Sons Of Eden

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2021

2021 vintage. Vacillates/alternates between polished and rambunctious. Lots to like on both sides. Acoustic or electric guitar? You get both. A tremendous length of finish. Was going to pick up a case of the 2015 vintage of this (9.3) but this is drinking even better. Decision time...4.27.26. — 22 days ago

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Somm David T

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I do enjoy their Pinots. Sometimes, more than their cabs & chard. Solid producer.
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

Good Pinot!

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2020

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2020 Estate pours a bright, yellow/green color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of bright tropical fruit: pineapple, passion fruit, star fruit, lemon curd, almonds, toasted marshmallow, warm spices and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is medium+. Lovely stuff. Drink now through 2035+. Bottle No. 9032/12960 — a month ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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@Jay Kline SCM definitely overlooked. Mount Eden makes a reserve chardonnay (on the mailing list/visit but worth seeking out) that is equally delicious but a bit weightier.
Neil Valenzuela

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I work in Cupertino- a go to place for killer wine! Cheers!
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@Neil Valenzuela for real…jelly!

Mount Eden Vineyards

Reserve Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2017

Winemaker dinner at Nari. Wine of the night? Tried several times throughout the night and while it was clearly dark, it was not oxidixed and tasted great — 9 months ago

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And for all those concerned, will take a vertical blind tasting of Mount Eden Estate Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon over any time frame vs any Napa or Sonoma concern with the possible exception of Diamond Creek and Dunn. This winery is criminally underrated. Rarely explosive. Consistent, subtle and sneaky. Cabs are usually 75%+ Cab Sauv with Merlot, PV, CF blended in. Structured. Not flashy but uncommon balance and a definite nod/homage to the days of yore.
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For all that said about the chard and cabernet, can take or leave the pinot. Always nice. Some years have better depth. It’s an aging pinot…like a decade plus before things start to sort out and assemble.
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@Somm David T They’ve always lagged the average price point. Second label Domaine Eden (old Cinnabar property) makes some pretty solid stuff most vintages.

Domaine Eden

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Deep purple color. Aromas of cassis, blackberry, earthy tones and herbs. Blackberry on the palate, earth and a hint of vegetation. Very tasty cab.

🍇 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec

🏅94 Points - Robert Parker
🏅94 Points - Wine Enthusiast
🏅91 Pints - Wine Advocate
— a month ago

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Doug Powers

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Nice pull!
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Mount Eden Cabernet clone from the old Cinnabar property. Most people don't know this clone has Château Margaux origins. This cab and the Mount Eden Estate (and the old old Mount Eden Reserve Old Vine d.1992) with those Margaux subtleties on dry-farmed slopes? Uhh duh. Sign my ass(ets) up posthaste.

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Jeremy Shanker
9.3

One of one — 2 months ago

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Hewitson

Gun Metal Riesling 2022

Checking out hot springs in the backcountry of Idaho. What better than to bring your gun…. Gun Metal Riesling that is!! From down under Barossa Valley. Hewitson. Dean Hewitson, everything he does is great. Including the Riesling. — 4 months ago

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Aubert

Larry Hyde & Sons Chardonnay 2015

Excellent. Plenty of butter, honey, and lemon — a month ago

Bond

St. Eden Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2007

1 hour decan(decent chunky/fine sediment). A striking still dark garnet color. On the nose: Captivating notes of dark fruit, stewed meat, mushroom, eucalyptus, roasted coffee bean. Taste: silky, opulent, structured wine with dark cherry, tobacco, charred earth, currants, herbs, pepper, and a coffee-pencil lead long finish with just a touch of heat from the alcohol. YUM!! — a month ago

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Domaine Eden

Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2021

Medium ruby color. Aromas of curry, cardamom, cherry and strawberry. Strawberry flavors, toasted oak, raspberry and black tea. Very interesting Santa Cruz Mountain Pinot. Bottle #32187

🏅94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
🏅93 Points - Wine Enthusiast
— 3 months ago

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Pewsey Vale Vineyard

Single Vineyard Estate Eden Valley Riesling 2022

Citrus and apple fruit alongside the distinctive lime notes of a Eden Valley Riesling. Refreshing and fully enjoyable. Some hints of petrol for those Riesling lovers… — 7 months ago

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