Hirsch Vineyards

East Ridge Pinot Noir

Nathan Chong

9.0

Red fruit, cherry, hints of vanilla — 10 hours ago

Ridge Vineyards

East Bench Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2013

Donald Williams

9.5

Superb. Unusual example of Zinfandel: 100% Zin. — a month ago

with Bonnie

Gramercy Cellars

Lower East Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Solid Washington State Cab. (Actually mostly Cabernet Sauvignon (84%). There is some Merlot (15%) and Petite Verdot (1%) blended in). Dark ruby color with purple highlights. Aromas of cherry, blackberry, black raspberry, rose petals and exotic spices. Same collection of fruits on the palate with additional notes of dark chocolate, fresh herbs, coffee and toasted oak. Nice hint of vanilla on the medium-plus finish. Well balanced, good acidity level and a bit lean and lighter bodied than many Cabs. (Refreshing change) Noticeable alcohol. With more bottle age, this wine should be even better. Thanks for sharing this one, Keith S! — 3 months ago

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Gramercy Cellars

Lower East Columbia Valley Syrah 2020

Michael Sotiriou

8.9

Juicy, dark fruits. — 4 days ago

with Angelique

Giaconda

Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 2015

Bob McDonald

9.7

At my 2015 Chardonnay Challenge the Giaconda was a consensus 3rd. Easily the most smoky, sulphidic, struck match of the 6 wines. I loved it. On the palate a powerful wine. Opulent. This wine is becoming difficult to source and sells out in a flash upon release. — 3 months ago

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Ron R

@Bob McDonald, I just purchased some of the 2021 vintage. Any thoughts on the vintage? Drink or hold? Thanks in advance.

Bob McDonald

@Ron R Ron, Huon Hooke gave this 99 points with a drinking window of 2023 to 2037. “Extraordinary palate length and drive”. Huon is a long time creditable reviewer in Australia.

Ron R

Thanks, @Bob McDonald. I’ve never heard of that guy, but your insights I take to the bank.