Robert Sinskey Vineyards

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  November 2009

  Sinskey Robert Vandal Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005

  Snoothrank: Starting at $56^.00

  Bought this at the winery. An absolute gem of a wine that is long on lovely fruit character, finesse and structure. Flies in the face of over-wrought CA Pinot...

  Wine review by oldworldguy

  
  
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  October 2009

  Robert Sinskey Vineyards Abraxas Vin de Terroir Scintilla Sonoma Vineyard 2006

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  This is a beautiful wine.

  Wine review by John Spinner

  
  
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  October 2009

  Robert Sinskey Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2001

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  Cab Franc alone isn't a favorite of mine, but this was very fragrant and had some nice red berries and a smoky quality. - Tasted at Hostile Grape 10/8/09

  Wine review by VegasOenophile

  
  

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• September 2009

  A friend and I decided to see wine country while it was just about harvest ... visiting Cliff Lede and Robert Sinskey, but Allison really wanted to hit Calistoga, having seen BOTTLE SHOCK, to see Chateau Montelena. So we took the Silverado Trail up north to Montelena. They were... Read moreA friend and I decided to see wine country while it was just about harvest ... visiting Cliff Lede and Robert Sinskey, but Allison really wanted to hit Calistoga, having seen BOTTLE SHOCK, to see Chateau Montelena. So we took the Silverado Trail up north to Montelena. They were loading bins of chardonnay into the destemmer, so we took video and again, sampled a grape or two. Their tasting room was nice, but one of the more pricey tastings. We took photos with one of the famed 1973 bottles, then went to the spectacular Clos Pegase. Next we saw Sterling, but opted out of taking their aerial tram. No doubt it'd be a great way to see Napa Valley, but time was short as most wineries are open only until 5. On the way back down, we, having missed lunch were starving, so bypassed Beringer, BV and numerous others, in search of Dean & Deluca for some picnic foods to finish some Blockheadia and eat before continuing on. We then stopped into Franciscan and tasted. We realized we wouldn't have time for Trefethen, so we hit Mondavi since it was a "have to". I must say, everything we tasted that was cabs fell flat for me. Perhaps our salami and cheese lunch spread goofed up our palates, but all their cabs seemed to have nutty qualities. They did however have the generosity to let me spray my shirt with their Wine-Away, since Allison ha spilled on me at lunch. Mondavi is breathtakingly gorgeous! We ended our Napa day at Domaine Chandon. We decided being south already, to take the Carneros Highway back to Sonoma/Glen Ellen. We then saw Domaine Carneros and decided to hit Carneros on our way out, toward SF the next day. We then went to another great dinner at Bottega before leaving Napa Valley. The next day, we hit Benziger first thing as it was close to out hotel. Another great experience and nice facility. We then headed down to Gundlach Bundschu where they were also working with the chardonnay grapes. Their tasting room is awesome! Arrange for a cave tour there! Lots of great history and good wines! Then on to Domaine Carneros. Spectacular chateau!! Finally, we hit Boon Fly for lunch, then Artesa who just beat out Acacia, because of their architecture and style. Artesa is another awesome facility with great wines. Obviously there is a ton to see. If you have a list of "must sees" be prepared to miss some or give some up. Time rarely allows you to stay on plan. What's almost a better plan is to hit a cople of must-sees, then ask where they recommend, or even drive and pull in to places that look interesting. Some of the lesser known ones are the best experiences! All in all, it's a great place with so much natural beauty and appeal and magnificent dining. I can't wait to go back and se even more that we missed. Hopefully I can go once a year, then work my way down to central CA. Our initial "must see" list consisted of the following, with the asterisk on ones we actually made it to: Russian River/Dry Creek: Ferrari Carano* Roshambo (took the place of Seghesio which we had on the list previously, hearing Roshambo is hip and way unpretentious) Jordan*- again, no tasting or tour as we didn't have an appt. Michel-Schlumberger/Domaine Michel Maybes were- Simi, Chalk Hill, Quivira, Dry Creek Vineyard, Kendall Jackson, Martinelli, Sonoma Cutrer Sonoma: Buena Vista* Shug Carneros Gundlach-Bundschu ( "Gun Bun" as it's known)* Hess Domaine Carneros* Maybes were- Acacia, Matanzas Creek, Chateau St. Jean, Kunde, Ravenswood, Sebastiani (BR Cohn we passed a lot and it looks VERY nice) Napa: Trefethen Opus One* Robert Mondavi* Cosentino (Blockheadia Ringnosii)* Beringer Clos Pegase* Chateau Montelena* Sterling Maybes were- Stags Leap Wine Cellars (we found out they're pricey so opted against stopping), Cliff Lede (again, costly according to the info we had), Far Niente, Cakebread, St. Supery, Rubicon (this tour seemed intensive and too long. I am sure it's great, but we wanted to spread our time out), BV, Grgich Hills, Flora Springs, Louis Martini (we'd have tasted here, but it was one of the more pricey tasting rooms and we wanted to picnic elsewhere), Charles Krug/CK Mondavi, Freemark Abbey, Duckhorn, Cuvaison, Mumm and Chappellet. As you can see, there are so many to choose from and even when you chip away at your list, you likely won't make them all. We only had Saturday midday coming from SF, to midday Monday as we had to return to SF to fly home. I'd recommend to anyone a trip to northern CA's wine country. It's gorgeous. Even if you're not that into wine, or others you travel with aren't, it's a fascinating place full of history and beauty. I am guessing you're into wine, since you're a Snoother! So make your plans and enjoy!!    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Visiting Wine Country by VegasOenophile

  
  
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  September 2009

  Robert Sinskey Vineyards Pov 2005

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  velvet in a glass. loved it.

  Wine review by Nick75

  
  
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  September 2009

  Robert Sinskey Vineyards Pov 2005

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  velvet in a glass. loved it.

  Wine review by Nick75

  
  
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  September 2009

  Robert Sinskey Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District 2000

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  No written review

  Wine review by tdog9000

  
  
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  September 2009

  Robert Sinskey Vineyards Merlot 2004

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  No written review

  Wine review by tdog9000

  
  
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  September 2009

  Robert Sinskey Vineyards Abraxas Vin de Terroir Scintilla Sonoma Vineyard 2006

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  No written review

  Wine review by tdog9000

  
  
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  September 2009

  Sinskey Robert Vandal Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005

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  A great example of a carneros pinot. Intense red color and a hard raspberry candy nose. I couldn't stop swirling and smelling this one. Spicy and fruity. A memorable bottle.

  Wine review by dddunn

  
  

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