Wairau River

Merry Edwards

Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2023

My style of Sauvignon Blanc. Nice tropical notes and freshness. I still think the 2022 vintage is slightly better than the 2023.  — a month ago

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Migration (Duckhorn Vineyards)

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022

Ruby, well balanced, a hair on the drier acidic side. Red fruit on the nose with a little darker fruit on the palette. Vanilla and earthy notes on the finish — 2 months ago

Kistler

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2020

Much lighter than expected, beautiful, balance, really nice wine — 3 months ago

Williams Selyem

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022

Solid and fully robust — 4 months ago

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Williams Selyem

Bucher Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

Ruby color, purple edges, with pronounced aromas of red fruits, floral, herbs and complex spice. On the palate concentrated flavors of raspberry, ripe plum and black cherry with orange rind, tea, herbs, cacao and oak, soft tannins on well balanced structure. Full body, rich long finish, ending with fruit, cacao, floral, spice and oaky tones. Very Nice! Will age a long time, actually very young now! — 5 months ago

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Patz & Hall

Dutton Ranch Chardonnay 2020

Pale lemon color with aromas of ripe fruits, citrus, vanilla and nutty scents. On the palate complex flavors of apple, peach, pineapple and lemon citrus, well balanced with acidity on a nice mouthfeel. Long finish ending with oak, vanilla, mineral and citrus notes, will continue to age. A beautiful Chardonnay. — 6 months ago

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Kumeu River

Estate Chardonnay

Beautiful wine with a bit of a reductive finish — 7 months ago

Twomey

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2017

Cranberry. Good. Obtained through Jalux. Price about ¥10,000. — a month ago

EnRoute Winery

Les Pommiers Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Bought from Far Niente in Napa, 2025. We both love it. — a month ago

Jim Czekner
with Jim

Cirq

Treehouse Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014

Happy 4th! — 3 months ago

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Aubert

Eastside Russian River Valley Chardonnay

2023– Best white wine I’ve ever had. So smooth and perfectly sweet. Paired with chicken paillard and Caesar salad with mom and dad — 4 months ago

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2013

A pale lemon yellow in colour - quite youthful looking for a 12 year old Chardonnay. Aromatics of white peach - mealy and nutty notes, still with a nice acid cut at the finish. Drinking at its peak. Fuller than some Marg River Chardonnays I’ve had lately like Xanadu and Fraser Gallop. I have had richer Art Series Chardonnays but personally I love the balance in this. Tasted in May 2025 the first bottle. Had my 2nd last bottle on 20th September 2025 and it was utterly delicious. Stone fruit and dried pear character to the fore. I will have my last bottle in the coming summer or early 2026 and will make a fresh Delectable note. — 5 months ago

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Rob Brobst III

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@Bob McDonald wow that looks like an amazing bottle of aged Chardonnay
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@Rob Brobst III Always a quality bottle of Chardonnay Rob. Varies between medium bodied to medium/full bodied but built to last 10+ years.

Ramey Wine Cellars

Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2022

I’ll take one pool full of this, please. — 6 months ago

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Kosta Browne

One Sixteen Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2019

Crisp but balanced with citrus and crème brûlée. Great acidity for food but has enough flavor to stand on it’s own. — a month ago

Becky Linnett
with Becky

J Vineyards & Winery

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022

Woodsy for a Pinot with oak, baking spice, cherry, and clove. — 2 months ago

Merry Edwards

Meredith Estate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2015

Wow. Some fruit but it has ripened into an elegant and refined Pinot. Notes of earth mixing with ripened red fruit. — 4 months ago

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Sonoma-Cutrer

Russian River Ranches Chardonnay 2023

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9.0

Pretty good. Hint of oak — 4 months ago

Martinelli

"Giuseppe & Luisa" Russian River Valley Zinfandel 2021

Excellent zin. Brought back after we visited. One of my favorite California Zins. — 5 months ago

Dehlinger Winery

Estate Bottled Goldridge Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

2021 vintage. Medium/medium-heavy body. Smoky, plummy, spicy. Pretty crushable now but a decade+ aged bottle might unlock a secret, or two, of the universe. nicely done. 04.23.25. — 6 months ago

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Norman

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I love everything about these guys with the exception of the label. Not sure why it bugs me but I just wish it was a bit more modern.

Wairau River

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

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8.9

True to the region. Nice bouquet with flavors of green apples and honey dew. Good finish. Maybe a bit sour in the middle. — 9 months ago