Mission Hill

Chalk Hill

Estate Red Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2009

[Tasted on March 15, 2024 at Richland Country Club in Nashville]

49% Cabernet Sauvignon; 21% Malbec; 17% Merlot; 8% Petit Verdot; 4% Syrah; 1% Carmenere. Chalk Hill AVA is a sub-appellation of the Russian River Valley AVA and is known for its chalky white ash soils. Restrained red currant fruit with mineral and graphite notes. Balanced and Bordeaux-like.
— 13 days ago

Henschke

Hill of Grace Vineyard Shiraz 1995

Absolutely exceptional and outstanding  — 2 days ago

Gregory Tilley
with Gregory

Jasper Hill

Georgia's Paddock Shiraz 1999

A exploration of nine 1999 Cote Rotie - Syrahs and Shiraz on their 25th anniversary. Another Aussie ended up being my #2 — a month ago

Raul, Severn and 12 others liked this
Ron R

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Dude, you kidding, Jasper Hill has always been near the top of the totem pole!
Eric Urbani

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@Ron R well I’m a believer now! Surprised my top two were Aussie vs Cote Roties and US syrahs…

Château La Mission Haut-Brion

Graves Red Bordeaux Blend 2008

Way too young but still showing the LM character with black fruit, graphite, cedar, leather, tar & tobacco — 13 days ago

Tom, Shay and 8 others liked this

Rex Hill Vineyards

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2019

Black currant, black raspberry, gentle earthiness, black pepper, and slight star anise at the end. Lovely example of a Willamette Pinot. Medium to full body with medium tannins. Performed even better after decanting. — 19 hours ago

Grosset

Polish Hill Clare Valley Riesling 2023

Infanticide. This changed a lot in the glass. A lot going on here, but we didn’t do it justice by drinking it so young. Green apple, coconut, lychee. — a month ago

Bob, Ted and 6 others liked this

Rutherford Hill

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Huge concentration of flavors in this glass! @Tom Casagrande pretty much nailed it! I am taking the easy way out, putting on some classical 🎶 🎻 and enjoy! 😉 — a month ago

Ted, Douglas and 16 others liked this

Château La Mission Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 2014

Delectable Wine
9.5

The 2014 La Mission Haut-Brion offers bright and vivid scents that immediately captivate the olfactory scenes: black fruit, cedar, pencil box and light, minty aromas. It's much better than its First Growth neighbor. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, very harmonious, and has lovely depth with a gentle grip. This is a sophisticated and entrancing 2014, one of my favorites in Bordeaux. Highly recommended. Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting. (Neal Martin, Vinous, March 2024)
— 8 days ago

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Lynmar Estate

Quail Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019

K L
9.2

One of the best. Very balanced. Red fruit but earthy. — 12 days ago

Matt Dill
with Matt

Chalk Hill

Estate Bottled Chalk Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Ted
9.2

A new favorite of mine. Limes and peaches. — a month ago

Jeni
with Jeni
Juan, Tom and 7 others liked this