Patz & Hall
Hyde Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006
Stunning and vibrant Pinot Noir from Hyde Vineyard. Black cherries and earthy, tarry notes in the nose. Violets. Great acidity, dense fruit, firm tannin, long finish. Nice now but patience would be a virtue with this one. Great wine. — 5 years ago
Arrowood
Late Harvest White Riesling 1998
1998 Late Harvest Preston Ranch White Riesling. Rich and unctuous but lacking just a little acidity upfront. Nice fruitt and sweetness. Drink up due to lower level acidity. — 5 years ago
Bonny Doon Vineyard
Le Cigare Volant Red Rhone Blend 1989
Remarkably youthful at 31 years old. Raspberries with a sweet cedar spice. Great acidity with lingering fruit. Perfect now, but a well cellared gem could be stellar 5+ years down the line. — 4 years ago
Château Marquis de Terme
Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1989
1989 Marquis de Terme is lovely right now. Violets, Rose pedals, and stone fruit in the nose. Soft long mouthfeel. Definitely a Margaux. Nice acidity and fruit linger sc well into the finish. Very nice wine. — 5 years ago
Hyde De Villaine
Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay
Just a touch of gold in the straw color. Creamy and apples in the nose. Nice acidity with delicate balanced fruit. Long fruit finish with lingering acidity. Very nice wine elegant and not overstated. Yum! 2009 vintage. — 5 years ago
Canoe Ridge Vineyard
Oak Ridge Vineyard Late Harvest Gewürztraminer 2001
Soft rich spicy apricot Gewurtz in the nose. Sweet ripe apricots dances on the palate. Not cloying, yet lingers into the sunset. Yum. — 5 years ago
Domaine Bois de Boursan
Cuvée des Félix Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 1998
The 1998 Domaine Bois De Boursan is lovely right now. At 22 years old it is fresh plum/ raspberry in the nose. No signs of browning. Rich soft mouthfeel. Just a touch of earthy spice note on the finish. Holding well and will be for the next 5+ years. — 5 years ago
Stony Hill
Rosenda de la Sombra Rosé Blend 2016
I wish that I opened this a year or two ago. Sour cherries fruit. Tart but still juicy. — 5 years ago
Briceland Vineyards
Humboldt County Sparkling Rosé 1999
Not Joe and Maggie's Rose' but Reserve 1999. Beautifully aged sparkler with rich creamy/yeasty texture. Nice mousse and bubbles. Well done. — 5 years ago
Bill Bishop
Near perfect '89 CdP. Rich, yet elegant. Strawberries and sous bois, earthy notes in the nose. Vibrant fruit on the palate. Drink now and over the next 5+ years. Tasted with '89 Bonny Dune Le Cigar Volent. Each complimented the other. Great wine.. — 4 years ago