Cherry Hill Winery

Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2007

Decant for sediment and pour(decent chunky/fine sediment). A striking dark ruby red color. On the nose: jumping from the glass are port drenched cherries, pencil shavings, tobacco, toffee, balsamic, and cinnamon. Taste: silky, balanced, still fresh wine with currants, little dried cherry, tobacco, earth, dried herbs, and a spicy saline graphite satisfying finish. YUM! In the home stretch, drink. — 4 months ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
with Brenda
Brenda, Ira and 16 others liked this

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Not sure, I think it’s a bit maderized. However still giving some grippy tannins, rich cherry, vanilla and wood…375 ml. Kind of played out — 5 months ago

Castello di Monsanto

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2017

Deep Ruby with aromas of fresh ripe berry fruits, floral and slight spicy notes. Blend of 95% Sangiovese; 5% Canaiolo & Colorino, aged 24 months in oak. Fruit comes primarily from a small parcel of galestro-rich soils. On the palate cherry and black raspberry flavors, adding lovely floral notes, well balanced with acidity and fine tannins. The finish is long ending with slight earthy toasty minerality. Very Nice!! — 5 months ago

Tom, Daniel and 4 others liked this

Diamond Creek Vineyards

Volcanic Hill Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

It is so open for business right now. A prime example of Napa old school. Dark fruit and resolved tannins. — 7 months ago

Vin, Dave and 2 others liked this

The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

A good wine. Oak, a bit of chocolate, dark fruit and cherry. Pretty dry but smooth enough that easy to drink. — 8 months ago

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Jean Foillard

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2022

🍷Cheers to this compelling Morgon crafted by one of the region’s luminaries!✨

We’re talking about the ‘Côte du Py’ Morgon (Gamay Noir) by the revered Jean Foillard.

This Gamay hails from Morgon – a “Cru” within the broader appellation of Beaujolais – with a reputation for producing structured & age-worthy wine.

👁️ This wine is medium ruby in color, like a gemstone with the delicate haze you’d expect from an unfiltered wine.

👃 The aromas & flavors are perfumed with ripe red and black cherry, wild strawberry, blueberry, pomegranate, blood orange, mulberry, rosehips, hibiscus, lilac, black tea, rooibos, black licorice, star anise, potting soil, gunflint, & clove.

👄 On the palate, it’s dry with vibrant acidity, warming alcohol, a medium body, fine, ripe tannins, followed by a persistent finish.

In sum, this is a captivating, soulful, & expressive wine; a beautiful representation of Morgon, so deliciously drinkable now, with its layers of lush fruit, florals, & spice, while demurely holding the spine, structure, & intensity to age…

I can imagine it gaining mushroom, earthy, leather, & cured meat dimensions with time.

It offers power and elegance; a wine to sip, savor, & appreciate.
— 9 months ago

Deked1
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One of my absolute favorite producers of Grand Cru Gamay. Cheers! 🍷
Vanessa

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@Somm David T Jean Foillard is an icon! And this wine 🍷 was a beautiful example of his deep talent & craft. 😍 Cheers!

Liquid Farm

White Hill Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay

With halibut cheeks, dandelion greens, sand dab fillets from west port farmers market, g-town — 6 years ago

Cherry Pie Wines

Cherry Tart Pinot Noir 2013

Smooth and mellow. Fruity. — 11 years ago

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Château Musar

Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2007

Freakin amazing old world wine with dark cherry flavors and smooth deep tannins from LEBANON !!! My mind is fully blown. — 12 years ago

Bodegas Faustino

Gran Reserva Faustino I Rioja Tempranillo Blend 1999

Saman Hosseini
9.4

Deep ruby in color. Bursts with sour cherry, cedar, savory tobacco and leather. Neither gamey nor oxidized. Tannin and fine and silly and finishes with lithe acidity. — 13 years ago

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Dried cherry, eucalyptus, sweet tannins. — 5 months ago

Tom, Sarah and 1 other liked this

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Presented to me, double-blind. The wine pours a deep garnet color with an opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears, and some signs of light sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with a mix of ripe and desiccated, mostly dark fruits: cassis, black cherry, plum, mixed brambles, old leather, pipe tobacco, pencil shavings, and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin (that is mostly integrated) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long.

