2022 Bedrock Wine Co. Sauvignon Blanc Judge Family Vineyard, USA, California, Sonoma, Bennett Valley, Wine Review
One of the best Sauvignon Blanc vineyards in California. Definitely a step up from the regular Bedrock Sauvignon Blanc bottling. Green gold in color, clear and bright. The nose is very nice with some tropical fruit, slight citrus and some minerality. Medium bodied. Good balance and acidity. Nice texture. On the palate, this is tasty with mango, lemons and some minerality. Depth. Long finish. This is delicious on its own and will work well with many foods. This worked well with a Roasted Eggplant and Goat Cheese dish. Drink over the next eight to twelve years.
2022 Rivers-Marie Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, USA, California, Wine Review
2021 Carlisle Zinfandel Papera Ranch, USA, California, Sonoma, Russian River, Wine Review
Another great vintage for this wine. Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is great with black cherries, raspberries, slight bramble, warm earth, and pepper. Medium to full bodied. Light to medium tannins. Great texture. Great balance. On the palate, this is young but already delicious. Flavors of black and red raspberries, black cherries and char. Lively. Long finish. It is drinking great now but should go another ten to fifteen years although it may likely be more "claret" in style. Drink on its own or with grilled meats, fowl or veggies.
2022 EnRoute Pinot Noir Les Pommiers, USA, California, Sonoma, Russian River, Wine Review
Part of the Far Niente wine estates. Deep ruby in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose is big with raspberries, cherries, black cherries, spice, cola and slight char. Medium to full bodied. Semi-plush texture. On the palate, this is a big Pinot with plenty of fruit. Black cherries, raspberries and some char. Moderate acidity. Long finish. This is very nice on its own and will work with bigger foods such a Salmon in a rich cream sauce. Drink over the next eight to ten years. The score should go up with some longer term cellaring.
Gary Farrell 2022 Russian River Selection Chardonnay
2021 Cattleya Chardonnay Beyond the Threshold, USA, California, Sonoma, Wine Review
2021 Sonoma-Cutrer Pinot Noir Les Plus Haut Owsley Ranch & Vine Hill, USA, California, Sonoma, Russian RIver, Wine Review
2016 Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley, USA, California,
2023 Bravium Chardonnay, USA, California, Sonoma, Russian River Valley, Wine Review
This is an inexpensive Sonoma Chardonnay that offers up a pretty classic version of an oaked Chardonnay. Gold/green in color, clear and bright. The nose has vanilla, lemon creme, slight pineapple, and toast. Full bodied. Good acidity. On the palate, lemon-lime notes, vanilla and some fresh cut lumber. Slightly bitter on the finish. The is nice on its own and would work well with grilled Salmon or Tuna. drink over the next few years.