Balverne

Balverne

Forever Wild Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2022

Pale lemon in color with a golden hue.

Strong nose of citrus, apples, spices and light minerals.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with yellow apples, melons, lemons, pears, light wood, vanilla, light earth, spices and herbs.

Nice length on the finish with limes and light marzipan.

This is a very tasty Chardonnay from Russian River valley. Spicy,
creamy and entertaining. Fruit forward and elegant. Tangy and interesting.

I've had a few vintages of this wine, and so far the 2019 was my favorite.

Easy drinking and good right out of the bottle. A good quality wine, and good by itself or with food.

100% Chardonnay grapes where aged in (20% new) French Oak barrels for 8 months. A small production of less than 3,000 bottles.

13.9% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$35.
— 24 days ago

Dave, Brian and 9 others liked this

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Forever Wild Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2021

Light ruby in color with medium intensity.

Fruity nose and dry on the palate with medium acidity.

Showing red cherries, red currants, light wood, spices, chocolates, tobacco, herbs and earth.

Tangy finish with soft tannins and raspberries.

This is a very tasty Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley. Easy drinking, and good as a sipping wine. Fruit forward and entertaining.

Showing nice balance with elegance, and a soft mouthfeel.

Still young and fresh tasting. Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 years.

100% Pinot Noir grapes were aged in (25% new) French Oak barrels for 9 months. A small production of less than 5,000 bottles.

14% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$45.
— 2 years ago

Douglas, Ted and 11 others liked this

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Johanissberg Riesling 1980

An unexpected treat holding up nicely. — 11 years ago

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Balverne Forever Wild Chalk Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Red and blue fruits on the nose with spices and chocolate notes.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with fresh cherries, sweet raspberries, light wood, earth, herbs, light chocolates and peppercorn.

Tangy finish with soft tannins and cranberries.

This Cabernet Sauvignon from Chalk Hill is still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Fruit forward, rich and nicely balanced.

This Bordeaux blend feels very vibrant with lots of flowers notes. Soft and smooth, with mild complexity. Tangy and spicy.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

A blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 7% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Franc and 3% Merlot. Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. A small production of only 415 cases.

14.3% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$48.
— 11 days ago

Dave, Doug and 11 others liked this

Balverne

Block 35a Chalk Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

An oaky cornucopia of fall spiced raspberries, cranberries and dried fruits. The cotton astringent finish leaves your mouth watering for another sip.
Age another 5 years for enhanced drinkability.
— 7 years ago

Paul, Jason and 5 others liked this

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Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2021

I as pleasantly surprised by this wine. — 9 months ago

Balverne

Forever Wild Reserve Estate Grown Rosé of Pinot Noir 2021

Not too fruity. Light in color. Dry. Nice. — 2 years ago

Balverne

Forever Wild Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Erik Helms
9.1

Considerably better and with a tripled case production from the prior vintage. Juicy grapefruit, lemons, and orange zest rush to greet you on the palate. Tangible acid is rounded by gentle sweetness from 5% muscat. Solid nose and finish, but the palate steals the show here. Nice wine. — 8 years ago

David, Mike and 5 others liked this