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- February 21st, 2021, 3:45 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2018 DuPuis Syrah Baker Ranch (USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley)
- Replies: 1
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TN: 2018 DuPuis Syrah Baker Ranch (USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley)
2018 DuPuis Syrah Baker Ranch - USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley (2/21/2021) 13% abv. Dark ruby, very expressive aromas. On the palate, ripe plum, black pepper, leather and black olive. Excellent depth, length, balance and complexity. Terrific now and will continue to improve for years...
- February 19th, 2021, 4:13 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2008 Rhys Pinot Noir Swan Terrace
- Replies: 6
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Re: TN: 2008 Rhys Pinot Noir Swan Terrace
Tasted a '13 Swan Terrace last night and it was also superb. Rhys richly rewards aging in my experience.
- February 19th, 2021, 3:48 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Martinelli Release
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1074
Re: Martinelli Release
A very nice Martinelli bargain is the dry, old vine Jackass Hill Muscat at $28. Excellent and distinctive.
- February 18th, 2021, 3:37 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2013 Rhys Pinot Noir Swan Terrace
- Replies: 0
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TN: 2013 Rhys Pinot Noir Swan Terrace
2013 Rhys Pinot Noir Swan Terrace - USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains (2/18/2021) 12.2% abv. Medium burgundy red, ++ aromatics. On the palate, raspberry, cinnamon, spearmint and baking spice. Excellent depth, length and balance. Grippy and complex, this wine is delicious now ...
- February 17th, 2021, 5:39 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What Was The First CA Winery To ‘Get’ Pinot Correctly?
- Replies: 67
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Re: What Was The First CA Winery To ‘Get’ Pinot Correctly?
The first great California Pinot I tasted was Chalone (these remain among the best wines I've ever tasted, period). Another early eyeopener was Dehlinger.
- February 15th, 2021, 6:05 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?
- Replies: 3159
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Re: What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?
‘16 Carlisle Vineyard. Exceptional!
- February 13th, 2021, 5:37 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: No wine in my cellar is safe from getting its cork pulled
- Replies: 86
- Views: 4248
Re: No wine in my cellar is safe from getting its cork pulled
I have a buddy who died about a month ago. It was unexpected and sudden. What he died of was basically undetectable in normal life, and he was 55, lean, and in very good health otherwise. I had a case of wine that I set aside for tastings with him, which I am sad that he didn't get to experience. A...
- February 11th, 2021, 4:23 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Martinelli Release
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1074
Re: Martinelli Release
I've been drinking the Zins for years and I really enjoy them - very distinctive, the essence of RRV. The style is still exuberant, but scaled back a bit over the past decade. My wife, with her "RRV palate," absolutely adores Martinelli.
- February 11th, 2021, 4:16 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2012 Ridge Zinfandel Jimsomare
- Replies: 0
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TN: 2012 Ridge Zinfandel Jimsomare
2012 Ridge Zinfandel Jimsomare - USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains (2/11/2021) 14.5% abv. Medium ruby, very expressive aromatics. Ripe plum, lots of delicious white pepper, pomegranate and blue fruit. Excellent depth and length. This is really in a great place - vibrant, comp...
- February 9th, 2021, 3:40 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2017 Rhys Chardonnay Horseshoe Vineyard
- Replies: 2
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TN: 2017 Rhys Chardonnay Horseshoe Vineyard
2017 Rhys Chardonnay Horseshoe Vineyard - USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains (2/9/2021) 12.5% abv. Light straw, very expressive aromas. On the palate, lemon curd, melon, pear and a touch of white pepper. Great complexity. Very deep on the mid palate and with exceptional length...
- February 2nd, 2021, 4:44 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Somebody Feed Phil
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1496
Re: Somebody Feed Phil
I am a big fan!
