Country- USA
State- Anderson Valley, CA
Brand– Twomey Cellars
Vintage- 2022
Type– Pinot Noir
Varietal- Red Wine
Price- $$$$
Average Wine Rating- 4

Description:
Twomey Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2022 has an elegant, restrained style with fresh and vibrant fruit characteristics complemented by earth and floral notes.

About the Winery
Twomey Cellars was established in 1999 by the Duncan Family, who are also the founders and operators of the very successful and well-known Silver Oak Cellars.

The Duncan Family started Twomey Cellars specifically to branch out beyond Cabernet Sauvignon, which is Silver Oak’s primary focus. Twomey is renowned for producing high-quality Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc, and for a time, also Merlot.

Tobin’s Review 4 out of 5
Twomey Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2022 has a full dark cherry skin hue with a fruity nose that pops with cherry, mushroom and earth. The mouth is silky with flavors of cherry. The wine is light and smooth with a hint of acidity, but it’s very well balanced. This is really good wine.

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Country- USA
State- Sonoma, CA
Brand- Wine Spies
Vintage- 2016
Type- Red Table Wine
Varietal- Red Wine
Price- $$$
Average Wine Rating- 3

Description:
The Weasel and the Cork Red Blend 2016 is a California red wine blend primarily composed of Merlot, Malbec, and Cabernet Sauvignon. It is smooth and easy to drink with fruit forward flavors of cherry and blackberry.

About the Winery
Wine Spies, founded in 2007, is a unique online wine retailer known for its daily flash sales of carefully curated wines. The company operates on a subscription-free model, offering exclusive deals on a variety of wines, from well-known brands to lesser-known gems.

Tobin’s Review 3 out of 5
The Weasel and the Cork Red Blend 2016 has a dark jammy hue with aromas of jammy fruit, red berries and plum. The wine is soft, but definitely has a full mouth. I pick up notes of plum with a hint of spice, which ends acidic. Overall, it’s an average easy to drink wine.

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Country- USA
State- Santa Maria, CA
Brand- Riverbench
Vintage- 2017
Type– Pinot Noir
Varietal- Red Wine
Price- $$$$
Average Wine Rating- 4

Description:
Riverbench Mesa Pinot Noir 2017 comes from the Mesa block, which is one of the oldest at Riverbench. The results are a distinct Pinot Noir with lively and refreshing characteristics. The wine has flavors of red fruit, earthy notes, and a touch of spice.

About the Winery
Riverbench Vineyard was established in 1973, when the first Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes were planted on the bank of the Sisquoc River, known as the Santa Maria Bench. Riverbench sold their fruit to other wineries in the region. In 2006, they began producing their own wines in limited quantities, which are available exclusively through their wine club and tasting rooms in Santa Maria and Santa Barbara, California.

Tobin’s Review 4 out of 5
Riverbench Mesa Pinot Noir 2017 has a light ruby hue with aromas of currant and red berries. The wine is soft and smooth with flavors of cherry, raspberry and mushroom. This is a really nice light Pinot Noir. Delicious!

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Country- USA
State- Santa Barbara, CA
Brand- Santa Barbara Winery
Vintage- 2020
Type– Pinot Noir
Varietal- Red Wine
Price- $$$
Average Wine Rating- 3.5

Description:
The Santa Barbara Pinot Noir 2020 is a wine produced by Santa Barbara Winery in Santa Barbara County, California. It has a medium ruby color with a slight garnet hue. The aroma is dominated by red fruits such as cherry, raspberry, and strawberry, with hints of earth and spice. The palate is dry and has flavors of red fruits, earth, and spice. The wine has a medium body and a moderate acidity.

• Color: Medium ruby with a slight garnet hue
• Aroma: Red fruits, earth, spice
• Palate: Dry, red fruits, earth, spice
• Body: Medium
• Acidity: Moderate
• Finish: Medium

About the Winery
Santa Barbara Winery is a winery in Santa Barbara, California that was founded in 1962 by Pierre Lafond. It is the oldest commercial winery in Santa Barbara County.

The Santa Barbara Winery produces a variety of wines, including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Grenache. The wines are made from grapes grown in some of the best vineyards in Santa Barbara County, including the Sta. Rita Hills, Ballard Canyon, and Santa Ynez Valley appellations.

Tobin’s Review 3.5 out of 5
Santa Barbara Pinot Noir 2020 has a dark plum hue with aromas of cola and raspberry. The wine has soft cherry with a bit of acidity. It is a well-balanced and solid Pinot Noir!

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Country- USA
State- California
Brand- Margerum
Vintage- 2022
Type- Rosé
Varietal- Pink Wine
Price- $$$
Average Wine Rating- 4

Description:
Margerum Riviera Rosé is a rosé wine produced by Margerum Winery in Santa Barbara County, California. It is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Counoise grapes, and is made using the saignée method, which involves bleeding off some of the juice from red grapes before fermentation. This results in a rosé wine with a light pink color and fruity flavors.

• Color: Light pink with a slightly orange hue
• Aroma: Strawberry, watermelon, verbena, passionfruit, orange blossom
• Palate: Dry, crisp, strawberry, watermelon, citrus
• Body: Medium
• Acidity: Refreshing
• Finish: Medium

About the Winery
Margerum Winery is a winery in Santa Barbara County, California that specializes in Rhône-style wines. The winery was founded in 1997 by Jeff Margerum.

The winery’s estate vineyard is located in the Los Olivos District of Santa Ynez Valley. The vineyard is planted to a variety of Rhône grape varietals, including Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Viognier, and Roussanne.

