Tin Barn Vineyards

Ricci Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

9.2

Now this is Pinot Noir the way it was meant to be! Floral, more subtle and less in your face like Meomi or Belle Glos. The nose is shy upon opening but after a couple of decanter days, it’s really come alive! Excellent with pork or salmon and turkey, it’s great for sipping or pairing. The mouthfeel is excellent and the flavors linger long after your last sip. Never thought California Pinot could be so authentic tasting. — 25 days ago

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Ron R

8.9

I can’t remember the last time I tasted this brand, and while it’s very approachable, it’s a total construction site. Vanilla and over-sweet brown sugar with resolved tannins. Not my cup-of-tea, but will be enjoyed by others. — 7 months ago

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Jay Kline

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Ron R

@Jay Kline, I have older vintages of Napa and Alexander Valley, and they are nothing like what I tasted here. Just so you know, the 94 Silver Oak Napa cab was the wine that actually helped to create my current, measly credit score… Silver Oak has certainly sh!t the bed (in my opinion) since the late 90’s.

Jay Kline

@Ron R I agree. I’ve had some vintages from the early 80’s that were really good but man…the oak has been overbearing for probably 20 years

Stieglbrauerei

Stiegl Goldbrau Lager 2021

9.0

A smooth and enjoyable Austrian lager from the Stiegl brewery. Nice golden colour with subtle malt and hops with gentle carbonation.

Perfect for watching the English football FA Cup on a wet and windy Sunday. — 4 years ago

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Bevan Cellars

Ontogeny Oakville Red Wine 2013

Rob Brobst III

9.8

2013 Ontogeny Proprietary Red is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Petit Verdot, and 10% Cabernet Franc, coming from some of Russell Bevan’s favorite vineyard sources – Sugarloaf Mountain, Two Dogs, Tin Box and Tench. Quite flavorful, it is exhibiting slightly more new oak than some of the other cuvées, but is still sexy and opulent, with voluptuous texture, low acidity, and oodles of juicy, succulent black and red fruits, licorice, underbrush and a touch of vanillin. An already irresistible beauty, it can be drunk over the next 20 years. — 2 months ago

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Southold Farm + Cellar

Cup of Ambition Skin Fermented Albariño 2021

John Roselli

9.0

Pale orange; earthy, orange peel, vanilla; sour orange, white flower, vanilla bean; long tart finish — 8 months ago

Bevan Cellars

Tin Box Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

Eric L.

Russell hit a home run with this 2011. Wow! — 3 years ago

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Eric

Big score! I’m guessing the vintage may have dialed back the style a bit? Love this vineyard.

Azienda Agricola Montesecondo

Tin Rosso Toscano Sangiovese 2018

Joe Weinberger

9.1

Pretty fruit—classic Sangiovese nose. Very nice food wine. — 4 years ago

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Orin Swift

Papillon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2010

Ron R

9.4

Yeah, from a plastic cup. This is absolutely singing and showing zero signs of aging. Textured, layered and tannic. Nice espresso notes give way to black cherries and pure cassis. From magnum. — 5 months ago