- February 2nd, 2021, 4:02 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2017 Sandlands Merlot (USA, California, Napa Valley, Coombsville)
- Replies: 3
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TN: 2017 Sandlands Merlot (USA, California, Napa Valley, Coombsville)
2017 Sandlands Merlot - USA, California, Napa Valley, Coombsville (2/2/2021) 12.9% abv. Medium-dark ruby, wonderful aromatics. I taste ripe plum, some mint and eucalyptus, sage and blue fruit. Excellent depth and length, with surprising complexity. This is excellent now and will probably get nothin...
- January 31st, 2021, 4:05 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Cellar Diversity...again
- Replies: 57
- Views: 2651
Re: Cellar Diversity...again
In terms of soils, geology and climate, Sonoma County alone may be more diverse than all of France. Winemaking styles are equally diverse.
- January 30th, 2021, 6:21 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Okay Bedrock Fans - Force Rank the Heritage Wines!
- Replies: 56
- Views: 2913
Re: Okay Bedrock Fans - Force Rank the Heritage Wines!
Bedrock "Carlisle Vineyard" is really good.
- January 26th, 2021, 5:47 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Shakeup at Ridge
- Replies: 40
- Views: 6656
Re: Shakeup at Ridge
This took me by surprise. But ... with the processes they have in place, the vineyards they control and Dave Gates tending the vines - Ridge will continue to be Ridge.
- January 23rd, 2021, 6:42 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2016 Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard
- Replies: 3
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Re: TN: 2016 Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard
David, I’m surprised. My bottle was absolutely open and generous.
- January 23rd, 2021, 3:57 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2016 Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard
- Replies: 3
- Views: 413
TN: 2016 Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard
2016 Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard - USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains (1/23/2021) 12.9% abv. Burgundy red, very expressive aromas. On the palate, fresh strawberry, raspberry compote, cinnamon, mint and asian spice. Delicate, yet penetrating, concentrated and focused flavor...
- January 13th, 2021, 6:08 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: News from Williams Selyem
- Replies: 19
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Re: News from Williams Selyem
Very interesting news. WS is a great property, quintessentially Californian and this marriage with the French could make it even better.
- January 11th, 2021, 11:04 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2013 Lucia Garys
- Replies: 7
- Views: 388
Re: 2013 Lucia Garys
I love Lucia Gary's wines too. Reliably delicious, and quite underrated, I think. One of the great SLH vineyards, without doubt.
- January 9th, 2021, 1:01 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2007 Dehlinger Cabernet Sauvignon East Ridge
- Replies: 8
- Views: 337
Re: TN: 2007 Dehlinger Cabernet Sauvignon East Ridge
There is no reason why Sonoma County cannot produce more wines like this I've wondered about this myself. For some reason, great wine in Sonoma County seems mostly limited to Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and Chardonnay. Dehlinger has been producing great Sonoma County cabs for a few decades at least. Anot...
- January 8th, 2021, 5:14 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2007 Dehlinger Cabernet Sauvignon East Ridge
- Replies: 8
- Views: 337
Re: TN: 2007 Dehlinger Cabernet Sauvignon East Ridge
Todd, I had an '07 "Estate" Dehlinger Cab recently and it was very good, but not nearly this good. I just wish I had another case or more of the "East Ridge!'Todd F r e n c h wrote: ↑January 8th, 2021, 5:11 pm omg I'm so jealous - love the note. Amazing for such a relatively weak vintage, too.
- January 8th, 2021, 4:07 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2007 Dehlinger Cabernet Sauvignon East Ridge
- Replies: 8
- Views: 337
TN: 2007 Dehlinger Cabernet Sauvignon East Ridge
2007 Dehlinger Cabernet Sauvignon East Ridge - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (1/8/2021) Quite spectacular. 14.6% abv. Dark ruby, very aromatic. On the palate, ripe plums, graphite, leather, mint and a hint of cedar. Wonderfully integrated, power, complexity and finesse. Very ...
