Henschke

Hill of Grace Vineyard Shiraz 2002

9.9

This is Stephen Henschke’s favourite vintage of H of G he said. This was the first vintage he bottled under screw cap and all subsequent vintages have been bottled that way. They have also experimented with the Vinolok glass stopper. As Stephen said “I love tradition and it is very important as a 6th generation family owned winery. However when tradition lets you down as it has with cork, there is time to evaluate better closures. “ He went on to say the 2002 has that distinctive Hill of Grace nose which you can’t define but it does have the trademark mint, spice and sage. The palate is profoundly intense and could go on for another 10 years but flirting with perfection right now. — 24 days ago

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Bob McDonald

Corks are finished at Henschke.

Ron R

Why not use the glass closure? I’m a big fan of those. I’ve never had a decayed bottle when sealed with glass. I’ve never tasted this wine due to its cost… sniff

Tom Casagrande

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Domaine William Fèvre

Vaillons Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2019

A. R.

9.0

On the nose, lemons and wet rocks. In the mouth high acid, lemon oil. Lots of minerality, long finish. Great QPR, typical Chablis. — 5 days ago

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Domaine William Fèvre

Les Preuses Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2018

Jan A

9.5

Star anise and thyme as standout descriptors. Open but still long life ahead.

Edit day two: fleshed out considerably. Just a really solid, seamless steely chablis — a month ago

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GaryWEdwards

This Chablis is great value and might even be a bit young. And fortunately holds time well. I have the 2008 in 1.5L . Magic still. Love this juice from Fevre. And the Les Clos is off the chain great. And Bougros also great.

Jan A

Thanks for the insights Gary, actually this is my first bottle of Fevre. Having multiple vintages of recent Clos, Bourgeos, etc. I read here on Delectable recently that these wines could be opened relatively young. So this first sample bottle confirmed the quality and confirmed that there is also absolutely no hurry in opening these. I'll probably keep buying these giving the price points compared to Raveneau etc.

GaryWEdwards

Agreed. The whole lineup of Fevre Chablis Grand Cru represent a great price/value relationship compared to Raveneau and Davissat., etal.

William Hill Estate Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Roman Ochocki

9.4

Never disappoints. Deep nose: liqueur cherry & plum. But "deeper": caramel brownie - caramel, dark chocolate & gingerbread note. — a month ago

Rutherford Hill

Napa Valley Merlot 2021

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Dark Ruby color with aromas of ripe berry fruit and herb spice. On the palate flavors of ripe cherry and blackberry with leather, tobacco and cacao notes. Dusty fine tannins, medium+ finish ending rich with herb mineral spice. — 6 days ago

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Domaine William Fèvre

Bougros Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2012

Severn Goodwin

9.3

Confrérie Des Chevaliers du Tastevin Sous-Commanderie d'Albany; 2 June 2024 at Normanside County Club, Delmar, NY

In a fantastic spot! — 20 days ago

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Stony Hill

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2006

TJ Maxwell

9.4

Low key, but spectacular. More reminiscent of old Chablis than Cotes d’Or — a month ago

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Chalk Hill

Estate Red Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2013

Eric Urbani

9.3

Really enjoying this unusual combo of varietals: 49% cab, 30% Malbec, 12% petite Verdot , 5% carmenere , 4% Syrah and 4% Merlot. 11 years of age and is well integrated . CT 92.5 with 170+ reviews. — 24 days ago

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Kumeu River

Hunting Hill Chardonnay 2014

Ely Cohn

9.3

Exceptional wine and so classically elegant (not using the B word) except that its hiding an extra point of alcohol (14%) behind an unassuming pale hay glow that looks light and lean. I love the bait and switch.

The delicate sprinkled spices of lemon curd and vanilla and toasted coconut shaving juxtapose the power in the palette - weight and viscosity and length to go the distance.

10 years in, in a perfect spot. — a month ago

Severn, Tom and 8 others liked this

Severn Goodwin

Love!