Santa Rose Estate

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2000

Opened the evening prior at 7pm and double-decanted; the bottle was left at room temp with the cork pressed lightly back into the neck until service. The 2000 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core and a slightly water rim; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and some sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous and showing some real power with a compelling combination of ripe and desiccated fruit: dark brambles, cassis, leather, dill, olives, spiced meat, tobacco and soft baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and whoa is it ever delicious. This has to be one of the wines of the vintage. Drink now through 2040. — 14 days ago

Hermes, Ira and 13 others liked this

Robert Sinskey Vineyards

Los Carneros Vin Gris of Pinot Noir 2023

Crushed raspberries, unripe strawberry, persimmon. A bit more fruit and less austere than previous two years. Good. — 2 days ago

Tom liked this

Château Miraval

Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend

Just what you want with a Rose on a nice hot day. Light, clean, crisp with balanced acidity. Highly drinkable. — 5 days ago

Ruinart

Brut Rosé Champagne

Popped and poured; enjoyed as an aperitif prior to dinner. The NV Brut Rosé pours a very pretty pink color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of raspberry, strawberry, spring flowers, some brioche, lemon citrus and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. The fruit is round in a good way. Balanced. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and chalky. This is a classy NV Rosé that’s easy for the wine nerd and the crowd to appreciate. Drink now. No disgorgement data. — 15 days ago

Joe, Juan and 13 others liked this

Château Pradeaux

Bandol Mourvedre - Cinsault Rosé Blend 2023

Another great year. Amazing bouquet and intensity of raspberry and plum flavors — 2 days ago

jesus, DAD and 3 others liked this

Gaja

Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2010

Solid brunello but nothing special or distinctive — 7 days ago

Bob, Tom and 1 other liked this

Domaine Tempier

Bandol Rosé Blend 2023

Paul J
9.5

Best Rose in the world! Haven’t had or bought this vintage yet.

Dark Salmon color. Rich on the palate with strawberries and peach. Massive depth and finish for a Rose.
— 9 days ago

Brooke Weaver JakubowskiGeoff Parrish
with Brooke and Geoff
Tom, Jan and 9 others liked this

Laurent-Perrier

Cuvée Rosé Brut Champagne

A fuller bodied rosé with great structure and persistent acidity is as a great way to start a wine day. — 4 days ago

Ericsson, jesus and 12 others liked this

Pisoni Vineyards

Estate Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2013

JesusO Diodoro Mariana y Annie — 22 days ago

Ira, Billy and 1 other liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Rioja Rosé Blend 2012

This is a “fly your freak flag” wine. All the shit that your parents told you not to do, this wine does. Oxidation, VA! Use weird combinations of grapes. Be yourself! — 12 days ago