Bledsoe Mcdaniels
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2021
We had the 2021 Vintage on 2/18-19/25. This is a wine with tastes of raspberry, currant pomegranate and mild spice. Light bodied but fruit forward. Tastes like a Sonoma PN. I got this as a gift. There are better Oregonian PN for less. — 2 months ago
Pertimali (Angelo Sassetti)
Riserva Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2010
We had the 2010 riserva on 2/8/25. A fabulous Brunello. All of the expected good scents and flavors: black cherry, raspberry, leather and tobacco. Well balanced; tannins smoothed out. Good finish. — 3 months ago
Moshin Vineyards
Moshin Vineyard White Blend 2024
The wine is a 2024 Semillon from Oregon. An enjoyable medium bodied white wine. Tastes and scents of green apple, pear, melon and lemongrass. Easy drinking. Good with fish. Would consider buying more — 13 days ago
Talbott
Block 22 West Sleepy Hollow Vinmeyard Pinot Noir 2019
We had 2019 Block 48 on 3/14-15/25. Black cherry, cinnamon and baking spices. Very good. Medium bodied, New World. Excellent representation of SLH. Bought at the Carmel Tasting Room — 2 months ago
Canalicchio di Sopra
Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2011
We had the 20111 Vintage on 2/8/25. Black fruit, leather and pepper on the bouquet . Black cherry, leather and tobacco on the palate. A darker toned wine than the 2010. Still very good. Tannins were all smoothed out. Medium bodied and truly Old World — 3 months ago
Domaine Mestre
Gravieres Santenay 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2009
We had the 2009 Vintage on 4/11-12/25. A light to medium bodied Burgundy at 13.5% ABV. Red cherry, raspberry and minerals. Terroir driven wine. Very good — 19 days ago
Boekenoogen
Garrett's Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir 2019
We had the 2019 Vintage on 3/26-27/25. Tastes of candied black cherry, raspberry and cinnamon. Just a little too jammy. There are better options from SLH. — a month ago
Penfolds
St. Henri Shiraz 2012
We had the 2012 Vintage on 2/14-15/25. An excellent Syray with tastes of blackberry, plum, mocha, leather and spice. As time went on the bouquet developed eucalyptus. Full bodied, New World. Fruit forward. I’m glad I gave it 13 years in the bottle. — 3 months ago
Clos Apalta
Valle de Apalta Red Blend 2016
We had the 2016 Vintage on 2/2-3/25. A darker toned wine. BlackBerry, plum, leather, tobacco. Medium to full bodied. Still New World style. Good for sure. — 3 months ago
Marc Melser
We had the 2016 Vintage on 4/19-20/25. A real good PN, more full bodied. Black cherry, blueberry, rhubarb, and mild spice, a hint of cola. Tannins all smoothed out. The Vintage is rated at 95. This aged well — 11 days ago