Tasting Notes for B&Dg

Red

2018 Sojourn Pinot Noir Wohler Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

4/20/2024 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

91 points

Very nice.

Comment

White

2018 Hartford / Hartford Court Chardonnay Four Hearts Vineyards Russian River Valley (view label images)

4/15/2024 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

91 points

Very smooth, but still full bodied.

Comment

Red

2019 Sojourn Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (view label images)

3/31/2024 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

90 points

The wine looks ruby colored. The legs are fast. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like plum. It tastes like plum. The body is light. The wine has smooth texture. The wine finishes medium. The wine has low acidity.

Comment

Red

2014 Williams Selyem Zinfandel Bacigalupi Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

4/5/2024 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

92 points

Full body. Nice nose and fruit. Mild tannins.
The wine looks garnet colored. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like cherry and plum. It tastes like blackberry, red currant and cherry. The body is medium/full. The wine has smooth texture. The wine finishes long. The wine has low acidity.

Comment

Red

2017 Robert Craig Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (view label images)

3/21/2024 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

93 points

Awesome, drinking delightfully. Smooth yet with lots of nose, fruit, and consistency and strong finish.

Comment

Red

2014 Williams Selyem Zinfandel Bacigalupi Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

3/17/2024 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

90 points

Still great!

Comment

Red

2020 Stolpman La Croce Ballard Canyon Syrah Blend, Syrah (view label images)

2/29/2024 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

93 points

Excellent pairing of varietals (Syrah and Sangiovese). Full bodied yet without heaviness.

Comment

Red

2018 Sojourn Pinot Noir Ridgetop Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

2/25/2024 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

90 points

Very nice flavor.

Comment

Red

2014 Clos de la Vieille Église Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

1/11/2024 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

90 points

Smooth tasting, even on the pallet.

1 person found this helpful Comment

Red

2018 Carlisle Zinfandel Piner Olivet Ranches Russian River Valley (view label images)

1/7/2024 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

89 points

Best Carlisle I’ve tasted so far.

Comment

White

2022 Stolpman Uni Ballard Canyon White Blend (view label images)

11/30/2023 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

89 points

Tastie and smooth.

Comment

Red

2016 Robert Craig Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (view label images)

11/23/2023 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

92 points

Beautiful nose, nice but not overpowering fruit. Solid tannins and consistent flavor from first sip through back end swallow.

Comment

Red

2019 Stolpman Sun & Earth Ballard Canyon Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

11/23/2023 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

90 points

Even front to back. Nice balance of fruit, tannin and alcohol.

Comment

Red

2018 Sojourn Pinot Noir Riddle Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

11/12/2023 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

89 points

Mild and smooth.

Comment

Red

2017 Luca Malbec Paraje Altamira Valle de Uco (view label images)

11/12/2023 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

89 points

Smooth, nice, fruity nose, even finish.

Comment

Red

2018 Torrin Akasha Paso Robles Syrah (view label images)

9/30/2023 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

90 points

Early, but still smooth .

Comment

Red

2020 Stolpman La Croce Ballard Canyon Syrah Blend, Syrah (view label images)

8/17/2023 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

91 points

A bit young but very smooth, with lovely fruit, tannin and sweetness. One more year will make it even better .

Comment

Red

2016 Famille Carabello-Baum Nuits St. Georges Pinot Noir (view label images)

7/22/2023 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

90 points

Good body; tannins, fruit, good finish.

Comment

Red

2013 Château de Pommard Pommard Clos Marey Monge Pinot Noir (view label images)

7/9/2023 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

92 points

Awesome. Balanced fruit, tannin, great color and nose!
Flavorful with fruit and a hint of minerality. Consistent from the front end to the end.

Comment

White

2018 Lagom Chardonnay Spanish Springs Vineyard San Luis Obispo County (view label images)

6/26/2023 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

91 points

Awesome balance with the right amount of acid and fruit.

Comment

White

2021 Cosentino Winery Chardonnay The Chard California (view label images)

6/1/2023 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

88 points

Nice flavor, good value.

Comment

White

2018 Cosentino Winery The Novelist Napa Valley Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend (view label images)

3/29/2023 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

88 points

Mild, but sufficient depth for the price.

Comment

Red

2016 Robert Craig Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (view label images)

3/25/2023 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

92 points

Full bodied with deep fruit on the nose and taste. Balanced tannins throughout.

Comment

Red

2017 Fess Parker Crockett Rodney's Vineyard Santa Barbara County Syrah Blend, Syrah (view label images)

3/12/2023 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

91 points

Very smooth, full of flavor, balanced tannin and acid with even taste front and back. Very nice nose.

