Neyers

Sage Canyon California Red Blend 2020

9.4

i asked for something interesting & unusual and this was suggested: southern Rhône varietals from CA, and it was fantastic! pours a deep rich ruby, opaque and wafting a cornucopia of aromas, intoxicating: first it was all exotic spices like clove & incense, garrigue, then it was cherry compote then it turned to raspberry pie, dried orange rind, dried herbs, pepper, etc. My first CA wine that smelled like high end CdP - liquified distilled voluptuous aromas & flavors. palate was so jam packed, med bodied, finely grained tannins, silky & suave - balanced acidity. screams old vine fruit handled well — 5 days ago

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Roco Winery

Gravel Road Pinot Noir 2021

Joe Christenson

8.9

Plenty of red berry notes, eg tart cranberry and cherry. There’s an underlying minerality, plus some herbal and almost smokey notes. A unique approach for the region. — a month ago

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River Road Vineyards

Reserve Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2022

Pat Mead

8.9

2022 vintage of this reserve Chardonnay. Notes of vanilla, pineapple and lemon. Smooth and easy on the palate. Delicious with pork tenderloin dinner! — 3 months ago

Felton Road

Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2019

Bob McDonald

9.3

Rich and mouth filling in the luscious Felton Road style. Only 20% whole bunch letting the quality of the ripe fruit speak. Intense red and black fruits - raspberry to the fore. This is just a “village “ wine in comparison to their illustrious Block 3 and Block 5 but it more than holds its own. Impossible not to enjoy this wine. — 10 days ago

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Somm David T

Perhaps my favorite producer in Central Otago.

Bob McDonald

@Somm David T It’s certainly up there isn’t it David. I used to enjoy Mount Difficulty as well but don’t see it as much these days.

Somm David T

Yep. I enjoy the hell out of their Chardonnay but it is much more difficult to find than their Pinot in the US.

Craggy Range

Te Muna Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Damian

9.1

Pale yellow color. Tropical fruit on the nose and palate. Long finish and high acidity — 2 months ago

Trione Vineyards & Winery

River Road Ranch Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Ericsson

9.1

Crisp acidity and vibrant passionfruit notes make it a wild ride through sun-soaked vineyards. This isn’t your safe, predictable white wine—it’s a bold reminder to embrace life’s untamed spirit. — 3 months ago

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