David Hill
Bodegas Volver
Tarima Hill Old Vines Alicante Monastrell
I’m biased. Monastrell is my fav grape. This is one of the better ones I’ve tried. It’s rich, supple, dry and lovely. — 19 days ago
Michael David Winery
Earthquake Lodi Zinfandel
Browned butter. — 18 days ago
B.R. Cohn
Olive Hill Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Grippy tight and tannic at opening but softened into juicy plum and cranberry with graphite and soft tannins. Lovely. Drink now if you have any of the 96 left. — 4 days ago
St Innocent Winery
Freedom Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019
Lovely wine. Bright red cherries, and a bit of chocolate and spice. Fine tannins. Paired beautifully with salmon. — 23 days ago
St Innocent Winery
Temperance Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 1999
Redfruits, still quite youthful, some tannins as well, lacks just a bit of charm for a Pinot, but also perhaps why it’s so youthful, medium-long finish, very good Oregon Pinot!! — a month ago
Penfolds
Koonunga Hill South Australia Shiraz Cabernet 2020
" A full-bodied wine shows ripe dark fruit aromas, voluminous richness and plentiful tannins." — a day ago
Vine Hill Ranch
Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
An excellent wine from a not great year. Gorgeous on the nose. Plum, cassis, lavender, and milk chocolate. Just a bit weak on the finish. — 5 days ago
Henschke
Hill of Grace Vineyard Shiraz 2018
Fantastic cult wine that I’ve had the pleasure of trying a couple of times now. Lives up to the hype. Amazing in all aspects. Big but super pretty and just keeps rewarding you with greatness every time you return to you glass. — a month ago
Michael David Winery
Freakshow The Strongest Man on Earth Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon
Laughing when I say this… the first glass tastes just as wonderful as the last glass. Often when we do tastings the last glass tastes good but later we wonder why in the world we liked it so much. This one is enjoyable from the very first sip. Regardless of the crazy label and name, it’s a great selection to enjoy with dinner and a partner. — a month ago
Joe DAscoli
Procured via auction. Have had bad bottles before but cork looked solid (used Durand to take no chances).
This bottle was excellent and the wine developed nicely in the glass over about 1.5 hours. Kept in my ETO.
Nice black and dark fruits with a little muscle. Oak integrated and not overpowering.
Lovely pairing with steak. — 18 days ago