St Innocent Winery

Dijon Clone Freedom Hill Vineyard Chardonnay

9.2

Pale lemon color with aromas of ripe fruits, citrus, vanilla and nutty scents. On the palate complex flavors of apple, peach, pineapple and lemon citrus, cinnamon notes, well balanced with acidity on a nice mouthfeel. Long finish ending with oak, vanilla, mineral and citrus notes, will continue to age. A beautiful Chardonnay. — 20 hours ago

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TOR Kenward Family Wines

Clone 4 Beckstoffer To-Kalon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Norman

9.4

I think it was good but becoming a believer in glasses making a difference. The glass here at a restaurant just didn’t allow it to shine imho. I think this could rate higher. — 6 months ago

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Tom Casagrande

Yep. Good stems are a necessity.

Norman

Kinda interesting that sushi restaurants are now using better wine glasses than other foody restaurants. I get they need less and probably break less but it shows they care about every part of the experience. I hate to be “that guy” bitching about a glass but this should have been at least 2 basis points higher. Need to see what I rated it before but it had the makings of a 9.6-9.7 but just didn’t show it.

Norman

What do I know… last time I gave it a 9.2 and said it needed more air ;) I think I have one left. It will be with plenty of air and a nice glass. TBD on the results.