District Series

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2016

Presented double-blind. The wine pours a light straw color with medium viscosity and no signs of particles or gas. On the nose, the wine is developing with tart and ripe notes of apple, pear, underripe pineapple, lemon curd, nuts and minerals. I felt like there was some deft use of oak. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+, bordering on high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and chocked full of minerals. My immediate impression was Bourgogne Blanc and I was having a hard time getting away from it. So I called Chardonnay, from France, Burgundy, Chassagne-Montrachet with 3-5 years of age. Gosh dammit! Margaret River strikes again!!! Blind, I always seem to call these Chablis or some other high quality white Burg. And I adore the Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnays. They always impress me. Drink now through 2036. — 14 days ago

"Odedi", Jeroen and 11 others liked this

Chimney Rock

Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

[Tasted on January 18, 2024 at Luogo in Nashville with Jay]

Pomegranate, red currant and açaí fruit, with licorice. Nicely balanced.
— 15 days ago

Martin and "Odedi" liked this

Barnett Vineyards

Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Paul J
9.7

Great wines for Family Christmas and New Year’s Eve!! No formal notes but rated appropriately. — a month ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Tom, Scott@Mister and 9 others liked this

Chimney Rock

Tomahawk Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Paul K
9.2

8 hours open in bottle with a glass poured. Still very young, but great fruit and much promise! — 14 days ago

James, Ron and 13 others liked this
Paul K

Paul K

I’m not. Used another $40 coupon for TW. I’ve cashed in around 10 now…
James K

James K

I heard we are still slated to get 2 more…
Paul K

Paul K

Awesome! That means 6 for me between home, Mel’s office, and grandma’s house!!!

Shafer Vineyards

One Point Five Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Paul K
9.3

2015s are 10 years old!!! This one in a great drinking window. Got to enjoy while catching up with an old colleague @Matt Terry cheers! Also wine #1300! — a month ago

Matt Terry
with Matt
Rick, Tom and 17 others liked this

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Oak Knoll District Dry Riesling 2023

Pale straw color. Aromas of stone fruit, lemon and Granny Smith apples. Superb! Dry, full of peach, apricot and citrus finish. — 10 days ago

Tom, Tom and 8 others liked this

Realm Cellars

Moonracer Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Another winner from Realm — 9 days ago

Jan, Sagee and 4 others liked this

Argyle

Grower Series Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2023

Strawberry, raspberry aromas.
Light red color. Fruity, Jammy raspberry and cola flavors w/ nicely balanced acidity. Not oaky.
Good overall.
$27
— 12 days ago

Reynolds Family Winery

Reserve Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

This is a holiday treat! Wonderful tannins with notes of vanilla perhaps for good measure. — a month ago