Jarvis Winery

Estate Grown Cave Fermented Unfiltered Finch Hollow Napa Valley Chardonnay 2018

9.5

Jarvis is a winery I will always have fond memories of due to visiting it many times so early in my wine journey. While I enjoyed the reds (especially the cab franc and merlot), their Finch Hollow Chardonnay (both the filtered and unfiltered) were standouts. My last bottle!

A youthful bright yellow in the glass. Rich and integrated aromatics of salted popcorn, lemon cream and honey roasted cashews. Tidal wave of flavor on the palate that borders on hedonistic but pulls back just before. Oak is in-play with some baking spices and honey helping round the profile. Acidity has faded a bit but these have always had good phenolic grip, an almond skin-like finish. This reminds me of a blend of Aubert’s SugarShack (Napa warmth) with Kongsgaard (texture and grip). Not getting any better, this is a window that I have to imagine the winery was working towards. Delicious. — 4 days ago

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Toad Hollow

Richard McDowell Vineyard Merlot

Amber Bremer

9.0

Good with dessert :) — 7 months ago

Toad Hollow

Eye of the Toad Dry Pinot Noir Rosé

Ellen Clifford

9.1

I’d go so far as to call it great! Nice work Toad’s Hollow. — 6 years ago

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Paul T HB

You’ve exceeded your toad limit for the week,

Paul T HB

I recommend a stainless steel toaster,

Ellen Clifford

@Paul Treadway Huntington Beacher Bum you’re likely right on both counts

Talbott

Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Austin Moberg

9.0

Went great with thanksgiving dinner — 5 months ago

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Jarvis Winery

Estate Grown Cave Fermented Finch Hollow Vineyard Chardonnay

Jason Phillips

9.1

I prefer reds over whites, but this chardonnay is very creamy and smooth. Well balanced and refreshing. — 6 months ago

Saltram

Mamre Brook Shiraz 2012

John Hannah

9.4

Very strong dark fruits hit very fast and drop quickly. Low tannin. Mild finish. Very drinkable. — 6 years ago

Iapetus

Subduction McCabe’s Brook Marquette 2018

John Forrestal

9.4

I will give a 9.4 for Vermont. — 6 years ago

with Luke

Talbott

Estate Grown Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2021 vintage. First tasted this wine with the 1991 vintage when it was resto cost $240 a 12-pack case (which was pretty pricey for CA chard at the time). FF three decades where I'm pouring this btg and paying less than the 1991 pricing. Has always held a soft spot in my heart. Unique flavor profile that consistently upends a blind white Burgundy tasting as a ringer-regardless of the price range involved...and it do get pricey these daze. Still bringing the serious mineral hammer along with bracing acidity but a bit of lanolin and variety of citrus when things warm up a tad. Last tasted 5.5.23 (9.1). 10.27.24. — 6 months ago

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