Grande River Vineyards

Kosta Browne

One Sixteen Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2019

Oak, pear, citrus, mineral, and brioche. — 2 months ago

Rochioli

Estate Grown Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2023

Amazing Pinot - not high on acidity or fruitiness- a perfect medium red wine with minerality — 2 months ago

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Orin Swift

Broken Record Sparkling White Blend

Tasteful and delicious — 4 years ago

Merry Edwards

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2020

K L
9.3

Classic. Treat. — 4 months ago

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Domaine François Cotat

La Grande Côte Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Old Sancerre, such a rarity, preserves that precision focused acidity and notes of dried lemon, dried pineapple and dried peach. Finish is refreshing. Wow. — 4 months ago

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Peter van den Besselaar

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Grançois Cotat is top notch!

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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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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Can still taste the 1988 vintage.

André Clouet

Grande Réserve Brut Champagne Blend

Champagne. Alltid gött. Peace — 6 months ago

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Paul Hobbs

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2023

Paul Hobbs – Pinot Noir / 2023
Russian River Valley AVA – Sonoma County / California / USA 🇺🇸

Overview
100% Pinot Noir from select vineyard sites across the Russian River Valley. A refined, cool-climate expression that balances depth, structure, and elegance, showcasing Paul Hobbs’ precision-driven style.

Aromas & Flavors
Ripe red and dark cherry, raspberry, and plum, layered with subtle baking spice, vanilla, and a touch of forest floor. Oak is present but beautifully restrained, more of a whisper than a statement.

Mouthfeel
Medium+ body with a silky, polished texture. Structured yet graceful, with fine tannins and vibrant acidity. The wine moves seamlessly across the palate, fluid, lifted, and balanced.

Food Pairings
Duck breast, roasted chicken, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, or earthy dishes with herbs.

Verdict
A Pinot Noir that bridges complexity and drinkability. Layered and structured, yet effortlessly elegant, this is Russian River precision at a high level.

🍷 Did You Know?
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir owes much of its finesse to diurnal shifts, warm days build ripeness, while cool, foggy nights preserve acidity and aromatic detail.

🍷 Personal Pick
This is where Pinot becomes expressive without trying too hard. The oak is dialed in, the texture is silky, and the balance is spot on. It doesn’t shout, it truly danced in my palate! Cheers!
— 2 months ago

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Belle Glos

Dairyman Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022

J B
9.2

Christmas gift from vendor. Eileen looked it up $55 — 3 months ago

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Kumeu River

Estate Chardonnay 2020

Paul J
9.4

Modest gold color. Melons and white flowers on the nose. Same on the palate with some subtle apples and pears. Nice complexity and refreshing. Medium depth with a long finish. — 4 months ago

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Williams Selyem

Westside Road Neighbors Pinot Noir 2023

2023 vintage - it opened brighter than expected with bold ripe flavors and more fruit forward than expected. It was a nice surprise. After 30 minutes the flavors balanced a bit and tasted less bright and fruity and more balanced. The wife and I enjoyed the bottle. — 4 months ago

Paul Hobbs

Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2017

K L
9.3

Excellent. Perhaps went a bit too long but still good. M loved. Deep straw color. — 5 months ago

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Twomey

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2017

One of my favorite Pinots to serve during the holidays, especially when pairing with a tenderloin. — 5 months ago

Merry Edwards

Meredith Estate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022

2022 vintage. Medium-medium heavy body. Smooth. Subtle. Ruffly. Undulating. 3.25.26. — 2 months ago

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Laurent-Perrier

Grand Siècle Grande Cuvée Champagne Blend

Toasted notes set this apart from other champagnes for me. This was fantastic. — 2 months ago

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Bollinger

La Grande Année Brut Chardonnay - Pinot Noir Rosé Blend 2004

Here we are again. It’s a 2004 rose and this is just amazing. Why oh why did I just buy a case of this and not more? Shame on me. This is a spectacular champagne that keeps over-delivering — 4 months ago

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Kistler

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2023

Light, smooth, slightly sweet finish. — 4 months ago

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Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2015

Quite a light to mid lemon in colour for its 11 years of age. Nutty (almond and cashew) aromas. Oak has integrated. The palate shows those same nutty notes together with that trademark pear character with white nectarine. Overall still youthful. My remaining 3 bottles will easily see out this decade. — 5 months ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Impressive!
Doug Powers

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Love the Leeuwin Art Series Chardonnay. That downstairs art gallery at Leeuwin Estate with all those paintings is amazing!!
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@Doug Powers They also have great concerts there. I remember one year the London Philharmonic (I think) was drowned out by the kookaburras at various times!

Emeritus Vineyards

Hallberg Ranch Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2019

Pretty color of ruby with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of red and blue fruits with light wood, herbs, light vegetables, spices and chocolates.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, blueberries, plums, cherries, earth, peppercorn, dark chocolates, herbs and light vegetables.

This 6 year old Single Vineyard Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley is drinking very nicely now. Fruit forward, rich and nicely balanced. Complex and entertaining. Elegant and tangy.

Good right out of the bottle, and gets earthier as it opens up.

Peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

I had this vintage 3 years ago, and decided to let it age a bit longer, and it is drinking so much better now.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

100% Pinot Noir grapes were aged for 10 months in (35% new) French Oak barrels. Unfiltered and unfined.

13.7% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50.
— 7 months ago

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