Mokolumne River, Central Valley

Arnot-Roberts

Kirschenmann Vineyard Zinfandel 2019

Inconsistent notes. Day 2 cleared out the off-putting spritz/frizzante from day one. Herbal berry pie. — 2 months ago

Erik, Tom and 3 others liked this

Lodi Native

m2 Wines Zinfandel 2020

Wow! Jammy Fruit bomb, pure deliciousness. 14.3 horsepower — 3 years ago

Birichino

Bechthold Vineyard Pétulant Naturel Cinsault 2019

So good! Tart sweet, bright red fruits! Delicious! — 6 years ago

David liked this

Chard Farm

River Run Central Otago Pinot Noir 2015

Just perfect. Light color, but lots of depth in flavor. Red berries and Central Otago dirt. Strong sense of terroir and place. Perfect balance. And so, so drinkable. — 7 years ago

Liquid Farm

White Hill Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2014

Hard to beat LF from a QPR perspective, or any other perspective when it comes to Cali Chard. Beautifully cut notes of river rock, lemon zest, sage pepper all in a restrained and balanced package. — 8 years ago

Kimberly, Shay and 3 others liked this

Kosta Browne

Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2014

2014 Kosta Browne Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir. Frighteningly good! (Get it? You know, Halloween? Never mind) The Santa Lucia has become one of my favorites from KB. Beautiful bright garnet color. Spicy aromatics of berries, wild flowers and anise. Honeyed fresh ripened black cherries and Dr Pepper (in a good way) on the palate. A mushroomy, sandalwood, herbaceous, forest floor component lurking in the shadows Vibrant and powerful. Good acidity. I don’t understand the professional reviews that describe this Wine as “light-bodied.” What am I missing? Maybe because the grapes come from the coolest region of KB’s three appellation level Pinots? In any event, I think I prefer it to the Russian River and Sonoma Coast bottlings. Don’t think I’ve ever been disappointed by a KB. Along with CIRQ, Marcassin and Ferren, my favorite Pinots. My best to Dan Kosta after the devastating fires. — 9 years ago

Greg, Shay and 24 others liked this
James Cahill

James Cahill

Drinking the '09 of this same wine right now and there is a sandalwood presence that is somewhat steeling the fruit show.
Jonathan Wall

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Photography 9.8
Peggy Hadley

Peggy Hadley

Great notes. Love this Pinot as well.

McManis Family Vineyards

Estate Grown River Junction Viognier 2019

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9.0

Minerality with fruit overtones. Slight grass tones on the nose with lush mouthfeel. Pleasant acidity in finish.
Enjoyable and versatile.
— 10 months ago

Rancho Sisquoc

Flood Family Vineyards Sisquoc River Red Blend 2020

A very nice red blend

Bought at TJs
— 4 years ago

Wonderwall (Margaret River)

Syrah

Awesome style. Dry with spice box, cigar humidor, cedar closet. Rhône-style. What a gem! — 7 years ago

David, Daron and 2 others liked this

Forlorn Hope

Gemischter Satz White Blend

a creative scientist’s labor of love made of 36 varietals. the culmination of several grapes makes this white a complex, fascinating bottle. — 7 years ago

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Twisted River

Cool Climate Central Ranges Viognier 2013

This is a tiny family winery near cold climate Orange in NSW which was a welcome discovery when I was judging at the 2017 Toowoomba Wine Show. They make award winning Shiraz Viognier and straight Viognier in minute quantities. It would be safe to say this would be the first bottle of this wine ever consumed in Copenhagen as I brought it over here. This is a full bodied flavoursome and voluptuous White with attractive Apricot flavours and some bitterness to finish off. Very Good. — 8 years ago

Ira, Shawn and 7 others liked this

Chanin

Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay 2014

JKT
9.2

Gordons Čhanin tasting 6/13/17. $35. #3. Nose like 2013 but more buttery and minerals. Softer and acidic on palate but still balanced and lively with medium finish with tension. Minerals more like river stones. — 9 years ago

Ira liked this

McManis Family Vineyards

River Junction Chardonnay 2015

Aged in steel and aged barrels; crisp and not too oaky. Enjoyed with a friend at a neighborhood tasting event at the Highlands. — 10 years ago

Stereophonic Wine

Endless River Paragon Vineyard Grüner Veltliner 2018

This is the 2018 Gruner Veltliner from the Edna Valley! Stereophonic has such a great lineup, check out their wines (based in Paso Robles). — 2 years ago

Eric, Jose and 17 others liked this

Concha y Toro

Don Melchor Puente Alto Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Foot of the Andes Mountains on banks of Maipo River in Upper Maipo Valley, 650 meters above sea level, vineyard dates back to mid-19th century, when first pre-phylloxera French varieties were brought to Chile, deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits & mineral notes, a blend of 92% Cab Sauv & 8% Cab Franc, aged for 15 month in French oak (65% new). On the palate flavors cherry & blackberry with powerful tannins, long finish, very tight, ending with mineral and tobacco notes. Needs ten years. Tasting Sample! — 6 years ago

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Haarmeyer Wine Cellars

Mokelumne Syrah 2016

Professional Syrah. The Syrah Police of California — 7 years ago

Ian and Craig liked this

Harrington

Somers Vineyard Mission

Impatiently picking and eating strawberries that are still white on the top. Grittiness like panning for gold on a hot day in gold country. — 8 years ago

McManis Family Vineyards

North Forty California Red Blend 2013

Big, bold and smokey, good with steak.
Gift from Rj, from the Wine Goddess . $20.
— 9 years ago

Gibbston Valley

Gold River Pinot Noir 2015

Oak and wood on the nose. Light, medium tannins with raspberry and spice. A bit too much oak, but tasty with food. — 9 years ago

David, Mike and 6 others liked this