Portola Vineyards

Clos La Chance

Harman Vineyard Chardonnay 2015

Alex Lallos
9.1

Slight bias cause it my cousin's vineyard in Portola valley but damn it's good on day two once some oak blows off. 2 acre vineyard near Rhys (alpine road). A little heavy handed with oak but actually well integrated at the same time. For the style it's really great.... wente clone perhaps? I'd have to ask but so typically California circa 1990s and very enjoyable as such. Super cool super limited. — 6 years ago

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Serafin Père et Fils

Les Corbeaux Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2010

10' -at Portola Valley, CA — 7 years ago

Jason CutrerNorman GennaroEric
with Jason, Norman and 1 other
David, Paul and 35 others liked this
Jason Cutrer

Jason Cutrer

Did not get to try this one but wish I had
Norman Gennaro

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Great wine and even better company. Super fun night! Thanks for hosting @Gunja Gargeshwari and @David L and @Eric S making the long trip.
9.0
Eric

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Total blast @Norman Gennaro @Gunja Gargeshwari thanks again for the invite. Great to meet @David L and @Jason Cutrer. We will get together again for sure!

Del Dotto Vineyards

The Beast Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Opened for 6 hours. Out of this world! -at Portola Valley, CA — 7 years ago

Jason CutrerEric Norman Gennaro
with Jason, Eric and 3 others
David, Shay and 42 others liked this
Kim Stanbro

Kim Stanbro

@David L jealous! We love Del Dotto but haven't had the Beast.
Eric

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@Mike R have a ton of Del Dotto upper end 14’s in particular and happy to share. Drop me a line at shankserc@gmail.com and we can set it up!
9.8
Norman Gennaro

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I had this as WOTN right up until we had the Nine Suns. Fantastic bottle. Super stoked that I also got to meet @David L and @Eric S and try both wines at the same time. My Carter did not just pale going up next to them but literally collapsed. These two were amazing and blew everything else out of the water.
9.6

Kenwood Vineyards

Portola Vineyard Chardonnay 2015

Rich , Full bodied
Vanilla, green apple, creme brûlée
Round heavy mouthfeel
Long finish

Very impressive Sonoma chard
— 6 years ago

Realm Cellars

The Falstaff Napa Valley Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2007

07' - at Portola Valley, CA — 7 years ago

Eric Jason CutrerNorman Gennaro
with Eric, Jason and 3 others
David, Andrew and 50 others liked this
Jason Cutrer

Jason Cutrer

Wish this one had more time to shine but even and great finish for nearly pop and pour
David L

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@Jason Cutrer Terrific bottle of wine.
Norman Gennaro

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Love Realm and this was a great bottle @Jason Cutrer
9.4

Macdonald

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

12' -at Portola Valley, CA — 7 years ago

Eric Jason CutrerNorman Gennaro
with Eric, Jason and 3 others
David, Eric and 49 others liked this
Rob Sternthal

Rob Sternthal

Surprised by your rating. I had a few of these in the past, but haven’t found it to be special.
David L

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@Rob Sternthal Need to stand it up for half a day. Decanted for several hours. 4/6 wouldn't heard it. Heavy sediment it. I've enjoyed several bottles and like them very much. One of the few things we disagree on .
Norman Gennaro

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Great bottle. 9Suns exceeded in my mind but ever so slightly. Great wine and even better company. Super fun night! Thanks for hosting @Gunja Gargeshwari and @David L and @Eric S making the long trip.
9.5

Benjamin Leroux

Vosne-Romanée Pinot Noir 2014

14' -at Portola Valley, CA — 7 years ago

Jason CutrerEric Gunja Gargeshwari
with Jason, Eric and 2 others
David, Dave and 38 others liked this

Nine Suns

Napa Valley Red Blend 2012

12' - at Portola Valley, CA — 7 years ago

Eric Jason CutrerNorman Gennaro
with Eric, Jason and 3 others
David, Kevin and 49 others liked this
David L

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@Eric S Was amazed after a 90 minute decanting it was somewhat approachable. A little more time in the bottle certainly wouldn't hurt it
Rob Sternthal

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Houyi vineyard is a very special place.
Norman Gennaro

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I was right next to you and don’t remember this one @Eric S! @David L this was WOTN
9.6

Andremily

California Syrah 2014

14' Forget about this for the next 4/6 years. -at Portola Valley, CA — 7 years ago

Jason CutrerEric Norman Gennaro
with Jason, Eric and 3 others
David, Paul and 43 others liked this
Mike R

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I have 13 so thanks for input
Norman Gennaro

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Edged out by the Cabs but great bottle.
9.5

Aubert

Larry Hyde & Sons Chardonnay 2009

09' - at Portola Valley, CA — 7 years ago

Jason CutrerNorman GennaroEric
with Jason, Norman and 1 other
David, Raul and 48 others liked this
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I think I liked this more than others but don’t think it their best showing.
9.1