Jay Kline

9.3

Flight #3 of our 1997 Retrospective. Presented single-blind; no formal notes. Wine #2 was full of character and the most memorable of the flight. It had great color and a lovely, vinous nose with a splendid mix of fruit and non-fruit characteristics. The structure is still hanging tough too. I called Terraces. The group’s favorite of the flight and to be honest, it wasn’t even close. This is in a really good spot. Drink now and through 2032. — 9 months ago

Shari Linton

9.3

Look: Light
Smell: Fruity and Fragrant
Taste: Sweet
Overall: Enjoyed
City: Boston
Purchased: Target — 5 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.4

2011 Vintage. 15.5% alcohol. 90% Grenache, 10% Syrah. Now we’re talking, a 2011 standout. Bright full fruit nose and palate. A shame that lawyers got involved and now the winery is TH Vineyards. This must have been the first volley to put “Terry Hoage Vineyards is not affiliated with Hogue wines or with the Hogue Cellars” on the back label. Not even as close as Foley Estates in Paso and Robert Foley Vineyards in Napa. — 6 years ago

Andrew Belzer

9.3

Strawberry jam, plum, violets, leather, dark chocolate, Luxardo cocktail cherry, earth. Very smooth tannins, pure elegance! — a year ago

Paige Martin

9.4

Nice, pretty sweet Riesling. — 4 years ago

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.3

Co Dinn has been crafting some classy Washington Chardonnay since his time many years back at Hogue Cellars. The new 2016 ‘Roskamp Vineyard’ Chardonnay is a delightful effort that was aged on the lees for seventeen months prior to bottling. Right out of the gate this shows off a downright sexy mouthfeel, with gobs of tension and bright orchard fruits. The exceedingly long finish lingers. This is up there with the best in the state. Enjoy this fantastic effort over the next seven to ten years, as this will pick up lovely tertiary tones as it ages. Drink 2019-2026- 93 — 5 years ago

Vijay

9.0

Very good with Italian food — 7 years ago

Shay A

9.4

My contribution for a massive Grenache theme wine tasting (being as socially distanced as possible). This was alongside Cayuse God Only Knows, a 2011 No Girls Grenache, SQN Female, Saxum Terry Hogue, Lillian Grenache, 06 and 07 Beaucastel, and others.

Broken record, I know, but these wines are insanely delicious and so well crafted. Very much in the “love it or hate it” style, as typical with Cayuse wines. Much more spice and herbal lift here compared to the 2011. Stemmy, black peppercorn dusted rhubarb, olive, and smoked cherry jerky aromatics. Vibrant, almost nervy, on the palate with beautiful acidity. On the palate, it’s a back and forth between saline, iron driven savory notes and underripe fleshy red fruits. Compared to their Syrah, this is always a bit lighter and more bright. Seems to be drinking at peak. — 4 years ago

Kristen Sigl

9.0

This wine has a distinct, strong lychee aroma. The palate is off-dry, with flavors of tropical fruit, grapefruit, and spice. It is light-bodied with a soft finish. Overall, it is a very enjoyable wine. My only criticism is that it is slightly lacking in acidity and crispness. — 7 years ago

AJ Thomson

9.1

Colour is purpley red Nose: quinoa, vanilla, very smooth — 7 years ago