Mount William Winery

Calera Wine Company

Ryan Vineyard Pinot Noir

Delicious, great balance and nice structure. Could be mistaken for a nice burgundy. Great balance of earthy and fruity notes. Would probably be better after more time. Also tried the 2022 which was good but too young — 6 months ago

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Domaine William Fèvre

Vaillons Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2018

Good apple flavor. A nice classic Chablis at a nice $50 price point. Not remarkable but good. Crisp finish. — 8 months ago

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Jim Barry

The McRae Wood Clare Valley Shiraz 2017

Mary H
9.0

Got that cheerful New World round red fruit and chocolate thang. — 8 months ago

Henschke

Mount Edelstone Vineyard Shiraz 2015

Paul J
9.1

1hr+ decant and could have used more. Dark red color. Interesting nose with metallic, medicinal tones that tingled my nose. Wine has massive strawberry and cassis; and is sweeter than I was expecting. Very concentrated. The tannins reduce with ample air and the spicy aspects dissipate with time as well making it more approachable. Medium finish. — 5 years ago

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Mount Peak Winery

Gravity Red Blend

Delicious, blend of the kitchen sink, but full bodied and full of flavor, delicious — 7 years ago

William Hill Estate Winery

Central Coast Merlot 2014

Very tasty! Could quite possibly be a new favorite... — 9 years ago

William Hill Estate Winery

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2013

Not too oaky, a lot of flavor but it's not overwhelming — 10 years ago

Shaw and Smith

Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2008

Great full bodied taste. — 11 years ago

Domaine William Fèvre

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2017

I read an article recently where the author felt that this 1er cru probably deserved to be a Grand Cru. Whilst this was very good I think it is right at Premier Cru. Initial notes were salinity amongst the apple, citrus flavours and a touch of beeswax. The following night tasted more “new World “. This was very enjoyable but needs to develop more complexity. I will leave my remaining bottle for a couple of years. — 7 months ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego Premium Badge

"Thunder Mountain" tastes like Grand Cru in the right hands. The priciest of the 1er Crus but more affordable than Grand Cru stuff, it occupies the sweet spot as it relates to QPR.
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Bob McDonald , I can state that the Raveneau MdT Chablis I’ve had from the 1980s were certainly of Grand Cru quality!

Domaine William Fèvre

Montmains Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2018

Well-known #chablis producer. Characteristic lemon, white fruit nose. More concentrated palate with length and some interesting spicy notes to finish from the partial oak aging. Lovely wine. — 8 months ago

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Calera Wine Company

Selleck Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Still good. 2021 @, Dmar, 231008 — 2 years ago

Jim Barry

The Lodge Hill Clare Valley Shiraz

SK
9.3

Fabulous table wine. The Australian version of The Chocolate Block. Affordable too. From Wine Rack in Belsize. — 6 years ago

Robert Craig Winery

Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

One of the best cabs I've ever had....
— 7 years ago

Domaine William Fèvre

Vaudésir Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2013

2013 vintage. At Costa Navarino, Greece. Medium lemon hue. On the nose, quite complex - lemon curd, chalky minerality, honeysuckle. On the palate, a little fat, medium acidity, medium plus concentration and fairly long finish. The mineral nature of the wine is more apparent on the mid palate. Very enjoyable. Drink now until 2023+. — 9 years ago

The Hess Collection

Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

So yummy. I acquired at my most recent Napa visit. Medium bodied fruity cab. — 10 years ago

Calera Wine Company

Mt. Harlan Chardonnay 2012

Not a fan of white wine, but this wasn't bad — 11 years ago

Domaine William Fèvre

"Côte Bouguerots" Bougros Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2014

I think this might be my favorite Fevre wine, even more Les Clos and Preuses. Distinctly Chablis, but I get some stone fruit and honeysuckle. So good — 8 months ago

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Domaine William Fèvre

Vaulorent Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2022

Jasmine, honeysuckle, vanilla viburnum, citrus blossom

Gooseberry, lime, yellow plum, powdery minerals

1er Cru…but its proximity to Grand Cru Les Preuses cannot be denied
— 8 months ago

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William Hill Estate Winery

North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Sunshine. Nice wine at a responsible price. — 4 years ago

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Calera Wine Company

Jensen Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014

Dark ruby in color with aromas of black cherry, lavender, cloves, and caramel. Nicely concentrated red fruit and gravelly minerality are evident on the palate with firm acidity and moderate fine grained tannin evident on the finish. Josh Jensen made this from 100 % organically grown Pinot Noir sourced from vines planted in 1975, fermented with native yeasts, then aged 18 months in 30% new French oak. Consumed from a 375 mL bottle, this wine has the fruit and balance to enjoy now and the structure to allow it to go 15 years or more. 14.3% ABV. $88. — 7 years ago

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Lagier Meredith

Mount Veeder Rosé 2017

Peter Marks
9.4

A beautiful dry rose with great depth of flavor, texture and an incredible finish. I need to get more of this! — 7 years ago

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Calera Wine Company

de Villiers Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

Heavier pinot than I'm used to, but huge back. Spice. Pretty cool. — 9 years ago

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 1999

Pale shade of a much younger wine . Zesty and Fresh at 16. — 10 years ago

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Jim Barry

The Armagh Clare Valley Shiraz 1992

Epic wine! Close to perfection as our french guest said....better than Mouton '02 — 11 years ago