12/25/2023 - In vino potestus est Likes this wine:

A California (mostly Sonoma) Christmas. My oh my!
Its been a while since I've posted but the wines served today for Christmas, all California, were stunning and spectacular and deserve a mention in tasting history.
2014 Bacigalupi Chardonnay. Unbelievable. Rich California sun with layers of honey, vanilla slathered appricots and lemons with a finish that went on forever. It is time to drink this. 98-99 points
2015 A. Rafanelli Zinfandel. Are you kidding me. Rich Concentrated jammy fruit with raspberry, blackberries, pepper and an everlasting finish. 98-99 points.
1993 Ridge California Zinfandel Essence.The color betrayed its age and I hesitated and then tasted. Glorious, jammy fruit, sweet and rich but not cloying. Exactly what I want in a dessert wine. Spectacular. Neither the Riussec or the d'Yqem beat this. 100 points.
These wines were terrific when I bought and cellared them. They are spectacular now. Drink all of them NOW.