Duck Point

Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Chardonnay 2022

Paul J
9.4

Needs more age and was served too cold. Still great, but not as good as it should be. — 24 days ago

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Sheldrake Point

Finger Lakes Dry Riesling 2024

Another solid vintage of this FLX Dry Riesling. Light gold color. Aromas of orchard fruit, honeysuckle, citrus and wet stones. Flavors of green apples and pears, lemon/lime, white peach and a consistent note of wet slate. Long and crisp mineral laden finish with mouth watering acidity. Light bodied, refreshing and bone dry. Very well balanced and totally food friendly. — 2 months ago

Tom, Joel and 8 others liked this

Fulldraw Vineyard

Hard Point Paso Robles Grenache

Lovely ripe nose - dark fruit, spice. Not dense on the mouth, ample fruit and soft tannin. Depth, a little heat, elegant and with years ahead. Felt like a baby even on day 2 and 3. Decant needed on day 1. — 4 months ago

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Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

Who am I argue with 100 point rating from Dunnuck and Wine Advocate? And it is a youthful beauty. I typically find the great vintage of ‘09 approachable earlier than ‘05, also a great Bordeaux year. This is perfectly enjoyable right now but I’ll SAVE at least 6 of these because this baby is a distant runner with lots of legs left. Wow! — 6 months ago

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Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1995

The most showy bottle I’ve had of this wine, 95 Mouton is in a terrific place, and an absolute classic, with Paulliac power and concentration, fine grained tannins and hugely persistent finish. Fantastic with the legendary EMP duck! — 10 months ago

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Sheldrake Point

Finger Lakes Gamay Noir 2020

Nice red wine from Finger Lakes. Smooth and velvety, a little fruit, a little wood. Easy to sip and pairs well with cheese. — 4 years ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2007

2020 fall. Consistent with other recent bottles. I find this style very drinkable (which you would figure considering how much we’ve been putting away), and it’s quite versatile, but as someone who doesn’t generally like oaky wine outside of old school Rioja (and white Burgundy to a point), I have to remember to avoid pairings that make the oak taste bitter — 6 years ago

Sheldrake Point

Finger Lakes Dry Rosé Blend 2024

Another solid vintage of this 100% Cabernet Franc Rose’. Medium pink color. Aromas and flavors of strawberry, watermelon, cranberry, pink flowers, as well as a touch of citrus and spice. Long finish, crisp acidity and slightly creamy texture. Bone dry, fresh and clean. Well crafted and consistent vintage after vintage. Great starter wine, John P! — a month ago

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Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2022

Somm David T
9.2

Been a bit since my last but still do not think much of the style of their Cabernet. Especially, given its price point.

2022 Napa Cabernet’s more than less boil down to when did you harvest, before or after the 10 days of intense heat during the harvest window.

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Crown Point

Estate Selection Red Blend 2017

Too strong and astringent. It gets better with air but not enough. — 7 months ago

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Dog Point Vineyard

Marlborough Chardonnay 2024

Fresh citrus, orange minerality — 10 months ago

Nikau Point

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Crisp and not overly dry or fruity. Very tasty and reasonable — 4 years ago

Dog Point Vineyard

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Writing tasting impressions from memory as it has been many months but wow this was a complex, layered yet lean #marlborough #sauvignonblanc. — 4 months ago

Fossil Point Wines

Edna Valley Pinot Noir 2022

New vintage. Solid SLO Pinot. Good value. — a month ago

Crown Point

Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Dark fruit in the nose with dark plums, blackberry and crème de cassis in the palate. Paired well with both Gouda and a spicy ham. — 2 months ago

Kirkland Signature

Ti Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025

Basic good Sauvignon blanc. Bargain at Costco for $6.99 — 6 months ago

Fossil Point Wines

Edna Valley Chardonnay 2023

Not a Chardonnay fan but this actually slaps — 8 months ago

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

2016 vintage. Need to order some more of this-pronto. Obviously too young but firing on nearly all cylinders at this point. The go-to BDX for those that want to drop coin on BDX but aren't familiar with BDX. For those of us that are familiar with the area/wines, this producer and vintage are delivering overtime. Voluptuous and sexy mixed with just enough down to earth(iness). Drinking phenomenally now. Too youthful to accurately speculate on the end game/potential of this vintage now. Much of the baby fat is gone yet there are a few strands left. Going back to the 1988 vintage, this is in my top three Cos offerings- like now, man... 4.29.23 — 3 years ago

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Stonestreet Winery

Bear Point Alexander Mountain Estate Chardonnay 2018

Rich tropical fruit intertwines with grapefruit, lemon and candied lime peel. — 4 years ago