Rod Easthope

Rod Easthope

Reserve Hawke's Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Possibly the best Sauvignon Blanc I’ve ever had. Very smooth, tasty. Not too tart. Well balanced. — 14 days ago

Weingut Robert Weil

Kiedrich Turmberg Trocken Riesling 2020

Another great experience with this wine, my first time trying the 2020 vintage of the Kiedricher Turmberg from Robert Weil in the Rheingau - pictured here unceremoniously in my recycling bin. The nose is effusive, outgoing, and the palate has enormous presence, a huge rod of sparkling, metallic acidity with incredible flavours of lime, green apple, grapefruit, and white pepper.

The finish is long, and packs the sort of punch you enjoy from such high quality Rheingau riesling. Immaculate stuff.
— a year ago

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Huber (Markus Huber)

Terrassen Traisental Riesling 2020

Whoa there’s so much happening from cream soda and orange blossoms to vanilla lime livelyness…with a lightning rod running through-eth — 4 years ago

Paul, Serge and 15 others liked this

Joseph Swan Vineyards

Russian River Valley Mourvèdre 1997

From an old Russian River vineyard planted in 1910, checking in at 12.5% ABV, this is a remarkable old-vine Mourvèdre that shows tree bark, redfruits, and amazing freshness and acidity given its 28 years old, great complexity and length, I can’t remember the production level, but guessing at most 100 or so cases, simply another great wine made by Rod Berglund at Swan!! — 19 days ago

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Tom Casagrande

Tom Casagrande Influencer Badge

I’d place bets this vineyard has since been grubbed up to plant Pinot Noir. But I’d like to be proven wrong!
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Tom Casagrande, I’m pretty sure you’re correct.

Michel Gahier

Les Crêts Arbois Chardonnay 2020

had to decant for ~45 to let some of that highly sought after jura egg fart blow off—it was gnarly. after some air, this was insane. had a touch of bruised apple/toffee that i expect from southern white burgs. that being said, the acid here was wild. lightning rod energy kept the more decadent notes in perfect balance. salty lemon curd? killer length. will be dreaming about this one. if more jura drank like this i wouldn't talk so much shit about jura. — 2 years ago

Lyle, Pinotman and 3 others liked this
Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

Who does not love the jura fart?

Darnault + Easthope

Sauvignon Blanc 2020

NW. excellent drinking wine. — 4 years ago

Rod Easthope

Hawke's Bay Pinot Gris 2023

NW. Rich and buttery with good apples and pears coming through. Very drinkable and well balanced. — 4 months ago

Seña

Aconcagua Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2010

MJ e Rod. 2024 — a year ago

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Rodney Strong Vineyards

Symmetry Meritage Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon with 10% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Malbec, originally founded by Rod Strong in 1959. A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot. Deep Ruby red with aromas of dark fruit, floral and herbs. On the palate flavors of blackberry, cherry and sweet currants with cacao and espresso notes. Full-body, well balanced with fine tannins on a long finish. Very Nice! — 3 years ago

Alex, Daniel P. and 2 others liked this

Equipo Navazos

Navazos-Niepoort Vino Blanco 2018

From Jerez and the Sherry grape palomino fino; straw yellow heavy on the swirl with a bunch of rod-like filamentous residue that sinks to the bortom of the glass; marsipan, ripe tangerines and boquets of wildflowers dominate the nose; taste is austere, low-medium acids, and clearly sherry-like, the structure reminds me of a north Rhône viognier. Well made and fresh and excellent with Beemster! — 5 years ago

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