Walson Holland
Duvarita Vineyard Pinot Noir
@Shay A Came at me like a Central Coast Côte-Rôtie in segments. Honestly, some Ojai style mixed with some Kosta Browne style. Tried five of the wines from them: this Pinot, this same vyd chard, a white melange, a red melange and a grenache. White melange was dynamite (9.4) but pretty pricey.. Just can’t sell it but I’d drink the hell out of it…the other three rated between 9.0 and 9.1. Best new release domestic Pinot I’ve had in 2023. Serious promise from this producer.
This pic is from the back label. In a maddening trend, front label had producer and year but nothing else. Back label has everything else but vintage. Kill me.
Prominent cursive on the front label. Bought this despite hating cursive with a passion. It’s that good.
Mira
Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
2017 vintage. Medium-heavy body alongside dark color and a dense nose. Enough fruit to please but not enough to overwhelm the balance. A very pleasant exeunt comprised of cassis, plum and milk chocolate. Nice for the price and drinking well now. 3.29.23. — 2 days ago
M. Chapoutier
"Le Pavillon" Ermitage Syrah 1991
1991 vintage. Decanted and tasted after two hours. Still with plenty of medium body/weight. Good amount of earth interspersed with dark fruits and excellent concentration on the finish. Grippy in all the right places and tasting like it’s on the tail end of the optimal zone. Maybe another 3-4 years in current state. 3.24.23. — 7 days ago
E. Guigal
La Turque Côte-Rôtie Syrah 1996
Had the 2008 tonight. So much crushed violet, hint of stems, dark fruit, bacon fat. La Mouline is my favorite, but they are all 💯 in my book.
vinokeeno
2017 vintage. Great earthy nose paired with dark fruits. Medium bodied. That earthy nose translates to ample tannins, the aforementioned dark fruits and chock full of street fighter dirty in the flavor profile. From the “Brune” side of the tracks vs the “Blonde.” Filled with rage, poor attitude and likely in detention every day after class for the foreseeable future. Needs a decade to grow up and stop the bullying. De-stemmed and, surprisingly, 10% Viognier. 3.29.23. — 2 days ago