Shay A

9.3

Monthly WTF wine group tasting. This month’s theme was chardonnay from any region or vintage. Nice eclectic bunch! All wines tasted blind.

My first thought when I smelled this, and again when I tried it, was “this is so familiar.” I was correct. I had the 2016 vintage courtesy of @Shawn R a year ago for the WNH event in San Antonio. This was so rich and flavorful! Sporting a warm and soft profile, it shows baking spices on the nose with powdered sugar and honey roasted cashews. On the palate it’s full of Creme brûlée, banana pudding and savory truffles toward the finish. Drinks a touch hot. If you enjoy the bigger style, you’ll love this. Thanks Ryan. — 5 days ago

with Jidhin, Jason and 5 others

Deborah M

9.4

Everyone agreed on the floral nose. Beautiful full body Pinot. Tart cherries. Nice acidity. Drinking really well right now. — 15 hours ago

Raul Puga

9.1

Definitely new world wine. Much better than any other white I’ve had from this producer. Very yummy — 2 days ago

Eric LaMasters

9.4

Wow, this is really, really good! Very expressive aromatics of black cherry, blood orange, and sandalwood. Terrific balance and energy on the palate. — 13 days ago

Kimberly Anderson

9.3

One of the best Syrahs I’ve had. Complex nose of bittersweet chocolate, raspberries, cherries, smoke. The wine was very focused and fresh for 14 years old. Blackberry, black pepper, graphite, with a hit of menthol on the finish. Sadly, the last bottle of 2006 they had. Would def buy this again. #dumol #theunionhotel — 9 days ago

with Chad

Laura Purdy

8.9

Came out of the bottle hot, hot, hot. I think it’s prime time to drink this if you’ve got it.

I recently heard that Don is selling off the vineyard - such a bummer! Wishing him and his family the best. — 7 days ago

Mark Flesher

9.3

Man, this one gave the younger Aubert Ritchie a run for its money. This is drinking perfectly at this point. Lots of herbs and yellow peach on the front with probably less acidity than it had a few years ago. Very rounded and full bodied mouthfeel. A little bit of kiwi and pear. Toward the finish, this one still showed a tiny bit of astringency. With the right aging, I think this one still has another three to five years and it without a doubt. Definitely not over the hill, although I would say this one is really close to peak. — 16 days ago

with Dan, Bradley and 2 others

Dawn E.

9.2

Rated previously; I love Walter Hansel Pinot Noir!
Rose petals.. bubblegum..cherry lifesavers.. cola and baking spices! Absolutely no alcohol taste or burn! I think I should get another and let it cellar longer..although it is absolutely delicious now! — 5 days ago

Deborah M

9.1

Always love Merry Edwards and this one doesn’t disappoint. Elegant. Bright red color. Medium light body. Raspberries on the nose. Dark red fruit on palate. Mild tannins on the finish. 7 years young and still very youthful. Parents in town and paired with mom’s seafood gumbo. Everyone enjoyed. — 11 days ago

Doug Sayed

9.2

Exceptional for an AVA level blend. Stone fruits supported by a balanced structure and excellent finish. Tasty, and drinking well now. — 19 days ago