Dave

8.7

Wine number 2 doesn't stand a chance after the Ridge Zin, and given the fact that it's $18. But, I'll be fair. This is the kind of wine you get at restaurants that are a step up from Applebee's. It does the job. Flavors of cherry, vanilla, tobacco, and spice. Imbalanced. I assume the 22 means it's 2022. No other age statement on the bottle.
Listening to Tom Petty — 10 hours ago

Dave

8.9

Big, dark, fruity, dry and tannic. Will this even post? 🤞
Listening to Sublime — 5 days ago

Dave

8.8

Maybe I've had this before? A cheap Duckhorn offering. It's quaffable- things are all in the right place for $20.
Trying to come up with a band name. I'm stuck on Radar O'Reilly. Any ideas? — 8 days ago

Dave

9.3

Day 1 of this year's Smallmouth Smackdown has begun. After 7 hours on the boat, and a dozen bass, it's time to crack into some libations (had a few PBR's on the boat).
This is a lush Zin. Concentrated fruit, but savory and chewy. Blackberry, blood orange, cigar box, and enough structure to age much longer. This is my 3rd Ridge Zin, and I'd have to say I still favor the Pagani Ranch.
Listening to Chris Stapleton — 11 hours ago

Dave

9.1

Tart, chewy, very yummy with some petite steaks and feta.
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Listening to the Pogues — 6 days ago

Dave

9.0

I'm not a Napa expert, but I can say this is atypical for the Napa style. It's good.. not very punchy or regal. Mellow fruit and a little tobacco type spice.
Listening to Oscar Peterson — 9 days ago

Dave

8.9

This is an odd duck. Napa Cabernet but it tastes like a Merlot-heavy blend. Light bodied and blue fruit.
Listening to Johnny Cash. On this day in 1944 Johnny lost his older brother Jack. — 3 days ago

Dave

8.7

Cheap and a little rough, but in the wheelhouse of my PN preferences.
Listening to Billie Holiday — 4 days ago

Dave

9.3

Nebbiolo is my favorite bang for the buck wine, and this offering does not disappoint. Close your eyes and imagine the taste of a yummy Nebbiolo. This is it. Bright cherries, rose pedals, pleasing tannins. It could benefit from a few years aging, but it's hitting the spot today.
Listening to Blur. Seriously? It's been 32 years today since Parklife charted! — 7 days ago

Dave

9.3

My Pagani Ranch post totally disappeared. Bummer, I tagged my friends in it!
Geyserville is very nice, too!
Listening to Oscar Peterson — 9 days ago