| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2002 Lolonis Winery Merlot Redwood Valleymore |
2/18/2023 - Bathtub58 wrote: flawedDead. |
| Red |
1992 Lolonis Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Private ReserveRedwood Valley more |
2/3/2023 - oakville72 Likes this wine: 90 pointsIn surprisingly good shape for being 30 years old. Little sign of oxidation. Fruit is restrained, and it's not obviously Cabernet Sauvignon. Medium-bodied yet quite attractive. Great acidity has kept it alive. An example of how lower alcohol, higher acid Cabernet Sauvignons hold up well if stored correctly. |
| Red |
1999 Lolonis Winery Zinfandel Redwood Valleymore |
11/1/2021 - ekessler Does not like this wine: NRdead. |
| White |
NV Lolonis Winery Ladybug White Old Vines Cuvée IIIMendocino White Blend more |
10/26/2021 - Davidalan wrote: NRI think this might have been a nice wine had I not cellared it so long. It no longer has a fruity taste and lost it’s character. Not the wine’s fault . |
| Red |
2002 Lolonis Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Redwood Valleymore |
5/14/2021 - ElAzul Likes this wine: 88 pointsA friend had this wine in his cellar that was given to him from a California associate and had kept it in somewhat non-optimal conditions but the cork was in very good shape with a run maybe 1/3 up the cork. Orange on the rim was obvious but the overall body was still of the light bodied color of aged cabernet. Nose was reticent until 2 hours open. Dark fruit apparent on the tongue but even after 90 minutes open and then through an aerator it was never flamboyant. Still it was balanced with decent acidity, mostly resolved tannins but it would have been interesting to have tasted it if it had been kept at 60 or less rather than 70-75. |
| Red |
1992 Lolonis Winery Petite Sirah OrphéusMendocino County more |
10/28/2020 - PDavisMarble wrote: 92 pointsWe remember meeting the owner / winemaker at release when we bought this. That was in 1993. At the time it was fresh, fruity, but a bit overly assaulting in how big and tannic it was. This was remarkable -- the wine is blood red, modest amount of sediment, cork intact, no bricking, a fruity nose with some camphor, mint, chocolate and tarragon. The mouthfeel is rich and silky. Some red fruits and chocolate, with a touch of plum and camphor on the finish. This wine is remarkably youthful for seeing 28 trips around the sun. |
| Red |
1997 Lolonis Winery Zinfandel Redwood Valley Private Reservemore |
4/27/2020 - europat55 wrote: 80 pointsSmells and tastes like dried raisins |
| Red |
2003 Lolonis Winery Petite Sirah Winegrower Selection Sisters BlendRedwood Valley more |
11/15/2019 - Border Boss Likes this wine: 90 pointsThe cork was a bear to get out. It ended up coming completely apart. Required decanting through cheese cloth to get everything out of it. |
| Red |
2002 Lolonis Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Winegrower Selection Golden VineyardsRedwood Valley more |
8/27/2018 - web_creator Likes this wine: 83 pointsA little past its prime but not nearly as much as you would expect. Still has some tannins and decent fruit, even if it is a little long in the tooth. Drink in the next six months |
| Red |
2005 Lolonis Winery Petite Sirah Orphéus Heritage VineyardsRedwood Valley more |
8/29/2016 - Guillaume T. Likes this wine: 92 pointsA superb wine, saved for my birthday dinner. The 3+ hours it spent in the decanter was a bit of a roller-coaster ride, as it changed identity several times, opening and closing, revealing acidity then hiding it again, and displaying various facets of dried fruit, pressed flowers, Madeira, and wet leather. In the end, if finally calmed down into something suitable for the cocoa & chile notes of my wife's celebrated Mole sauce, with deep chocolate and spice notes of its own. A fantastic wine for a special evening. |
| Red |
2005 Lolonis Winery Petite Sirah Orphéus Heritage VineyardsRedwood Valley more |
4/19/2015 - Baerst Likes this wine: 90 pointsTastes of leather and earth along with dark berry. Not too sweet. Strong finish. |
| Red |
2001 Lolonis Winery Syrah Winegrower Selection Foothill VineyardRedwood Valley more |
1/18/2015 - tward wrote: NRBought this to round out an online case order. Though the fruit is a little bit cooked / baked (probably from the field / style, not cellaring), it was interesting to see something like this really hold up for so long. Still showed dark fruit, some earth, and tar and some roasted meat. Not much spice or complexity, but even without notable acid, it didn't seem flabby. |
| Red |
1997 Lolonis Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Redwood Valleymore |
