The prep for my Napa trip continues as Classic hosted Hertelendy Winery tonight. Extremely small production with PTitus as the consulting winemaker. Vineyards located just below the Howell Mtn designation.
Ralph Hertelendy is a unique character. Very cut and dry, it is what it is, and he loves in your face wine. Thus, a big Chardonnay. Should have been decanted. Butterscotch, popcorn kernel, lemon tarts, and a heavy texture on the palate. Larger ABV on this than his cab! — 9 years ago
Tasty Syrah thanks to @Martin G Rivard ,
I like the Beau Vigne Zin that he sent a bit more than this Syrah, bought a case of that Zin after tasting it.
That Hertelendy cork is tall! — 10 years ago

Delicious full body — 9 months ago
The prep for my Napa trip continues as Classic hosted Hertelendy Winery tonight. Extremely small production with PTitus as the consulting winemaker. Vineyards located just below the Howell Mtn designation.
An outlier to get the evening started, but bubbles are always welcomed. Very nice mouthfeel and minuscule bubbles. They faded quickly, though. Didn’t get a lot of yeast out of this. Fruit and tart dominant. Granny Smith Apple, kiwi, and pear. — 9 years ago
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Drakes Hollywood Dallas — 6 days ago