Vista Hills

Sandhi Wines

Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay

Doing a Chardonnay flight!

Slightly more heat. From the nose, I predict more fruit flavors. Heavy lemon. More white flowers. A bit of that buttery/creaminess.

Oh yeah. That’s the stuff. A side by side comparison of Matthiasson and Sandhu is v interesting and a lesson in winemaking and different climates of Napa and Santa Rita Hills.

A bit of mako but not a ton to help lower the acidity. More primary fruit characteristics. Lemon. White flowers. Slight butter. And actually a bit leafiness, which I love.
— a day ago

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Grgich Hills Estate

Napa Valley Merlot 2018

Deep ruby in color; black plums, cassis, green peppercorns, and graphite on the nose; medium plus acidity; high tannins; tastes like blackberries, eucalyptus, and crushed gravel with a long finish. — 14 days ago

Douglas, ESF and 6 others liked this

Bodega Catena Zapata

Vista Flores Malbec 2019

This was the reasonably priced bottle at our restaurant and I like Malbec so… it has a typical Malbec nose late season boysenberry and sweet leathery notes but quite light and refreshing on the palate. I love the finish! Pairs perfectly with the spicy tuna! Still sort of one dimensional yet easy to drink — a month ago

Domaine de la Côte

Bloom's Field Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2020

Might have been a wood day. Lacking acid and fruit but still well made. — 7 days ago

Vanessa, Rick and 5 others liked this

Shaw and Smith

M3 Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2019

Clean apple and peach notes, some oaky/resinous funk. After an hour hints of matchstick and toast occur.
Very Nice.

Gaining complexity and depth after extended aeration. Up a notch,
— 12 days ago

Jan, Dave and 5 others liked this

Buena Vista Winery

Chateau Buena Vista Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Deep ruby in color; blackberries, cassis, and graphite on the nose; high acidity; medium plus tannins; tastes like black plums, black cherries, and eucalyptus with a long finish. Nellie likes this wine, and I do, too. — 13 days ago

Nellie Bauman
with Nellie
ESF liked this

Matthiasson

Linda Vista Vineyard Chardonnay 2023

Not getting a ton on the nose. Maybe some slight lemon and white flowers.

Good fruit flavor but also overpowering acidity.

Lemons, citrus, slight stone fruit but not a ton.

Good. Feel like because there’s no to little malo, the natural acid stays top.
— a day ago

Severn liked this

Liquid Farm

Golden Slope Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay

Excellent Chardonnay — 12 days ago

Mariana Puga
with Mariana
Mariana, Dave and 8 others liked this

Domaine Drouhin

Dundee Hills Pinot Noir

Excellent! 2022 for our anniversary. Nothing compares to an Oregon Pinot for a wine in the US. — 25 days ago

Joy liked this

Grgich Hills Estate

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1985

Had at the Judgement of Paris wine tasting/dinner. Still holding up after 40 years! — a month ago

Dave liked this