North Coast Chardonnay

Roederer Estate

L'Ermitage Brut Anderson Valley Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2012

Very creamy and rich. A lot of toast. Felt like it was moving toward secondary flavors. It was good. — 18 hours ago

Goldeneye (Duckhorn Vineyards)

Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2008

2008 | Pinot Noir
Goldeneye; Estate
Mendocino; Anderson Valley, Philo, CA
(91-93; Drink 2024-33)
2H decant

I really enjoy these Anderson Valley PN's with some time away, teetering on dried cherry, over-ripe cherry on the nose and faint stem notes. Palate shines with dried strawberry, dried cherry, faint forest floor and shaved bittersweet chocolate. I believe this will be in prime form in 2028-30+.

Enjoyed with a Cherry wood smoked pork tenderloin, Kosher salt/pepper rub. Pork was topped with a mushroom/Madeira reduction, great pairing of wood smoke, fortified wine & mushrooms.

Smoked dinners are interesting here, as normally I'm getting licked/bitten by a cat though the entire meal; he's our foodie guy, so par for the course.
— 20 days ago

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Flowers Vineyard & Winery

Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2020

Une belle bouteille que ce « simple » Sonoma Coast provenant de 4 vignobles de la région, Flowers que j'ai connu grâce au livre 1001 vins. Un nez bien agréable de beurre, mie de pain, amande et chèvrefeuille. La bouche est intense, longue avec une bonne acidité malgré un certain gras avec du beurre. — 25 days ago

Littorai

Les Larmes Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2018

Red fruited aromatics dominate - very alluring. A toffee note amongst the red and black cherry aromas. Palate showing cherry, strawberry and tick of raspberry. Great clarity to the fruit driven palate. Oak in the background. A very professional and quality new world Pinot Noir. — 11 days ago

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Rhys Vineyards

Bearwallow Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

Bursting with dark cherries and a touch of black tea and sous bois. Give it some time to let the fruit calm down to balance it all out, say 3-5. — 14 days ago

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Liquid Farm

Golden Slope Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2022

Ripe fruit, balanced richness and acidity. This should age wonderfully. — 19 days ago

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Domaine Carneros (Taittinger)

Brut Carneros Sparkling Blend 2015

Celebrating Rafael’s & my wedding! Yay! Refreshing, aromatic & tiny bubbles! — 19 days ago

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2014

2014 drunk in 2024. Who knew this would hold up so well over 10 years? At the 2014 price I stand by my earlier statements that this was the best value American wine. Will need to pick up some later vintages to see if this still holds up. — 16 days ago

Robert Sinskey Vineyards

Los Carneros Vin Gris of Pinot Noir 2023

Bright citrus, white cherry, good minerality and acidity. — 6 days ago

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Chappellet

Mountain Cuvée Proprietor's Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2022

Deep cherry and plum notes, hint of spices and oak on the nose, with a coffee and chocolate finish. — 10 days ago