West Coast

Sea Smoke

Southing Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2015 “Southing” pours a deep ruby color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and bruised strawberry, raspberry, pomegranate, red flowers, mushroom and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. Drink now through 2035. — 2 days ago

Tom, Paul and 9 others liked this

Goldeneye (Duckhorn Vineyards)

Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2022

John W
8.9

Plum coloration. Some translucency. On the nose, cola, sage, peppercorn. On the palate, cherry, cranberry, and blood orange. — 15 days ago

Smith & Hook

Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2033

After it opened up really enjoyed it with homemade pasta and red sauce! — 25 days ago

Justin Vineyards & Winery

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

Gibson’s Chicago outdoor bar — a month ago

Williams Selyem

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2024

Another banger from WS. The ‘24 is on point. — 2 months ago

Failla

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

Anajak’s blend is singing tonight! — 2 months ago

Scott@Mister and Juan liked this

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2013

My last bottle of 2013 Art Series Chardonnay. This remains one of the top Chardonnays in Australia together with Giaconda and Bindi Quartz Block for mine. As per previous note aromatics of white peach and cashew together with mealy notes. Not as full bodied as other Art Series but certainly doing well at 13 years of age. I often identify a dried pear character and this has hints of that. 98 points from James Halliday. — a month ago

Jeroen, Douglas and 15 others liked this
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Lovely!!

Kosta Browne

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2019

Still a favorite. Even at 7 years it’s showing fresh with blackberry and plum over the cocoa it’s taken on in aging. Smooth and silky with oak and a touch of vanilla. — 17 days ago

Robert Mondavi Winery

Private Selection Aged in Bourbon Barrels Monterey County Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Really good cab sav someone gave us for engagement, not bitter at all but still rich (in a good way) — 24 days ago

Aubert

Lauren Vineyard Chardonnay 2024

Absolutely delicious. — a month ago

Serge, Dave and 3 others liked this

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

Amy
9.0

master the world — loved!! — a month ago

Orin Swift Cellars

Abstract Grenache Blend 2023

Lots going on with this wine. Progression from light to dark fruit to tart, slightly sour finish. Dried cherry, forest floor, acidic. — 2 months ago

Laura liked this

Oberon

Napa County Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Blackberry jam, raspberries, slight vanilla, not the biggest cab but bang for the buck is good, and it is reasonably balanced at “only” 13.7%. — 13 days ago

Liquid Farm

White Hill Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2024

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of 90min. The 2024 “White Hill” pours a pale straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with bright notes of star fruit, passion fruit, stone fruits, lemons, a touch of freshly struck matchstick, some white flowers and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and slightly saline. I love the character of these wines. Really tasty stuff. Drink now through 2034+. — a month ago

Zach, Tom and 12 others liked this

Hirsch Vineyards

San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir 2022

John Howard
9.2

Good as usual. — a month ago

Jennifer, Doug and 15 others liked this

Austin Hope

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Ypontx elp state line — 2 months ago

"Odedi", Sagee and 2 others liked this

Kosta Browne

Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

BlackBerry, toast, and cherry, and oak with bold notes. — 2 months ago

Becky Linnett
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