Mission Point

Shafer Vineyards

One Point Five Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

2022 vintage. Sampled via Coravin. A bit more fruit than the 2021 vintage sampled just prior. Still...über-pleasant and giving now. Cellar it. PNP it tonight. Somewhere in between...doesn't really matter as you'll be more than satisfied regardless of your decision. 03.19.25. — 4 months ago

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Nikau Point

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Fruity and refreshing after a study sesh 😎 — 7 months ago

Stonestreet Winery

Bear Point Alexander Mountain Estate Chardonnay 2018

Rich tropical fruit intertwines with grapefruit, lemon and candied lime peel. — 3 years ago

Fossil Point Wines

Edna Valley Pinot Noir 2017

Quite pleasant with Pat’s strip steak ($16) — 5 years ago

Château de Chamirey

La Mission Mercurey 1er Cru Chardonnay 2014

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9.1

Monthly WTF wine group tasting. This month’s theme was chardonnay from any region or vintage. Nice eclectic bunch! All wines tasted blind.

Winner of the “biggest imitator”. This was very ripe, as though the wine was meant to be made a certain way. I think the entire group called this new world. Good bit of oak in play here, alongside melon, apple crumble pie, and hardly any acidity. Typical baking spice notes of nutmeg and vanilla too. May be starting to oxidize a bit, which probably gives this some complexity. Thanks
@Michael Rariden .
— 5 years ago

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Mission Hill Family Estate

Reserve Okanagan Valley Merlot 2017

While not usually a big fan of Merlot I will definitely but this again. Totally enjoyable. — 6 years ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2005

Always love Lopez but at this point I may prefer the Bosconia. This has a bit too much oak on cork pop but with some air everything integrated. Great structure and precise acid. Nice. — 7 years ago

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Felton Road

Cornish Point Pinot Noir 2023

Great from first sip — 4 months ago

Sheldrake Point

Finger Lakes Gamay Noir 2023

Yummy, light, cherries — 6 months ago

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

Impressive right now and can only get better. Still primary but still too young g at this point for any nuance. — 8 months ago

Ira, Byron and 12 others liked this

Black Star Farms

Arcturos Late Harvest Riesling 2018

Amazing! Just as good as chateau Fontaine — 4 years ago

Storm Point

Western Cape Chenin Blanc 2018

fresh, clean chenin, great value — 5 years ago

Crown Point

Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Smells like chemguard 🔥 — 6 years ago

Daniel, David and 4 others liked this

Mission Hill Family Estate

Oculus Estate Bottled Red Bordeaux Blend 2015

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9.3

A full bodied, smooth big red. Fruit aromas, layered with taste of currants, black wild cherries, hint of oak and tobacco leafs long muted tannins legs. One of the Okanagan’s best. Cheers 🍷🇨🇦 — 7 years ago

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@Jason Guyett Went to school out East but BC is home. Love Calgary go there several times a year to eat at the great restaurants, buy good wines shop and have a great time with Mrs A Cheers 🍷🍻🏒🇨🇦
AgeyFixey

AgeyFixey

@Phil A great review. It has been a few years since we visited Mission Hill. If I'm not mistaken, the Oculus sets you back a buck or two
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@AgeyFixey Agey Thanks, they certainly don’t give it away but with Mrs A and friends all was good Cheers 🍷🇨🇦

Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Chardonnay 2021

Love the special character of these South African Chards — 6 months ago

Eric, Vanessa and 16 others liked this
David White

David White

HR Pinot Noirs are excellent as well 👍

Château La Mission Haut-Brion

La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

Quite bright medium ruby , ruby pink rim . Quite elegant and reserved , some red cherry, violet , summer fruits , scorched earth , touch of spice . On the palate quite elegant also , summer fruits, blackberry , blackcurrant , red plum . Good balanced acidity , herbal touches on the medium length , saline tinged finish . Quite polished but still grippy tannins . This is showing well , especially with food , but has a relatively long future , from now and over the next 5-10 years. A very successful second wine . — 7 months ago

Ira, Scott@Mister and 14 others liked this

Olga Raffault

Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 2016

Austere. Nose starts pretty reticent - Wood and spice and a little fruit- then blossoms with some elegant purple florals after several hours. This will become wonderful with time and be a keeper based on balance and concentration at this point. — 4 years ago

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Tortoise Creek Wines

"Mission Grove" California Pinot Noir 2018

Very fruity light cab. Love it! P38 — 5 years ago

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Château La Mission Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan White Bordeaux Blend 1998

Dominus 94 won out this night. A little muted on the palate but smells right — 5 years ago

Fulldraw Vineyard

Hard Point Paso Robles Grenache

Interesting comparison between the Fulldraw and Tynan wine. Both were opened about 2hrs. The flavor profile is somewhat similar between the two, showing chocolate and dark blue fruit for the Tynan and red fruit for the Fulldraw. Great spice and pepper with each. The main difference is with the tannins and finish. The tannins on the Tynan are fairly noticeable (in addition to some heat) while the Hard Point’s are already integrated. The finish on the Hard Point is incredibly long and luxurious. @Connor McMahon exceptional wine — 7 years ago

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Paul T HB

Yeah this is a good one,