Mission Hills

Château La Mission Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

Medium ruby , quite narrow ruby pink rim . Light spice and mix of summer fruits , floral , seashell , mineral notes . Touch of scorched earth and cocoa . On the palate a mix of summer fruits, with a saline kick in the mid palate , long and involving, balanced alcohol, very balanced acidity with velvety but noticeable tannins . Very elegant and graceful . Will need time, but less than the Haut Brion , in 15-20 years this will be fantastic . — 5 days ago

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Domaine Drouhin

Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2022

Burgundian notes, earthy but with notes of black fruit and even some strawberry. 1 hour decant definitely helped it open more. — 2 days ago

Cristom

Eileen Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir 2021

Over NyE dinner. Excellent wine - smooth and tart delicious — 18 days ago

Château La Mission Haut-Brion

La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend

Primeur Tasting
Lean precise and harmonious.
Nice elegance.
Beautiful and accessible.
— 10 days ago

Brewer-Clifton

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2021

In line with the relic. Slightly purple tongue. Fruity, but not overpowering. — a month ago

Sea Smoke

Ten Estate Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

A lovely wine. Raspberries, black cherries, and plums. I slightly prefer the 2016, but this is still an excellent wine. — 18 days ago

Sea Smoke

Ten Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2011

The anticipation and patience displayed holding this for 10 years was amply rewarded. Clear, brick-ish color, tight nose that eventually opened to loads of red fruit, Burgundy like in its combination of lushness and reserve. Subtle and layered even after all these years. — 24 days ago

Grgich Hills Estate

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

2004 vintage. Perfect now. All Napa cabs want to be this here. — a day ago