Smoke Tree Wines

The Dreaming Tree

California Chardonnay

Not usually a fan of Chardonnay, but this was a pleasant surprise. Very bright, and doesn’t taste too rich. Excellent chilled. Strong notes of green apples and pears. — 7 years ago

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Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014

Full red fruit and spice with smoke and woody honey. Smooth as silk. — 7 years ago

Château Gruaud Larose

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

Peppered steak and eucalyptus on the nose. Earth and blackberry and smoke dominate the mouthfeel with silky tannins coating the palette. The finish is long. Fantastic. — 9 years ago

JJ liked this

Domaine Auguste Clape

Cornas Syrah 2002

A phenomenal intensity even after 14 years. The structure may not be what it was in youth, but this evolves in the glass even still. Char, smoke, dark berries, ash, and a medley of attractive brett qualities. Wonderful length. — 9 years ago

Todd Johnston
with Todd
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Quivira Vineyard and Winery

Fig Tree Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2014

A mouthfull of yellow grapefruit with lovely acidity, minerality and a citrus peel finish. Fantastic! Year in year out this wine is a classic — 10 years ago

Scott liked this

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe

La Crau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2004

Smooth and silky. Berry, spice, smoke and subtle tannins. Loved it! — 10 years ago

John liked this

Sea Smoke

Southing California Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2011

Hit the wine jackpot on a work trip! One of two leftovers from the table next to me! Excellent Pinot. Lots of fruit and doesn't taste like a classic Pinot. Smokey wine indeed! — 7 years ago

Paul, C. and 1 other liked this

Witness Tree Vineyard

Pinot Noir 2014

Year 2014, I love it! — 8 years ago

The Dreaming Tree

Crush North Coast Red Blend 2012

One of my favs I love all of Dave Matthews wine — 9 years ago

The Dreaming Tree

Central Coast Chardonnay 2013

So good! Refreshing and light. — 9 years ago

Pyramid Valley Vineyards

Earth Smoke Pinot Noir 2010

Vibrant strawberry and cherry notes, roses, young leaf. Ripe nose but delicate palate. — 10 years ago

Seth and Chris liked this

Paul Jaboulet Aîné

La Chapelle Hermitage Syrah 1991

Smoke, plums, old shoe leather, and raspberries. — 10 years ago

E. Guigal

Brune et Blonde de Guigal Côte-Rotie Syrah

The best bars & wines....Smoke, leather & perfume. — 11 years ago

Twomey

Monument Tree Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015

Intensely perfumed nose of pine and redwood with spiced red fruits, a bit of a nervous energy that still needs to settle especially if sipping without food. On the palate the red fruit is sappy and sweet with good acidity though the pine and spice keep it structured. Different food makes it show differently but not really toward the fresh juicy direction like the Soberanes. Getting to know the vineyard and feels like a cold weather fall and winter wine. Very unique wine from a unique site. — 7 years ago

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Kevin Bohlin

Kevin Bohlin

@Matt Duncan thanks! I’m really enjoying getting to know one of my favorite wines over time and different vintages! Soberanes just blew me away for a great counter personality to follow as well!

Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2005

Off vintage but who cares? Tignanello is a personal favorite. Took a good hour to open up, this wine tastes surprisingly young. cherry, earthiness some mineral and a little smoke flavor as well. Very good — 8 years ago

Shay, Adam and 1 other liked this

Sea Smoke

Streamside Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 2012

12' Sea Smoke Streamside Chardonnay. Last time I tried this particular bottle...made a note saying WAIT. It hasn't quite been a year.

Light golden in color(slightly darker then a year ago )Medium-ish body. This acidity has settled down since I had this last year(it needed to) quite nicely. Tropical flavors are still pronounced in the wine. Yellow apple, pear, pineapple, nutmeg & vanilla. Secondary flavors are starting to open up. Would enjoy trying this again in 2/3 years.
— 9 years ago

David, Christine and 22 others liked this

JC Cellars

Smoke & Mirrors Syrah Blend 2012

Slightly tart but enjoyable. — 10 years ago

The Dreaming Tree

Everyday Central Coast White Blend

Love it! Easy drinking white wine. — 10 years ago

Alain Graillot

Crozes-Hermitage Syrah 1995

Max Kogod
9.4

Smoke, meat, black pepper, granite. — 11 years ago

Marc Stubblefield
with Marc
Steven, Alex and 4 others liked this
Steven Morgan

Steven Morgan Influencer Badge

Achilles heel
Marc Stubblefield

Marc Stubblefield Influencer Badge

Wish I had understood what these wines turn into at age 20, back when they were (relatively) cheap and easy pickings. This was excellent, mature and singing with a perfectly grilled steak.
9.6