East Fork Cellars

Detert Family Vineyards

East Block Cabernet Franc 2018

KEK & Dad Napa. 2024. What fun. Great wines — 3 days ago

Scribe

Scribe Outpost East Napa Valley Syrah 2016

Has the nose of a Brunello right now. Very very good — 2 months ago

Mairead Hickey
with Mairead

Gramercy Cellars

Lower East Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Solid Washington State Cab. (Actually mostly Cabernet Sauvignon (84%). There is some Merlot (15%) and Petite Verdot (1%) blended in). Dark ruby color with purple highlights. Aromas of cherry, blackberry, black raspberry, rose petals and exotic spices. Same collection of fruits on the palate with additional notes of dark chocolate, fresh herbs, coffee and toasted oak. Nice hint of vanilla on the medium-plus finish. Well balanced, good acidity level and a bit lean and lighter bodied than many Cabs. (Refreshing change) Noticeable alcohol. With more bottle age, this wine should be even better. Thanks for sharing this one, Keith S! — 3 months ago

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Giaconda

Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 2015

At my 2015 Chardonnay Challenge the Giaconda was a consensus 3rd. Easily the most smoky, sulphidic, struck match of the 6 wines. I loved it. On the palate a powerful wine. Opulent. This wine is becoming difficult to source and sells out in a flash upon release. — 2 months ago

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Ron R

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@Bob McDonald, I just purchased some of the 2021 vintage. Any thoughts on the vintage? Drink or hold? Thanks in advance.
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@Ron R Ron, Huon Hooke gave this 99 points with a drinking window of 2023 to 2037. “Extraordinary palate length and drive”. Huon is a long time creditable reviewer in Australia.
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Thanks, @Bob McDonald. I’ve never heard of that guy, but your insights I take to the bank.

Paul Lato

East of Eden Pisoni Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

Nicely done Paul. Mothers Day Dinner — 6 months ago

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Ridge Vineyards

East Bench Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2013

Superb. Unusual example of Zinfandel: 100% Zin. — a month ago

Bonnie Hodur
with Bonnie

Bedell Cellars

Musée Merlot Blend 2019

Cherry, raspberry, cola, blackberry, plum and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins. — 3 months ago

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Bedell Cellars

North Fork Cabernet Franc 2021

Better than I expected, though I haven’t had much north fork cab franc. Quite seamless with some dark red berry and cherry. Finish is maybe a smidge thin but still a nice wine. — 7 months ago

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@Pooneet K FWIW I found CF the best varietal to drink from LI.