Qingdao Great River Hill Winery

Kumeu River

Hunting Hill Chardonnay

Reds age but great — a month ago

Pauletts

Polish Hill River Riesling 2018

Waited until 2024 to drink this, which took great restraint. Worth the wait! — 5 years ago

Bohème Wines

English Hill Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2008

2008 - very good. Fresh. Great sense of berry, very quenching, & pallet pleasing.
— 3 years ago

Domaine William Fèvre

"Côte Bouguerots" Bougros Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2012

David T
9.3

The nose reveals; sour lemons, green apple skin, green apple Jolly Rancher, lime zest to candy, pineapple juice, underripe green melon, white peach, honeysuckle, some fresh, green herbs, white spices, cream, notes of melted butter, caramel notes, hints of vanillin, cream, some candle wax, steely flintiness, saline, sea fossils, powdery beautiful, chalkiness, limestone minerals, grey volcanics, fruit blossoms, spring flowers, jasmine & yellow florals.

The body is; a touch waxy, full, rich, round, lush & gorgeous. Great viscosity, tangy & sour lemons, green apple skin, green apple Jolly Rancher, lime zest to candy, pineapple juice, underripe green melon, white peach, honeysuckle, honeycombs, some fresh, green herbs, white spices, caramel notes, hints of vanillin, cream, steely, flintiness, white spices, mint, saline, sea fossils, powdery chalkiness, limestone minerals, grey volcanics, river stones, tree bark w/ just a touch of sap, fruit blossoms, spring flowers, jasmine & yellow florals. The acidity is like a rushing, fresh water Colorado river. The long; gorgeous, sexy, polished, elegant, finely balanced finish is excellent wire to wire and persists minutes.

Beautiful wine & vintage. It’s about 3-5 years away from 94 & has 10-15 years of good drinking ahead. Properly stored of course.

Quite good with Lamb Chopper harder white cheese & Rustic Bakery Rosemary & Olive Oil Organic Flatbread & the Jasper Hill Willoughby soft white cheese with the Firehook flatbread crackers.

Photos of; Domaine William Fevre, their Bougros Vineyard, Winemaker- Didier Séguier and the entrance to William Fevre.
— 4 years ago

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Bob McDonald

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What is Jolly Rancher?
David T

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@Bob McDonald Hard candy. Not sure if they have it AUS.
Bob McDonald

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@David T Thanks David. No we don’t have it here.

Joseph Swan Vineyards

Great Oak Vineyard - Suicide Hill Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2015

read Tanzers review, who can feel that all in a wine...? not me , anyway i liked it, review complete by Jody — 2 months ago

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De Wetshof

Limestone Hill Chardonnay 2022

Lyle Fass
8.9

Another wine that smells like a place. Complex and pure. Really great. Great focus and amplitude. Lovey tipple. — 2 years ago

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Kumeu River

Maté's Vineyard Chardonnay 2012

Medium lemon in colour. An intriguing classy nose showing funky leesy notes, nectarine, cashew nut, flint and gunsmoke - many nuances. Palate staining citric intensity. One of the world’s great new world Chardonnays - no exaggeration. Has become an annual purchase for me. Postscript:: Similar notes to the 2010 vintage 193 weeks ago. This year I bought the “Hunting Hill” and “Coddington” Cuvées for the first time. Will be interesting to see the differences. — 4 years ago

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Bob McDonald

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@Jan A That’s good Jan. I never dreamt the distribution would be as wide as this.
Greg Gosselin

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I have not seen their Pinots here, but would love to taste those at some point. I’m guessing they are worth a try.
Bob McDonald

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@Greg Gosselin I’ve only had their Hunting Hill Pinot 194 weeks ago in Wellington at the NZ Pinot Celebration and it was very good. Notes here on Delectable but I think the Chardonnay remains Star of the Show.

Hungerford Hill

Hunter Valley Sémillon 2024

Semillon loves the sandy soil by the Hunter river.
Winemaking could not be simplier for this wine.
Crushed, fermented and bottled asap to retained all the citrus, lime and lemongrass character.
No oak involved whatsoever.
The wine is a thirst quencher for sure, but holding on this wine can only reward you greatly.
Great value for the wine.
I understand it is not a wine for everyone, but wine people should acknowledge the uniqueness of this wine and the link with Hunter Valley.
Hunter semillon is the real gift from Australia to the wine world.
Btw you can drink this easily in 10 years and this might be on a shelf for less than 30 bucks here in Australia.
..tons of producers do this, i am sure you will find which one you prefer.
— 6 months ago

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Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

Great with some Snake River Wagyu Gold label New York Strip
According to some website the following information is helpful
Located on a small hill above the village of Bages in Bordeaux, lies the Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste. The estate was classified as a fifth-growth in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc and its Cabernet Sauvignon-based grand vin is known for its velvety opulence. The winery makes a second label called Lacoste-Borie that is made from lots of its declassified fruit which is mostly Merlot. The soils are a classic mix of gravel of differing depths, mixed with sand and some clay, and allow excellent, much-needed drainage for the vines. After centuries of evolving ownership following the 1855 Classification of the Medoc, the estate landed in the hands of François-Xavier Borie who has guided the estates fortunes elegantly and successfully since 1978.
— 2 years ago

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Tom Casagrande

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My God that meat.
Paul T HB

Paul T HB

Yeah I’m liking this cut, coffee crust on a Wagyu is the way to go.

Martinelli

Jackass Hill Vineyard Muscat Alexandria

Great wine. Sweet but not too sweet. Strong, fruity smell, “lychee” like taste — 4 years ago