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(796 notes on 532 wines)

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Red
2018 St. Francis Cabernet Franc Wild Oak Sonoma Valley (view label images)
1/12/2024 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
90 points
Blackberry, cassis, violets, cedar. Medium-full body.
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Red
2018 St. Francis Merlot Behler Vineyard Sonoma Valley (view label images)
1/6/2024 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
90 points
Plum, dark cherry, dark chocolate, cigar box, vanilla. Medium-full body. Medium-plus tannins. Medium-long finish.
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Red
2016 St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon Lagomarsino Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)
12/30/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
92 points
Cassis, blackberry, cigar box, tobacco. Medium-full body. For better after ~30 minute decant, but no need to wait on this either.
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Red
2014 Red Car Pinot Noir Zephyr Farms Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)
12/27/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
92 points
Consistent with prior notes. Fruit starting to fade a bit, but not in a bad way. Raspberry, pomegranate, citrus (blood orange), tea, rose petals, crushed granite, spice, redwood. Medium body. Long-minus finish. One of my favorite Pinots.
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White
2020 St. Francis Chardonnay Wild Oak Sonoma County (view label images)
12/20/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
90 points
Baked apple, pear, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla. Medium-plus body. Went well with chicken and broccoli casserole. Drink now or in the next 1-3 years.
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Red
2017 Anaba Pinot Noir Roberts Road Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)
12/16/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
92 points
Cherry, blueberry, rose petals, blood orange, tea, granite. Medium body & acidity. Medium-long finish. Went well with sushi. Drink now or in the next 2-3 years.
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Red
2021 Obsidian Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Cuvée Kati Red Hills Lake County (view label images)
10/27/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
October 2023 Trip to Sonoma; 10/26/2023-10/27/2023 (Sonoma): 76% Cabernet Sauvignon with 6% of all other Bordeaux varietals. Cassis, plum, sweet tobacco, cigar box, baking spices. Medium-plus body. Tannins present but not intrusive.
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Red
2019 Obsidian Ridge Petit Verdot Estate Red Hills Lake County (view label images)
10/27/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
October 2023 Trip to Sonoma; 10/26/2023-10/27/2023 (Sonoma): Blackberry, graphite, pencil lead. Medium-full body. Would go well with ribeye.
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Red
2021 Obsidian Ridge Half Mile Red Hills Lake County Red Blend (view label images)
10/27/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
93 points
October 2023 Trip to Sonoma; 10/26/2023-10/27/2023 (Sonoma): Dark fruits. Medium-full, velvety tannins. Includes 14% Petit Verdot and 8% Petite Sirah.
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Red
2019 Obsidian Ridge Petite Sirah Eleven Rows Red Hills Lake County (view label images)
10/27/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
90 points
October 2023 Trip to Sonoma; 10/26/2023-10/27/2023 (Sonoma): Blackberry, plum, baking spices, tar. Medium-full body. Medium-plus, velvety tannins. Medium-long finish. Good but would probably be something to drink on its own.
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Rosé - Sparkling
2022 Obsidian Wine Petite Sirah Pezsgo Petillant Naturel Carneros (view label images)
10/27/2023 - EFrohmader wrote:
October 2023 Trip to Sonoma; 10/26/2023-10/27/2023 (Sonoma): Dark cherry, plum, rhubarb. A little more serious than a sparkling rose.
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Red
2019 Obsidian Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Suitcase Clones Red Hills Lake County (view label images)
10/27/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
92 points
October 2023 Trip to Sonoma; 10/26/2023-10/27/2023 (Sonoma): Blackberry, cassis, tobacco, herbs. Medium-plus body. Bright. Very nice.
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Fruit/Vegetable Wine
2022 Obsidian Ridge Pear Blanc Lake County (view label images)
10/27/2023 - EFrohmader wrote:
October 2023 Trip to Sonoma; 10/26/2023-10/27/2023 (Sonoma): Light & effervescent. Off dry.
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White
2020 Poseidon Vineyard Chardonnay Boon Fly's Hill Carneros (view label images)
10/27/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
91 points
October 2023 Trip to Sonoma; 10/26/2023-10/27/2023 (Sonoma): Golden apple, pear, minerality. Their richest chardonnay, but still quite bright.
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Red
2020 Calluna Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon The Colonel's Vineyard Chalk Hill (view label images)
10/26/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
91 points
October 2023 Trip to Sonoma; 10/26/2023-10/27/2023 (Sonoma): Cassis, blackberry, plum, sweet tobacco. Medium-plus body
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Red
2016 Calluna Vineyards Calluna Estate Chalk Hill Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)
10/26/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
92 points
October 2023 Trip to Sonoma; 10/26/2023-10/27/2023 (Sonoma): Cassis, tobacco, black cherry, cigar box. Medium-plus body. Medium-long finish.
