Domaine Eden

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Janice in Livermore

9.0

2019 Cab at Kuumbwa Jazz Club in Santa Cruz. Raul Midon concert. — 4 days ago

Yalumba

The Virgilius Eden Valley Viognier 2018

Bob McDonald

9.2

See previous note 105 weeks ago. Australia’s premier example of a straight Viognier. Notes of Apricot and Honeysuckle. Quite luscious on the palate with low acid. Finishes with a skinnsy bitter note which is quite refreshing. — a month ago

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Doug Powers

@Bob McDonald, I’ve never heard of this wine, and I have visited Yalumba twice (albeit about 35 years ago) — how large is the production of this wine?

Bob McDonald

@Doug Powers Yalumba had been trialling Viognier for a while before releasing it commercially. They consider this as their premium white wine. I wouldn’t think it is a huge production but Dr Google may have the answers.

Pewsey Vale Vineyard

Single Vineyard Estate Eden Valley Dry Riesling

James Everhart

9.1

Outstanding value at $16. Good body and acidity with floral notes. — 3 months ago

Pewsey Vale Vineyard

Museum Reserve The Contours Riesling

John Giavridis

9.2

Smell like an oil refinery 😂 — 7 months ago

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Mount Eden Vineyards

Reserve Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2017

Norman

9.5

Winemaker dinner at Nari. Wine of the night? Tried several times throughout the night and while it was clearly dark, it was not oxidixed and tasted great — 15 days ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

And for all those concerned, will take a vertical blind tasting of Mount Eden Estate Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon over any time frame vs any Napa or Sonoma concern with the possible exception of Diamond Creek and Dunn. This winery is criminally underrated. Rarely explosive. Consistent, subtle and sneaky. Cabs are usually 75%+ Cab Sauv with Merlot, PV, CF blended in. Structured. Not flashy but uncommon balance and a definite nod/homage to the days of yore.

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

For all that said about the chard and cabernet, can take or leave the pinot. Always nice. Some years have better depth. It’s an aging pinot…like a decade plus before things start to sort out and assemble.

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

@Somm David T They’ve always lagged the average price point. Second label Domaine Eden (old Cinnabar property) makes some pretty solid stuff most vintages.

Bond

St. Eden Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2009

Tom Garland

9.4

+1 hour decant(some fine/cloudy sediment). A splendid still deep dark ruby red color. On the nose: brambly dark cherry, mocha Java, worn leather, floral, cloves. Taste: silky, layered, savory mouthfeel wine with dark plum/cherry, dark currants, dark chocolate, graphite, and a peppery dried herb, dusty tannin long finish. YUM! Should drink well for more years. — a month ago

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Henschke

Hill of Grace Vineyard Shiraz 2018

Adam Gäfvert

9.8

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. — 5 months ago

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