Old River Cellars

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2019

Pale lemon in colour - crystal clear. Probably drinking this a little young even at 7 years of age. Initial funky notes amongst the nutty notes. At 7 years the oak is assimilating with the peach. Great intensity as you come to expect from the Art Series. At least another 5 plus years in the cellar would not be a problem. — 6 days ago

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@Kapyrick Wine My first of 3. Will be interesting to see how the remaining 2 bottles develop over the next few years.
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They will be fantastic. The true test will be your tolerance for aged chardonnay. Leeuwin is a great producer, and the Art Series wines are fantastic. I have only enjoyed at a 10 year max, because I was worried they would go bad, but they would have been good longer at my tolerance . Enjoy!!!!!!!!
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@Kapyrick Wine I have been drinking this Cuvée for many years now and we often have tastings to judge the best Australian Chardonnay. Giaconda and Bindi Quartz block are also in the mix. A few months ago I had my last 2013 Art Series and it was stellar.

Bedrock Wine Co.

Old Vine Zinfandel 2025

Medium-dark reddish-purple color, spicy, brambly black raspberry aromas and flavors, some underlying faint herbal notes show as well, compared to the 2023 opened alongside, younger, fresher, very fruit forward, reminds me of where the 2023 was a few years ago, a perfect pizza wine or midweek Zinfandel, kudos to Morgan, Chris and Cody!! — a month ago

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Twomey

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2033

Twomey's 25th anniversary RRV Pinot. Expressive florals both on taste and nose. Red cherry opener and I get a bit of smoke and dusty soil. Medium mouthfeel and mild tannins. The wine is well-balanced and quite expressive through the finish. — 4 months ago

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Gary Farrell

Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2023

Reddish in color with medium intensity.

Fruity nose with cherries, fresh raspberries, light oak, spices, chocolates, earth, herbs and tobacco leaf.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with strawberries, raspberries, fresh cherries, light oak, chocolates, herbs, earth, light tobacco and black pepper.

Good length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy pomegranates.

This 3 year old Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley is starting to drink very nicely now.

Fruit forward and easy drinking, elegant and nicely balanced. Tangy and refreshing, complex and entertaining.

Will continue to age nicely in 5 years.

I gave it a light chill and had it all by itself.

100% Pinot Noir grapes were aged in (35% new) French Oak barrels for 9 months.

13.9% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$45.
— 5 months ago

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Kistler

Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

Bit of age on it so you miss the acid but still great — 8 days ago

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Rochioli

Estate Grown Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2024

Daniel Rich
9.2

Great Pinot fantastic acid with just a little funk! — 2 days ago

Williams Selyem

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2018

Nice fruit: cherries. Ready to drink. Went well with barbecued duck! — 11 days ago

Turley

Old Vines California Zinfandel 2022

A wonderful Zinfandel — 23 days ago

Merry Edwards

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022

K L
9.2

Excellent as always. — a month ago

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Kistler

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Exquisite. Cherry notes balanced with earth. — 3 months ago

Karilyn Lesassier-Van Oosten
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Belle Glos

Dairyman Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022

Had at Kavel's: Notes of dark cherry, cola, baking spice, a touch of vanilla oak, and soft tannins. — 4 months ago

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Merry Edwards

Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Consistently good Sauvignon Blanc from Marry Edwards. Never disappointed.  — a day ago

Williams Selyem

Eastside Road Neighbors Pinot Noir 2021

From Nancy’s moving party. Opened for a 46th Birthday celebration. Delicious as always. Slightly more fruity than expected. — 15 days ago

Kosta Browne

One Sixteen Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2022

Ming L
9.2

Aromas of fresh orchard fruit and ripe stone fruit, with pear and white peach at the forefront. Subtle ritual fruits as well. The palate shows more stone fruit richness with vanilla and hint of pie crust and seashell. Good acidic backbone. Clean lingering finish.

This is delicious and so easy to drink, but also quite sophisticated.
— 25 days ago

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Bedrock Wine Co.

Ode to Lulu California Old Vine Rosé Blend 2025

Lovely rose of Mourvedre, good weight and length, should age further. — a month ago

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Bogle Family Vineyards

Old Vine California Zinfandel 2023

Tar, blackberry and muddy tannins. Varietally on point, great value. Old school Zin — 2 months ago

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Sonoma-Cutrer

Russian River Ranches Chardonnay

Very nice and classically Californian. Oak forward with cream followed by pear and a balancing touch of citrus. A little oakier than my favorites but still nice. You’ll like more if that’s your style. — 3 months ago