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| 2002 | Anomaly Vineyards | Cabernet Sauvignon | Nice Mouth Feel. Medium length finish. I like. Very smooth. 2? | |
| 2002 | Ballentine Vineyards | Betty’s Vyd | Syrah | Smooth. 2+ |
| 2000 | Ballentine Vineyards | Old Vines | Syrah | Nice mouth feel Pleasant to drink. They said to look for their Old Vines Chenin and try it! 1 |
| 2000 | Calafia | Beckstoffer Old Crane Vineya | Cabernet Sauvignon | Less than 500 cases made. Good. Can tell that it’s Cab. 1. $32 |
| 2004 | Charles Krug Estate | Petit Verdot | Barrel sample. Hugh mouth tannins. Lacks personality. Too early to judge. 0 | |
| 2003 | Charter Oak Winery | Charter Oak | Zinfandel | Good. Real Zin taste. Very flavorful! 350 cases. $37.50 |
| 2002 | Chase Cellars | Hayne Vineyard | Zinfandel | Astringent. Hard to tell it’s Zin. Pleasant though. |
| 2001 | Chase Cellars | Petit Sirah | Like better. Both wines lack some fruit. Good length finish. 0-1. | |
| 2002 | Chateau Boswell | Renaissance Estate Reserve | Cabernet Sauvignon | 168 cases. $94. |
| 2002 | Chateau Boswell | Jacquelynn Cuvee | Cabernet Sauvignon | 360 cases. 14% Cabernet Franc. Good Nose. Interesting. Mouth-staining. $64. |
| 2003 | Chiarello Family | Giana Estate | Zinfandel | 16.1% alcohol is hidden well. Big, green almost. Hmmm. $28. 0. |
| 2002 | Chiarello Family | Eileen Estate | Cabernet Sauvignon | Acidic. Good value. Good. $45. 1. |
| 2002 | Crocker & Starr | Stone Place | Cabernet Sauvignon Blend | Not bad. Smooth. $65. 1? |
| 2002 | Crocker & Starr | Sauvignon Blanc | Not oaked. Sweet. Nice nose. $23. 1? | |
| 2002 | D.R. Stephens | Moose Valley Vyd | Cabernet Sauvignon | Good. Lots of acids. 1. |
| 2001 | D.R. Stephens | Moose Valley Vyd | Cabernet Sauvignon | Lots of tannins. 0. Lacks personality. |
| 2001 | David Fulton | Estate | Petite Sirah | 350 cases. 13.5 alcohol. I liked. Food wine. $40. 1+ |
| 2002 | Edge Hill | Butala | Zinfandel | 15.1% alcohol. Good acids. Food wine. Good wine. $35. 1+ |
| 2003 | Edge Hill | St. Helena Estate | Mixed Black | 15.2% alcohol. Interesting. Solid winemaking. $50. |
| 2002 | Ehlers Estate | 1886 | Cabernet Sauvignon | 400 cases. Balanced Now. A little bitter. $75. 1. |
| 2002 | Ehlers Estate | Merlot | 14.6% alcohol. Nice. Good for CA. Not sweet. Pretty good value. $27. 1+. | |
| 2004 | Heitz Cellars | Estate | Grignolina Rose | Soft. Grapefruits. Very Nice. $17. 2+ |
| 2000 | James Johnson Vineyards | Bisou | Cabernet Sauvignon | Appealing! 14.2% alcohol. Tasty. 1++. James Johnson Vineyards (aka Bisou) This is a very promising new winery. Not sure the wines are to my style, but they should appeal to many people. |
| 2001 | James Johnson Vineyards | Bisou | Cabernet Sauvignon | A lot going on. 14.6% alcohol. $60. |
| 2002 | James Johnson Vineyards | Bisou | Cabernet Sauvignon | 250 cases. 14.2% alcohol. Zin-like. For people who like Zin. Good but not for me. $70-$75. |
