Cayuse Vineyards
Cailloux Vineyard Syrah 2010
Third twin👍🏼
@Paul T- Huntington Beach : I’ve never had a wine like that Third Twin. It was utterly captivating...green peppercorn crusted Black Forest cake. So unique.
Donelan Obsidian is kick ass, also their Richards Family & Walker Vine Hill.
Chambers Rosewood
Grand Rutherglen Muscat
@joe leatherwood Currently working my way thru the Chambers Old Vine Muscadelle (can’t call it Tokay any more). Glad you enjoy the style.
Looks from the photo you have the Muscat.
Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Ovation Brut Freestone Vineyard Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2015
Saw this & wondered if it merited $125 from the winery?
@David T : Fair question and in the spirit of transparency, when comparing to champagne, no. However, with the rise of Cali sparklers picking up steam, there is a definite high quality to this when comparing to other Cali sparklers. I think you’d enjoy, but it definitely needs time. When analyzing for what it is, I thought it was fairly nice.
Sine Qua Non
Tectumque Ventura White Blend 2017
I’m jealous
How much time do you feel the SQN whites need?
@Bryan Kesting : All the SQN whites I’ve had seem like they need at least 5yrs from vintage before opening. I thought the 2015 White was pretty good young, but both the 2016 and 2017 seem really coiled. Just my personal opinion.
Barrett & Barrett
Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
A very fine wine
Sitting on a mag of 2010, probably needs a few more years
Vaso
Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Never had anything from Dana or VASO. I need to get with the program. Sounds like a great wine.
VASO I think is their 2nd label now but not sure they finishing pulling this off yet
joe leatherwood
joe had this 5 years ago