Kumeu River

Hunting Hill Chardonnay 2014

9.3

Exceptional wine and so classically elegant (not using the B word) except that its hiding an extra point of alcohol (14%) behind an unassuming pale hay glow that looks light and lean. I love the bait and switch.

The delicate sprinkled spices of lemon curd and vanilla and toasted coconut shaving juxtapose the power in the palette - weight and viscosity and length to go the distance.

10 years in, in a perfect spot. — 19 days ago

Severn, Tom and 8 others liked this

Severn Goodwin

Love!

Jean Bourdy

Côtes du Jura Savagnin 2018

Ely Cohn

9.4

Sensational. In both the literal and traditiional senses. And this is all about senses. Cerebral switch flicker. Vin-neutropic. You can let it breathe for a week at room temp and it won't give an inch.

The aromas are beautifully saturated with oxidized notes. Honey butterscotch, beeswax and Kentucky bourbon. Tropical notes. Papaya apricot. Floral stuff. Violets, white jasmine. And the chemical residue of a new leather handbag.

It tastes hot, but its only 12.5%. Finish powerful and long to completely exhaust your neurons. — 2 years ago

Severn, Keith and 21 others liked this

Lyle Fass

@Ely Cohn Macle, Bourdy and puffery are my three Jura faves for classic estates.

Ely Cohn

@Lyle Fass and what about the non classics? How do you feel about Francois rousset Martin?

Lyle Fass

@Ely Cohn I’m not really into the non classic guys. The variability kills me.

Maison L'Envoyé

Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2012

TwiLea Fletcher

9.1

Wow.... first swig after the twenty bench cabernet Sauvignon.... dull. But let’s consider .... Napa to France... bold switch.
It has opened up and light and refreshing and quite pleasant. — 4 years ago

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Neal Ferry

Mucho Cherries

8.8

Bonny Doon Vineyard

Le Cigare Volant Red Rhone Blend

Frank Lin

8.9

Delicious! Cherry and blackberry. Great balance. After the switch this wine has gotten a little thinner. It this vintage is wonderful. 15 at BD. Would definitely get more! — a year ago

American Wine Project

Switch Theory Marquette

Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

9.1

Wild, perfumed HYBRID — 2 years ago

Daniel P., Casey and 1 other liked this

Goldschmidt Vineyards

Luke Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

TwiLea Fletcher

9.2

07/01/21

‘Big Kahunas’: Jeffrey
‘This. Is. Good.’: TwiLea
‘The switch on genius……’ Neal
……..‘May have a dimmer’……Jeffrey and TwiLea — 3 years ago

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Jay liked this

Jay Kline

Delectable identified the incorrect wine. It’s been years since I tried the Yoeman vineyard.

Neal Ferry

Worldly

9.3

Château Laribotte

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2018

Ellen Clifford

9.2

Still young but on the wayyyy baby. Maybe I should drink Sauternes more often but generally I swoon just a bit on the overripe nectarine-ginger-lemonade marmalade medley. Perfect with gingersnaps and rye. Both of switch get it — a year ago

Chris, Bob and 8 others liked this

Cain Vineyard & Winery

Cain Five Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2008

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2008 vintage. Big structure. Still needs another decade to toggle the switch from “hold” to “drink.” — 2 years ago

Peter, Ron and 10 others liked this

Grinder's Switch

Blondy Sweet Table Wine

Lindsay Evans

9.0

Hints of peach — 3 years ago

Hermann J. Wiemer

Reserve Finger Lakes Dry Riesling 2019

Randy Green

9.0

Tried to switch it up from my go to Chateau St. Micheal Riesling which is hard for me to do but, this one is actually better. The fruit taste is more tropical. Smooth finish. I used to be savingnon blanc guy in the summer , but summer 2021 I'm turning in to Riesling Man 🏔 😎 — 3 years ago

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