East Shore Vineyard

Chambers Rosewood

Grand Rutherglen Muscat

The perfect accompaniment to plum pudding. Very toffee and raisiny with intensity at 18.5% ABV. My son who rarely drinks anything loved it. Don’t worry. I’m sure I haven’t created a monster. He still went for his regular 10K run on Boxing Day. Rutherglen fortifieds are one of Australia’s gifts to the world of wine. — 14 hours ago

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Hirsch Vineyards

East Ridge Pinot Noir

Red fruit, cherry, hints of vanilla — a month ago

Three Finger Jack

East Side RIdge Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon

Very easy sipper. Not overwhelming on the sweetness. But not overly dry either.  — 6 days ago

Paul Lato

East of Eden Pisoni Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

Jan A
9.5

Can use cellar time — a month ago

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Detert Family Vineyards

East Block Cabernet Franc 2018

KEK & Dad Napa. 2024. What fun. Great wines — a month ago

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. — 4 months ago

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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.

A. Rodda

Smiths Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

Grown in the gravelly soils of Beechworth in the foothills of the Australian Alps. Nearby neighbours would be Giaconda, possibly the best Chardonnay in Australia. This was leaner than ideal but certainly an ideal terroir for cool climate Chardonnay. Good acid and tension but to be critical it lacks a little mid palate fruit. This was the first of 4. Will be interesting to see how it develops. Good value at $35 AUD. — a month ago

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Ridge Vineyards

East Bench Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2013

As always, a wonderful wine, great for Thanksgiving dinner at Gary’s. — a month ago

Bonnie Hodur
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Carl Roy

East Side Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

A stunner from Atlas Peak. — 2 months ago

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