Stephen Fitzpatrick

9.0

2023 vintage. Mineral and floral aroma on the nose, crisp citrus (apricot and pear) on the palate with a subtle oak and yeast flavor. Light yellow in color, not as golden as some Napa Chardonnays. Decent finish with medium acidity. Great find for under $40. — 5 days ago

Stephen Fitzpatrick

8.8

2022 vintage. Smoky aroma of blackberry and leather, smooth palate of heavy fruits and spice, medium bodied. Decent find for the price, paired well with pork loin. — a month ago

Stephen Fitzpatrick

8.9

2022 vintage. Decent Napa Cab. Heavy blackberry and plum on the palate, strong tannins, not too chewy. Fruit forward aroma with notes of leather and spice. Opened up nicely after the first 30-45 minutes. — 2 months ago

Stephen Fitzpatrick

8.9

2024 vintage. Medium bodied, vibrant aroma on the initial opening, vanilla, spice, and hints of fruit; similar earthy undertones to Burgundy. Pleasant taste on the palate of cherry, spice, and hint of tobacco. Decent finish, moderately priced, a good find. — 2 months ago

Stephen Fitzpatrick

8.8

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Stephen Fitzpatrick

9.1

2024 Vintage. Vibrant ruby red in color. Pleasant aromas of fruit and spice on the nose with subtle earthy tones. Cherry, vanilla, and spice on the palate, very soft tannins with a smooth finish. Phenomenal Willamette Pinot for the price. Would enjoy again. — 13 days ago

Stephen Fitzpatrick

8.8

2024 vintage. First Picpoul Blanc to date I’m ashamed to say, but was not disappointed. Pale yellow in color, decent floral aromas not too dissimilar from a Sauvignon Blanc, but a drastic difference in the taste; crisp apple and pear on the palate but less of that classic flinty mineral finish. Decent acidity, lightly structured. This would’ve paired nicely with some local Chesapeake crab cakes. — a month ago

Stephen Fitzpatrick

8.8

2024 vintage. Decent Napa Chardonnay, subtle oak flavor with crisp apple and pear on the palate. — 12 days ago

Stephen Fitzpatrick

8.9

2023 vintage. Perfect Anderson Valley Pinot. Light ruby red, decent floral aroma once it opened up; vanilla, cherry, and a hint of spice on the nose and palate. Light to medium body in structure, very smooth finish. Enjoyed with an 8 oz filet. Not bad for under $35. — 14 days ago

Stephen Fitzpatrick

8.8

2021 vintage. Cherry and blackberry on the palate, decent nose and a smooth finish. Definitely a different feel and taste for a Willamette Valley Pinot, more subtle earthy tones than most other Pinots from this region, but delicious nonetheless. Enjoyed with German Bratwurst and potato salad. — a month ago