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Fairhall Downs

Lindeman's

Henry's Sons Arthur's Rich and Spicy Shiraz Cabernet 2013

Bob McDonald
8.9

Another on the short list for the Downs Club red. Ripe plum and black currant flavours. Crowd pleaser. Short term cellaring. — 10 years ago

Domaine Vrignaud

Fourchaume Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay

Christopher Bates
9.2

I have a number of ups and downs w garagiste purchases lately, but this is spot fricken on! Lactic, creamy, bright, sour and Stoney! The type of Chablis I miss! — 10 years ago

LM, Christine and 3 others liked this

Casa Vinicola Botter

14° Secolo Chianti Sangiovese

Emily Bolles
8.9

Not mad at all! Medium-light body, juicy and well-balanced. Low viscosity & high acid. Come to find out chianti has been through some serious ups and downs...this one for the win! — 11 years ago

Adam and Oliver liked this

Valley of the Giants

Cabernet Merlot 2013

Bob McDonald
8.9

Tasting for new Club Red at the Downs Club. Margaret River the home of the best budget and top shelf Cabernet blends. Good berry fruits with vanilla notes. — 10 years ago

Domaine Roulot

Meursault - Charmes 1er Cru Chardonnay 2004

Ira Schwartz
9.7

Surprisingly a deep complex nose right out of the gate..The palate however I found closed and somewhat musty. Like a championship thoroughbred on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs this came down the stretch and just kept opening and opening, gaining weight and intensity. It crossed the finish line with honeyed fruit , flowers and hints of stones. Wow. — 11 years ago

Flavio and Jim liked this

Forchini Vineyards & Winery

River Terrace Proprietor's Reserve Estate Grown Pinot Noir 2008

Lauren Brooke
9.3

I likely. A 70 year old man w a 1/4 acre property still doing hand punch downs. Cheers, my man! Minerals and spice... A a true Cali PN — 12 years ago

jarred liked this

Howling Wolves

Margaret River Shiraz 2013

Bob McDonald
9.0

Veru dark in colour. Good balance of fruit/oak. Cherries and earth notes. Excellent complexity for the price. On short list for next Downs Club Red. — 10 years ago

Lindeman's

Henry's Sons Chardonnay 2013

Bob McDonald
8.9

As the label says "rich and luscious". This is the 2nd wine chosen out of 56 white wines tasted at the Downs Club. A full bodied flavoursome Chardonnay which should sell well. — 10 years ago

Fairhall Cliffs

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Caroline Gilger
9.6

Great Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Good balance of sweetness and acidity. — 12 years ago

Whetstone Wine Cellars

Bella Vigna Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008

Elizabeth Martinez
9.6



2008 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Bella Vigna Vineyard
Winemaker's Vineyard

Notes: Steeply sloped (think black diamond for all you folks who snow ski), southeasterly facing hillside. Goldridge loam soils. Two-thirds 777 and a third Swan clone. Ton and a half to the acre. Harvested on October 3rd.
Winemaker's Tasting Notes: 100% French Oak, 40% new wood. Punch downs only. Indigenous yeast primary fermentation and natural completion of ML. Unfined, unfiltered. Lighter shade of ruby in color. Big, floral nose of rose petal, dark red fruits, sassafras tea, and soy. Secondary notes of pencil shavings, vanilla, and a touch of bacon fat. Full-bodied, rich flavors of baked berry pie, pomegranate, and baker's chocolate. Finishes super long with flavors of ripe cranberry and bacon fat. 14.5% alcohol. 330 cases produced. — 13 years ago

Grant liked this