Basin And Range Cellars

Storybook Mountain Vineyards

Mayacamas Range Napa Estate Zinfandel 2016

These are recalled impressions, not contemporaneous notes, from two nights ago, when the family council of elders met for a steak/wine pairing event at my brother Angelo’s house.

Another consensus favorite, the ‘16 version is stellar. So deep, but with that elusive (for Zin) old-world sense of balance, structure, and restraint. Paired beautifully with both kinds of steaks
— a month ago

Dan CasagrandeAngelo Casagrande
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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Great vineyard. Dr. Seps was really one of the trailblazers for elegant, though structured, claret-style Zinfandel!!
Tegan Marriott

Tegan Marriott

The one & only & what a gifted winemaker! It's so sad that the ravage's of the climatic wrath reached this property!
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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Storybook Mountain a top CA zin producer since the 80's. So good.

Big Basin Vineyards

Rattlesnake Rock Syrah 2018

Wow! Even better than a few months ago. Olives, blueberries, game, forest, pepper, plums. It’s interesting having this a few days after storm Syrah. Very similar. Love that there are more of these us syrahs with good fruit but balance. Central coast style. — 7 months ago

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Big Basin Vineyards

Lester Family Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

Medium ruby color. Aromas of cherry, pomegranate and cloves. Elegant wine, silky smooth flavors of cherry and baking spices.

🏅94 Points - Antonio Galloni
🏅93 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
🏅93 Points - Wine Enthusiast
— 3 years ago

Eric, Tom and 13 others liked this

Clarendon Hills

Piggott Range Vineyard Syrah 2005

Opened for my 80th birthday. Wow, at its peak, deep cherry colour, fresh, vibrant, complex with amazing depth and flavours, a long aftertaste. So tasty. — a month ago

Craggy Range

Martinborough Pinot Noir 2024

Quite nice — 4 months ago

Ted Spader
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Dave, Neil and 2 others liked this

Revelry Vintners

Range Grenache Syrah 2019

Smooth at the start with dates, cocoa, anise and a splash of red apple. Soft tannins fold into a light acidity with the final notes of vanilla, fig and leather. — 9 months ago

Robert Indik
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Craggy Range

Te Muna Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Janie served at book club. Good. Hadn’t had this before. — 2 months ago

Craggy Range

Te Muna Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Complex SB from NZ. Cucumber veggie notes with minerality such as flint etc — 4 months ago

Craggy Range

Te Kahu Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Merlot Blend

Eden's choice - my favourite — 7 months ago

Charlie Elliott

Charlie Elliott

Eden's choice, my favourite

Big Basin Vineyards

Coastview Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

Apple and pear on the nose and pallet also very minerally with a lil butter but not overdone as I hate butter bombs but a quality chardonnay here very drinkable — 2 years ago