| 2004 | Merryvale Vineyard | Schlatter Family | Cabernet Sauvignon | Barrel Sample. Hmm. 65% Cab. 35% Petit Verdot. |
| 2004 | Milat | Estate | Chenin Blanc | No oak. 25% Chardonnay. Off dry. Not bad. Good finish. $18. 0 |
| 2001 | Milat | Estate | Cabernet Sauvignon | Astringent. Good. Ok for price. Hmmm. $36 |
| 2002 | Milat | Estate | Zinfandel | Very pleasant. Good Value 14.9% alcohol. $23. 1. |
| 2001 | Parry Cellars | Cabernet Sauvignon | 225 cases. Strange. Good acids. Intriguing, in a good way; to retaste someday $46. | |
| 2002 | Prager Winery | Royal Escort Vintage Paladini | Petite Sirah | 774 cases. 100% Petite Sirah. Ruby Port. Nice smooth.$65. 0-1. |
| 2002 | Revana Family | Cabernet Sauvignon | Needs time to show. A bit tight. Tannic beast. $90. | |
| 2002 | Ruston Family | LaMaestra Estate | Estate Blend | Alcohol is distracting from enjoyment. 15.3% alcohol. $45. |
| 2002 | Ruston Family | Cabernet Sauvignon | Appealing! Lots of concentration. Great value! $38. 2. | |
| 2001 | Salvestrin Winery | Estate | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cab-like taste. Good length. Want to try again when aged. Good value. 14.6% alcohol. $45 |
| 2003 | Salvestrin Winery | Sangiovese | 14.8% alcohol. Not bad. Good acids. Decent finish. $29. Maybe 1. | |
| 2002 | Sequum | Kidd Ranch | Zinfandel | 100 cases. 16.3% alcohol is hidden well. Nice taste. Lip-smacking. They are a brand new tiny winery. |
| 2001 | Spottswoode Estate | Cabernet Sauvignon | Nice. Good acids and finish. $90. 1+. | |
| 2002 | Spottswoode Estate | Cabernet Sauvignon | Also good. Would happily drink both. Pleasing. $90. 1+. | |
| 2002 | Titus Vineyard | Zinfandel | 90% Zinfandel/ 10% Petite Sirah. Good. 15% alcohol. 0. | |
| 2002 | Titus Vineyard | Cabernet Sauvignon | Good… Good finish. 14.5% alcohol. Didn’t like enough. | |
| 2002 | Titus Vineyard | Reserve | Cabernet Sauvignon | Zin-like. Yuk. 15.8% alcohol. 0. |
| 2002 | Titus Vineyard | Lot 1 Titus Vyd | Petite Sirah/ | 50 cases. Has Petit Verdot blended. Interesting nose. Tight. Good Potential. 1+ |
| 2000 | Varozza | Vineyards | Cabernet Sauvignon | 300 cases. Like this best now. Hmmm. $45. 1. |
| 2001 | Varozza | Vineyards | Cabernet Sauvignon | Lots of acids. Needs time to integrate. $45. ?. |
| 2001 | Varozza | Vineyards | Petite Sirah | 200 cases. Good! Needs time. Would like to taste in a few years. Decent acids. Medium finish. 14.2% alcohol. $35. 2+. |
| 1998 | Vineyard 29 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Very good. Needs Time. Mouth coating. Best Nose of the day! 2-3 | |
| 2000 | Vineyard 29 | Aida | Red Wine | 60% Merlot/ 40% Cab. Okay. $20. |
| 2000 | Vineyard 29 | Aida | Zinfandel | Okay. It’s Zin. |
| 2001 | Whitehall Lane | Leonardini Vyd | Cabernet Sauvignon | 450 cases. Tasty. Oaky. 1. |
| 2002 | Whitehall Lane | Reserve | Cabernet Sauvignon | Burnt Oak. Lots of tannins. Just okay. 0. |
| 2000 | William Cole Vineyards | Cuvee Claire | Cabernet Sauvignon | 200 cases. Kind of like. Very pleasant. $125. 1+++ |
