Hamilton Pool Vineyards

Yabby Lake Vineyard

Single Vineyard Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2015

Had a bottle of this 2 years ago after it scooped the pool at the Royal Brisbane Wine Show. I can’t see why it got the accolades - an excellent Pinot Noir no doubt but not Champion Red of the Show. Colour of mid crimson with dark cherry. Initially on opening some oaky varnishy notes with stalkiness. On palate good intensity where the savouriness presides over the fruit dry cherry flavours. Will cellar. — 6 years ago

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Pine Ridge Vineyards

Clarksburg Chenin Blanc + Viognier Blend 2016

Great balance bt body and slight sweetness that is sure to suit the majority of guests at an outdoor event.Nice white blend @ $10-13 that I’ll be enjoying by the pool more often! — 6 years ago

Hugh Hamilton

Jekyll & Hyde Shiraz Viognier

Full bodied and fruity sweet. — 7 years ago

Domaine François Raveneau

Butteaux Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 1997

Hard to express how good this was. Somehow this bottle managed to retain all of what was likely great about it on release (acid balance, snappy minerality) and just ADD complexity and length. Stunning. Very long finish which tempered mushrooms and choose your own umami with a painful tidal pool and steely finish. The Eddy w/ C&C — 7 years ago

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Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen

Eroica Columbia Valley Riesling 2013

Right on the money with this Riesling! Straw in color and star bright. Nose was filled with lemon-lime, honeydew, Granny Smith apples, wild honey, citrus blossom, ginger, and new plastic pool toy aromas. The palate was extremely well balanced and the acidity was high and puckering. The tart lemon and lime flavors held through the finish. The finish was surprisingly long, and it was a nice medium-minus body. This Riesling provides a solid compliment to spicy sushi and spicy foods. It holds up strong and has a lot of backbone. All in all, this is your Riesling if you are looking for a refreshing, acidic, dry breath of fresh air. Instant favorite of mine! Washington dry Rieslings are spectacular. Cheers! — 8 years ago

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Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Ashbourne Pinotage 2008

When this wine is on, it's really on. — 8 years ago

Ampeleia

Kepos Grenache Blend

Reminiscent of Beaujolais' Gamay, this southern part of Tuscany's Ampeleia is producing some fine red wine! Mine tonight, after 30 minutes swim and spin in the decanter's pool of naked open space and air shows first to the nose wet rocks, slate and sandstone freshly accenting menthol and anise then strictly earthen dirt and minerals and a hint of the berries. First kiss is lightly but intriguingly nasty, wet and dripping red fruit which immediately coats and clings but most interestingly reaches back for the wet rocks overlooking the Med, then re-engages just in time to leave hints of her red and blue berry essence complimenting the blackened octopus in a mash of white beans and spices laced with a hint of Tabasco offered up by Chapel Hill's Il Palio located off Franklin Street (checkout both) Ciao🕶 — 8 years ago

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Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Ashbourne Walker Bay Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay 2013

20 percent chard, this wine is bigger than a New Zealand Sav Blanc. No oak, grapefruit, lime, jalapeño oddly enough and bell pepper. — 9 years ago

The Barns at Hamilton Station

Merlot 2012

Mike W
9.5

Fruity and light. — 10 years ago

The Prisoner Wine Company

Blindfold California Chardonnay Blend

Hayl really loves it. Tab- not bad. Varietal blend. Perfect for picnics, BBQ, sipping around with friends pool side. — 6 years ago

Ameztoi

Getariako Txakolina Hondarrabi Zuri

Clean and easy drinking by in warm day by the pool — 6 years ago

Dominio del Plata (Susana Balbo)

Crios Mendoza Rosé of Malbec 2016

Great rosé. Good body and ready for the pool. Screw cap. Hit a of fruitiness but earthy as well. — 6 years ago

Amici Cellars

Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Delicious Sauvignon Blanc by Amici Cellars! Perfect by the pool on a hot Texas summer day! — 7 years ago

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Columbia Valley Riesling 2014

Thank God it's Friday! Relaxing on the back porch with a glass of Riesling (away from the mosquitos) watching the pool lights change colors. — 8 years ago

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La Caña

Rías Baixas Albariño

Light, crisp, citrusy and perfect for laying by the pool! — 8 years ago

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Terlato Vineyards

The Federalist Dueling Pistols Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Syrah 2011

Man... The wine is NON-STOP. Rise up, Hamilton wine. The vineyard has its eyes on you. How could I say no to this? — 8 years ago

Hamilton Estates

Merlot

A light Merlot which compliments grilled beef of any standing. Buddha approves.
— 8 years ago

Château de Campuget

Tradition de Campuget Costières-de-Nîmes Red Rhône Blend

A little berry on the front, nice and dry on the finish. Perfect for a Saturday by the pool. — 9 years ago

Long Meadow Ranch

Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc 2010

Really tasty wine to drink outside by the pool. — 11 years ago

Pax Mahle Wines

The Emerald Pool Alder Springs Vineyard Syrah 2006

Meaty peppery dense and intense. — 6 years ago

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Starborough

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Yummy. Crispy. Fresh! Just sittin by the pool. Perfect for this. — 6 years ago

Domaine François Raveneau

Blanchot Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2002

This is special. A gorgeous settled nose with real poise and precision. Some rock pool then light secondary notes and honeysuckle, hints of orange blossom and peach. On the palate, concentrated but very settled with a chalky minerality and a loong finish. Gorgeous stuff. — 7 years ago

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Bryan Thomas

Bryan Thomas

2002 - this is a perfect example of why Raveneau is so special. Takes about 10 plus years for them to become this expansive on the palate but at the same time so precise and focused on the finish. Outstanding!
9.7

Hamilton Block

Leconfield Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Excellent wine. Deep taste without being overwhelming. — 7 years ago

Brian Sitcawich
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Hugh Hamilton

Oddball Saperavi 2013

Second time around in just as many nights. Allowing nearly 10 hours to open up brings oyr a beautiful sweet raspberry coulis like palate which I'm seriously enjoying. Tannins have settled too. — 8 years ago

Château Miraval

Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend

It's time for Rose but then again when is it not a good time for Rose? This solid go to whether it's sipping by the pool or pairing with a salad and some light pasta or veggies, Miraval does the trick! — 8 years ago

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Richard Hamilton

Centurion Old Vine Shiraz 2014

122歳のおばあちゃんの木 — 8 years ago

Zepaltas Wines

All Right Hamilton! White Blend

It's better than a hot pot of coffee to the eyes! Stunning Aromatics; every tree-fruit I can conjure is found on the nose alone. Serve only slightly cooler than room temperature. -Vintage 2013 — 9 years ago

Domaine de la Mordorée

Cuvée La Reine des Bois Tavel Rosé Blend 2013

Started this by the pool at Chateau de Challanges then finished it by the fountain waiting for dinner reservation. Tres bonne — 10 years ago