| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| White - Sparkling |
2022 Josh Cellars ProseccoGlera more |
5/6/2024 - ZinLifGal Likes this wine: 95 pointsExcellent bubbly, with fine texture and light citrus nose. Wonderful, remained fresh in the glass- Definite high quality and value. Will be purchasing again and recommending. |
| White |
2015 Hook & Ladder Gewürztraminer Severson RanchRussian River Valley more |
3/12/2024 - ZinLifGal Likes this wine: 76 points2015 is Even, off center, I thought it held its shape. |
| White |
2018 Domaine de L'Oselier Coteaux du Giennois BlancSauvignon Blanc more |
2/18/2024 - ZinLifGal Likes this wine: 85 pointsBright and full. Plenty of body and perfectly dry - minerality gives way to a moment of ripe pear |
| White |
2020 Harney Lane Chardonnay Scottsdale VineyardLodi more |
6/24/2023 - ZinLifGal Likes this wine: 90 pointsBeautiful balance, slight pineapple, butterscotch without the oak or sweetness. Maybe a hint of honeysuckle with nice mineral finish. No food needed, perfect for summer afternoon. |
| Red |
2021 Christopher Cellars Cinsaut Sprague Family VineyardsClements Hills more |
6/4/2023 - ZinLifGal Likes this wine: 85 points2022 Vintage - Lovely. Definitely subtle and herbaceous, light like a Grenache but all herb and acidic balance - delicious with triple creme Brie and garlic batard. |
| Rosé - Sparkling |
NV Prince Alexandre Crémant de Loire Brut RoséCabernet Franc more |
4/11/2023 - ZinLifGal Likes this wine: 82 pointsVery enjoyable - light, acidic and not fruity, nice fresh nose and enough acidity from the Cab Franc - this a is truly lovely sparkling to have on hand, open up for afternoon or dinner with chinese food, cheeses, seafood medley, or just celebrate a sunny day. I really enjoy a cremant for the finish and aroma, the finer bubbles last longer and hold up well- It’s uncomplicated and amazing for the price and availability for under $25. Don’t waste it on mimosas but do top off an absynth for Death in the Afternoon cocktail. Great reason to pick up a case and have for the season ahead |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Vinicola Tombacco Prosecco Terra BatistaGlera more |
2/12/2023 - ZinLifGal Likes this wine: 82 pointsNice color, effervescence - finish is fresh, more mineral and less sweet than I expected - nice ! |
| White |
2020 La Mesa Vineyards ViognierAmador County more |
1/16/2023 - ZinLifGal Likes this wine: NRThis is a light refreshing Viognier, perfect sipper that doesn’t require specific food pairings - balanced in the palate with a slight minerality, slight fruit blossom on the nose but nice and crisp all the way through. Definitely putting on my revisit list |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Josep Maria Suriol Lluch Cava Brut Papet del MasMacabeo-Xarello-Parellada Blend more |
1/15/2023 - ZinLifGal Likes this wine: NRReally enjoyed this cava - the bubbles and acidity were nice and the flavor had a very faint mineral-smokiness especially prevalent after enjoying a bowl of fresh steamed mussels. Would purchase again and have in stock |
| Red |
2013 Bee Hunter Syrah Reserve Vivio VineyardBennett Valley more |
12/10/2022 - ZinLifGal Likes this wine: 96 pointsAbsolutely stunning Syrah - balanced fruit with lavendar and soft spice, mellow earthiness so smooth on the palate. Perfect |
| Red |
2014 Prie Vineyards Carignane Ancient Vine Spenker Ranch VineyardsLodi more |
11/23/2022 - ZinLifGal Likes this wine: 88 pointsVery good - still lively and balanced. Pairing with air fries Turkey for thanksgiving - feels like a Grenache, smooth like a Syrah - very glad we saved this one. Scored an 88 for fun but only because the tannin structure falls off at the finish But very nice start to the holiday. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2005 Stama Sauvignon Blanc Late HarvestLodi more |
11/12/2022 - ZinLifGal Likes this wine: 78 pointsThis wine is very pleasant, apricot on the tongue to very light honey on the finish – not syrupy fairly light. Multi use as well as an ingredient for baking for sauces, as well as a couple of ounces over ice or in sangria - still holding on for a 2005. |
| White |
2014 Clarksburg Wine Company Chenin Blancmore |
