Domaine Slope

Casasmith

Cinghiale Rosebud Vineyard Sangiovese 2022

Well structured, nicely balanced with an abundance of succulent red and black fruits, light mouth coating tannins at the tasty finish. A bit heftier than a Tuscan Chianti but it went well with a Kielbasa sausage and lentil soup. — 6 days ago

Walter Hansel Winery

The North Slope Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015

I’m late to writing this having worked my way through half a case since 2019, but the wine was outstanding throughout and still seemed to have a lot of life in Jan ‘26. Deep, dark, sweet fruit, edges may have rounded over time but maintains a gentle acidity and earthy finish. Raspberry, tart cherry, plummy finish, a depth that few other WH North Slopes have. Wish I had more. — 3 months ago

Hidden Ridge

55% slope Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Big bouquet on the nose. Luscious mouth feel enveloping all the senses.dark cherry with a hint of molasses. The wine lingered on the throat for 45 seconds. Absolute over performer.  — 8 months ago

Daniel, Severn and 7 others liked this

Tamarack Cellars

Wahluke Slope Cabernet Franc 2013

This was opened a few days back the 2013 Tamarack Cellars Wahluke Slope Cabernet Franc from Walla Walla, Washington.

On the nose is black cherry, blackberry, red plum, green bell pepper, herbaceous and wet gravel.

On the palate is raspberries, strawberry, red plum, black currant, green bell pepper, milk chocolate, fall leaves and crushed gravel.

This wine is medium to full bodied with medium + acidity and medium + firm grippy tannins that gives you a long red fruit crushed gravel finish. This weekend try and do something special with a friend or loved one. Enjoy some wine and some good food and stay healthy and safe. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
— 2 years ago

Severn, Shay and 13 others liked this

Walter Hansel Winery

The South Slope Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023

2023 vintage. Medium heavy body. Plushy frontal fruit. Spicy denouement. Pinot not Pinot. Exactly what this is iz questionable but it is delicious. And then the Chards come out at night…3.25.26. — 22 days ago

Neil, Ted and 15 others liked this
Somm David T

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Still one of the best Ca Pinots for the $.

Casasmith

Porcospino Northridge Vineyard Primitivo 2021

Garnet red, very good clarity, moderate to high pigment extraction. Luscious red fruit initially with a touch of black fruit on the finish. Light acid, good body, not too alcoholic. After 30 minutes caramel with a touch of eucalyptus and cola emerge while cherry recedes and blackberry undercurrent remains. 24 hours later, fruit flavors integrate with barrel flavors: cranberry, caramel, cherry and eucalyptus cough syrup. Nice complexity but decant to get there, requires patience. Moderate skin astringency on finish may lose some people but it adds to the complexity favorably for me. — 4 months ago

Ted, Hermes and 1 other liked this

Liquid Farm

Golden Slope Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2019

Paul J
9.8

Totally rocks!!! See last note. — 16 days ago

Paul, Tom and 5 others liked this

Isenhower Cellars

Road Less Traveled Cabernet Franc 2022

Wallula Vineyards, Horse Heaven Hills. Winery tasting notes mention Bing cherry, blueberry, citrus and sage flavors. Not sure I get the floral character on the initial pour. Dark red, high pigment extraction. Tannins are fine grained and mostly seed tannins initially though skin astringency starts emerging after 15 minutes. Elegant. Bright acidity. Some white pepper finish. A perennial favorite for me, with less herbal expression than some previous vintages, but there is definitely sage going on. 24 hours later,the fruit is fully forward, tannins mellowed, with brightness intact. — 2 months ago

Doug, Neil and 1 other liked this

Wines of Substance, LLC

Me Vineyard Collection Northridge Vineyard Merlot 2013

This is nicely done. A bit on the “in your face” side, it’s got loads of rich, plummy Merlot fruit, a fair whack of French oak, and loamy earth notes. Rich, darkly fruity, a bit chocolatey in the mouth. Still a fair amount of soft, side-of-the-mouth-clingy tannin left. More youthful than its 12-year age. 15% alcohol. I prefer a slightly more reserved style, but this is impressive in its own way. — 10 months ago

Jody, Pooneet and 13 others liked this