Oliver's Own

Oliver's Taranga Vineyards

HJ Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2010

Andrew Whittle
9.5

A big bold wine with years ahead of it — 10 years ago

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2004

Settling into its own. Not overly green with some good fruit starting to poke its head out. — 11 years ago

Apothic

Winemaker's Blend California Zinfandel Blend 2012

My favorite easy to drink wine all on its own it stands up to the enjoyment test! — 11 years ago

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Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Just starting to come into its own and open up... — 11 years ago

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Talley Vineyards

Oliver's Vineyard Chardonnay 2012

Great balance. Lightly oaked offset with great acidity. Nice lemon. A California chard that is an excellent food wine. I'll find more. — 11 years ago

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1979

Contrary to other wines, D'yquem is in a class of it's own in terms of Sauternes. There is rarely, if ever, a bad year, although some years, like the 2001, stand out more than others. The disparity in quality from a GREAT d'yquem to a mediocre one & so on isn't as drastic as one might imagine. While the older vintages seem to age VERY well, it isn't as discernible from a recent vintage as other wines. Sauternes, in general are consistent, & none more than d'yquem. — 11 years ago

Belle Glos

Meiomi Pinot Noir 2013

Had this at a restaurant. Was delish and full on its own. — 11 years ago

Hanzell Vineyards

Sonoma Valley Chardonnay 2010

If chardonnay had a textbook, Hanzell would have its own chapter. — 11 years ago

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Oliver's Taranga Vineyards

McLaren Vale Shiraz 2006

Surprisingly little development considering the bottle age. Relatively simple but very drinkable wine — 12 years ago