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Red
2020 Calluna Vineyards Merlot Aux Raynauds Chalk Hill (view label images)
10/26/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
90 points
October 2023 Trip to Sonoma; 10/26/2023-10/27/2023 (Sonoma): Plum, black cherry, floral. More acidic than the CVC.
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Red
2019 Calluna Vineyards Cuvée "CVC" Chalk Hill Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)
10/26/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
90 points
October 2023 Trip to Sonoma; 10/26/2023-10/27/2023 (Sonoma): Plum, black cherry, dark chocolate. Medium-plus body.
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White
2021 Calluna Vineyards Estate Blanc Chalk Hill Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend (view label images)
10/26/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
90 points
October 2023 Trip to Sonoma; 10/26/2023-10/27/2023 (Sonoma): Floral, grassiness
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Red - Fortified
2018 St. Francis Port Sonoma County Port Blend (view label images)
10/26/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
91 points
October 2023 Trip to Sonoma; 10/26/2023-10/27/2023 (Sonoma): Boysenberry, blackberry. Syrupy. Crystal liked it. Paired with port poached pear pavlova with goat cheese mousse, ginger snap tuile, port & vanilla glace.
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Red
2019 St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon Artisan Collection Rockpile (view label images)
10/26/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
91 points
October 2023 Trip to Sonoma; 10/26/2023-10/27/2023 (Sonoma): Blackberry, plum, cassis, black pepper. Medium-full body & velvety tannins. Medium-long finish. Paired with pan-seared bistro steak & zinfandel demi with butter-poached fingerlings, maitakes, spinach, peperonata, & smokey bacon.
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Red
2018 St. Francis Zinfandel Banti Vineyard Alexander Valley (view label images)
10/26/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
90 points
October 2023 Trip to Sonoma; 10/26/2023-10/27/2023 (Sonoma): Black raspberry, boysenberry, black pepper. Medium-plus body. Fragrant (smells a bit like a port). Paired with brown sugar & verjus glazed king salmon with smoked polenta, matsutakes, broccolini, and un-mami broth.
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Red
2021 St. Francis Pinot Noir Artisan Collection Sonoma Coast (view label images)
10/26/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
91 points
October 2023 Trip to Sonoma; 10/26/2023-10/27/2023 (Sonoma): Cherry, cola, tea. Paired with gold bar squash & midnight moon cannelloni with tomato-truffle fondue, parmesan, and basil.
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White
2021 St. Francis Chardonnay Wild Oak Sonoma County (view label images)
10/26/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
90 points
October 2023 Trip to Sonoma; 10/26/2023-10/27/2023 (Sonoma): Golden apple, pear, tangerine, butter. Medium-plus body. Paired with roasted heirloom tomato soup with focaccia croutons, lemon-crème fraiche, sage & pumpkin seed pesto.
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Red
2018 St. Francis Sangiovese Caro Santo Sonoma Valley (view label images)
11/18/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
90 points
Just a brief note. Nice new world take on Sangiovese. Went well with pizza. Drink now or in the next 2-3 years.
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Red
2018 Calluna Vineyards Cuvée "CVC" Chalk Hill Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)
11/17/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
91 points
Decanted and immediately began to consume over the next ~1 hour. Blackberry, plum, blueberry, toasted oak, lavender, granite. Medium-plus body, tannins, and acidity. Good now and the last glass was best. Wouldn’t be surprised to see this improve. Went well with spaghetti with meat sauce.
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Red
2011 Pine Ridge Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District (view label images)
11/5/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
93 points
Creme de cassis, blackberry, dark cherry, sweet tobacco. Medium-plus body. Medium-minus, fine-grained tannins. Long finish. Went well with NY Strip. Good - not expecting further improvement at this point.
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Red
2016 Copain Pinot Noir Maggy Hawk Anderson Valley (view label images)
11/4/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
91 points
Cherry, tart apple, pine needles, tea, granite. Medium body. Medium-plus acidity. Medium-long finish.
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Red
2016 Anaba Pinot Noir Wildcat Mountain Vineyards California (view label images)
11/3/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
92 points
Strawberry, cherry, blackberry, tea, balsa wood. Medium body & acidity. Went well with charcuterie board. Drink now or in the next 2-3 years.
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Red
2017 Gustafson Family Vineyards Petite Sirah Dry Creek Valley (view label images)
10/20/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
91 points
Blackberry, blueberry, tar, ash, cigar box, vanilla. Medium-full body. Medium, velvety tannins. Ready now
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Red
2012 Seavey Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Caravina Napa Valley (view label images)
11/12/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
94 points
Just a brief note. Very good. Dark fruited and at or near peak.
