to breathe. — a month ago

Concha y Toro

Don Melchor Puente Alto Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Wine Spectator #1 wine dinner. With a good decanting this was a great wine. 🍷 — 19 days ago

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Domaine Vacheron

Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Domaine Vacheron – Sancerre 2015
Loire Valley, France 🇫🇷

Overview
From one of Sancerre’s most respected biodynamic estates, Vacheron crafts Sauvignon Blancs with precision, purity, and unmistakable terroir character. Tasting a 10-year-old Sancerre is rare, as most are enjoyed young—but this 2015 shows surprising resilience and depth.

Aromas & Flavors
Candied lemon peel stands out alongside subtle citrus oil, quince, and a faint touch of almond. The classic flinty minerality of Sancerre still hums beneath, though softened by time. A hint of oxidative nuttiness peeks through—expected with age—but adds intrigue rather than distraction.

Mouthfeel
Mouthwatering acidity remains alive, giving freshness even at a decade old. Medium-bodied, textural, and persistent, finishing with a gentle grip of minerality and citrus zest.

Food Pairing
Pairs well with aged goat cheeses (Crottin de Chavignol is a must), grilled white fish, or even poultry with lemon-herb sauce. Its aged nuance also makes it a fine companion for mushroom risotto.

Verdict
A Sancerre that defies expectations with its longevity. While youth usually showcases sharp vibrancy, this 2015 proves that time can reveal a different elegance: layered, slightly oxidative, yet still minerally precise. A rewarding surprise for anyone curious about how Sauvignon Blanc ages. Cheers!
— a month ago

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