Upper Shirley

EnRoute Winery

Les Pommiers Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2017

EnRoute established in the RRV in 2007 by the partners of Far Niente. Les Pommiers introduced in May 2009 and reflects a blend of vineyards from Green Valley and upper Middle Reach area of RRV AVA. Complex fruit aromas, cedar and mineral notes. On the palate cherry and cranberry flavors with tobacco and toasty oak, rich structured tannins. Nice mouthfeel, zesty crisp acidity ending with fruit, mineral and oak character. Nice! Tasting Sample. — 6 years ago

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Varner

Upper Picnic Block Spring Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014

Clear cherry color with earthy notes of cherry and blackberry. Moderately high in alcohol (14.1%) which comes through on the palate but excellent with baked salmon. — 6 years ago

Imagery Estate Winery

Upper Ridge Vineyard Grenache 2014

Smooth withjust a hint of spice. Perfection — 7 years ago

Imagery Estate Winery

Upper Ridge Vineyard Tempranillo 2014

Yes! A fruity Tempranillo (I'm guessing American oak) that is so friendly I dare you to drink just one! I need a case of this. — 8 years ago

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Tulip Winery

White Tulip Gewürztraminer Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Very clear. Perfumed nose, tropical fruit and white flowers with hints of grass. Very light body backed by great acidity. Pretty. — 8 years ago

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Galil Mountain Winery

Yiron Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2013

Deep, dark, rich fruit, boysenberry, plum, slight vanilla, spice. Delicious!!! #JesusWine — 8 years ago

E16 Wines

Upper Bench Pinot Noir

Very good Pinot Noir — 5 years ago

Tulip Winery

Reserve Syrah 2017

Røde bær, cedertræ, peber, en del garvesyre — 5 years ago

Leo Steen

Upper Scala Vineyard Syrah 2014

Delicious! Substantially elevated my underwhelming leg of lamb. This Syrah isn’t as gamey as you typically see — more fruit-forward almost like a Cabernet. And (as I always love pointing out) it’s exceptional value for the price. I loved it! — 6 years ago

Recanati

Upper Galilee Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Ouffffff 😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️ — 7 years ago

Marcassin

Gauer Vineyard Upper Barn Chardonnay 1994

Shay A
9.3

Another 4th Friday for the books! What a variety this month!

At 24yrs old, it’s incredible how this drinks. Obviously past its prime, but by no means a lost bottle. Had never heard of this vineyard. Butterscotch, salted popcorn kernels, and cornbread note too. Still retaining some nice acidity!
— 7 years ago

Mark Flesher
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Galil Mountain Winery

Ela Barbera Blend 2012

Very subtle oak, wild raspberry & red cherry notes... Very drinkable & smooth with a complex finish. — 8 years ago

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Galil Mountain Winery

Alon Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

very interesting!

asking around for a recommendation for interesting cheap wine for accompanying a family meal, this red blend was advised.

60% Cabernet sauvignon
30% syrah
5% petit verdot
5% cabarnet franc

1 year in french oak barrels.

15% ABV

strong red 👀

a bit of funk and grass first, followed by cooked black fruit and some ripe red fruit with added black pepper and vanilla👃

full body.
high acidity.
low tannins

silky mix of ripe black and red fruit with tartness and sweet oak spices with some greeness and dirt on the background👄

long pleasent 🎯

intresting and well made.
excelent vfm (59 nis).

at the meal there was a choice of ouscous and rice (separately) with vegetables, chard and beans or salmon with thick and spicy pepper and 🍅 sauce.

the wine got along with them, even with the spicy fish.
but it wasn't a match made in heaven.
— 5 years ago

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Shvo Vineyards

Upper Galilee Sauvignon Blanc 2018

second bottle for me from hyped boutique shvo vineyard.
non kosher and sustainable, supposedly.

12.5% ABV

pale green 👀

pineapple and hinted flint👃

medium minus body.
medium minus acidity.

tropics and lemon with biterness on the side and some hinted funk 👄

light 🎯 with some juicy feeling.

can't say i was amazed but well done with firm balanced structure.

great vfm (75 nis).

had it all day long while vacationing in a hotel with the family.
as the time passed bitterness was felt more and funkness became dryness.

not my fave style sauvignon blanc but still very good.
hope to try the shvo chenin soon.
— 6 years ago

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Marcassin

Alexander Mountain Upper Barn Chardonnay 1999

Great weight and texture, lush without being overbearing, lemon curd fruit with a touch of vanilla, a little flabby but drinking very well. I’m not a huge fan of the producer but this one was very appealing. — 6 years ago

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Imagery Estate Winery

Upper Ridge Vineyard Lagrein 2014

Absolutely delicious. Prefect pair for grilled pork, similar to a dryer Zinfandel. Reasonably full bodied but not so big as to demand a big steak. — 7 years ago

Neely

Upper Picnic Spring Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

As always, a stunner. This is a delight to drink. Balanced, fruity, light on oak. — 8 years ago

Mayer

Granite Upper Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2015

Bursting with raspberry but needs time — 8 years ago

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