Santa Rose Estate

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014

Yes—exactly that kind of wine: timeless, composed, and quietly authoritative.

It smells so good on first pour. Damp pine forest floor and clean mountain air register immediately. Everything else unravels from there; but that initial pop-and-pour sniff is pure magic.

On the palate, blackcurrant, cedar, graphite, and dried herbs unfold with control, carried by freshness and finely etched tannins in a medium body.

So classic, so intellectual, and deeply mesmerizing. Drink now or age.
— 10 days ago

Ted, Sagee and 9 others liked this

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon

Delicious, full and smooth. Maybe a bit young but my kind of cab. Full and lacking any annoying intensity abrasive tannins. Would never d&d on this one — 11 days ago

Rhys Vineyards

Alpine Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016

Love Alpine Pinot. Think this needs more time to be stellar, but still great now. — 12 days ago

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Last had 4 years ago and was excited to check in - this didn’t disappoint. That perfect ridge mix of old world sensibility and composition with new world fruit and character. 13.8%. Finish is long with nice acid. Great pairing with steaks. Nice wine.

Happy New Year!
— 4 days ago

Jay, Ira and 7 others liked this

Laurent-Perrier

Cuvée Rosé Brut Champagne

Beautiful wine. Apples, berries, cherries. A lot of acidity some sea salt. Long finish more red apple. Happy new year! — 5 days ago

Tom, Joseph and 5 others liked this

Château de Trinquevedel

Tavel Grenache Rosé 2022

Powdery that turns to creamy and quickly leaves cherry with a nice dry finish. Dark in color and complex in taste. Slight brine with an astringent aftertaste — 5 days ago

Dom Pérignon

Brut Rosé Champagne 2009

Such a special Champagne, one of my favorites among rosés.

I try to remember every vintage I taste. They’re always exceptional: strawberry skin, brioche, beautifully structured with a fine mousse, layered and precise.

Tonight, there’s a new note I just picked up, blood orange, and I’m completely into it.
— 10 days ago

Ericsson, Ted and 24 others liked this

Billecart-Salmon

Brut Rosé Champagne Chardonnay Blend

Enjoyed this bottle on NYE. did not disappoint. Interesting subtle tangerine tastes lingered on the tongue that I’d forgotten about. This one n/v was bottled in early 2022. Been in my possession about 2 years. — 5 days ago

Ruinart

Brut Rosé Champagne

Deep pink color. Aromas of pomegranate, lychee and grapefruit. Red fruits on the palate, tropical fruits, grapefruit and floral finish. Superb!

🏅93 Points - Wine Spectator
🏅93 Points - James Suckling
— 23 days ago

Laura, Tom and 8 others liked this
Tegan Marriott

Tegan Marriott

Have happy holidays this year Neil! 🎆🎁