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9.4

The 2016 Syrah Watch Hill Vineyard is dense, powerful and super-concentrated. Inky blue/purplish fruit, lavender, menthol, licorice and spice notes are all amped up in this rich, beautifully resonant Syrah. Dollops of Viognier add brightness and floral top notes, but the Watch Hill remains a pretty big, yet nuanced, wine. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2018) — 7 years ago

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.0

The few times that I have tasted this producer, I found their wines “simple”. This was not, and I’d be happy to retaste this wines in 5 years time. Very young still. — 8 years ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

8.9

Closed and young at the moment needs to mellow out. Plenty of dark cherry notes and some forest floor. Well done alas burgundy gets expensive: — 9 years ago

Jim Chen

8.9

Quaff away!
— 9 years ago

with Jeff

Dave Kluz

9.2

Great balance of old and new. Big fruit, but restrained. Good pepper and earth. — 10 years ago

with Clement, Andrew and 2 others

Tobin Trevarthen

9.2

This was a true representation of the Champoux vineyard. Yum . — 10 years ago

James Bishop

8.9

Great dessert wine — 10 years ago

Kevin Simback

9.1

Still showing a tad too much new oak but well structured and loads of fruit — 11 years ago

Scott Tallman

8.9

Savory with good acids and mild tannins. Nice pepper profile. — 11 years ago

with Sheela

Alicia Crank

9.7

Force of Nature — 13 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Dark cherry and cassis. Lots of vanilla notes. Soft, mild tannins. Good QPR. — 8 years ago

Al Shikoh

9.0

Light straw color. Expressive nose with aromas of lime zest, pear, gooseberry, and freshly cut grass. Medium bodied featuring flavors of ripe lime and green apple. Crisp, refreshing finish with vibrant acidity. Andrew Rich and Croft Vineyards from whom the fruit is sourced are amongst the few Willamette Valley producers of Sauvignon Blanc. Single vineyard bottling. 14.1% alcohol. $22. — 8 years ago

with Kelly

Daniel P. Drake

9.4

Welcome to Easter weekend and lets start the weekend off right with a wonderful Bordeaux Blend from Andrew Will, the 2011 Champoux Vinyard continues to impress. This is a right bank blend of 54% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc and 18% Cabernet Sauvignon.

The nose is beautifully expressive with notes of blackberry, black cherry, black currants, tobacco, licorice, chocolate, herbal notes, spice, violets and fresh tilled soil.

On the palate there is well balanced notes of black cherry, blackberry, black currant, green bell pepper that I love oh so much, chocolate, graphite shavings, and floral notes.

This is a full bodied wine with medium + acidity and firm outstanding gripping tannins. This wine does not disappoint.

Everyone have a great Easter weekend and please take thing easy, be safe. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷 — 9 years ago

Julie Stahl

9.1

Enjoyed this while on the North Shore with family. Loved by all! — 10 years ago

Brad Donaldson

9.5

Beautiful stuff. — 10 years ago

with Nick and Glyn

Fred Mihm

9.3

Well done Mr. Hat. — 10 years ago

Robbie Ward

9.3

Knock it back! Incredibly pure, deep gamay. Great quality fruit handled with love. — 11 years ago

Jon Ebsworth

9.0

Lovely mineraly savigny — 11 years ago

Noah Carlson

9.0

Noah had this 12 years ago

Jeremy Bowen

9.0

Typical zin fruit and spice, but a bit lighter on the tannins. Pairs well with grilled meats. — 8 years ago

Sara Garnett

9.8

Juicy light, delicious — 8 years ago

Justin Tomac

9.4

Lovely wine, paired very well with lemon, basil, garlic grilled chicken, mashed potatoes and grilled string beans. Cherry, lighter, smooth finish — 9 years ago

Jon Scherer

9.0

Surprised how terrible the other reviews are...orange marmalade, hint of spice, and texture for days. Im not sober, but this wine is tasty as hell if you know what to expect. — 9 years ago

Robert Fellowes

9.0

Such a gorgeous wine to drink! Any occasion! Will buy more of these. — 10 years ago

Thalia Varshay

8.9

Pear peach on nose, good mineral smooth and lychee on pallet — 10 years ago

Sergio Licea

9.2

Stewed blackberries, black raspberries, earth, anise, baking spices. Excellent acid/minimal smooth velvet tannin balance, juicy slightly silky texture, medium bodied, fruity warm spicy finish. Big fruit with the acid structure to support it. — 10 years ago

Adam Reeve

9.3

Sue, you've done it again... what a ripper! Crisp, fresh and beautiful! — 11 years ago

with Gemma

Jonathan Klonecke

Sales Revel Wines

9.6

fantastic showing. no reason to wait here. — 11 years ago

Clare Henville

9.6

Very nice wine! — 13 years ago