West Coast

Hirsch Vineyards

San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir 2022

David Hirsch passed away this week - so this is a tough one. Gained complexity with time 4 days under Argon gas line. Mostly raspberry driven. No cherry here…. — 7 days ago

Ira, Tom and 6 others liked this

Sea Smoke

Ten Estate Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2016

Sticking with my rating from two years ago, but I would add tasting lavender and plum. Delicious! — 9 days ago

Austin Hope

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Fabulous! Love 100ml format. — 6 days ago

Dave liked this
Dave

Dave

It is good, but boy! The price on this has really shot up the last 3 years.

Oberon

Napa County Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Blackberry jam, raspberries, slight vanilla, not the biggest cab but bang for the buck is good, and it is reasonably balanced at “only” 13.7%. — a month ago

Smith & Hook

Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2033

After it opened up really enjoyed it with homemade pasta and red sauce! — a month ago

Robert Mondavi Winery

Private Selection Aged in Bourbon Barrels Monterey County Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Really good cab sav someone gave us for engagement, not bitter at all but still rich (in a good way) — a month ago

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

Amy
9.0

master the world — loved!! — 2 months ago

Sea Smoke

Southing Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2015 “Southing” pours a deep ruby color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and bruised strawberry, raspberry, pomegranate, red flowers, mushroom and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. Drink now through 2035. — 19 days ago

Tom, Paul and 9 others liked this

Daou Vineyards

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Nice drinker with The Long Night episode. Blackberry, black current, graphite, little vanilla. Good wine for the price. — 21 days ago

Kosta Browne

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

At Bouchon (Venetian/Vegas). First time trying this; paired with vegetable gnocchi that had more of a tomato based sauce. Smooth. — a month ago

Liquid Farm

White Hill Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2024

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of 90min. The 2024 “White Hill” pours a pale straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with bright notes of star fruit, passion fruit, stone fruits, lemons, a touch of freshly struck matchstick, some white flowers and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and slightly saline. I love the character of these wines. Really tasty stuff. Drink now through 2034+. — 2 months ago

Zach, Tom and 12 others liked this

Aubert

Lauren Vineyard Chardonnay 2024

Absolutely delicious. — 2 months ago

Serge, Dave and 3 others liked this

Williams Selyem

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2024

Ruby color, with pronounced aromas of red fruits, floral, earthy cedar herbs and complex spice. On the palate concentrated flavors of blackberry, plum and cherry with citrus, tea, herbs, vanilla oak soft tannins on well balanced structure. Full body, rich long finish, ending with fruit, vanilla, floral and oaky spice tones. Very Nice! Will age a while, but nice now! — 3 days ago

Juan and Paul liked this

Goldeneye (Duckhorn Vineyards)

Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2026

Cherry, oak, and a hint of cinnamon. Medium bodied and approachable. — 4 days ago

La Crema

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2023

Light bodied. Very good — 15 days ago

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2013

My last bottle of 2013 Art Series Chardonnay. This remains one of the top Chardonnays in Australia together with Giaconda and Bindi Quartz Block for mine. As per previous note aromatics of white peach and cashew together with mealy notes. Not as full bodied as other Art Series but certainly doing well at 13 years of age. I often identify a dried pear character and this has hints of that. 98 points from James Halliday. — 2 months ago

Jeroen, Douglas and 15 others liked this
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Lovely!!

Justin Vineyards & Winery

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

Gibson’s Chicago outdoor bar — a month ago