Courtney Cochran 
Domaine Calot
Cuvée Unique Vieilles Vignes Morgon Gamay
Tom Gore Vineyards
Alexander Valley Field Blend 2012
Classic Alexander Valley profile, rich and darkly fruited. Nice complexity. — 9 years ago
Rochioli
Estate Grown Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2013
Raspberry granita, pomegranate goodness, cocoa powder and finely integrated oak. Elegant, persuasive and smooth. Bday wine FINE 💕💕 — 9 years ago
Vigneti Massa
Derthona Colli Tortonesi Timorasso 2013
And then God created the perfect wine. Its soul was part St. Aubin, part Albariño. Its body was svelte, with liquid curves and a frisson of feral charm. Pear and apple, hay and jicama. Rainwater and mineral, some juicy white peach and orange essence. A cool cheesy note. Style. One of those uncanny wines that works with lighter or heartier fare, charming all along the way. Let's just drink this one, shall we? 🔝 — 8 years ago
Baxter
Valenti Vineyard Mendocino Ridge Pinot Noir 2013
Courtney had this 9 years ago
MacPhail Family Wines
Pinot Noir 2004
#Sangiacomo Vineyard | Sonoma Coast | 1.5 L | 4 barrels | 100% French oak | native ferment | un/fined/filtered
Opened by Mr. MacPhail at tree trimming. Have decided it tastes like Cloverdale in winter - sous-bois and brown spice, plum skin and cola, toast and orange peel.
Holding up nicely. Merry merry 🌲 — 9 years ago
Rootdown
Upper Mokelumne Watershed Rosé of Trousseau 2015
@mikelucia has done it again, this time with barrel ferment in used Chard barrels then aged in stainless. Great ripeness and restraint (reconcile those as you will). Cliff notes: 12%, elegance, perfect for the table - or knocking back on any warm day on the horizon. — 9 years ago
Dutton-Goldfield
Chileno Valley Vineyard Riesling
Taking me to lemongrass and mint, savory cheese (just a touch!) and macadamia. Usual suspects present: white peach, perky acidity, plus some nice pithy grip. Dry. Lemonheads bringing up the finish. Sturdy and fine, thanks! ☄ — 9 years ago
Naveran
Brut Vintage Cava Blend 2013
Note: for v13 Brut ***
Champagne-lively bubbles, white peach cobbler character (topped with marzipan crust, natch), pear skin, pastry and beauty.
Classy Champagne-Method style aligns with prettiness of label (Art Nouveau awesome, *nice*). Lingering finish, mellow, fabulous and closing with biscuit notes and a soupçon of clementine. Serve with a smile 💋 — 9 years ago
Courtney Cochran
Sommelier/Host hiptastes.com
Super-elegant small bead, mineral 💥, pear and floral prettiness. #fridayfeeling #petnat #loirewine — 8 years ago