Wine Reviews

Ratings Explained

84 & Below – Not Posted ‘cause we won’t drink it
85 + A good wine. Buy if the price is right
90 + A very good wine, in our humble opinion
95 + An awe inspiring wine – Possibly life altering

All wine reviews are based solely on the personal tastes of the authors.
Disclosure: Samples are designated by an “S” beside the wine reviewed.
We’re still objective. Robert Parker doesn’t buy his wines either

Wine Guerrilla Forchini Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel

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Jan 202011
 
2009 Forchini Vineyards , Dry Creek – Sonoma, CA  $30 (S) — Rating 92

Fun is the word that comes to mind. This Wine Guerrilla Old Vine Zinfandel is a big fruit forward, jammy delicious sip. So well balanced with integrated tannins and fruit, the 16% alcohol goes unnoticed. Lot’s of  blackberry goodness with a hint of root beer and minerality. A touch of Petite Sirah, Carigan and Alacante in the blend adds depth. Twist the screw top and let the fun begin. BTW…The wine paired sinfully well with dark chocolate.

Dendor Patton Wisdom Old Vine Zinfandel

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Jan 182011
 
2007 Old Vine Zinfandel,  Mendocino County, CA $30 (S) — Rating 92

Dendor Patton Wisdom is a uniquely well-balanced and food friendly Zinfandel. Not as big and jammy as some from Sonoma, this beautiful medium-bodied Zin from Mendocino has a lovely nose of blueberry and briar with soft tannins and enough spice and oak to add character. The blend includes 7.5% Petite Sirah which adds to and compliments the structure.

Cupcake Vineyards Chardonnay

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Jan 152011
 
2009 Central Coast, CA $9 — Rating 86

Maybe the best Chardonnay for under $10 we have found. Nicely balanced oak & butter make Cupcake Vineyards Chardonnay a real winner. The price makes it a great go-to Chardonnay. I’ll pour this Chardonnay at my patio party any time.

St Rose Pinot Noir Nunes Vineyard

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Jan 152011
 
2007 St Rose Nunes Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River Valley, CA $38 (S) Rating 92

The flavors of St. Rose Pinot Noir are subtly rich with a hint of the smoky fog that often covers the vineyard. Not as fruity or fleshy as some from Russian River, St. Rose has a unique presence in the glass and on the palate.  Fred and Wendy Nunes of Nunes Vineyards hold back just enough of their grapes to make fewer than 200 cases of their own St. Rose Pinot. Other wineries consistently reach 90+ scores with these single vineyard designated grapes. This is a unique Pinot worth ordering.

Ravenswood Zinfandel Big River Vineyard

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Jan 142011
 
2007 Big River Vineyards, Alexander Valley, CA $35 (S) Rating 92

Ravenswood Zinfandel Big River Vineyard is a delicious Zinfandel with all the jammy and spicy character you crave  from an excellent old vine Zinfandel. The wine opens quickly both to nose and palate. Deep and fleshy with flavors of blackberry and plum, this Alexander Valley Zinfandel  is complimented by a supple tannin structure.

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