Reviews

Del Dotto Giovanni's Tuscan Reserve

Very notable depth of flavor. Just a nice hit of cedar and spice to add to the red and black berry notes. The wine was indeed "good," but what really elevated this was the food it was paired with.…

Del Dotto Chardonnay Family Reserve Cinghiale Vineyard

A very fine example of the varietal. The difference between this wine and the standard Chardonnay was indeed noticeable. Deeper, richer, and with a pleasant viscosity that coated the palate. Notes of…

Del Dotto Sauvignon Blanc Caves

A nice, refreshing SB. Straightforward and crisp. Some notes of melon, quince, lemon, and some stone.

Del Dotto Cabernet Sauvignon The Beast

Barrel sample tasted in the cave.

Villa Del Lago Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill

Barrel sample tasted in the cave.

Del Dotto The David Napa Valley

Barrel sample tasted in the cave.

Del Dotto Cabernet Sauvignon Family Reserve Jupille Expression Treuil Block 1

Barrel sample tasted in the cave.

Del Dotto Giovanni's Tuscan Reserve

Barrel sample tasted in the cave.

Del Dotto Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Estate Family Reserve

Barrel sample tasted in the cave.

Del Dotto Cabernet Sauvignon 887 Family Reserve American Oak U-Stave NO/FR

Barrel sample tasted in the cave.

Del Dotto Cabernet Sauvignon Connoiseur's Series Centre French Oak Sylvain Vineyard 887 Family Reserve St. Helena

Barrel sample tasted in the cave.

Del Dotto Cabernet Sauvignon Lot M Orion French Oak

Barrel sample tasted in the cave.

Piazza Del Dotto Sangiovese

Barrel sample tasted in the cave.

Del Dotto Cabernet Sauvignon Lot ST Lumiere Saury French Oak

Tasted at the main bar.

Del Dotto Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyard 887 St. Helena

Tasted at the main bar.

Del Dotto The David Napa Valley

Tasted at the main bar.

Del Dotto Chardonnay Cinghiale Vineyard

Served fairly chilled (close to refrigerator temperature), which muted the flavors initially. Warmed up a little in the glass to reveal pleasant notes of lemon citrus, pear, wet stone, and faint…

Del Dotto Rosé Sonoma Coast

Notes of watermelon, strawberry, and rhubarb. Light and straightforward. Not overly watery or too thin; mid-palate was light-to-medium bodied, filling in somewhat on the back end. Acidity was…

Lewis Cellars Chardonnay Russian River Valley

An ok Chardonnay I suppose??...Not great by any stretch. Oak dominated with an alkaline finish. Lemon oil, buttered popcorn, vanilla extract, steel ball bearings, and river rock.

Wren Hop Pinot Noir Demigods & Demons

Similar specific notes to my previous from 6 months ago. No decant (it didn't need it); PnP with a few minutes of swirling in the glass did this just fine.

Bevan Cellars The Impetus De Crescenzo and Tench Vineyard

PnP with reserved notes of blackberry, black currant, asphalt, and slate. Muted and a bit clipped on the finish. My other half called it "quiet," and not really enveloping the palate with anything…

Donelan Chardonnay Nancie

PnP at cellar temperature (56 degrees) with notes of lemon, lychee, bitter pear, and stone. Notable balance and good acidity. Thankfully, not overly oaked or buttery in any way.

Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Three Twins Vineyard

PnP with notes of blackberry, black currant, red and black licorice, and some minerality/asphalt. A decent amount of alcohol initially on the back end, creating a wave over the core fruit. Needed…

Bevan Cellars Pinot Noir Petaluma Gap

PnP with black cherry, red and black raspberry, currant, black tea, allspice, and some mulch. A bit reserved and monolithic at first, but smooth and silky, with a mouthfeel that always lets me know…

Talley Vineyards Pinot Noir Rosemary's Vineyard

Similar to my previous notes. PnP with high toned cranberry, pomegranate, strawberry, clove, and faint earth. 2+ hours in the decanter helped deepen the flavors, but it was still pretty tight. Acid…