Comment

White

2018 Hartford / Hartford Court Chardonnay Four Hearts Vineyards Russian River Valley (view label images)

3/12/2023 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

89 points

Loosing flavor and fullness in the back end, but very nice.
Drink now.

Comment

White - Sparkling

2019 Vino Vargas Paso Robles White Blend (view label images)

3/10/2023 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

90 points

Pinot based sparkling. Beautiful!

Comment

Red

2017 Martinelli Zinfandel Vellutini Ranch Russian River Valley (view label images)

3/10/2023 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

92 points

Excellent Zin! Love Martinelli’s bold but smooth style!

Comment

Red

2018 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Central Coast (view label images)

2/16/2023 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

92 points

Excellent entry Pinot. Smooth and consistent front to back. Balanced fruit.

Comment

White

2020 Sojourn Chardonnay Durell Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

2/2/2023 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

91 points

Balanced and flavorful.

Comment

White

2019 Williams Selyem Chardonnay Lewis MacGregor Estate Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

2/1/2023 - B&Dg wrote:

88 points

Flowery, flat, wondered if it was good.

Comment

Red

2018 Carlisle Two Acres Russian River Valley Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

1/9/2023 - B&Dg wrote:

87 points

Not bad.

Comment

White

2018 Stirm Riesling Wirz Vineyard Cienega Valley (view label images)

1/5/2023 - B&Dg Does not like this wine:

80 points

Terrible. No flavor.

Comment

Red

2017 Demetria Grenache Cuvée Matia Santa Ynez Valley (view label images)

12/31/2022 - B&Dg wrote:

89 points

Earthy, smooth.

Comment

White

2018 Williams Selyem Chardonnay Drake Estate Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

11/23/2022 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

92 points

Excellent Chard!
Wonderful nose and balance between fruit, acidity and so smooth.

Comment

Red

2017 Demetria Cuvée Constantine Santa Ynez Valley Red Blend (view label images)

11/20/2022 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

88 points

Notes of pepper.

Comment

Red

2016 Robert Craig Cabernet Sauvignon Affinity Napa Valley (view label images)

10/29/2022 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

90 points

Good fruit, medium tannin, nice on the nose

Comment

White

2018 Hartford / Hartford Court Chardonnay Four Hearts Vineyards Russian River Valley (view label images)

10/23/2022 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

91 points

Nicely balanced between fruit and acid.
Please tell nose.

Comment

White

2021 Stolpman Sauvignon Blanc Ballard Canyon (view label images)

10/20/2022 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

88 points

Smooth, not quite enough body.

Comment

Red

2012 Château Brane-Cantenac Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

9/16/2022 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

91 points

Smooth, a bit earthy/old world, yet with good tannin balance and still a hint of fruit on the nose and taste.

Comment

Red

2017 Seghesio Family Vineyards Zinfandel Pagani Ranch Sonoma Valley (view label images)

9/12/2022 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

89 points

Still a bit young, but pretty smooth. Fruity with medium tannins.

Comment

White

2021 Cosentino Winery Chardonnay The Chard California (view label images)

9/5/2022 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

89 points

Very drinkable.

Comment

Red

2017 Robert Craig Merlot Candlestick Vineyard Howell Mountain (view label images)

9/4/2022 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

90 points

Deep color, powerful.

Comment

Red

2016 A. Rafanelli Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

8/27/2022 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

90 points

Nice balanced fruit and tannins. Mild for a cab.

Comment

Red

2017 MacPhail Pinot Noir "The Flyer" Sonoma Coast (view label images)

8/27/2022 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

89 points

Smooth , but fruity.

Comment

Red

2019 Vino Vargas Grenache Paso Robles (view label images)

8/19/2022 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

90 points

Smooth , nice balance of fruit and acid.

Comment

White

2018 Morlet Family Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Les Petits Morlet Sonoma County (view label images)

8/15/2022 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

91 points

Very smooth. Flavorful.

1 person found this helpful Comment

Red

2011 Château Montlisse St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

7/21/2022 - B&Dg wrote:

88 points

Drinkable, but not outstanding .

Comment

Red

1979 Château Haut-Batailley Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

7/21/2022 - B&Dg wrote:

flawed

Corked. Looked ok, cork seemed to keep its seal, but had that musty, wet cardboard nose and taste.

Comment

Red

2017 DV8 Cellars Grenache Reserve Saarloos Vineyard Ballard Canyon (view label images)

7/15/2022 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

89 points

Very nice, smooth, drinkable. Nice fruit but not excessive.

Comment

Red

2018 Carlisle Syrah Sonoma County (view label images)

7/15/2022 - B&Dg Likes this wine:

88 points

Needed a little more time in the bottle, but not bad.

Comment

Search

Report a Problem

(104 notes on 88 wines)

Search

Report a Problem

Your report has been submitted!