Origin Collection Series
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. — 4 years ago
The Hess Collection
Small Block Series Mount Veeder Napa Valley Chardonnay 2016
Very good. A delightful citrus — 6 years ago
Hess Family Wine Estates
Small Block Series Collectors Cuvée Mount Veeder Red Blend
10/17/2019 from The Hess Collection Wine Club — 7 years ago
Robert Mondavi Winery
Spotlight Collection Carneros Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2014
Had while attending Mondavi Concert series. Made for a nice transition into the evening concert. Had with pulled pork which really hit on all cylinders. Dark cherry, tootsie roll, fig. Nice. — 7 years ago
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. — 2 years 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. — 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! 🥂🥂🥂🥂 — 5 years ago
The Hess Collection
Small Block Series Napa Valley Merlot 2017
Fine. Not amazing not bad. — 6 years ago
Cline Cellars
Single Vineyard Series Late Harvest Contra Costa County Mourvedre 2016
The perfect dessert wine! Sampled for the first time in Sonoma, CA while wine tasting summer 2017. A must-have for my collection. — 7 years ago
The Hess Collection
Reserve Small Block Series Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
very plumy — 2 years 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. — 4 years ago
Rosewood Estates
Origin Series Chardonnay 2014
Nose: raspberry, plum, vanilla
Taste: plum, tobacco, a little smoke on the finish — 6 years ago
The Hess Collection
Small Block Series Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2007
[Tasted on August 29, 2020 at Home]
Purchased wine at the winery during 2010 visit. Jammy black raspberry and plum fruit, with black pepper and a licorice note. — 6 years ago
Modus Operandi Cellars
Chêne de Aberdeen Collection Cabernet Sauvignon
Kishan Tsang
One of my all time favourites.
Last one of 2021 left in the collection. Fell in love with this wine in 2022 during a dinner at La Colombe. Great characterful wine from the west coast. You can taste it’s origin in the briny/kelp like taste with a bit of stone fruit, chamomille/jasmine and a touch of fennel/anise. Always a bit lower on the alcoho and acidityl, which makes it a great early drinker. Can’t wait to try the 2024 with 99 points. — 8 months ago