Domaine Drouhin
Origine Estate Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2023
Austere at this early moment. Dry, light and minerally with some black and red fruit that emerged over time. Interested to see how it evolves but currently lacks a strong character. — a month ago
Bedrock Wine Co.
Monte Rosso Vineyard Moon Mountian District Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Reserved in its youth. Hints of plum, cassis, the iron rich soils of the vineyard, and fragrant high elevation flora. Smooth and integrated tannins with years of potential. — 2 months ago
Bedrock Wine Co.
A Buffalo in Montana Aka Ode to Joel Zinfandel 2023
Raspberry, sweet plum, mild tannins, low acidity and spice. The softer side of Zinfandel, in part due to 40% new oak. Should age well. — 2 months ago
Archery Summit
Summit Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013
Powerful deep nose of fruit and earth like a strawberry patch. Firm tannins and reserved fruit in the palate but becomes richer and even a bit script with air. Archery Summit wines are long-lifed Pinots and this likely has 10-15 years of development in it. — 17 days ago
Walter Hansel Winery
Cuvée Alyce Chardonnay 2025
With some air, this showed florals highlighted by orange blossom, pear and lemon zest, and a bit of slate in a soft wrapper. Very drinkable and could improve over a few years. — a month ago
Bedrock Wine Co.
Cuvée Karatas Sémillon - Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2023
A beautiful blend that somehow shows each element while being nicely integrated. Rich, round, Semillon and bright, floral and citrusy Sauvignon Blanc. Highly age-worthy — 2 months ago
Walter Hansel Winery
The North Slope Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023
Very in-line with the dark fruit forward North Slopes. Likely to improve with a couple years in bottle. — 19 days ago
Turley
Hayne Vineyard Zinfandel 2000
Leading contender for my wine of the year. Still has it all 25 years on. Rich, raspberry syrup, licorice, port-like qualities without the prune, viscous. Still loaded with fruit and power. — 25 days ago
Roagna
Pajè Vecchie Viti Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2010
Opened nicely after about an hour’s decant. Reserved red and blue fruits, rose, tobacco and earth all balanced in still firm tannins. A fantastic wine worth the patience and likely would have had 5+ good years left in the bottle. — a month ago
Bruce Dunbar
Young but impressive. Light mixed berries, cinnamon, bright acidity. Damp earth emerges and fruit sweetens over time. — 4 days ago