- January 6th, 2021, 3:56 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2007 Saxum Syrah Booker Vineyard (USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles)
- Replies: 5
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TN: 2007 Saxum Syrah Booker Vineyard (USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles)
2007 Saxum Syrah Booker Vineyard - USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles (1/6/2021) 15.5% abv. Very dark ruby, extremely expressive aromas. On the palate, ripe plum, white pepper, raspberry preserve, anise, a touch of leather and herbs. Layer after layer of complex and exotic flavors. Extreme...
- January 1st, 2021, 5:27 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Vinous: Some winery called “Bedrock” is apparently pretty good...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1881
- January 1st, 2021, 1:33 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: New Year’s wine resolution
- Replies: 51
- Views: 2076
Re: New Year’s wine resolution
Use ah-so opener more often.
- January 1st, 2021, 12:25 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Your cellar's core strength?
- Replies: 104
- Views: 5145
Re: Your cellar's core strength?
Zinfandel. Clearly my cellar's core strength is taste and class!
- December 28th, 2020, 5:32 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Happy B-day to the Legend Tom Hill
- Replies: 14
- Views: 769
Re: Happy B-day to the Legend Tom Hill
Happy Birthday Legendary Tom, I'm sure you'll celebrate well!
- December 27th, 2020, 3:48 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2009 Turley Petite Syrah Hayne Vineyard (USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena)
- Replies: 4
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TN: 2009 Turley Petite Syrah Hayne Vineyard (USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena)
Many dismiss Petite. They need to taste a well stored Turley Hayne with a little age! 2009 Turley Petite Syrah Hayne Vineyard - USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena (12/27/2020) 14.5% abv. Very dark purple, expressive aromas. On the palate, ripe plum, black pepper, a hint of white flowers and mi...
- December 25th, 2020, 3:13 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2012 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Burt Williams' Morning Dew Ranch
- Replies: 3
- Views: 359
TN: 2012 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Burt Williams' Morning Dew Ranch
2012 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Burt Williams' Morning Dew Ranch - USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley (12/25/2020) 14.1% abv. Medium burgundy red, very aromatic. On the palate, expressive red raspberry, cloves, and X-Mas spice. Superior depth, concentration and length, great focus, very ...
- December 25th, 2020, 2:59 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2011 Mount Eden Vineyards Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains
- Replies: 0
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TN: 2011 Mount Eden Vineyards Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains
2011 Mount Eden Vineyards Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains - USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains (12/25/2020) 14.5% abv. Medium straw color, very aromatic. Concentrated flavors of lemon curd, anise, wild flowers and mint. Very intensely flavored, but harmonious. Superb mouthfeel...
- December 24th, 2020, 4:12 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2014 Arnot-Roberts Cabernet Sauvignon Fellom Ranch
- Replies: 1
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TN: 2014 Arnot-Roberts Cabernet Sauvignon Fellom Ranch
2014 Arnot-Roberts Cabernet Sauvignon Fellom Ranch - USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains (12/24/2020) Such an interesting wine. Grapes grown on Montebello Ridge, but aged in French, not American oak. 100% Cab, unlike the Ridge blend. Like Ridge, vines are mature (35-40 years ol...
- December 21st, 2020, 5:36 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: UPDATE U-TURN: Week 4 Virtual Tasting - Get your RHINE On - Brian Tuite - Redwood Empire Food Bank DEC16 - DEC23
- Replies: 167
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Re: Week 4 Virtual Tasting for Charity - Get your Zinfandel On - Brian Tuite - Redwood Empire Food Bank DEC16 - DEC23
Brian, you know what this Aeris Rosso wine would go really well with ... (drumroll) ... Rosso pizza!
Coincidence?
Coincidence?
- December 21st, 2020, 4:38 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: undervalued but not for long? (edited)
- Replies: 133
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Re: undervalued but not for long? (edited)
Evangehlo Vineyard, Contra Costa County, CA.
