East 9th Brewing Company

Ridge Vineyards

East Bench Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2013

Superb. Unusual example of Zinfandel: 100% Zin. — 17 days ago

Bonnie Hodur
with Bonnie

Gramercy Cellars

Lower East Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

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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Paul Lato

East of Eden Pisoni Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

Nicely done Paul. Mothers Day Dinner — 6 months ago

Shay, Bob and 4 others liked this

Scribe

Scribe Outpost East Napa Valley Syrah 2016

Has the nose of a Brunello right now. Very very good — 2 months ago

Mairead Hickey
with Mairead

Sorrenberg

Chardonnay 2016

Mid yellow in colour. Flinty, minerally with light stone fruit - under ripe peach/nectarine. Restrained, delicate, savoury, beautiful. Just an excellent Chardonnay whichever way you cut it. The labels copying the Burgundian graphics but totally worthy of the contents. Sorrenberg, in Beechworth, is a neighbour of Giaconda - generally recognised as one of the best in Australia. — 9 months ago

Tom, Ming and 22 others liked this

Giaconda

Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 2015

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. — 2 months ago

Ray, Tom and 21 others liked this
Ron R

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@Bob McDonald, I just purchased some of the 2021 vintage. Any thoughts on the vintage? Drink or hold? Thanks in advance.
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@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.
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Thanks, @Bob McDonald. I’ve never heard of that guy, but your insights I take to the bank.

Warrabilla

Reserve Durif 2014

A stunning wine from my favourite durif winery. — 3 months ago

Cheryl thomson
with Cheryl