Tag: Santa Cruz Mountains

April 23, 2022 Wine Reviews

Vinography Unboxed: Week of 4/17/22

Hello and welcome to my weekly dig through the pile of wine samples that show up asking to be tasted.

September 18, 2021 Wine Reviews

Vinography Unboxed: Week of 9/12/21

Hello and welcome to my weekly dig through the pile of wine samples that show up asking to be tasted.

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January 18, 2021 Wine Reviews

Elevating Chardonnay in the Santa Cruz Mountains

The Santa Cruz Mountains American Viticultural Area stands apart from all other California wine regions both literally and figuratively. As

July 24, 2010 Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wines under $20

2008 Ridge Vineyards “Three Valleys” Red Blend, Sonoma County

If there’s one thing about a winery that is likely to earn my immediate respect it is what you might

June 15, 2010 Boutique Wines, Wine Reviews

2004 Cooper Garrod “Lone Oak Vineyard” Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mountains

One of the greatest joys in my life remains the feeling I get when stumbling upon a small winery whose

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Bottle brush without the brush.

Bottle brush without the brush.

Riley waits patiently.

Riley waits patiently.

Something of a perfect trio of wines shared among

Something of a perfect trio of wines shared among good friends yesterday afternoon with a bite of cheese, a little salami, and a lot of great conversation.
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Few things are as satisfying, horticulturally spea

Few things are as satisfying, horticulturally speaking, than getting an orchid to bloom a second time.

It’s been a couple of years since we’ve been t

It’s been a couple of years since we’ve been to @commisrestaurant, what with the pandemic and all, but it continues to be a superb dining experience. Every dish was exceptional and the service impeccable. Definitely among the best of the best in Northern California. Bravo @jamessyhabout and team.
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Needed something bright and crisp and citrusy. And

Needed something bright and crisp and citrusy. And wanted to check in on how this wine was aging (not at all yet, still fresh as a daisy). I got all the lemon pith, white flowers, wet stones and crushed shells with hints of seawater I wanted. Lean and positively vibrating with energy. 2019 Ceritas “Trout Gulch Vineyard” Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, California. Good stuff @john.raytek.
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