West Cliff

Cliff Lede Vineyards

Poetry Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Ron R
9.5

First time trying this and coming off the back of a dry month.
Impressive for its depth and weight. Nose displays blueberry jam and a hint of sandalwood. Palate is opulent and rich - pretty much stood still in the bottle. Glorious tannins, acidity and that Cali sweet note on the finish put this in the outstanding category.
— 5 days ago

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Decanted I hope
Ron R

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No cos we won’t consume it all tonight, and we won’t drink tomorrow…
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Mark West

California Pinot Noir 2021

No need to aerate. Beaver lake beer wine and spirits "cooking" wine sale $5 — a month ago

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Sunday Lunch with Roast Lamb. Deep Ruby in colour - very dense. A very Margaret River Cabernet - nose with herbs and a little mint. Barb thought a bit of capsicum (bell pepper) on the nose. On the medium bodied balanced palate the tannins are quite soft yet persistent. Leeuwin Estate better known for its outstanding Art Series Chardonnay has been working hard with the red varieties and it shows. — 2 months ago

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Ming L

Ming L

I had the chance to taste couple older vintages (01 and 03) and was quite impressed. While price for the Chard is approaching $100 here, the Cab is still very reasonably priced. @Bob McDonald .
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@Ming L Yes, the pricing differential between the 2 Cuvées is much the same here in Australia.

Frankland Estate

Isolation Ridge Vineyard Riesling 2014

Notes of mandarin on both nose and palate. Not a skerrick of TDN - clean and pure. Almost off dry in the light to medium bodied palate with peachy notes developing. Tastes a lot younger than 11 years. One of the most isolated vineyards in the remote terroir of Frankland River. The wine is aptly named as “Isolation Ridge”. — 18 days ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Love Frankland Estate, it was consistently imported to the U.S. back in the 1990s, then disappeared. We visited in late 2023, and found out the generation now running it had some connection to UC Davis (we live on the outskirts of Davis), but it’s still a tough find here in Northern California. But DEFINITELY remote!!

Vasse Felix

Heytesbury Margaret River Chardonnay 2015

An amazing high level Margaret River Chardonnay drinking at its peak. Smoky herbal aromas with ripe grapefruit. A medium + bodied palate of profound intensity. Still mainly citrus and ripe grapefruit notes on the palate with mineral. Great right now but would go on at this level for a year or two. My last bottle of the 2015. — 2 months ago

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Love that wine & encouraged by your aged bottle!@Bob McDonald

Cliff Lede Vineyards

Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

Beautiful wine. Still very fresh and vibrant. Dark fruits, cocoa, and plush tannins. Drinking beautifully now, but has many good years ahead. — 2 months ago

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Dawn E.

Dawn E.

@Eric L. so good to see you post!
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Glad to see you back here @Eric L. !

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2021

Though young and subdued the wine wakes with an hour in a decanter revealing white flower aromas, lemon, apple, subtle oak elements, white peach and light green herbs. Loads of minerality, crisp high acidity and a compact form that only becomes more opulent with time. A terrific wine. — a month ago

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Moss Wood

Moss Wood Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

This 2011 is drinking very nicely and is worthy of its accolades, lovely crimson rim to deep ruby centre, nice tobacco flavours on nose and mouth filling with integrated tannins.
Smooth and long lasting aftertaste
— a month ago

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Pierro

Chardonnay 2018

This Aussie Chardonnay could easily pass for a Chablis with its freshness and minerality. Very enjoyable. — 2 months ago

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Cliff Lede Vineyards

Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Nose of minerals, body medium full and somewhat creamy with nice finish — 2 months ago

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