Former Founder Winemaker Presidio Winery
2016- Vintage- a little over the hill - brown sugar, stewed fruit ,waited too long — 20 days ago

2023- Vintage- nice lime zest, goose berry, med+ acidity- nice change from the usual Marlborough NZ even though it’s not that far apart the style seems so different. — a month ago
2017- Vintage - so pretty earth and violets , raspberry fruit, - so balanced as far as fruit and tannins, nice finish - good time to drink — 13 days ago
2024-Gruner-apple, pear with a slight vegetal note , nice acidity - for the price very nice — a month ago
2023 - Vintage- amazing spice on this bright boysenberry, earth , on this lean wine - great acidity — a month ago
2024 - Vintage Definitely not a super complex wine and a bit thin but I can’t think of a less expensive wine atTrader Joe’s that is more fun as a pool pounder - I like its higher acidity and low ABV 11.5 % Fun wine — a month ago

Sorry this is the Chardonnay- nice green apple , lees contact character, slight neutral oak character ( subtle oak) — 14 days ago
2025 -Oregon Pinot Gris - nice Pinot Gris form Tj good value — 18 days ago
2022-Vintage - bought this at G.O. So wasn’t super expensive but had to use as a drain cleaner - one dimensional diacetyl butter bomb — a month ago
Douglas Braun
2017 -Vintage red rim color, - earth , mushroom, tea, cherry fruit, subtle spice , with subtle oak finish - drinking nicely now — 11 days ago