Springs Hill Vineyard

Kistler

Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

Some lift on mid-palate with acid on finish. I’ll allow it. — 5 months ago

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Can still taste the 1988 vintage.

Chalk Hill

Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2023

Barrel aged 10 months sur lie! Medium lemon color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with notes of warm baking spice. On the palate ripe apple and lemon flavors with vanilla and nutty toasty oak. Well balanced on medium finish ending, a bit buttery with slight oak and mineral notes. Drink now! — 6 months ago

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Diamond Creek Vineyards

Volcanic Hill Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

It is so open for business right now. A prime example of Napa old school. Dark fruit and resolved tannins. — 7 months ago

Vin, Dave and 2 others liked this

Soter Vineyards

Mineral Springs Pinot Noir 2023

smooth pinot, enjoyable. — 8 months ago

Neil, Rob and 6 others liked this

Flora Springs

Trilogy Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1994

Before I get into the notes, Flora Springs “Trilogy” is one of those wines from my formative years in this wine journey. Subsequently, it holds a special place in my heart. You can probably imagine how excited I was to enjoy the 1994 a vintage I likely drank long ago, out of a double-magnum no less! Giddy.

Popped and poured from double-magnum into red Solo cups and enjoyed her the course of an hour. The 1994 “Trilogy” pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and significant sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of ripe and desiccated dark and red fruits: brambles, currants, plums, tobacco, old leather, dusty earth and gentle warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin (integrated) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and the texture is silky. The large format has no doubt had an effect on this wine’s nearly evergreen properties but what a treat! Drink now regardless of format and enjoy this in its full maturity.
— 9 months ago

Lyle, Tom and 8 others liked this

Kumeu River

Hunting Hill Chardonnay

Lovely wine but could pass for a hearty sauv blanc — 9 months ago

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Chappellet

Pritchard Hill Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Ron R
9.5

This has stood still. Exemplary in terms of presentation. Precise and laser focused macerated cherries with hints of espresso beans. Deftly balanced on the mid palate. Grainy tannins with hints of maple syrup bringing up the rear. Outstanding. — 5 months ago

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B.R. Cohn

Olive Hill Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Very vibrant drink. Could age a bit longer — 6 months ago

Rutherford Hill

Napa Valley Merlot 2021

The Rutherford Hill Napa Merlot (2021) reveals a deep ruby core with subtle garnet reflections, suggesting youthful vibrancy with potential for short-term development. The nose is precise and layered, offering blackberry and raspberry fruit interwoven with cedar nuances, indicative of measured oak influence.

On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, with light acidity that enlivens the fruit profile while maintaining balance.

Tannins are fine-grained and unobtrusive, supporting a bright structural framework that lends clarity and poise.

The finish is clean and persistent, marked by freshness rather than weight, making this a versatile companion to dishes such as roasted chicken, grilled salmon, or semi-hard cheeses.
— 7 months ago

St Innocent Winery

Temperance Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

DCH
9.4

Really impressed.
St. Innocent’s consistency of style lets terroir shine through their single vineyard series. Like a controlled experiment. 2021 Temperance Hill shows incredible levels of complexity and spice, while maintaining a great degree of balance and approachability. Put simply, it tastes great.

I haven’t had a chance to taste 2021 Momtazi, but this wine has similar levels of depth to prior vintages if memory serves, while being more easily appealing. I’ve tired 2021 Shea, but not side-by-side with this. While the Shea is an excellent wine, for my taste this is more expressive and interesting.
— 8 months ago

Evening Land Vineyards

Seven Springs Vineyard Chardonnay 2022

Mary H
9.2

Concrete fermentation 6 months + 1 month stainless. Bright, white flowers, peach, honey, nectar. — a year ago

Soter Vineyards

Mineral Springs Ranch Pinot Noir

Oops... Opened this in error, thinking it was $18.99. it isn't. 2018 absolutely delicious Rosē. Was perfect with Toblerone. — a year ago

Vine Hill Ranch

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Tag team, back again…. — 5 months ago

Evening Land Vineyards

Summum Seven Springs Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

A superb Chardonnay! Aromas of Anise and Honeysuckle. Apple and Honey on the bud. Crisp and smooth with a long finish. Great with our Salmon tonight. Need to order more from Evening Springs as we were extremely impressed with their wines when we visited earlier this year. — 6 months ago

Chalk Hill

Estate Bottled Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2023

A Fav! Medium+ lemon color with aromas of stone fruits, spice, floral, cedar, biscuits and citrus. On the palate flavors of apple, pear & ripe apricot with citrus zest, honeysuckle and nutty toasty oak notes, rich with creamy tones. Smooth, long finish, well balanced with acidity, ending with fruit and integrated creamy oak. Nice! — 6 months ago

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Rex Hill Vineyards

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2021

Delicious, well balanced — 7 months ago

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Cobb

Jack Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014

Needs a little air, great recommendation from @Somm David T
First mag of two
— 8 months ago

Tom, Tom and 14 others liked this
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You stoled these at auction. Cheers! 🍷
Tegan Marriott

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I've always wanted to try a Cobb Pinot. He's also the winemaker for Les Claypool Purple Pachyderm line too.

Edge Hill

Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay 2011

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

Tegan, Tom and 16 others liked this

Bodegas Volver

Tarima Hill Old Vines Alicante Monastrell 2020

05.28.25
Scandalous!
— a year ago

Jay Kline

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I used to drink a lot of that back in the day