| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2018 Treana Cabernet SauvignonPaso Robles more |
2/11/2024 - MDRwinos wrote: 90 pointsReady for prime time. Easy drinking, fruit forward cab. |
| Red |
2019 Carmel Road Pinot NoirCarmel Valley more |
2/11/2024 - MDRwinos wrote: 90 pointsEasy drinking pinot. Good to go. |
| Red |
2015 Hestan Vineyards Malbec StephanieNapa Valley more |
11/23/2023 - MDRwinos wrote: 92 pointsFan favorite. Happily surprised the Merlot was not as dominant as expected. This is good juice. Drink now or thru 2024 |
| Red |
2016 D.R. Stephens Cabernet Sauvignon Moose Valley VineyardSt. Helena more |
11/23/2023 - MDRwinos wrote: 90 pointsDecanted for two hours. Could have used more time. A bit more tannic than expected based on previous experiences. 2nd day much better. |
| Red |
2018 Rudd Cabernet Sauvignon CrossroadsOakville more |
11/23/2023 - MDRwinos wrote: 91 pointsBold, fruit-forward but not overly so. Some woodsy hints. Peaking through early '25 |
| Red |
2017 Tolosa Winery Pinot Noir 1772 Edna RanchEdna Valley more |
11/23/2023 - MDRwinos wrote: 92 pointsWinner, winner. Nicely integrated. Red fruit and some tannins. Drink now or within a year |
| Red |
2015 Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Cultus Boni RiservaChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
11/18/2023 - MDRwinos wrote: 91 points:30 decant. Dry, limited fruit yet a crowd favorite for those who enjoy this style. |
| Red |
2018 Donati Family Vineyard Petite Sirah Family ReservePaicines more |
11/18/2023 - MDRwinos wrote: 92 pointsWinner, winner, chicken dinner :-30 minute decant, then it sang a lovely tune. |
| Red |
2003 Blackjack Ranch HarmonieSanta Barbara County Red Bordeaux Blend more |
11/18/2023 - MDRwinos wrote: 91 pointsPnP. Still vibrant. No need to hold any longer. Use an ah-so to remove the cork |
| Red |
2015 Halleck Pinot Noir Hillside CuvéeSonoma Coast more |
9/15/2023 - MDRwinos wrote: 91 pointsPnP. Medium body. Mixed berries. Limited tannins. Drinking well now. |
| Red |
2013 L'Aventure OptimusPaso Robles Willow Creek District Red Blend more |
8/18/2023 - MDRwinos wrote: 92 pointsAfter my 2019 review, was hesitant to go down the rabbit hole again...this time it was worth it. :15 decant and this wine was singing a lovely song. Syrah grape was prevalent but the uniqueness came from the Cab and Petit Verdot grapes. it was a long, but worthwhile wait. |
| Red |
2016 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Olivet Lane VineyardRussian River Valley more |
8/18/2023 - MDRwinos wrote: 93 pointsYummm... |
| Red |
2018 Benovia Pinot Noir Russian River Valleymore |
7/25/2023 - MDRwinos wrote: 91 pointsBlack fruits, some tannins present. Benovia always produces pinots with substance. Not heavy but with a presence. This is no exception. |
| Red |
2018 Rapport GrenacheNapa Valley more |
7/25/2023 - MDRwinos wrote: 91 pointsRed fruit, no tannins. A lighter, fruity summer. Fan favorite. |
| Red |
2018 Etude Pinot Noir Grace Benoist RanchCarneros more |
7/4/2023 - MDRwinos wrote: 92 pointsparty favorite. Nicely evolved. Ready to drink |
| Red |
2019 Domaine Chaume Arnaud Côtes du Rhône Le Petit CoquetRed Rhone Blend more |
7/4/2023 - MDRwinos wrote: 84 pointsLight, fruity, nothing special |
| Red |
2017 Benovia GrenacheSonoma Mountain more |
4/12/2023 - MDRwinos wrote: 88 pointsVery light and fruity (red fruit). Popular among the group. |
| Red |
2017 Booker Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon My Favorite NeighborPaso Robles more |
4/5/2023 - MDRwinos wrote: 92 pointsRobust, fruit forward, some tannins present. Could evolve a bit more….or not. |
| Red |
2016 Domaine Nicolas-Jay Pinot Noir Willamette Valleymore |
4/5/2023 - MDRwinos wrote: 88 pointsLight, fruity, easy drinker. |
| Red |
2016 Ojai Syrah Roll Ranch VineyardVentura County more |
4/5/2023 - MDRwinos wrote: 90 pointsPnP. Dry, earthy. Limited fruit. Yummy if you like this style. |
| Red |
2018 The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Lion TamerNapa Valley more |
4/5/2023 - MDRwinos wrote: 91 pointsExcellent bottle. PnP. Fruit forward. Crowd fav. |
| Red |
2014 Jacob Franklin Mon Chou #6 CamusiYountville Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/1/2023 - MDRwinos Likes this wine: 87 pointsPnP. Yummy. Fruit forward. Full body but not overwhelming. No reason to hold any longer. |
| Red |
2015 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
3/14/2023 - MDRwinos wrote: 91 pointsSurprisingly good. Fruit forward. mostly black fruit. Tannins blew off within 5 minutes. No reason to hold any longer. |
| Red |
2017 Refugio Ranch BarbareñoSanta Ynez Valley Syrah Blend, Syrah more |
2/24/2023 - MDRwinos wrote: 89 pointsMost interesting blend. Not nearly as hefty as others in the genre. Yes, still quite satisfying. No reason to hold longer. Good bottle of juice. |
| Red |
2014 Bodegas Orben Rioja OrbenTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
2/3/2023 - MDRwinos wrote: 88 pointsSurprisingly good. Has the spicy characteristic of many riojas. Fruit is present but not prominent. No reason tp hold any longer. |
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