Sine Qua Non

The Thrill of Stamp Collecting Syrah 2011

9.4

A spicy, pepper mill infused hedonists delight. Weighty and dense and deep garnet in the glass. Notable asphalt or tar profile with kirsch, red fruit compote and smoke. In the SQN family I'd say this is the crazy fun uncle. It's on the teetering edge of over the top and inappropriate....but in the end it delivers the kind of good times that you appreciate more and more for their reliable simplicity. — 8 years ago

Bill, P and 53 others liked this

TheSkip

I love the word Audoze!

Bill Bender

Skip check this out--some articles on Francois. He is the one who suggested the opening and airing of wine and in the erob community it became known as audouzing: http://www.vinography.com/archives/2006/01/tasting_the_oldest_and_most_ex.html

TheSkip

Absolutely! I had looked it up when you mentioned it about a year ago.

Amazing how his name so perfectly describes the method. I love it!!!!!

Ladd Cellars

Nash Mill Vineyard Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2012

Steve Anderson

9.2

#falltacular 2016 charity tasting in the OC. — 9 years ago

LM, Velma and 4 others liked this

Mill Creek Vineyards

Reserve Chardonnay 2013

Rich Cross

9.0

Silky with a pleasant finish — 10 years ago

Hardys

Mill Cellars Chardonnay 2013

Anton Vahmin

9.0

Понравилось — 10 years ago

Matthiasson

Yount Mill Vineyard Vermouth

Drew Baker

9.1

After dinner libation. Very interesting to taste, but a bit overwhelming for me... — 10 years ago

William and Evan liked this

Porterville Cellars

Porter Mill Station Shiraz 2008

Marko Palyniak

9.5

A delightful South African — 11 years ago

Stony Hill

Mill Creek Reach Chardonnay

Jeff D.

9.5

Stony hill is my favorite producer of Chard in the Valley! This was no exception — 8 years ago

Daniel P. and David liked this

Martin Ray

Dutton Ranch-Mill Station Vineyard Chardonnay 2014

Jeremy Buss

8.9

Very good RRV Chardonnay with definite oak on the mid palate and medium acidity. Might have gone to a 9 if there were more distinctive fruit in the nose or taste. — 9 years ago

Mill Creek Vineyards

Hillside Zinfandel 2012

Rich Cross

9.4

By eck this is one beautiful red. Lovely Oakey finish — 9 years ago

Polperro

Mill Hill Chardonnay

Matt D

9.5

This is divine. It's very subtle. I want to say 'silky' — 10 years ago

with Russell

Green & Red Vineyards

Chiles Mill Vineyard Estate Zinfandel 2012

Molly Murnane

9.0

A new fav zin. Big flavor — 10 years ago

Grove Mill

Wairau Valley Pinot Noir 2012

April Oh

9.0

Easy glass for a weeknight! — 10 years ago

Peter Paul Wines

Mill Station Road Pinot Noir 2009

Gregory Fulchiero

9.1

Fruit bomb ... Maybe, delicious .... Absolutely ! Best on day 4 so far ! — 12 years ago

Eden Mill St Andrews

Love Gin

Chris Opdyke

9.3

Dude...for real?? — 9 years ago

Tyler and Kayde liked this

Waits-Mast

Nash Mill Vineyard Pinot Noir

Jeff Shapiro

9.3

This is a powerful deep Pinot that somehow reminds me of Oregon, even though it's from the Anderson Valley.
Decanted for 45 minutes and served slightly chilled.
Sour candied cherry, vanilla, spice and some earth on the mouth which is quickly followed by strawberry, sage and pepper. — 9 years ago