Origin Collection Series

The Hess Collection

Small Block Series Mendocino Orange Muscat 2019

Peach, pear, and tangerine over orange blossom and jasmine. Slightly sweet but still acidic enough to balance a cheeseboard or meal. — 7 months ago

Ruby Hill Winery

Jewel Collection Series Estate Reserve Petite Sirah 2020

One of the finest examples of Petite Verdot in California. Brought home 1/2 a case leaving the winery. Can’t wait to go back. — 2 years ago

Saint Clair Family Estate

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Tonight's wine that I have chosen is the 2018 Saint Clair Family Estate Origin Series Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand.

On the nose there is grapefruit, tangerine, lime, peach, herbaceous and minerality.

Onnthe palate there is lime, grapefruit, tangerine, grass, herbaceous and minerality.

This wine is medium bodied smooth creamy mouthfeel with medium + acidity and a long crisp clean citrus minerality driven finish. A beautiful wine that you can have by itself or with a wonderfully prepared sea bass. Let's have a great beginning to our weekend and please be safe and healthy. Nostrovia! 🥂🥂🥂🥂
— 4 years ago

Paul, Severn and 12 others liked this

Macallan Distillery

17 Year Old Cask Strength Collection Single Malt Scotch 2022

Not much to say. Classic. This is from the Fine Oak:Triple Cask Matured series. 43% — 9 months ago

Paul and Bob liked this

Osawa Wines

Prestige Collection Pinot Noir 2017

Thought this blind was an aged red burg, so colour me surprised when it was revealed to be a young NZ pinot. Clearly a little more developed than it should be (colour and aromas), but credit where credit’s due, this was quite elegant. Even after the reveal I could not detect that marmalade finish I find so often in NZ pinot’s. This was all red cherries and ripe strawberries, with savoury spices and earthy notes. Perhaps the quality of the oak, which left much to be desired, and rich velvety texture were the only indications of it’s origin. Finished a touch short. There were wines with more intrigue on the table so I didn’t drink much of it, but it definitely wasn’t a bad drop. One to revisit. — 3 years ago

Peter, Ira and 11 others liked this

The Hess Collection

Small Block Series Mount Veeder Napa Valley Malbec 2019

Surprisingly fruity if you give it time to open. Cherry, cassis, and leather with soft oak. — 9 months ago

Louis Roederer

Collection 243 Brut Champagne Blend

An attractive pale gold color with highly active perlage. Very typically Louis in every way. Warm brioche and an abundance of yellow fruit aromas initially. Apples and dandelions with a nice whiff of honey. Strawberries and a little bit of chalk.

The numbered collection series from Louis Roederer continues to impress. Based on the 2018 vintage with a generous amount of reserve wines. Baronial but zesty with terrific balance and structure. Obviously young but there’s plenty of potential for this to develop down the road.

Inviting and thrilling in the mouth. Biscuits and apple with plenty of lemon zest. Just a bit of oak and dried herbs. A lovely, lovely champagne and one that I’ll keep coming back to.
— 9 months ago

Tom, Severn and 6 others liked this

Rosewood Estates

Origin Series Chardonnay 2014

Nose: raspberry, plum, vanilla

Taste: plum, tobacco, a little smoke on the finish
— 4 years ago