Smooth light with a slight peppery finish — 15 days ago
Barb and I first tasted this wine at the winery in a structured tasting, as the 2019 vintage on 31 March 2021 and it was very impressive. A couple of years later I bought 6 bottles of the 2021 and this is the 2nd of those 6. Made by the dream team of Michael Hill-Smith (Australia’s first MW), David LeMire MW plus winemakers Martin Shaw and Adam Wadewitz. Appley notes, noticeable funk. More detailed notes over the course of the next 4 bottles in the next few years. A class act from the Adelaide Hills. — a month ago
Lemon, brioche, oak, and green apple. Crisp and bright. — 23 days ago
This is a delicious Riesling from Oak Knoll District in Napa Valley.
Rich and fruit forward, elegant and nicely balanced. Feels like a Mosel Riesling. Fresh, crisp and easy drinking.
Already drinking beautifully, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.
Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.
100% Riesling grapes.
11.7% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$25. — 18 days ago
Crisp, neutral oak. Fresh and elegant. — a month ago
With cotes de porc meunières. Excellent pairing. Wine is still fruit forward. Feels like confiture de cassis with the pork chops. Delicious. — 23 days ago
It is an amazingly delightful wine great character, incredible back and finish you just rub your tongue in the roof your mouth and taste all the different flavors wonderful 9.5 — 2 months ago
Dark garnet color with a ruby core. Aromas of dark berry fruit, forest floor, lavender and smokey vanilla. Flavors of black cherry, blueberry and blackberry fruit with additional flavors of black licorice, baking spices, savory herbs and roasted nuts. That smokey/oaky vanilla flavor extends to the long and silky finish. More weight, heft, power and concentration than your typical Pinot Noir. The bright acidity balances this wine beautifully. Outstanding! Thanks to Kase and Petey for bringing this wine on our 2026 Cape May, NJ vacation. — 2 months ago
Gibson’s Italia Chicago — 3 months ago
Medium bodied with medium/high acidity. Peach and citrus notes dominating with subtle hints of ginger, vanilla, and a flinty minerality. Crisp and fresh with nice finish. Tasty, but would have enjoyed more complexity, as this was really all about the citrus/fruit flavors. — 16 days ago
Indeed fruit forward. Dark fruit, not overly dry. Good balance, would buy again! — 22 days ago
Good aged. Juicy Grgich Hills Estate Napa Zinfandel 16 @2500, Kping - XCY, 261002-261005 — a month ago
Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon (83%) with some Merlot (11%), Cabernet Franc (5%) and Petite Verdot (1%) blended in. Dark ruby color. Aromas of black fruit, intense graphite and dried herbs and red/purple flowers. Flavors of black and red berries/currants/plums, dark cocoa, black licorice and woody herbs. Slight touch of vanilla on the long and expressive finish. Bright acidity and smooth tannins. Elegant, nicely structured and quite savory. Medium-plus body and well balanced. Well crafted and wonderful complexity. Best with a decant. Big hit at a business dinner. Enjoyed at Frescos in Lincoln, RI. — 2 months ago
delicious biodynamic Sta Rita pinot. tons of salinity and characteristic terroir. — 2 months ago
Yum. Just delicious. Served it with ribeyes cooked sous vide and finished on the grill, and roasted gnocchi and mushrooms. The wine’s silky tannins and fresh red cherry sat naturally with the earthy minerality of the roasted mushrooms, while the wine’s acidity stayed bright enough to cut through the gnocchi’s richness without claiming the stage. In its early window, the Pinot was all finesse and poise, letting the steak and vegetables breathe rather than dominating — 3 months ago
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This is a very elegant Chardonnay from Oak Knoll District in Napa Valley. Very tasty and easy drinking, without the oaky Chardonnay feel.
Nicely balanced and complex, but doesn't show like a Napa Chardonnay.
Wine Enthusiasts 91 points.
Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years.
I had the 2023 vintage not too long ago, and this vintage is drinking better.
Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.
100% Chardonnay grapes were aged in (9% new) French Oak barrels for 9 months.
12.8% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$30. — 10 days ago