Rocky Mountain Vineyards

• March 2013

  Elsewhere you can read about the offline I attended with OT and GdP and a bunch of winemakers, winelovers, and the like.  But on the way there, I think I solved a major problem with California wine; over conversation with GdP and an assistant winemaker from Napa, my belief was confirmed.I read in an obituary of Aldo Conterno that he had come to ... Read More

  Forum post in the topic What's wrong with California...

  
  

• March 2013

  Out of the way, down a drive lost in Spring Mountain, one comes upon Smith-Madrone, a winery that speaks as much of the past as the present. There’s a bit of a Twilight Zone feel here; it’s in a GPS black hole, and somehow it recalls the innocence of a simpler time. (“Willoughby, the next stop is Willoughby.”) Stuart and Charlie Smith play their... Read More

  From the article The Way of Things at Smith-Madrone

  
  

• May 2012

  Thought I'd start a new thread rather than clog the Rosé thread with a drift.As I was telling you Fox, bloom is iminent. I took these shots this afternoon at Copain.Ready to burst at any time. Hopefully we have a normal weather year for a change. Read More

  Forum post in the topic 2012 Growing Season

  
  

• March 2012

  The boards' favorite California Cabernet Sauvignon producer has recently released their 2008 Howell Mountain and Napa Valley wines. Randy Dunn is one of the most respected winemakers in California by those "in the know". Though he keeps a low profile and his wines aren't known for being hyped, I get the impression that his wines are slowly incre... Read More

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• March 2012

  A couple of news items I was pondering today.First, Robert Parker came out with his ratings for the 2009 Bordeaux vintage. Ever the masochist, I decided to go look at some prices in the marketplace after the ratings were released. Some samplings:2009 Chatau Latour                        100 points                  $21,500 a case2009 Chateau Marg... Read More

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  June 2011

  Rocky Mountain Vineyards-Great Catherines Mead

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  FANtastic!! Delicioso!!! Just the absolute best of any mead or wine out there! If you don't care that much for wine try a mead and especially this one! You'll be hook. I'm now a mead freak! Love it! Salute' Read More

  Wine review by cowgirlup4life

  
  
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  April 2011

  Black Bart Bounty Syrah 2006

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  Lot 18My Account Log OutShipping to Texas Products0items in your cart 2006 Black Bart Bounty SyrahSyrah Napa Valley Red Wine Critically acclaimed Syrah from the founder of Stagecoach Vineyards Sale expired on March 1, 2011Sale ClosedCritic ReviewsWINE SPECTATOR90Tight and firm, with mineral, sage, dried berry, pepper and spice presented in a... Read More

  Wine review by vicgeorge

  
  

• November 2010

  Yes, I am native SF bay area Californian... 2nd gen.  Yes, I love and drink CA wines.  Yes, I have started to go outside my comfort zone and drink wine from other regions, many of which I really like.However, my hands down fav. wines are California wines.. unless it is a grape done more commonly in another area and not CA- examples are Torrontes... Read More

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• September 2010

  HiI have just joined Snooth and am exploring a bit. I have been buying, selling and tasting wine for over 20 years. Recently I started a new side to my business www.bellawinetours.com where we take people to some of the finest Chateaux in Bordeaux and taste some of the best wines. It is always great fun arriving at Chateau Lafite Rothschild or C... Read More

  Forum post in the topic Best winery visit/experience???

  
  

• June 2009

  It's been a while since I've posted a blog on Snooth.  It also has been a while since I've done anything with the pages I curate.  If you don't know I curate the Sonoma County and Sonoma Valley webpages.  One way to address both of these pages and get a blog in is to talk about two of the smaller, lesser known sub-appellations in the region.  I ... Read More

  Forum post in the topic Bennett Valley & Chalk Hill

  
  

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