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To Drink before Dinner: 2017 Ron Rubin Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

August 9, 2020

When I opened this wine before dinner I found it way too easy to drink. There’s an appealing lively acidity that makes you keep wanting another sip, and another. Then I remembered I had opened the bottle to rev...

Quintessential Sonoma Chardonnay: 2018 Jordan Russian River Valley Chardonnay

Becky Sue Epstein

June 6, 2020

Tasting Notes

How often do you open a wine and get just what you’re hoping for? For me, this was one of those times when I got what I had hoped for in a Sonoma chardonnay: a wine that has some fruitiness and plenty of minera...

2017 Amici Pinot Noir Russian River Valley – crafted in a Burgundian style

Becky Sue Epstein

August 10, 2019

Tasting Notes

If you are like me, secretly crossing your fingers and hoping for a taste of Burgundy when you sip California pinot noirs, you will be rewarded here. Sip lightly for the first few minutes until the wine opens u...

Dutton Goldfield Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir

David Honig

February 12, 2019

Tasting Notes

Racy and fruity, and just a bit rough around the edges. Drink with wild boar sausage. Recommended. 88 points.

Dutton Goldfield Fox Den Vineyard Pinot Noir

David Honig

February 5, 2019

Tasting Notes

Opulent and voluptuous, fine red fruits, strawberry, raspberry, with a black fruit background, make a gorgeous palate. Highly Recommended. 95 points.

Dutton Goldfield Emerald Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir

David Honig

January 25, 2019

Tasting Notes

Elegant and silky, this would pair beautifully with roast pork. Highly Recommended. 94 points.

Dutton Godlfield Rued Vineyard Chardonnay

David Honig

December 30, 2018

Tasting Notes

This is an excellent, rich, round, complex wine, with a sophistication several steps above the norm. Drink with Dover sole. Highly Recommended. 94 points.

Davis Bynum Jane’s Vineyard Pinot Noir

David Honig

December 18, 2018

Tasting Notes

Raspberry and cranberry roll through the palate, supported by brambles and sage. Recommended. 88 points.

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To Drink before Dinner: 2017 Ron Rubin Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Quintessential Sonoma Chardonnay: 2018 Jordan Russian River Valley Chardonnay

2017 Amici Pinot Noir Russian River Valley – crafted in a Burgundian style

Dutton Goldfield Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir

Dutton Goldfield Fox Den Vineyard Pinot Noir

Dutton Goldfield Emerald Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir

Dutton Godlfield Rued Vineyard Chardonnay

Davis Bynum Jane’s Vineyard Pinot Noir

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