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Three Dog Winery

Three Wine Company

Spinelli Vineyard Mataro 2015

Doug Powers
9.2

128-year-old Mataro vines from the Spinelli Vineyard in Contra Costa County, the dark black fruit aromas and flavors seem unmistakably Californian, quite ripe, still shows lots of structure and old vine intensity, long, lingering finish, last bottle but this is another outstanding wine from Matt Cline!! — 13 days ago

Jim Powers
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Tom Casagrande

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I used to order these wines through Wine Access years ago. I enjoyed them initially but then over time grew a bit weary of them because none of them weighed in at less than 15%. The fruit was impeccable. I love those old CC vineyards. But I prefer it when people like Ridge, Bedrock, and, to a slightly lesser degree, Sandlands, bring in and vinify those gorgeous old vine grapes at a slightly lower level of ripeness.
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Tom Casagrande, I can’t disagree with anything you’ve said, I wish these 3 Wines were more 14% than 15%, but I’ve way worse from some “name” southern Rhône wines (my favorite region in the wine world) — I guess it’s “climate change”??
Tom Casagrande

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If other wineries can source the fruit from the same CC old vineyards and come in under 15, that suggests that the difference is a conscious choice. But in the Southern Rhone, I think your point is more applicable. They’re primarily working with Grenache there, and, particularly in CDP and Lirac, it’s a real challenge to get phenolic ripeness without sugar levels that take you to 15 and beyond. I feel for those folks. Climate change is an existential challenge for them.

Three Thieves

California Republic Pinot Grigio 2021

Alex Miller
9.3

✧⚝ Smooth easy drink, mild, makes my tummy warm ✧⚝ — 2 months ago

Three Wine Company

Old Vines Field Blend 2019

Doug Powers
9.0

Spivey, brambley, red fruits, definitely ripe (15.2% ABV), but nicely balanced and with a long, lingering finish, very enjoyable Contra Costa County field blend!! — 13 days ago

Jim Powers
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Bar Dog

California Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

The Pretentious Gentleman
9.0

This Cab is particularly nice. Sweet upfront, tapering to dryness with lots of character. Would purchase again. — a month ago

Three Sticks

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2020

Kelley Raymond
8.9

A bit dry and lacking in the usual layers of flavor. Thinner than others — 2 months ago

Three Finger Jack

East Side RIdge Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon

Mary Ellen Bonisteel
9.5

Great wine!! — 2 months ago

Ridge Vineyards

Three Valleys Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend 2023

Cole Wahouske
9.1

Fruit-forward, but well structured. Lots of different and aromas and flavors to speak of, the different varieties mesh well…very eclectic but a little eager. — 20 days ago

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Dog Point Vineyard

Marlborough Chardonnay 2024

David K
9.1

Fresh citrus, orange minerality — 20 days ago

Three Thieves

California Republic Cabernet Sauvignon

William Brouwer
9.0

Full body. Nice nose. Smooth. Enjoying a glass at the Olde Brick House in Rochester, MN. — a month ago

Dog Point Vineyard

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Sipping Fine Wine
9.2

Dog Point Vineyard combines experience of Ivan and Margaret Sutherland & James and Wendy Healy. Ivan and James met while working at Cloudy Bay Vineyards. Light straw with typical SB aromas adding a touch of floral mineral notes. On the palate flavors of melon and grapefruit with citrus and honeysuckle notes, generous acidity, great mouthfeel with long finish ending with a salty spice character. Exceptional wine! — 2 months ago

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