4/4/2014 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 93 pointsCork in perfect condition, so was the wine. Popped and poured with two friends and we sipped over two hours. The wine changed a ton. Overall, I loved the aromas of cranberries, tart blackberries, wet leaves, earth, menthol, with time I started getting more mushroom and spearmint notes. The tannic structure is still solid – they’re dusty but still holding everything together. Sweet berries on the palate, but also a lot of tart and wild berry aspects. Fresh acid, tingly, provides balance. I love the evolving flavors of mint, balsamic glaze, white pepper and even some sun-dried tomato. This is a really complex and delicious wine, showing richer-sweeter tones, but the tannin-acid focus keeps it really interesting and food friendly. Paired really well with a skirt steak. I wish I had more. For a fraction of the price of a Napa Cab, this over delivers. Go Redwood Valley! |
| Red |
2003 Lolonis Winery Zinfandel Tryfon HeritageRedwood Valley more |
3/16/2014 - bradfriedlander Likes this wine: 92 pointsThis wine has aged very nicely. It took over an hour to really open. Nice spicy finish (black pepper) and medium fruit intensity. Tannins were soft. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2002 Lolonis Winery Chardonnay Antigone-Late HarvestMendocino County more |
2/16/2014 - wayfarer Likes this wine: 91 pointsDeep yellow, rich nose & palate of vanilla, aged citrus, honey, floral notes and really long finish that stays and stays. Right amount of acid to balance the sweetness. Enjoyed over two nights and though fresher and more aromatic on night one , night two was still very good, with equal richness that had not gone flat at all. Wish I had another one to try in a couple more years. |
| Red |
2005 Lolonis Winery Petite Sirah Orphéus Heritage VineyardsRedwood Valley more |
9/29/2013 - 1961Vintage wrote: 86 pointsBig wine but very little in the way of subtleties. Still closed on the nose...Hope it continues to improve |
| Red |
2002 Lolonis Winery Petite Sirah Orphéus Heritage VineyardsRedwood Valley more |
9/5/2013 - bradfriedlander Likes this wine: 92 pointsDark inky red/purple; black/Bing cherry; a lot of fruit left; very smooth; long finish; soft tannins. |
| Red |
2002 Lolonis Winery Petite Sirah OrphéusMendocino County more |
5/25/2013 - MichielV wrote: 88 pointsDrank next to the 2001. With osso bucco. Great dinner with Keith/Shannon/Tim/Karen. This was very dry upon opening two hours before dinner but at dinner this was good. It had lost power was well balanced. Good fruit and finish. Went well with dinner. Drink now. |
| Red |
2001 Lolonis Winery Petite Sirah OrphéusMendocino County more |
5/25/2013 - MichielV wrote: NRDrank next to the 2002. With osso bucco. Great dinner with Keith/Shannon/Tim/Karen. This was good upon opening 2 hrs prior but good weak at mid-point and lost to the 01. on ots own after dinner this was good again. fruit still there, tannins kept drying it out but overall good wine with nice finish much moet than yr typical PS. Drink now. |
| Red |
2002 Lolonis Winery Petite Sirah Orphéus Heritage VineyardsRedwood Valley more |
5/7/2013 - bradfriedlander Likes this wine: 92 pointsThe wine looks Inky colored. The legs are Slow. It smells like Blackberry, and Medium Toast. It tastes like Prune, Blackberry, Anise, and Medium Toast. The body is Full. The wine has Juicy texture. The wine finishes Long. |
| Red |
2002 Lolonis Winery PetrosMendocino County Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/21/2013 - Ridgerunner Likes this wine: 91 pointsThis wine was in a perfect spot for what it was |
| Red |
1997 Lolonis Winery Merlot Private ReserveRedwood Valley more |
12/8/2012 - sbbulldog wrote: 91 pointsStill rocking after all these years. Not giving up much fruit on the nose, but the color is still youthful. All elements in harmony and nothing stale. Just soft fruit, medium finish, impressive under the circumstances. |
| Red |
2001 Lolonis Winery Petite Sirah OrphéusMendocino County more |
11/4/2012 - MichielV wrote: 90 pointsSunday nite w sausage. Only decanted for half hour. Bit tight at first but really became a great wine. Very dark red color. Great barnyard nose and darkberries. On palate some dryness but that went away. It became very nice WINE. No fruit juice but very well integrated wine. Will keep well for 5 more yrsbut is ready to go. |
| Red |
2005 Lolonis Winery Zinfandel Redwood Valleymore |
4/27/2012 - Jbennett67 wrote: 87 points- Crimsom color with medium forming legs and aromas of mint and has flavours of black pepper, vanilla and blackberry with a light/medium body. Satin-Like texture with a medium finish. |
| White |
NV Lolonis Winery Ladybug White Old Vines Cuvée IIIMendocino White Blend more |
11/24/2011 - ecola Likes this wine: 86 pointsA nice blend with fresh tropical fruit and just a touch of residual. Easy to drink. |
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