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Crowded House

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Ted
8.9

It’s the beaver moon seen from North Florida. White grapefruit and kiwi. — a month ago

Jeni
with Jeni
Sharon, Andrew and 4 others liked this

The Vineyard House

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Terrific. Opened this to make sure it wasn’t baked from a shipping issue. Obviously it wasn’t but I am amazed how approachable this wine is at such a tender age. 5 more years of bottle age and this will be a stunner! — 4 years ago

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Mud House Wines

Single Vineyard Claim 431 Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

Excellent Central Otago Pinot Noir, 2022 with fruit and acidity balance berry flavours and long finish.
— 4 months ago

Ira, Bob and 4 others liked this

Krug

Brut Champagne Blend 2008

The first couple times I tried 08 I was definitely too quick to judge. It needs a ton of air, and it’s different from the rich, oxidative, nutty house style of the past, particularly the warm and ultra forward 2006, the previous release. 2008 is indeed young, tightly wound with a pulsating core of energy.

The first glass offers very little. Subdued, austere and youthfully reserved. But ensuing pours eventually unleash its core of powerful clean orchard fruit, coffee bean and grilled nuts. On the palate it continues to become so much more textural with crazy gains in weight, depth and fruit intensity as the night goes on. It really fills the mouth, saturating the palate with a satin-like texture, ripping citrusy acids and saline laced minerals that follow deep into its finish. Enjoyable now with enough air (needs 2 hours), but no doubt one to hold. To live forever.
— 3 years ago

Jan, Shay and 6 others liked this

Aubert

Powder House Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2022

Have not had an “a-ha” moment with these wines and hence, have stopped buying. What am I missing? — 3 months ago

Tom, Scott@Mister and 2 others liked this

Brick House

Cascadia Ribbon Ridge Chardonnay 2019

Medium lemon color, aromas of stone and citrus fruits with floral, honey and mineral notes. On the palate flavors of apple, peach and pear with citrus and floral wrapped in a nutty spice. Medium+ finish, lively acidity, ending with fruit, spice and savory citrus character. 230 cases, good now! — 6 months ago

Tom, Paul and 1 other liked this

Aubert

Powder House Chardonnay 2019

So pure and multi-layered with that cotton candy thing on the tail…just phenomenal. — 4 years ago

Shay, Severn and 21 others liked this