Randy Hester

Long Shadows Vintners

Pirouette Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Shay A
9.5

A wonderful tasting put on by Classic Wine Storage featuring Long Shadows Winery. If you aren’t familiar with these wines, they are phenomenal WA state wines that are made by the likes of Randy Dunn, Phillipe Melka, Michel Rolland, John DuVall, and more.

This is made by Melka and is Cab dominant with merlot, petit Verdot and Malbec to round it out. Possibly nose of the night! Smells of sweet, rich Cabernet without being jammy. This is all finesse. Red and black fruit pie, and cocoa. Great texture.
— 8 years ago

Mark Flesher
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Mark Flesher

Mark Flesher

Poured rather dark as this one came up to room temp. The nose on this wine is displaying quite a bit more red fruit. The front end of this wine is red clay and dried fig. A little acidic middle and finish. The end of this wine is almost a little bit tart. Not a bad expression of Columbia Valley fruit with makeup 65CS, 21 Merlot, 11 PV, and 3 Malbec from Melka. I would honestly guess that this one would be best enjoyed in 3-4 years. I have a feeling this one could be as high as 93-94 at maturity, which is definitely not now.
9.2

Tyler

Zotovich Family Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

Tasty white. @Randy Todorovich family vineyard. — 9 years ago

Randy Todorovich
with Randy
Stephen Osgood

Stephen Osgood

Todorovich????

Long Shadows Vintners

Feather Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Somm David T
9.5

Feather is 100% Cabernet. This is made in coordination with Randy Dunn. On the nose, dark, lightly spiced currants. Black oil, loamy soils, black licorice and fresh floral bouquet. On the palate, the mouthfeel is thick & rich. There's a good presence of wood shaving. Rich, ripe blackberries, dark cherries, candied black plum, plum, black raspberries, loamy soils, dark rich moist earth, leather, tobacco, spice-box, nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, vanilla, black licorice, violets and fresh red florals. Acidity is round and mouthwatering. The structure is big. The tension perfect as is the balance of fruit and earth. This is definitely a Parker wine. It's so easy to drink young, yet will cellar 10-15 years nicely. Photos of the tasting rooms hand blown glass lighting...lit up. The Feather artwork and the famous Boushey vineyard in Yakima Valley — 9 years ago

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Hester Creek

Okanagan Valley Merlot 2008

I saved this wine for seven years, then opened her up. Amazing!!! — 10 years ago

Hester Creek

Okanagan Valley Syrah-Viognier 2013

Finally had a chance to taste it... Marvellous!! — 11 years ago

Hester Creek

Cabernet Franc

This was a 2002 bottle that I had tucked away and it was very special. Sometimes patience really does pay off. From first taste to the last sip absolutely full and elegant #hestercreek — 11 years ago

Domaine de Chassorney

Combe Bazin Saint-Romain Chardonnay 2011

I forget how brilliant this wine is. chicago. thanks, randy. — 12 years ago

Anthony, Adam and 2 others liked this

Palmaz Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Randy Dunn… You're my hero! — 13 years ago

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Black Stallion Estate Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Had at randy and Joan's house Xmas — 13 years ago

Long Shadows Vintners

Saggi Vintners Collection Columbia Valley Sangiovese Blend 2015

Shay A
9.2

A wonderful tasting put on by Classic Wine Storage featuring Long Shadows Winery. If you aren’t familiar with these wines, they are phenomenal WA state wines that are made by the likes of Randy Dunn, Phillipe Melka, Michel Rolland, John DuVall, and more.

Dominant Sangiovese with some cab and a splash of Syrah. Rich style sangio wine. Sweet oak, dirty cherries, herbs, and a high percentage/bitter dark chocolate.
— 8 years ago

Somm, "Odedi" and 23 others liked this

Hester Creek

Selected Barrels Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2015

One of my favourites for the price, and for the memories of fighting fire about the winery in 2015 — 9 years ago

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Hester Creek

Okanagan Valley Cabernet Merlot 2015

Rox F
9.0

Really nice red. Full, but easy drinking. — 9 years ago

P liked this

C.L. Butaud

Twin Tempranillo 2014

2014 C L Butaud Tempranillo. 100% Tempranillo from Randy Hester. — 9 years ago

Jody, Kimberly and 4 others liked this

Randy Hester

Rachis Texas Mourvedre 2015

Pretty good. Dark chocolate, slightly bitter. — 9 years ago

Arterberry Maresh

Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2013

Randy is visiting! — 11 years ago

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Randy W. Hagerman

Randy W. Hagerman

Oregon Pinot at its best for this price point. Bright, perfumey red fruit with plentiful acidity and a touch of spice. Yum.
9.2