- December 21st, 2020, 3:58 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: UPDATE U-TURN: Week 4 Virtual Tasting - Get your RHINE On - Brian Tuite - Redwood Empire Food Bank DEC16 - DEC23
- Replies: 167
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Re: Week 4 Virtual Tasting for Charity - Get your Zinfandel On - Brian Tuite - Redwood Empire Food Bank DEC16 - DEC23
I've had many a Zin-based, mixed black blend before, but nothing quite like this. 50% Nebbiolo, 20% Nerello Mascalese, 10% Carignan, 10% Babara and 10% Primitivo (like Zinfandel, a clone of a Croatian grape called Crljenak). With the high dose of Nebbiolo, I can't help but think this somewhat tannic...
- December 19th, 2020, 4:52 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2008 Rhys Pinot Noir Swan Terrace
- Replies: 6
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TN: 2008 Rhys Pinot Noir Swan Terrace
2008 Rhys Pinot Noir Swan Terrace - USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains (12/19/2020) 13% abv. Medium burgundy red, very aromatic. On the palate, raspberry, pomegranate, dried flowers and Christmas spices. Excellent depth and length. Beautifully evolved and integrated, still vib...
- December 18th, 2020, 10:27 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2018 Ridge Zinfandel Pagani Ranch (USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley)
- Replies: 10
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Re: TN: 2018 Ridge Zinfandel Pagani Ranch (USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley)
There was a HVS Zoom tasting of Ridge, Bedrock, Seghesio and Biale Zins last night. Discussed all aspects of the site, winemaking, the vintage, etc. I'll try and get a link for this.
- December 17th, 2020, 6:17 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2018 Ridge Zinfandel Pagani Ranch (USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley)
- Replies: 10
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Re: TN: 2018 Ridge Zinfandel Pagani Ranch (USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley)
There is an exuberant suppleness to this wine combined with lively acid which bodes very well for the future.
- December 17th, 2020, 4:52 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: UPDATE U-TURN: Week 4 Virtual Tasting - Get your RHINE On - Brian Tuite - Redwood Empire Food Bank DEC16 - DEC23
- Replies: 167
- Views: 6097
Re: Week 4 Virtual Tasting for Charity - Get your Zinfandel On - Brian Tuite - Redwood Empire Food Bank DEC16 - DEC23
No, new label and I believe a new winemaker. The name is still 1910.D@vid Bu3ker wrote: ↑December 17th, 2020, 4:24 pmDid the name change for the 2018?M. Dildine wrote: ↑December 17th, 2020, 4:17 pmI think the '18 will be a stunner!Brian Tuite wrote: ↑December 17th, 2020, 4:16 pm
I recently opened the ‘14 vintage if 1910 and was floored by how good it was. Well worth the tariff.
- December 17th, 2020, 4:17 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: UPDATE U-TURN: Week 4 Virtual Tasting - Get your RHINE On - Brian Tuite - Redwood Empire Food Bank DEC16 - DEC23
- Replies: 167
- Views: 6097
Re: Week 4 Virtual Tasting for Charity - Get your Zinfandel On - Brian Tuite - Redwood Empire Food Bank DEC16 - DEC23
2015 Limerick Lane Zinfandel Block 1910 - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (12/17/2020) High flavor, high octane, high enjoyment. I am really glad I have tomorrow off, because I am going to consume a lot of this. It’s surprisingly bright and red fruited, where I expected somethi...
- December 17th, 2020, 4:13 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: UPDATE U-TURN: Week 4 Virtual Tasting - Get your RHINE On - Brian Tuite - Redwood Empire Food Bank DEC16 - DEC23
- Replies: 167
- Views: 6097
Re: Week 4 Virtual Tasting for Charity - Get your Zinfandel On - Brian Tuite - Redwood Empire Food Bank DEC16 - DEC23
2018 Ridge Zinfandel Pagani Ranch - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley (12/17/2020) 14.9% abv. Dark ruby, expressive aromatics. On the palate, sweet blue fruit, raspberry, pomegranate and mint. Very precocious and, in fact, primary at this early stage, but it is already delicious. (93 pt...
