Maritana Vineyards

Dutton Ranch Hansen Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

Stuart Pollack

9.4

Nice California Chardonnay with layers of oak and vanilla. Cream and fruit. Great value under $25. — 7 months ago

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Lynmar Estate

Quail Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019

K L

9.2

Staple. Always great. — 2 years ago

with Matt

Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.6

Great with some Snake River Wagyu Gold label New York Strip
According to some website the following information is helpful
Located on a small hill above the village of Bages in Bordeaux, lies the Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste. The estate was classified as a fifth-growth in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc and its Cabernet Sauvignon-based grand vin is known for its velvety opulence. The winery makes a second label called Lacoste-Borie that is made from lots of its declassified fruit which is mostly Merlot. The soils are a classic mix of gravel of differing depths, mixed with sand and some clay, and allow excellent, much-needed drainage for the vines. After centuries of evolving ownership following the 1855 Classification of the Medoc, the estate landed in the hands of François-Xavier Borie who has guided the estates fortunes elegantly and successfully since 1978. — 4 years ago

Kerry, Lenka and 22 others liked this

Tom Casagrande

My God that meat.

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

Yeah I’m liking this cut, coffee crust on a Wagyu is the way to go.

Edge Hill

Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay 2011

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.7

California’s version of White Burgundy. Great older bottle from recent auction. — 9 months ago

Tegan, Tom and 16 others liked this

Hungerford Hill

Hunter Valley Sémillon 2024

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.1

Semillon loves the sandy soil by the Hunter river.
Winemaking could not be simplier for this wine.
Crushed, fermented and bottled asap to retained all the citrus, lime and lemongrass character.
No oak involved whatsoever.
The wine is a thirst quencher for sure, but holding on this wine can only reward you greatly.
Great value for the wine.
I understand it is not a wine for everyone, but wine people should acknowledge the uniqueness of this wine and the link with Hunter Valley.
Hunter semillon is the real gift from Australia to the wine world.
Btw you can drink this easily in 10 years and this might be on a shelf for less than 30 bucks here in Australia.
..tons of producers do this, i am sure you will find which one you prefer. — 2 years ago