No Girls Wines

La Paciencia Vineyard Grenache 2013

9.4

My contribution for a massive Grenache theme wine tasting (being as socially distanced as possible). This was alongside Cayuse God Only Knows, a 2011 No Girls Grenache, SQN Female, Saxum Terry Hogue, Lillian Grenache, 06 and 07 Beaucastel, and others.

Broken record, I know, but these wines are insanely delicious and so well crafted. Very much in the “love it or hate it” style, as typical with Cayuse wines. Much more spice and herbal lift here compared to the 2011. Stemmy, black peppercorn dusted rhubarb, olive, and smoked cherry jerky aromatics. Vibrant, almost nervy, on the palate with beautiful acidity. On the palate, it’s a back and forth between saline, iron driven savory notes and underripe fleshy red fruits. Compared to their Syrah, this is always a bit lighter and more bright. Seems to be drinking at peak. — 5 years ago

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Joseph Barsky

@Shay A Any notes on other wines tasted in this grouping?

Shay A

@Joseph Barsky : There were so many it was hard to focus on them all, but I did write down the following: 2016 Lillian Grenache...wow! So much lifted fruit in an elegant profile. Reminded me of Andremily’s Syrah. 2011 God Only Knows showed more depth than the 2011 No Girls. 2013 Saxum Terry Hogue was VERY good...lots of spice and grilled dark fruits. 2013 SQN Female was hedonistic...all encompassing style. 2006 Chateau de Beaucastel was nowhere near as good as the 2007.

Joseph Barsky

@Shay A. Great tasting! Thank you.

Alban Vineyards

Pandora Edna Valley Grenache Syrah 2011

Mark Flesher

9.4

Whoa mama! I think I might have found a near-rival to the Sami-Odi. Emphasis is on 'near.' This wine has POWER. Next to a 2012 Lillian, it just seemed to have more going on. This one in my opinion does not go to the savory meaty side, and is maybe a little bit more to the fruit side. Powerful black fruit, baking spices, nutmeg, caramel apple, plums, hint of grilled meat that I was getting more on the finish. Also quite peppery on the finish. Really nice. This one could probably be cellared for another decade at a minimum, but a really nice wine opened tonight! — 6 years ago

with Dan, Shay and 1 other

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Hugh O'Riordan

I have 2 bottles in basement. Thanks for review

Shay A

I’m in agreement with Mark here. Very fun to try next to the ‘12 Lillian and ‘11 Epoch Estate as all three were very different but wonderful examples of Syrah. Very little savoriness here as this was more an iron fist in a velvet glove of dark fruit. Soft and ripe blackberry, blueberry, roasted plum and a rich/baked mixed berry pie note. It felt encapsulated by smoked black cherries. Would love to see how this is 5 years down the road. Great bottle from @Keith Fisher

9.4

Lillian Winery

Gold Series No. 02 Syrah 2011

TheSkip

9.1

Excellent! Explosive nose in the glass. A wonderful balance with carrying acidity. — 7 years ago

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MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

California Syrah produced and bottled in Dundee Oregon?

TheSkip

Yeah, that’s the winemaker’s deal. Maggie Harrison used to work for SQN and started Lilian. Then she moved to Oregon to become winemaker at Antica. But she continued the project. She has the fruit trucked to Antica where she does the hard work.

Domaine des Perdrix

Aux Perdrix Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2013

Jason Cutrer

8.9

In a strong lineup and tasted after andremily and Lillian it just didn't stand up. Good, but would be better with food. — 8 years ago

with Rina, Eric and 1 other

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David L

Didn't get to this one .

Norman Gennaro

Same. Misses Lillian as well.

Lillian

Pemberton Viognier 2019

Jaz

9.1

Surprise banger, tropical fruits on the nose but lovely textual palate — 5 years ago

Lillian Winery

California Grenache 2016

Bryan Kesting

9.5

This is the very 100% Grenache from Lillian. After each drink the flavors would linger in your mouth what seemed like for minutes. One of the better CA Grenaches I’ve had. — 5 years ago

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Shay A

Can’t wait to try this.

Antica Terra

Botanica Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2016

Bryan Kesting

9.3

Antica Terra and Lillian wine event

Very aromatic, red berries and cola. Young wine with its best years ahead...but tasty now. — 6 years ago

Shay, David and 2 others liked this

Antica Terra

Ceras Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2016

Timmer McCarthy

9.3

Antica Terra/Lillian tasting — 6 years ago

with Laura

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Big Table Farm

White Hawk Vineyard Syrah 2008

Shay A

9.2

Another 4th Friday for the books, and one of the best of the year!

I love this vineyard. Tomato paste; raspberry and herbal spices; has an older nose but a very young palate...spicy red fruit finish. A marriage of Napa fruit bomb Syrah and WA state funky Syrah. This hid the ABV well. I think I prefer Lillian and Herman Story’s version of this vineyard a touch more. — 7 years ago

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Antica Terra

Coriolis Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2015

Matt Trader

9.4

Great story behind this wine, with a FANTASTIC winemaker, Maggie Harrison, previously of SQN. She was great enough at what she was doing that Manfred Krankl pushed her out to start her own thing, and that was Lillian. Then a year later she found her self in Willamete Valley, beginning to produce knock out Pinot Noir. This stuff is WOW good, with muscle and great tenacity. I would love to see some age on it. :) — 7 years ago

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Browns of Padthaway

Glendon Park Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

Carolyn Wade

9.0

2016 Melba Lillian Chardonnay. Light yet delicious. Compliment to Caesar salad. — 8 years ago

Lillian Winery

California Roussanne 2013

Michael Park

9.1

Tangerines, honeysuckle, limestone. Refreshing with just the right amount of acidity. Nice job Maggie! — 8 years ago

Lillian

Brocksopp Marsanne Roussanne White Rhone Blend 2018

Jaz

9.1

Creamy, delicious — 5 years ago

Lillian Winery

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Brian S

9.0

Pencil shavings, graphite, blue and red fruit, slight fig, hints of bitter sweet chocolate, leather. — 5 years ago

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Antica Terra

Antikythera Pinot Noir 2016

Bryan Kesting

9.4

Antica Terra and Lillian wine event

This could eventually eclipse the 2014. Still a baby... — 6 years ago

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Botanica

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2016

Timmer McCarthy

9.2

Antica Terra/Lillian tasting — 6 years ago

with Laura

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Antica Terra

Aequorin Chardonnay 2016

Timmer McCarthy

9.3

Antica Terra/Lillian tasting — 6 years ago

with Laura

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Lillian et Sophie Bauchet

Dazibao Fleurie Gamay

Trevor Faris

8.9

Juicy fruit. Petting zoo! Funky and delicious. — 7 years ago

Site Wine Co.

Stolpman Vineyard Roussanne 2014

Cameron Myhrvold

9.2

2014 Site Rousanne
I loved this. Drank it warm, well cellar temp. Medium bodied with layers of honey and citrus. I would compare this to the Alban Estate or the Lillian which are both outstanding. Maybe not quite as successful as these wines. Flavors not quite as well integrated or polished. Still a super imteresting wine. — 7 years ago

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Renato Ratti

Ochetti Langhe Nebbiolo 2015

Andrew Tsinikas

9.0

Lillian likes - grown in Roero region to the north. Used to be a sea, can taste salty notes — 8 years ago