Lindis River

Sonoma-Cutrer

Russian River Ranches Chardonnay 2023

R most
9.0

Pretty good. Hint of oak — 4 months ago

Martinelli

"Giuseppe & Luisa" Russian River Valley Zinfandel 2021

Excellent zin. Brought back after we visited. One of my favorite California Zins. — 5 months ago

Ramey Wine Cellars

Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2022

I’ll take one pool full of this, please. — 6 months ago

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Wairau River

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

R T
8.9

True to the region. Nice bouquet with flavors of green apples and honey dew. Good finish. Maybe a bit sour in the middle. — 9 months ago

Bevan Cellars

Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

Screaming oak. I love it. Mouth watering. Ritchie is one of my favorite Chardonnay vineyards. A heady style. — 4 years ago

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Merry Edwards

Klopp Ranch Pinot Noir 2015

Rob N
9.1

Opened up a little funny with some top of bottle sediment, but with air got a lot better. A pretty rich almost funky pinot — 5 years ago

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Gary Farrell

Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2016

Licorice, acid, nice tannins. A little pucker afterwards. Good wine with dinner. Very good, but maybe not worth the $40 price tag. 2016 — 6 years ago

Williams Selyem

Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008

This wine screams “cherries!” ....red and black cherry with notes of cola and hints of allspice. Opens beautifully and still has tannic backbone. Structure and good mouth feel. A beautiful Pinot. — 7 years ago

Belle Glos

Dairyman Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2013

Mike Lee
9.0

Nice red, black fruit and cola notes. Savory herbs and organic earth mid-palate and on the finish. High alcohol takes it out of balance a bit. Needs time. — 11 years ago

Williams Selyem

Bucher Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

Ruby color, purple edges, with pronounced aromas of red fruits, floral, herbs and complex spice. On the palate concentrated flavors of raspberry, ripe plum and black cherry with orange rind, tea, herbs, cacao and oak, soft tannins on well balanced structure. Full body, rich long finish, ending with fruit, cacao, floral, spice and oaky tones. Very Nice! Will age a long time, actually very young now! — 4 months ago

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Dehlinger Winery

Estate Bottled Goldridge Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

2021 vintage. Medium/medium-heavy body. Smoky, plummy, spicy. Pretty crushable now but a decade+ aged bottle might unlock a secret, or two, of the universe. nicely done. 04.23.25. — 5 months ago

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Norman

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I love everything about these guys with the exception of the label. Not sure why it bugs me but I just wish it was a bit more modern.

Kumeu River

Estate Chardonnay

Beautiful wine with a bit of a reductive finish — 7 months ago

Emeritus Vineyards

Hallberg Ranch Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2021

Always a staple in the house — 10 months ago

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DuMOL

Russian River Valley Syrah

One of the best Syrahs I’ve had. Complex nose of bittersweet chocolate, raspberries, cherries, smoke. The wine was very focused and fresh for 14 years old. Blackberry, black pepper, graphite, with a hit of menthol on the finish. Sadly, the last bottle of 2006 they had. Would def buy this again. #dumol #theunionhotel — 6 years ago

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Paul Hobbs

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2012

Paul Hobbs Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2012


Paul Hobbs is one of the greatest producers of California pinot noir. Opulent, floral and fruits forward in youth. This is my 2nd bottle of 2012 since 2015. The fruits have somewhat settled down. I remember my first experience with this floral, beautiful wine as clearly as if it had happened just yesterday.


カリピノの魅力を教えてくれたPaul Hobbsのピノノワール。3年前(2015年)に開けて以来の2本目。香り高く、華やかでフルーツ感が前面に出ていたあのピノは、落ち着いた感じになっていました。このピノに関して言えば、3年前に飲んだ時のあの華やかな香りが忘れられないなー。


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— 7 years ago

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Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2013

A pale lemon yellow in colour - quite youthful looking for a 12 year old Chardonnay. Aromatics of white peach - mealy and nutty notes, still with a nice acid cut at the finish. Drinking at its peak. Fuller than some Marg River Chardonnays I’ve had lately like Xanadu and Fraser Gallop. I have had richer Art Series Chardonnays but personally I love the balance in this. Tasted in May 2025 the first bottle. Had my 2nd last bottle on 20th September 2025 and it was utterly delicious. Stone fruit and dried pear character to the fore. I will have my last bottle in the coming summer or early 2026 and will make a fresh Delectable note. — 5 months ago

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Rob Brobst III

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@Bob McDonald wow that looks like an amazing bottle of aged Chardonnay
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@Rob Brobst III Always a quality bottle of Chardonnay Rob. Varies between medium bodied to medium/full bodied but built to last 10+ years.

Patz & Hall

Dutton Ranch Chardonnay 2020

Pale lemon color with aromas of ripe fruits, citrus, vanilla and nutty scents. On the palate complex flavors of apple, peach, pineapple and lemon citrus, well balanced with acidity on a nice mouthfeel. Long finish ending with oak, vanilla, mineral and citrus notes, will continue to age. A beautiful Chardonnay. — 6 months ago

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Jolie-Laide Wines

Fanucchi Wood Road Vineyard Trousseau Gris 2022

Complex flavors of chamomile, melon, white stone fruits with skin contact structure, dry and crisp — 9 months ago

Pax Mahle Wines

Castelli-Knight Ranch Syrah

Tres bien fait
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— 4 years ago

Vanessa, Shay and 5 others liked this

Kistler

Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay

Totally enjoyable. Steamers and salmon. — 5 years ago

Wind Gap Wines

Fannucchi-Wood Road Vineyard Trousseau Gris

That’s some nice drinkin’ stuff (circa 2017). Thanks to the local somm, Steve, at our Whole Foods for the recom... it was their last bottle and he sacrificed. — 6 years ago

DuMOL

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2013

8/11/17 - just wanted we needed on a Friday evening! ❤️ — 8 years ago

Orin Swift

Broken Record Sparkling White Blend

Let it open and you will enjoy — 10 years ago

Rodney Strong Vineyards

Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir 2010

Smell of cherry oak and vanilla. Very smooth taste and finish. Touch of acidity and well balanced with nice longer finish. — 12 years ago