Feather Winery

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Drew Summers
9.3

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (entirely) crafted by Napa's illustrious, Randy Dunn. After having spent 22 months in French Oak (entirely).....Voluptuous, Sweet Blackberry, Bay Leaf — 11 years ago

VJB Vineyards & Cellars

Estate Bottled Sonoma Valley Sangiovese 2012

Terri & Randy bough from friends. $35.00, have a case. YUM! — 12 years ago

Hester Creek

Okanagan Valley Pinot Gris 2011

Great wine with food. Rice pasta w arugula, bacon , pecan and white beans. Don't over chill. Sobeys 16.99$ — 13 years ago

Long Shadows Vintners

Poet's Leap Columbia Valley Riesling 2016

Shay A
9.1

A wonderful tasting put on by Classic Wine Storage featuring Long Shadows Winery. If you aren’t familiar with these wines, they are phenomenal WA state wines that are made by the likes of Randy Dunn, Phillipe Melka, Michel Rolland, John DuVall, and more.

Supposedly this is the number one Riesling in WA state. Dry style. Petrol on the nose. Honey, apricot, bright acidity with a slate finish.
— 8 years ago

Mark Flesher
with Mark
Somm, "Odedi" and 33 others liked this
Bryan Kesting

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@Shay A: I have not had this particular Wash state Riesling however I will say the last one I had was bone dry and had a nose of petrol. I wonder if it’s a characteristic of these wines?
Shay A

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@Bryan Kesting : Seems to be. On day 2, it was very similar to day 1 with a slight decrease in the petrol but it is unmistakable. I wouldn’t say this is bone dry, but it’s definitely an off dry style. Very nice.
Mark Flesher

Mark Flesher

I consumed the leftovers. So, Shay had a bit of a different experience. There is a bit of green apple here, but quite a bit more petrol. I can imagine there was more acidity, more green apple and less petrol than yesterday but this wine is still quite enjoyable and RATHER easy to drink. For the sub $20 price point, it is a solid wine, but if you pop the cork, drink the entire bottle. At $18/bottle, you shouldn't have any left over.
9.1

Babich Wines

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Nice smooth quite that Randy and I liked — 9 years ago

Randy Hester

Rachis Sauvignon Blanc 2016

@delectable This is a Texan, not a Californian; Texas High Plains AVA to be exact. I'm speechless after this effort... insane character and uniqueness. Has it's own definitive style without losing the soul of Sauvignon Blanc. This is straight up radiating with energy.

My girl wanted in on this review. She's got a way with words that is one in a million 😜 So, here is our combined effort:

"Now featuring: The Green Elixir. Wisps of kiwi swiftly enter the nasal passage on command. Over-ripened sweet cantaloupe charges through leaping over fresh Bosc pears. Similar to walking through a field of freshly cut grass on a midsummer Sunday morning. Upon walking through the renewed grass, you will come across loamy soil, enveloped with sandy silt. Dandelions magically pop up along the adventurous route dancing lazily in the breeze.

Taste consistently bathes, not lingers, but bathes on the palate. Anyone ever kiss a lime rind? Experience it now with The Green Elixir. Sour, yet makes you yearn for more. Granny Smith apples frolic throughout the tastebuds. Heading towards the end of our adventure, straw begins to make an appearance and wants to join in the fun. At the peak of the completion of our endeavor, a special herb comes out to play. Lemon Basil pleasantly surprises you to make sure your finale is more than grand.

*Medium-plus acidity and Medium-minus body

💚🍏🍐🍈🥝🌿🌳🥂"

@Dana Dungan You're are truly one in a million. PIC all the way.

@nakedwines @texas
— 9 years ago

Dana Dungan
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P A

P A

@Neal Schaffer Great review thanks Cheers 🍷

Hester Creek

Selected Barrels Okanagan Valley Merlot 2012

Very good. Good body & great red fruit. Nicely balanced. 2012 reserve — 10 years ago

Hester Creek

Block 2 Reserve Merlot 2012

Matt really liked it! Very berry. — 11 years ago

Renato Corino

Barolo Nebbiolo 2010

Really takes the edge off an interesting day. First sip, powerful punch. Another Randy Young special — 11 years ago

David Nayfeld
with David

Lewis Cellars

Alec's Blend Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

2011 - this is personally signed to me by Randy Lewis during a private wine dinner in Greenville,SC. I had this during the wine dinner so the rating is based on that. — 12 years ago

Woodrose Winery

The Deuce Red Blend 2011

Great red wine from a Fredericksburg, TX winery. Randy and I (and Gary) all loved it. — 13 years ago

Dunn Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1987

There is Randy Dunn and then there is everyone else. Wow! We always joke that a bottle of Dunn isn't ready if it's not, at least, 17-18 years aged. This is 26 and so silky, elegant, flavorful. Can't wait to sell the next 5 bottles. — 13 years ago

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