Zachary A Osness
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Frei Brothers Reserve Zinfandel 2010
Red berry jam & plum w/ bright juicy tannins & notes of cloves & cinnamon w/ undertones of loam. 88
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Sobon Estate Zinfandel Hillside 2010
Jammy berry w/ a smooth lush mouthfeel & classic zin earth & spice. 87
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Frei Brothers Reserve Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Black plum & cassis w/med-full off-dry tannins & moderately long mild earthiness, cola, cocoa & subtle camphor. 90+
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Old Vine Red Lot 58
Juicy red & black fruit w/ off-sweet tannins & a simple finish. 85 A good table wine.
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Januik Chardonnay 2009
89+
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Ridge Three Valleys Sonoma County 2009
Juicy cherry & raspberry w/ supple med semi-dry tannins & notes of vanilla, spice, pepper, mineral, herb & oak. 89-
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Louis m Martin Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County 2010
Cherry, plum & black currant w/ medium semi-dry tannins & simple notes of loam & anise. 87 Go w/ Napa Louis Martini.
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l'Ecole Merlot 2008
Recommended
Gushing boysenberry & plum w/ supple yet structured semi-dry tannins & long balanced notes of cola & smokey cedar. 91 -
San Simeon Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Juicy fruit forward w/ off-sweet tannins & a simple finish. 85ish
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Robert Mondavi Winery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Concentrated blackberry & cassis w/ off-dry fine tannins & balanced notes of buttery cocoa, herb, tobacco & mild cedar91
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Kenwood Vineyard Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Plum & black cherry w/ off-dry tannins & notes of prevalent camphor, licorice, light herb & delicate oak. 88-
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Zinfandel Seghesio 2010
Unctuous boysenberry w/ full dry tannins & complex notes of layered spices, pepper, leather, tobacco, smoke & mocha. 92
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Oakville Zinfandel 2010
Spiced blackberry & currant w/ structured tannins & notes of pepper, cocoa & cola. 92-
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Silver Oal Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Recommended
Rich black cherry, cassis, plum & anise w/ full coating fine tannins & complex lasting tobacco, coffee, cocoa & oak. 92+ -
Foxglove Chardonnay 2009
Pear, honeysuckle & ripe tree fruit melody w/ balanced acidity & lingering minerality. 89+
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Louis m Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Cassis, currant & hints of dark berry w/ silky round tannins & long notes of tobacco, loamy soil, cedar & smokey oak.91+
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2002-Dry-Creek-Vineyard-Dry-Creek-Valley-Endeavour-Cabernet-Sauvignon
Recommended
Tasting at Sry Creek Vineyards. 92 Characteristic of big Alexander Valley Cabs. -
2008-Dry-Creek-Vineyard-Clarksburg-Wilson-Ranch-Dry-Chenin-Blanc
Tasting at Sry Creek Vineyards. 88
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2005-Dry-Creek-Vineyard-Dry-Creek-Valley-The-Mariner
Tasting at Sry Creek Vineyards. 89
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2005-Dry-Creek-Vineyard-Dry-Creek-Valley-The-Mariner
Tasting at Sry Creek Vineyards. 91
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2008-Dry-Creek-Vineyard-Clarksburg-Wilson-Ranch-Dry-Chenin-Blanc
Tasting at Sry Creek Vineyards. 89