Dehlinger Frei Road Vineyard
Frei Brothers
Reserve Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Great wine for the price from Alexander Valley. First time we had the 2009 but was just as good as the 2006 (hidden value at the liquor store up the road). — 12 years ago
with Jessica
Benovia
La Pommeraie Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2014
Benovia is so awesome. Really well made wines. One of the very few Pinot producers that I really enjoy (not being a fan of Pinot Noir)
First time trying this producer. Need to try some more @Tracy Hall
Dehlinger Winery
Frei Road Syrah 2012
Full bodied and rich yet so balanced — 6 years ago
Ferren Wines
Frei Road Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015
An Xmas gift from a close friend @Bill Bender - thank you so much, Bill.
The nose is bright and boisterous, which oozes red currants and cinnamon. On the palate, this presents just like a contemporary burg. Light on its feet. Soft, round tannins with a lovely interplay of relaxed acid. Finishes with delicacy and elegance.
We are really looking forward to securing a 2019 allocation from the winery. — 6 years ago
with Anne-marie
Shay A
Compared to the 2018 Lancel Creek I opened last year, this was a bit more coiled and shy (and this is already my second check-in with this wine). As a fun side by side, I had a 2019 Arista UV-Diablo Chardonnay open (same winemaker)…not the same vineyard, but the Arista showed more expressive fruit earlier on.
As is typical for this wine, it was faint straw colored in the glass with honeysuckle, sea spray and bright lemon pastry aromatics. Signature nervy acidity is apparent right off the bat without being a detractor. Yellow fruits abound alongside herbs and faint meringue with texture that straddles the middle beautifully. Long finish with mineral notes and nice weight (oak use is balanced).
Followed over two days and it certainly fleshed out and presented more “soft” (in a good way). Healthy decant now or keep tucked away a bit longer. — 5 months ago