Willow Point

Dog Point Vineyard

Section 94 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019

A bit reductive/flinty. Textural, mineral. Not giving up much fruit. High acid. Thankfully none of that cheap NZ gooseberry or cat piss. Pretty nice now with food. I think it I’ll save my next bottle until 2026. — 10 days ago

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Olga Raffault

Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 2018

Extra point for drinking it at the source — 3 months ago

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Nikau Point

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Crisp and light, fruitier. Liked it a lot but significantly more enjoyable when chilled. Warmed up becomes a bit more tart and juicy — 6 months ago

Dog Point Vineyard

Marlborough Chardonnay 2018

Lemon, flint, cream, impressive power. — 6 months ago

Dog Point Vineyard

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Delectable Wine
9.3

The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is light in body but dense in concentration because of low yields. It's almost silvery in color and restrained due to hand-picking, leading to pure grapefruit, passion fruit and nectarine, all delivered with focus and punch. The finish is long, precise and sinewy. $23.00 (Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, July 2024) — 2 months ago

Jack, Doug and 16 others liked this

Daou Vineyards

Reserve Willow Creek District Paso Robles Chardonnay 2021

Fabulous buttery oaky finish. We enjoyed a 2019 fist which was richer than the 2021 reserve — 6 months ago

Shafer Vineyards

One Point Five Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Black cherries, menthol, plums, blackberries, a bit of spice. Delicious. — a month ago

Joe, Shay and 7 others liked this

Kirkland Signature

Ti Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025

John Howard
9.2

Great structure and value this year. — 2 months ago

Doug, Austin and 8 others liked this

Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Chardonnay 2018

Paul J
9.7

Double blind wine tasting. 3 Whites and 3 Reds:

1. ‘18 Hamilton Russell Chard - WOTN across both whites and reds - complex, refined, fruit integrated with honey, oak, butter, cream, camomile.

2. ‘20 Hartenberg The Eleanor Chard - big wine that could use a few years. Nice fruit and lovely acidity. Mix between a White Burg and Rhone Blend.

3. ‘22 Far Niente Chard - potential, very young, not the best QPR. Reminded me of young Paul Hobbs single vineyard Chards.


1. ‘12 Giacomo Fenocchio 90 di Riserva Barolo - aged showed through nicely, but still lively with dark cherries and ample tannins.

2. ‘20 Vilafonte - decanted, but young and an absolutely massive wine. Black fruit, chewy, with decent sweetness.

3. ‘02 Origin Red Blend - nose of black tar and cigars. Zero fruit and big tar, tobacco, and bbq flavors. Bigger wine than I was expecting.

Great night with great friends!
— 3 months ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
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