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East Shore Vineyard

A. Rodda

Smiths Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

Bob McDonald
9.0

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. — 7 days ago

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Giaconda

Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 2015

Bob McDonald
9.7

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

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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.
Bob McDonald

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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.

Hirsch Vineyards

East Ridge Pinot Noir 2021

Keith Pajonas
9.3

high quality — 5 months ago

Detert Family Vineyards

East Block Cabernet Franc 2018

Kyle Katterjohn
9.6

KEK & Dad Napa. 2024. What fun. Great wines — 6 days ago

Three Finger Jack

East Side RIdge Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Nina Zie
8.9

Purple. Sweetish but good. — a month ago

Scribe

Scribe Outpost East Napa Valley Syrah 2016

Sean Townley
9.5

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

Mairead Hickey
with Mairead

Chatham Vineyards

Church Creek Steel Chardonnay 2022

Pippa
9.1

Well balanced, hints of under-ripe fruit — maybe melon and pear. Tastes like Chardonnay grape. Finish is interesting and slightly metallic. Quite nice, an unexpected surprise. — 3 months ago

Gramercy Cellars

Lower East Columbia Valley Syrah 2020

Michael Sotiriou
8.9

Juicy, dark fruits. — 19 hours ago

Angelique Pappas
with Angelique

Ridge Vineyards

East Bench Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2013

Donald Williams
9.5

Superb. Unusual example of Zinfandel: 100% Zin. — a month ago

Bonnie Hodur
with Bonnie

Gramercy Cellars

Lower East Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Ray Vanderhoff
9.0

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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