Boy, there’s way too much wine there! Spent two out of the three days at the wine tasting and barely scratched the surface.
Official results
Top wines:
Davis Bynum Pinot Noir 2011 Jane’s Vyd Russian River Vly $40 Best of Class
Davis Family Pinot Noir 2011 Starr Ridge Russian River Vly $50 Gold
Estate 1856 Cabernet Bordeaux Blend 2010 Sonoma County $36 Best of Class, Sweepstakes
Estate 1856 Cabernet Bordeaux Blend 2011 Sonoma County $36 Double Gold
Matrix Zinfandel-Petite Sirah 2011 Russian River Vly $32 Best of Class
Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Brother’s Ridge Vyd Alexander Vly $75 Gold
Trentadue Petite Sirah Port 2011 Alexander Vly $25 Best of Class
Wellington Victory (Bordeaux) 2008 Sonoma County $60 Gold
Best bang for the buck:
Clos du Bois Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Alexander Valley $28 Double Gold
Forchini Zinfandel 2011 Reserve Old Vine Dry Creek Vly $28 Gold
Mathis Grenache 2010 Sonoma Valley $30 Best of Class
Pedroncelli Sangiovese 2011 Alto Vyds Dry Creek Vly $16 Best of Class
Michael Pozzan Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Sonoma County $15 Best of Class
Overall impression: A lot of big, sweet cherry wines with little varietal character to pick through to find the ones I liked. Work, work, work. lol