Initial conclusions: this could be a Cabernet-based Bordeaux blend, Tempranillo (or based blend) or Grenache-based blend from France, Spain or the United States. I feel like this leans more towards its fruit than its structure, even though it is a fairly well balanced wine in both regards. As a result, I am calling this a Cabernet-based Bordeaux blend from the United States, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain from a producer like Dunn, 2006. Shiiiiiit. To be honest, I’m not terribly surprised since this is Cos and from a warm vintage no less. Drinking well now and should through 2050+.
— 5 months ago

Pooneet, Jason and 23 others liked this

Chalk Hill

Estate Bottled Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2023

A Fav! Medium+ lemon color with aromas of stone fruits, spice, floral, cedar, biscuits and citrus. On the palate flavors of apple, pear & ripe apricot with citrus zest, honeysuckle and nutty toasty oak notes, rich with creamy tones. Smooth, long finish, well balanced with acidity, ending with fruit and integrated creamy oak. Nice! — 6 months ago

Juan and Paul liked this

Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga

Riserva Rancia Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2020

Very full bodied and heavy. Cherry leather pepper . Good with a steak . A little sweet we had at felsina winery in Tuscany — 6 months ago

Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2021

Bright medium ruby , quite thin violet rim . Quite discreet and fine, reserved on the nose . Red cherry , cassis , mineral tinged blackberry, after a while pomegranate. On the palate this is very detailed and precise , great freshness and with more red fruit, cherry , red plum , blackberry , wet slate , saline oyster shell with very fine tannins . Long mineral finish . Very young obviously but incredibly elegant and fresh . Will need time , this closed up quite a lot after time in the decanter . Better in 10 -15 years , will last well a further 10-15 . Incredibly promising . — 8 months ago

Tom, Vino and 16 others liked this
Dave

Dave

Wow! 👀
Bob McDonald

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@Andrew Cullimore You’ve certainly had many of the Tuscan stars Andrew.

Domaine Drouhin

Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2022

[Tasted on August 9, 2025 at answer in Nashville with Linda]

Cherry and cranberry fruit, with black tea and spice.
— 10 months ago

Dave, Douglas and 4 others liked this

William Hill Estate Winery

North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

E D
9.0

Nice version of this variety. Rich grape. Quite dry and acidic on the tongue. — 5 years ago

Bodegas Volver

Tarima Hill Old Vines Alicante Monastrell

Really enjoying this wine. Very drinkable. Don’t know anything about Monastrell but would definitely drink more. For a $15 wine, this is great QPR! Drink this all day! — 7 years ago

Penfolds

Koonunga Hill South Australia Shiraz Cabernet 2021

" A traditional Australian blend combining the expressiveness of Shiraz with a defined structure of Cabernet Sauvignon. This full-bodied wine shows ripe dark fruit aromas, voluminous richness and plentiful tannins." — 5 months ago

Kistler

Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

Some lift on mid-palate with acid on finish. I’ll allow it. — 5 months ago

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Can still taste the 1988 vintage.

La Rioja Alta

Viña Alberdi Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2013

Black current, dried black cherry and slight tobacco. Very light tannins.
Excellent with beef and stews.
— 5 months ago

Rutherford Hill

Napa Valley Merlot 2021

The Rutherford Hill Napa Merlot (2021) reveals a deep ruby core with subtle garnet reflections, suggesting youthful vibrancy with potential for short-term development. The nose is precise and layered, offering blackberry and raspberry fruit interwoven with cedar nuances, indicative of measured oak influence.

On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, with light acidity that enlivens the fruit profile while maintaining balance.

Tannins are fine-grained and unobtrusive, supporting a bright structural framework that lends clarity and poise.

The finish is clean and persistent, marked by freshness rather than weight, making this a versatile companion to dishes such as roasted chicken, grilled salmon, or semi-hard cheeses.
— 7 months ago

Rex Hill Vineyards

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2021

Delicious, well balanced — 7 months ago

Dave, Tom and 2 others liked this

Edge Hill

Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay 2011

California’s version of White Burgundy. Great older bottle from recent auction. — 9 months ago

Tegan, Tom and 16 others liked this

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

John W
9.4

Dark ruby coloration. On the nose, jammy berries, oak, vanilla and cassis. On the palate, dark berries, vanilla, cherry, nice finish. Tannins still strong. Very nice wine. — 4 years ago

Yianni, LM and 5 others liked this

Chalk Hill

Estate Bottled Chalk Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Ming L
9.0

A tropical fruit filled chilled SB with jumbo stone crab in a summer like day.
Life goes on!
— 6 years ago

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La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano

Top year 904 @ £75 that was drank in Zalto burg glass as its like an aged burgundy

🐽 Paired w/ Iberian Ham 😍

🍷 Garnet ruby w/ brick

👃 Smoked burnt oak, soggy earthy leaves, leather, dark cherry & figs w/ balsamic & damson

👄 Med body of creamy stewed cherry w/ earthy balsamic & slight mocha

🎯 Med finish of above w/ earthy balsamic linger

Reaching peak but I preferred the 95 904 over this but the 890 94 was better than the 95!
— 8 years ago

Chris, Ellen and 15 others liked this
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@Chris England Chris the total package sounds great Cheers 🍷
Chris England

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@Phil A especially as we brought them both back from Barcelona 🎉🍷

Henschke

Hill of Grace Vineyard Shiraz 2009

Nothing more to say about this wine except for AMAZING!!! — 12 years ago

Heath, Damian and 1 other liked this
Terry Wilby

Terry Wilby

I agree. Beautiful