Story Hill

Liquid Farm

White Hill Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2016

Such a great wine with some years ahead of it. Love me some aged California Chardonnay — 5 months ago

Mariana, Ted and 4 others liked this
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Diamond Creek Vineyards

Volcanic Hill Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1986

Red fruit, iodine, eucalyptus and bramble. — 6 months ago

Juan liked this

Edge Hill

Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

Still delicious and has changed less with age than I expected. Not sure if I should have sat on it longer. It has gotten nuttier with hazelnut becoming more prominent. Still a lot of oak and lemon, with a touch of flint and brioche. It’s — 7 months ago

Rob liked this

Lynmar Estate

Quail Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019

K L
9.3

One of the best. Favorite vineyard. Always perfectly balanced and exactly what we’re looking for in a Pinot. — 2 years ago

Matt Dill
with Matt

Herman Story

Milk & Honey Tempranillo Blend

Besides having a great, cool label - Herman Story wines are so spectacular. This is not your standard “red blend” & the Tempranillo/Petit Verdot give a great complexity. Easily paired w/ a huge range of food. — 4 years ago

Herman Story

After Hours Rosé of Grenache 2019

Medium pink; medium plus intensity aromas of ripe strawberries, raspberry, red currant, mushroom, forest floor, limestone mineral; dry, medium acid, high alcohol, full body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; long finish, ripe red fruit and funky earthy perfume fills palate, big wine but well balanced, outstanding — 5 years ago

Severn, Iwan and 7 others liked this

Idlewild

Fox Hill Vineyard Arneis 2017

Wow delightful and refreshing. Lemon/rind and mineral. Get some! — 6 years ago

Ravenswood Winery

Old Hill Single Vineyard Sonoma Valley Zinfandel 1994

A great '94 Old Hill still cruising along. Beautiful aged Zinfandel nose of red cherries and mint. Still firmly tannic. — 8 years ago

Wind Gap Wines

Windsor Oaks Vineyard Pinot Gris 2013

Marc Stubblefield
9.0

Standing up for a day was not quite long enough, but managed to get most of the gunk to settle out. Best at cellar temp, and a really lovely match with spring vegetable fettuccine. Herbs and marmalade and tea and great texture. That color tho... — 9 years ago

Mike, Velma and 22 others liked this

Herman Story

White Hawk Vineyard Syrah 2022

This is a layered narrative of dark fruits, a dash of black pepper, and that unmistakable hint of smoky earth. And undeniably funky. It’s not just about boldness; it’s about a refined grit, a raw elegance that speaks of rugged vineyards and uncompromising craftsmanship. — 5 months ago

Ted, Andrew and 4 others liked this

Herman Story

Casual Encounters Syrah Blend 2019

In mag and drinking well, could go several years more. Everyone loved it. — 6 months ago

Eric, Joseph and 14 others liked this
Joseph Barsky

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@Eric Urbani Thank you for updating. Love Russell’s work.
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@Joseph Barsky Me too and great guy to boot. Joined the mag club and glad I did, they have been aging so well.

Frank Family Vineyards

Winston Hill Napa Valley Red Blend 2019

Love it. Frank Family Tasting - 3/5
Amazing Cabernet Sauvignon bland from Winston Hill and Rutherford.
— 10 months ago

William Hill Estate Winery

North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Sunshine. Nice wine at a responsible price. — 4 years ago

Paul, LM and 1 other liked this

Herman Story

Late Bloomer Grenache

No surprise to see a Herman Story review from me but this Grenache was real nice. It had a very rich mouthfeel and coated your entire mouth in a satisfying blanket of goodness. The flavors waited a minute and came rushing in. It was a bit of a strip tease frankly. This is a richer and more fulsome Grenache with complex stories to tell. Very much enjoyed this! — 5 years ago

Jim Barry

The Lodge Hill Clare Valley Shiraz

SK
9.3

Fabulous table wine. The Australian version of The Chocolate Block. Affordable too. From Wine Rack in Belsize. — 5 years ago

Penfolds

Koonunga Hill South Australia Shiraz 2015

Just balanced thread of Shiraz pepper and velvet consistency on the tongue. Will age very well, but very good now also. — 8 years ago

Philip Togni Vineyard

Tanbark Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Still just a baby, tightly wound with showing mineral/graphite notes as the longer it decants the fruit starts to show on the finish. Great aging potential. — 9 years ago

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Chalk Hill

Estate Bottled Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2022

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

Rob, ESF and 4 others liked this

Kumeu River

Hunting Hill Chardonnay 2022

Vintage 2022 | true to type chard with a terrific balance, acidity and minerals playing together. — 6 months ago

Dawn, Tom and 11 others liked this
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@Peter van den Besselaar obviously a Delectable error but I wasn’t aware that Kumeu River make a Pinot Noir in any event.

Rutherford Hill

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Solid. Drinking well now. See previous notes for more details, as we keep having to answer the door for Trick-or-Treaters. — 8 months ago

Ted, Jay and 13 others liked this

J. Rochioli

Little Hill Pinot Noir 2008

2008 vintage. Had never come across the "Little Hill" until today. Light-medium body. Decanted and was fairly musty for 2-3 minutes before it started to blossom. Some blue fruit/menthol/eucalyptus throughout the experience. Demonstrative spice component on the back end. Could really only ding this on being slightly "watery" on the front palate. Otherwise, this is kicking now and has plenty of life and love to give. 5.27.23 — 2 years ago

Andrew, Severn and 13 others liked this

Kistler

Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay

Totally enjoyable. Steamers and salmon. — 5 years ago

Chalk Hill

Estate Bottled Chalk Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Ming L
9.0

A tropical fruit filled chilled SB with jumbo stone crab in a summer like day.
Life goes on!
— 5 years ago

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Cobb

Jack Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014

Mary H
9.1

25% new oak - strong oakiness but well balanced, plum fruit but not jammy. Soft tannins - barely noticeable - but the wine does have a bit of age. — 6 years ago

Adrienne ZhanLouis
with Adrienne and Louis
Adrienne liked this

Stony Hill

Napa Valley Gewürztraminer 1997

19 yrs old and still stunning late harvest CHARDONNY... Complex with vibrant fruit and acidity. Only two barrels made. The finest late harvest CHARDONNY I have ever had.... Lush and balanced. Only have one bottle left. Very lucky to have a few bottles.....
— 9 years ago

Joe Becerra
with Joe
Mike liked this

Jolie-Laide Wines

Windsor Oaks Vineyard Pinot Gris 2013

Craig Camp
9.3

Once again this is the best American Pinot Gris I've tasted — 11 years ago

Glen, Anthony and 10 others liked this
Melissa M. Sutherland

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Agreed. In CA, no one comes close. Period.
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Added to wish list.

Rodney Strong Vineyards

Estate Vineyards Chardonnay 2010

Slight vanilla and crisp smell. Some pear too. Taste has some bitter and sour notes but malactic makes it a little smoother. Minerally. Better with food. Had butter garlic clams. — 12 years ago