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Red
2016 Gustafson Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Creek Valley (view label images)
10/15/2023 - EFrohmader wrote:
88 points
Cassis, tart blackberry, toasted oak, ash. Full-minus body. Medium-plus tannins.
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Red
2015 Copain Pinot Noir Wendling Vineyard Anderson Valley (view label images)
10/14/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
92 points
Strawberry, apple, cherry, tea, balsa wood, pine. Medium body. Medium-long finish.
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Red
2014 Red Car Pinot Noir Estate Fort Ross - Seaview (view label images)
10/13/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
93 points
Red raspberry, pomegranate, tea, red apple, granite, pine, spice. Medium-light bodied. Medium-long finish. Drink now or in the next 1-2 years.
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Red
2012 Larkmead Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)
10/8/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
94 points
Cassis, blackberry, plum, sweet tobacco, graphite, vanilla, toasted oak. Medium-plus body. Tannins well integrated. A bit fruity/sweet. Really good. Went well with steak. Ready now but no rush either.
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Red
2018 St. Francis Zinfandel Old Vines Bacchi Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)
9/22/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
91 points
Blackberry/boysenberry pie, vanilla, cigar box, white pepper. Medium-plus body. Medium-long finish. Very good. Drink now or in the next 2-3 years.
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Red
2015 DeLille Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Four Flags Red Mountain (view label images)
9/10/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
91 points
Blackberry, cassis, sweets tobacco, cigar box, vanilla. Medium-plus body & finish. Medium-light tannins. Went well with steaks. Probably at peak and should drink well for 3+ years.
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Red
2018 St. Francis Zinfandel Old Vines Tres Viejos Sonoma County (view label images)
9/4/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
91 points
Blackberry, blueberry, cardamom, black pepper, sweet tobacco. Medium-plus body. Sweet. Went well with pizza. Drink now.
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Red
2015 St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon Lagomarsino Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)
8/27/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
91 points
Cassis, blackberry, dark cherry, sweet tobacco. Medium-full body. Not expecting it to get better, but no rush.
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White
2014 Alkoomi Riesling Black Label Frankland River (view label images)
7/16/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
90 points
Lime, petrol. Medium-plus acidity. Went well with curry.
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White
2021 St. Francis Estate Cuvee Blanc Estate Sonoma Valley White Blend (view label images)
7/7/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
90 points
Pineapple, white peach, floral. Medium body & acidity. Drink now.
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Red
2017 Big Basin Vineyards Grenache Coastview Vineyard Monterey County (view label images)
8/25/2023 - EFrohmader Does not like this wine:
Not a fan. Something funky about it.
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Red
2017 St. Francis Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley (view label images)
8/19/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
90 points
Still good, but I think it’s past its prime.
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White
2021 Calluna Vineyards Estate Blanc Chalk Hill Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend (view label images)
8/4/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
90 points
Citrusy, grassy, minerality. Quite a bit of acidity.
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Red
2017 St. Francis Zinfandel Banti Vineyard Alexander Valley (view label images)
7/28/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
91 points
Getting quite mature. Not too late, but I’d definitely drink this sooner than later.
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Red
2018 Calluna Vineyards Cuvée "CVC" Chalk Hill Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)
7/27/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
91 points
Brief note - Nice dark fruits with some tobacco, oak, and floral notes. Went well with spaghetti with meat sauce. Velvety tannins. Ready now and should drink well for several more years.
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Red
2017 St. Francis Zinfandel Montecillo Vineyard Moon Mountain District (view label images)
5/26/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
91 points
Blackberry, cigar box, black pepper, cardamom, baking spices. Medium-plus body. Medium-long finish. Drink now or in the next 1-3 years.
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Red
2014 Copain Pinot Noir "En Haut" Kiser Anderson Valley (view label images)
5/14/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
93 points
Red apple, red raspberry, tea, balsa wood. Medium body & acidity. Still plenty fresh and in a good spot now.
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Red
2017 St. Francis Zinfandel Old Vines Giovanetti Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)
5/5/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
91 points
Raspberry, white pepper, baking spices (ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg), vanilla. Medium-plus body. Medium-long finish. Went well with pulled chicken BBQ sandwiches. Drink now or in the next 1-2 years.
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Red
2017 Anaba Syrah Bismark Vineyard Moon Mountain District (view label images)
4/30/2023 - EFrohmader Likes this wine:
90 points
Violets, blackberry, potpourri, raspberry, iron, white pepper. Medium-plus body. Drink now or in the next 2-3 years.
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