Circle 66

Hartley-Ostini Hitching Post

Big Circle Santa Barbara County Syrah 2020

John Howard
9.2

Surprisingly good! — 11 days ago

romo, Dave and 9 others liked this

Robert Sinskey Vineyards

A Perfect Circle Vandal Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005

Twenty year old Pinot only begins to scratch the surface at Billy Crews. The Man started his cellar and restaurant in the early eighties. In 86 he got WS Grand Award of Excellence, and till this day he is one of less than 60 restaurants in the world with the distinction. He’s got more stories I his back pocket than than your favorite novelist. Paired with NY Prime Steak and Billy’s stories. — 5 months ago

Neil, Andrew and 7 others liked this

Schramsberg Vineyards

North Coast Brut Rosé Blend 2017

A blend of about 66% Pinot Noir and 34% Chardonnay, light Salmon color with aromas of berry and citrus fruits with floral notes on soft mousse. On the palate flavors of strawberry and raspberry, creamy with lemon citrus texture. Youthful, lively acidity, long finish ending with yeasty spice and mineral notes. — 9 months ago

Rob, Juan and 2 others liked this

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1966

From back when Mouton was still a Second Growth. Decanted prior to service; enjoyed over the course of several hours. This bottle of the 1966 pours a garnet color with significant rim variation; medium viscosity with light staining and signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of ripe and desiccated red and black fruits: cassis, blackberries, green pepper, tobacco, leather, old wood, organic earth and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. This was a good showing for the ‘66 and certainly has life left in it however, there’s no need to hold out. Drink now. — 8 days ago

Jan, Dave and 18 others liked this

Robert Sinskey Vineyards

A Perfect Circle Four Vineyards Pinot Noir 2018

K L
9.3

Great Pinot. Matt liked. Nice and oaky and earthy. — 6 months ago

Matt Dill
with Matt

Anne Hubatch

Whoa Nelly! White Blend 2022

Cooler Shades of Pinot, 66/34 blend of Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. Willamette Valley. Pale golden, excellent clarity. Floral and citrus aromas, good acidity, rich mouthfeel, stone fruit, citrus flavors, lemon and lemon peel finish with length. Very well crafted — 2 years ago

Doug, Daniel P. and 1 other liked this

Domaine Santa Duc

Gigondas Grand Grenache 66 2009

Lovely balanced mature grenache . Hint of cherries and dark fruit. — 4 months ago

Robert Sinskey Vineyards

A Perfect Circle Capa Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017

K L
9.3

Really wonderful. Love that there’s so much more to a the typical carneros notes here. Earthy with a little fruit but not much. — 6 months ago

Matt Dill
with Matt

Department 66

Others Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes Red Blend

unctuous but still lively, not fat- lively. meaty, blackberry, more minerals than expected. long tannins. wouldn’t be a wine that I would pick but I really enjoy it. — 7 months ago

Shay and Laura liked this

Lenton Brae

Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

See previous note from February 2023. A full bodied Margaret River Cabernet - cassis and herbs. This is really good. From the dress circle Wilyabrup area of northern Margaret river with neighbours like Moss Wood, Woodlands, Vasse Felix and Cullen etc. Barb said woody notes (not meaning oak influence). All the best Margaret River Cabernet attributes with the texture and mouthfeel of an excellent Barossa Shiraz. We both loved this wine. Have the last one in mid 2025. — 2 years ago

Jan, Severn and 16 others liked this