Hugh O'Riordan

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Beaux Frères

Unfined & Unfiltered Early Bird Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2020

Hugh O'Riordan

9.4

Early bird is a chewy, earthy Pinot. My favorite! — 10 days ago

Shay, Tom and 11 others liked this

Hugh O'Riordan

Severn, I was surprised at how good it was. Hugh

Ron R

@Hugh O'Riordan, was the price discounted? Glad you enjoyed it.

Hugh O'Riordan

Only as a longtime club member

Dunn Vineyards

Caldwell Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Hugh O'Riordan

9.5

This a chewy traditional cab but more so. Dunn sneaked in Fancy smoothness. Very subtle and extraordinary. Wine is extraordinary. At 75 I’m not aging wine. I’m not sure of the benefits of aging here. This the the good stuff. — 2 months ago

Tom, Severn and 13 others liked this

Ira Schwartz

@Hugh O'Riordan I am trying to institute your philosophy about aging and I am not in my 70’s but getting there 😅

Ira Schwartz

@Ron R diito . My younger drinking companions laugh at that concept . I guess folks don’t like thinking about “mortality”

Ron R

@Ira Schwartz, you are just being pragmatic! I’m up there, and have plenty 00 old world wines, but wifey doesn’t enjoy them any more. Cali = instant gratification!

K Vintners

End of the Road Syrah 2000

Hugh O'Riordan

9.5

This 22 year old wine was fantastic. Gotta say I was surprised. Beautiful aroma and finish. Layers of flavors and perfectly balanced. The wine has aged well — 3 months ago

Tom, Tom and 6 others liked this

Pride Mountain Vineyards

Napa Valley Reserve Claret 2019

Hugh O'Riordan

9.6

Ok I’m prejudice for Pride wines and Claret! I drank the new 2019! I’m 75 so not aging long! Surprisingly fruit forward. Took over an Hour to open up. Simply delicious with layers of fruit, earth , vanilla and sweet tannins. — a month ago

Shay, Ira and 6 others liked this

A. Rafanelli

Terrace Select Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Hugh O'Riordan

9.4

Wonderful cab aroma. Intoxicating . Some vanilla. Dark fruit, earth and long finish. Sweet tannins . I say drink now! Well I did and feel good about it hugh — 2 months ago

Tom, vinokeeno and 9 others liked this

Beaux Frères

The Upper Terrace Pinot Noir 2004

Hugh O'Riordan

9.4

I’m a Beau Freres fan. This 2004 was delicious . Fruity and earthy. Yum . I think it’s done aging. There was a very slight oxidation . So my friends, drink up. !!!! — 3 months ago

Severn, Shay and 16 others liked this

Severn Goodwin

We don't have any Upper Terrace for 2004, but plenty of the Estate vineyard. I'll look to blow the dust off later this year.

Hugh O'Riordan

Severn, in curious to hear your thoughts! Hugh

A. Rafanelli

Estate Blend Dry Creek Valley Red Blend 2019

Hugh O'Riordan

9.6

Ok, I’m a Rafanelli fan for decades. I didn’t know about the estate blend. It’s delicious. I’m struggling with words. What impressed me the most was that it was beautifully integrated. There were layers of flavors from start to finish. It was seamless. I’ve never experienced this before. Got one bottle left . If you enjoy blends, get some. Hugh — a month ago

Severn, Tom and 8 others liked this

Skip Smyser

I'll drink the remaining bottle with you 🍷

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Hugh O'Riordan

9.4

I drank too early. Simply delicious — 2 months ago

Tom, Skip and 20 others liked this

Matthews Winery

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

Hugh O'Riordan

8.3

I’ve enjoyed Matthews wines for years . Not this one . Sorry this is an ice cube wine imho — 3 months ago

Josh, Tom and 8 others liked this

Hans Fahden

BDX Sonoma County Red Blend 2013

Hugh O'Riordan

9.5

I discovered this winery a few years ago. It’s north of Calistoga on the way to the petrified forest. We stopped. What a beautiful place and garden spot. All this and good nice to. You must visit . This wine a blend was delicious. I was surprised to discover Malbec was a major part. ( I really don’t care for Malbec). Tasted like a good merlot blend to me . That said this is a fine well balanced wine. Try it ! — 3 months ago

Hugh, Paul and 7 others liked this

Tom Garland

Now, that's a blast from the past....got married there many years ago.👍

Hugh O'Riordan

Tom, congratulations, it’s a beautiful winery hugh