10/9/2022 - ZinLifGal wrote: NRPurging cellar - 8 yr old 2014 oddly maintains middle structure and light peachy-pear fruit just with flat, oxidized finish and a bitter forefront - would still make a fair blended spritzer or sangria. |
| Red |
1997 V. Sattui Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Morisoli VineyardRutherford more |
10/9/2022 - ZinLifGal wrote: NR25 year old Marisole Vineyard. Cork crumble - Still retained some color even with age, and good veggie funk but had absolutely no structure or balance on the palate. Berry barely present - Initially decanted for about 45 min - not drinkable. |
| Red |
1999 V. Sattui Winery Cabernet Sauvignon MarisoliNapa Valley more |
10/9/2022 - ZinLifGal wrote: NR23 year old Marisole Vineyard. Cork barely in tact - Still retained some viscosity but not drinkable, flat - retained ripe berry on nose after funk but no structure or texture on the palate. Initially decanted for about 40 min |
| Red |
1999 V. Sattui Winery Cabernet Sauvignon MarisoliNapa Valley more |
10/9/2022 - ZinLifGal wrote: NR23 year old Marisole Vineyard. Cork barely in tact - Still retained some viscosity but not drinkable, flat - retained ripe berry on nose after funk but no structure or texture on the palate. Initially decanted for about 40 min - |
| Red |
1999 V. Sattui Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Suzanne's VineyardNapa Valley more |
10/9/2022 - ZinLifGal Likes this wine: NR23 year old Suzanne Vineyard. Cork in tact - Still retained some body, opened up with minimal funk - nice soft cassis and leathery berry in the finish. Could enjoy a full glass before body fading flat. Initially decanted for about 30 min |
| Red |
1999 V. Sattui Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Preston VineyardNapa Valley more |
10/9/2022 - ZinLifGal wrote: NR23 year old Preston Vineyard. Cork in tact - Still retained some body, opened up with minimal funk - green olive in the finish. Could sip a few ounces but faded in the glass very fast. Initially decanted for about 20 min. Enjoyable to watch the vintage over time even as wine is passing. |
| Red |
2018 The Calling Pinot NoirMonterey County more |
8/18/2022 - ZinLifGal Does not like this wine: NROxidized - 2018 vintage was not meant to cellar and has been declining at each interval More prominently to me is the loss of structure, bouquet - color should be lighter or have an aged hue to it - but has fairly solid color. Was a fun experiment to watch the case change over time. |
| Red |
2012 Clarksburg Wine Company Pinot Noirmore |
8/18/2022 - ZinLifGal Likes this wine: 80 pointsMy rating for this 10 year old is positive. Sure it’s only a bit ‘off’ but Actually retaining strong body and balance - nice color with no oxidation, strawberry hue on the nose and plenty of original funk as it warms in the glass - Shook up the bottle and rendered a subtley aged, low alcohol glass of wine. Not bad for 10 year old. |
| Red |
2014 Berghold Vineyards MourvèdreLodi more |
8/7/2022 - ZinLifGal wrote: NRAlthough the wine has oxidized it retained structure and front/middle palate - just cellared too long and could have been 12-18 too long. |
| White |
2018 Harney Lane Chardonnay Home RanchLodi more |
8/1/2022 - ZinLifGal Likes this wine: 89 pointsPassion fruit on the front with a soft transition on the middle - finishes with a nice citrus acidity - good body and holding up just fine without an oak aroma or aftertaste. Clean and from the Home Ranch vineyard. |
| White |
2020 Andis Wines Sémillon Bill Dillian VineyardAmador County more |
4/17/2022 - ZinLifGal Likes this wine: 88 pointsHappy Easter to us! Semillon has a minerality and freshness with a citrus finish and great body very refreshing |
| White |
2017 Casino Mine Ranch Grenache BlancAmador County more |
2/19/2022 - ZinLifGal Likes this wine: 90 pointsSampled 2/18/22 - Delightful ! Palate is smooth with an essence of faint fresh cedar but overwhelmingly transported us to Summer, beach, with minerality and a beautiful balance. Thrilled this 5 year old was part of the tasting group. Ended up ‘sampling’ 2/3 of bottle! |
| White |
2019 Granger Bay Sauvignon Blanc Western Capemore |
2/19/2022 - ZinLifGal Likes this wine: 82 pointsSampled 2/18/22 - light and citrusy, not tart and finishes nice - 3 years old still has good balance of acid, body structure. Good sipper |
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