Rajat Parr

Stolpman Vineyards

Combe Ballard Canyon Trousseau 2017

Shay A
9.1

This was a head scratcher. Combe is a joint partnership between Stolpman and Rajat Parr. Certainly not as floral or sweet as Arnot Roberts Trousseau or even Sandlands. This was like a more herbal version of Cru Beaujolais, minus the carbonic maceration. Super tight and locked up on day 1, gaining more savory and herbal notes on day 2. Cloudy in the glass. Oregano dusted cherries and sour red fruit gummies on the nose. On day 2, it gained a salted/cured meat savory note too. Puréed strawberries with bay leaf and peppercorn on the finish. Acidity and tannins are down the middle, but this seems to be a bit more structured (ie, less gummy) than other Trousseaus I’ve had. Seems organic. Best enjoyed with a slight chill. — 7 years ago

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Clare Gillette

Clare Gillette

So a win for an interesting wine? Great notes. I’ve had Arnot Roberts and Sandlands (which I love) but the Combe just strikes more of the old world nuances of Trousseau from Jura for me with the unfiltered cloud, salty, savory, and meaty characteristics, as opposed to the gummy red fruit in the glass of a new world Trousseau (to broadly generalize).
Shay A

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@Clare Gillette : Yes, totally agree on that generalization. Definitely a fun wine, and wines like this help me break out of the typical comfort wines while also helping to educate! We’ll have to do a Trousseau comparison at Classic one of these days.
Joe Davant

Joe Davant

I now see that we certainly had a similar experience. What a fun wine!

Sandhi Wines

Sanford & Benedict Chardonnay 2013

Always my go-to bottle, especially on a week night and never fails to please. Delish! @Rajat Parr 👌🏼 — 10 years ago

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Domaine Jamet

Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2006

Channelling my wonderful sister @Jasmine Hirsch on this one. Magnum courtesy of @Rajat Parr #ipob — 11 years ago

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Aaron Howard

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Not a huge fan ,but love gaussen ! Vin De Pays Du Mont - Caume Jean Pierre

Sandhi Wines

Wenzlau Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

Alder Yarrow
9.1

I think this is the best Pinot that Sandhi has made. Finally getting to the level of being on Parr with their Chardonnays. — 12 years ago

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Candyfloss

Rosé Blend 2017

Juicy with great texture for a rosé—from Raj Parr Wine Club. — 7 years ago

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Sandhi Wines

Bent Rock Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2014

JKT
9.3

Gordons Sandhi tasting with Parr 9/27/17. Bentrock with distinctive oily smokey almost tar notes on nose and complex palate and finish. 9.3. reductive and with sulfur natural but with sulfites with the Lees. Yum. — 9 years ago

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R. Parr & S Moorman

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2012

Has come into its own over the past year or two. — 10 years ago

R. Parr & S Moorman

Salem Wine Co. Rosé Blend 2014

Perfect rosé for the Coast! — 10 years ago

R. Parr & S Moorman

Salem Wine Co. Gamay

Wonderful light red. Fruit forward and very drinkable, not sweet. — 10 years ago

Domaine de la Côte

La Côte Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2012

Getting a terroir lesson from Pedro Parra. When talk turns to CA limestone, had to hunt this down. @Sashi Moorman @Rajat Parr — 11 years ago

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Sounds interesting, cheers
Nat Gunter

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D.E. No es limestone.
Julia Weinberg

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@Nat Gunter I love that you said that. Yes! The limestone convo brought up the DE thing ;)

Maldonado Vineyards

Parr Vineyard Chardonnay 2011

Paar Vineyard - Maldonado - 2011- Sonoma County - 100% Chardonnay - Full body / good structure - Aromas/Flavors: vanilla, pears, butter, almonds. Long creamy finish! — 12 years ago

Sandhi Wines

Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2015

What can I say other than perfect balance of Chardonnay flavors and winemaking skills with oak. Hail to Rajat and Sashi! — 7 years ago

Sandhi Wines

Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014

JKT
9.1

Gordons Sandhi tasting with Parr 9/27/17. Beautiful nose and palate and long finish. Nose more fruits and red. '13 more complex and tannic on palate and more acids on finish. 9.2. — 9 years ago

Sandhi Wines

Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2013

Blinded this as Chablis, ole Raj Parr got me on this one. Reductive, a bit mineral, not much fruit only a hint of oak, but a lot of acid and sour apple. — 10 years ago

RPM Wines

El Dorado Gamay Noir 2013

2013 vintage. Drinking well. @Rajat Parr — 10 years ago

Anthony liked this

Maldonado Vineyards

Parr Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

Maybe I'm too nice of a judge compared to the rest, BUT, I like this Pinot. It's a more full bodied Pinot and smooth as silk. I think it's great!! — 11 years ago

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Parr Selections

Cuvée Anika California Syrah

Chad Zeigler
9.2

Nostalgia. Fun group to drink this with. — 11 years ago

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Grand Old Parr

12 Year Blended Scotch Whisky

Drunk friends being drunk — 11 years ago