2006 Treana Red
I Suck. I suck b/c I’ve been spoiled on great California Cabernets. I’m biased, and as much as I want …
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2006 Mer Soleil Vineyard ‘Silver’ Chardonnay
MER SOLEIL VINEYARD’S ‘Silver’ Chardonnay is what an unoaked Chardonnay should aspire to be. Too often, I find that “unoaked” …
2007 Paul Hobbs Russian River Pinot Noir
I first experienced Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir at The French Laundry in Yountville, CA (ie Napa Valley). For those of …
2005 Paraduxx
(Disclaimer: OK, so lets be honest here. I’m not some visionary in the wine blogger/reviewer space, who has vineyards mailing …
2004 Surh Luchtel ‘Stagecoach Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon
Surh Luchtel’s Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernets are one of the best representations of what a solid, balanced-yet-powerful, crowd pleasing, and all …
2004 Spring Mountain Vineyard Syrah
Impressive. This is the cult cab of Napa Syrahs. The body and structure is tight, yet solid fruit. Taut tannins …
2004 Nickel & Nickel Hudson Vineyard Syrah
I have a special place in my liver for N&N. FIRST IMPRESSION = It’s tart. Doesn’t have a huge tannic …
2006 Pine Ridge ‘Napa Valley’ Cabernet Sauvignon
I love Pine Ridge. I think that their wines are a great balance of tannins, big luscious fruit, and the …