Tobin’s Review 4 out of 5
Margerum Riviera Rosé 2022 has a light pink hue with aromas of strawberry and jam. I pick up flavors of red berries, strawberry, boysenberry and a little curd. The wine is light and creamy with a crisp custard finish. This is a nice wine, especially for a hot summer day!

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Country- USA
State- Santa Barbara, CA
Brand- Jaffurs
Vintage- 2020
Type- Red Blend
Varietal- Red Wine
Price- $$$$
Average Wine Rating- 3.5

Description:
Jaffurs High Tide 2020 is a Rhone-style blend wine made by Jaffurs Wine Cellars in Santa Barbara, California. It is a blend of 60% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache, and 20% Syrah.

• Color: Deep ruby
• Aroma: Dark fruits, spices, earth
• Palate: Full-bodied, dark fruit, spice, minerality
• Tannins: Well-integrated
• Acidity: Balanced
• Finish: Long

About the Winery
Jaffurs Wine Cellars is a winery in Santa Barbara, California that specializes in Rhône-style wines. The winery was founded in 1994 by Craig Jaffurs, who is known for his pioneering work in the Santa Barbara wine industry. Jaffurs wines are made from grapes grown in some of the best vineyards in the region, including Ballard Canyon, Santa Rita Hills, and Los Alamos. The wines are handcrafted in small batches and are known for their balance, complexity, and aging potential.

Tobin’s Review 3.5 out of 5
Jaffurs High Tide 2020 has a dark blueberry hue with a very fruity aroma of red berries. The wine is smooth, relatively light and has slight blackberry, cherry and plum flavors. The wine ends slightly dry, but is well balanced with a hint of licorice and gravel. Overall, it’s a nice easy to drink red blend!

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Country- USA
State- Clarksville, CA
Brand- Bogle Vineyards
Type- Pinot Noir
Varietal- Red Wine
Price- $
Average Wine Rating- 3

Description:
Bogle Pinot Noir 2020 in a bright wine with cherry notes, floral aromatic notes and an elegant finish.

About the Winery:
In 1968 Warren Bogle and his son Chris planted 20-acres of wine grapes on their ranch in Clarksville, CA. Warren sold grapes to other wineries until he released his own label, Bogle Vineyards, in 1978. In 1979 the family constructed the original winery which still stands today. The winery remains family owned and continues to produce quality California wines.

Tobin’s Review 4 out of 5
Bogle’s Pinot Noir 2020 has a dark purple hue with aromas of light cedar and plum. The wine is soft with dark fruit flavors. I pick up hints of cherry and slate with a little leather for a balanced flavor. It’s not bad for an inexpensive wine.

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Country- USA
State- Healdsburg, CA
Brand- Banshee Wines
Vintage- 2022
Type- Sauvignon Blanc
Varietal- White Wine
Price- $$
Average Wine Rating- 4

Description:
Banshee Sauvignon Blanc 2022 has aromas of kiwi-lime, apple, honeydew melon and white peach, with a touch of vanilla brioche. The wine has a bright acidity and juicy green apple flavors that are coupled with lemon-lime and ginger root.

About the Winery
Banshee Wines was founded in 2009 by Steve Graf, Baron Ziegler and Noah Dorrance at a bar in the Dogpatch neighborhood in San Francisco. They would later move to Healdsburg, California and open the Banshee Tasting Room in 2013. The company does not own any vineyards, but they source their grapes from their strong relationships with owners and growers in Sonoma.

Tobin’s Review 4 out of 5
Banshee’s Sauvignon Blanc 2022 has a light mineral green hue with sweet melon and tropical aromas. The wine is soft, semi-sweet with hints of apricot, peach and light pineapple flavors. This is a nice easy to drink Sauvignon Blanc!

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Country- USA
State- Napa, California
Brand- Cliffside
Vintage- 2020
Type- Cabernet Sauvignon
Varietal- Red Wine
Price- $$
Average Wine Rating- 3

Description:
Cliffside Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 is vinted and bottled by Terroir Napa Valley in Napa, California. The wine is part of the Wine Country Gifts collections. Cliffside’s Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 has notes of ripe black cherry, black currant, red currant, raspberry with hints of sage, green pepper, vanilla, nutmeg and all spice.

Tobin’s Review 3 out of 5
Cliffside’s Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 has a dark inky hue with dark fruit and light tobacco aromas. The wine doesn’t have much substance, but it is very drinkable. I pick up notes of black and blueberry with a slight sweet plum and a freshly cut grass finish. Overall, I like it, but it doesn’t taste like a true Cab.

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Country- USA
State- Clarksville, CA
Brand- Bogle Vineyards
Type- Pinot Grigio
Varietal- White Wine
Price- $
Average Wine Rating- 4

Description:
Bogle Pinot Grigio 2021 is a refreshing crisp wine with fresh flavors of citrus and stone fruits.

About the Winery:
In 1968 Warren Bogle and his son Chris planted 20-acres of wine grapes on their ranch in Clarksville, CA. Warren sold grapes to other wineries until he released his own label, Bogle Vineyards, in 1978. In 1979 the family constructed the original winery which still stands today. The winery remains family owned and continues to produce quality California wines.

Tobin’s Review 4 out of 5
Bogle’s Pinot Grigio 2021 has a mineral hue with mossy aromas. The wine has flavors of quince, lemon and pear. I like this wine, as it’s well constructed with a citrus finish. Definitely a bang for the buck wine!

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