Erich Russell Winery

Celler D. Russell Smith

Montsant Vino Tinto Garnatxa Negra Samsó 2016

Red currant, cherry, and leather with a medium body and finish. — 4 years ago

Nikkisa Christian
with Nikkisa

Bevan Cellars

Ontogeny Napa Valley Red Blend

What a great wine! Every sips makes me think of fun times with Russell, Victoria and Pumpkin! — 5 years ago

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Erich Salomon/Undhof

Lindberg Grüner Veltliner 2017

Cathy Corison
9.1

Fondue night. — 5 years ago

William martin
with William
Eric, E and 11 others liked this

Addax

Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Inaugural vintage of a truly great wine. This wine is pre- Russell Bevan - Luc Morlet is the wine maker. The wine is so soft at this point with a finish that persists in such a harmonious fashion. Absolute treat. The fruit is dark and delicious. The alcohol is >15% but the wine is so well balanced, the alcohol does not seem out of place. Great wine. — 6 years ago

ADAM STROMFELD
with ADAM
Joe, Shay and 6 others liked this

Herman Story

On The Road Grenache 2012

Another winner from Russell From at Herman Story. Great notes of dark chocolate, blackberry, and kirsch on the nose. Beautifully integrated palate with sweet, evolved tannins enveloped in fruit and glycerine, followed by a nice (albeit slightly hot) finish. Terrific. — 7 years ago

Vanessa McCaffrey
with Vanessa
Shay, Eric and 11 others liked this

Kelby James Russell

Cabernet Franc 2015

Great wine bought in Ithaca. Bright flavors, great acid. Just lovely. — 8 years ago

Erich Pittnauer

Heideboden Blaufränkisch

I've had this in the fridge for 20 minutes and it reads a perfect 18.0 degrees on the Vinotemp monitor. Ruby - purple colour to the wine and don't let its transparency fool you, this does have body and delivery! Instant thoughts were 'is this burgundy?!' (Despite obviously knowing better) it immediately reminded me of some of the darker - fruited and meaty interpretations of Pinot Noir from the Côte de Nuits but this feels ever so fresh. Olives in brine, blackberry and almost a dried prosciutto aroma the leaps out of the glass initially. The wine then started to show a lot more bright, red fruited character as time goes by. The olive brine and blackberry has nestled right in to the background playing quite a nice supporting role. Aromas of fresh raspberry, juiced oranges, ripe blueberry, sarsaparilla and a spicy, floral incense have arrived right at the forefront and there's barely noticeable oak work in sight. The palate follows with raspberry and blueberry but there's a dark chocolate that comes through with the faintest of bitterness, however not off-putting in the slightest. One very noticeable feature of structure here is alcohol; or the lack there of. I've found myself double checking the alcohol at times which sits at 12.5%. The palate flows seamlessly. There is a raspberry-like acidity and the softest lick of tannin. The balance here is admirable. Honestly, it's the type of wine I'm enjoying so much now for its freshness and I don't want to see this sit in my cellar for too long, in saying that I'd be very interested in seeing some bottle development in a few years time. — 9 years ago

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Erich Salomon/Undhof

Undhof Kögl Riesling 2016

Not at all like an Austrian riesling. This was restrained, aromatic and minerally tinged. — 5 years ago

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Bevan Cellars

Tench Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Mike R
9.7

Anniversary time and lucky me - opened this at a restaurant with my wife of 29 years - how fun is that given the world right now

This is getting better from the first time two years ago / I almost went to 9.8 but I don’t do those scores often - crazy insane goodness in a bottle - bravo Russell - what can I say - opened decanted and 45 minutes this wine was spot on - refined and totally integrated tannins - structure is brilliant- like eating delicious dark chocolate almost with raspberries and blackberries fruit positioned perfectly inside the texture of this wine - could last 10 years and might get better but WHY wait

Amazing smiles
— 5 years ago

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Where is autocorrect when you need it - this was indeed vintage 2016
Dawn E.

Dawn E.

@Mike R Congratulations to the both of you!
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Happy anniversary Mikey and Rhonda! 😊

Bevan Cellars

EE Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2017

Private tasting at Nos Caves Vin with Russell & Victoria et al. Tonight’s lineup was comprised of the recently bottled 2017 reds.
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Drinking tight, as most were tonight, but excited at the potential for this bad boy. Lovely aromatics and rich dark red fruits, spices, leather, and tobacco.
— 6 years ago

Severn, P and 17 others liked this
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One of my favorites from their lineup.

Erich Salomon/Undhof

Undhof Kögl Riesling Reserve 2009

Mid Lemon in colour. Peachey flavours with a bitter finish. Full and luscious but finishes dry with 13.5% Alcohol. Nice to drink after the Grosset to compare. The following day honeyed notes. Delicious and uniquely European. — 7 years ago

Scott, Ira and 8 others liked this

Erich Salomon/Undhof

Pfaffenberg Riesling 2008

Stoked to find 08 vtg of this at Drgrs in half btl. Love the weight, comexity and density it developed. Got to taste their more recent stuff the day prior at WS Top100. — 8 years ago

Studio Seven Fifty

Russell Bevan Sun Chase Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014

Delightful Pinot, amazing value Russell Bevan legend — 9 years ago

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Bevan Cellars

Tench Vineyard EE Red Blend 2014

Russell is a perfectionist.... — 5 years ago

Rob, Eric and 30 others liked this
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Paul T HB

According to @David T its like 19.2 abv & burns his esophagus like ghost pepper🤷🏼‍♂️, 1 percenters 🙄

Erich Sattler

Burgenland Zweigelt Rosé 2018

Really nice just barely sparkling rose — 5 years ago

Bevan Cellars

Ontogeny Oakville Red Wine 2014

Damn you Russell Bevan. This is Uber delicious — 6 years ago

P, Trixie and 2 others liked this

Erich Sattler

Burgenland St. Laurent

Medium body, subtle flavors — 7 years ago

Bevan Cellars

Wildfoote Vineyard Vixen Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Wildfoote is from Stags Leap. Russell describes it best “ The Wildfoote is always perfectly behaved and impeccably balanced with deep, dark fruit flavors and luxurious textures” — 7 years ago

Paul, Shay and 5 others liked this

Bevan Cellars

Kick Ranch Sauvignon Blanc 2013

One of my go-to SB's for the summer. Love the big tropical fruits. Russell is a stud in pretty much everything he touches. Down to my last couple of bottles of the '13 but it is still killing it — 8 years ago

Eric, Shay and 5 others liked this