- December 17th, 2020, 4:05 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2018 Ridge Zinfandel Pagani Ranch (USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley)
- Replies: 10
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TN: 2018 Ridge Zinfandel Pagani Ranch (USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley)
2018 Ridge Zinfandel Pagani Ranch - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley (12/17/2020) 14.9% abv. Dark ruby, expressive aromatics. On the palate, sweet blue fruit, raspberry, pomegranate and mint. Very precocious and, in fact, primary at this early stage, but it is already delicious. (93 pt...
- December 15th, 2020, 6:14 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2012 Littorai Pinot Noir Hirsch Vineyard
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1009
Re: TN: 2012 Littorai Pinot Noir Hirsch Vineyard
Stephen, I opened the bottle about six hours before tasting.Stephen Chen wrote: ↑December 15th, 2020, 5:22 pm Great note, thanks! Have a lone bottle in the cellar from Lopa and have been slightly worried by the mixed reviews on CT, but now this has gotten me excited to try it. Any tips on decanting?
- December 15th, 2020, 3:56 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2012 Littorai Pinot Noir Hirsch Vineyard
- Replies: 14
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TN: 2012 Littorai Pinot Noir Hirsch Vineyard
2012 Littorai Pinot Noir Hirsch Vineyard - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast (12/15/2020) 13% abv. Medium burgundy red, flamboyant aromatics. On the palate, raspberry, cinnamon, mint and lavender. Medium depth, excellent length. Energetic, tense and light as a feather. Maybe the best Pin...
- December 15th, 2020, 11:08 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: UPDATE U-TURN: Week 4 Virtual Tasting - Get your RHINE On - Brian Tuite - Redwood Empire Food Bank DEC16 - DEC23
- Replies: 167
- Views: 6097
Re: Week 4 Virtual Tasting for Charity - Get your Zinfandel On - Brian Tuite - Redwood Empire Food Bank DEC16 - DEC23
I just looked and I have some Zinfandel to drink. Kudos to Brian (and Fred Scherrer) for this virtual tasting! A very good cause.
- December 12th, 2020, 5:34 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Am I doing this right?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 508
Re: Am I doing this right?
Yes, Brian, you are!
- December 9th, 2020, 5:36 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2018 Zinfandel is outstanding
- Replies: 116
- Views: 12486
Re: 2018 Zinfandel is outstanding
So many great 18s. Tasted an A. Rafanelli tonight. Best young A Raf I think I've ever tasted. Pure Dry Creek goodness.
Another one not to be missed - Biale "Black Chicken!"
Another one not to be missed - Biale "Black Chicken!"
- December 6th, 2020, 3:45 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2018 Turley Cabernet Sauvignon Estate (USA, California, Napa Valley)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1204
Re: TN: 2018 Turley Cabernet Sauvignon Estate (USA, California, Napa Valley)
I think they planted Cab on their longstanding estate property in Napa. These are very nice indeed, prime Cab territory, very traditionally styled. Price, as I recall, is very reasonable.
- December 3rd, 2020, 7:10 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What, No Mourvedre Appreciation Delegation?
- Replies: 373
- Views: 25660
Re: What, No Mourvedre Appreciation Delegation?
Outstanding piece here: https://tablascreek.typepad.com/tablas/2020/12/mourvedre-sidelined-by-phylloxera-no-more.html A brief glimpse: One of the silver linings of the last nine months unable to travel has been the chance to spend time virtually with some of California winemakers whose work I find i...
- December 3rd, 2020, 7:09 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2015 Mending Wall Petite Sirah Palisades Vineyard
- Replies: 8
- Views: 422
Re: TN: 2015 Mending Wall Petite Sirah Palisades Vineyard
Bill, the wine was opened about seven hours prior to pouring. No extensive decant, it was running on 12 cylinders from the get-go.
- December 2nd, 2020, 5:57 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2006 Ridge Monte Bello (USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 682
Re: TN: 2006 Ridge Monte Bello (USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains)
Nice note David, thanks!