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Mount Eden Vineyards

Reserve Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2017

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 — 13 days ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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

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

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

+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

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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Domaine Eden

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

2019 Cab at Kuumbwa Jazz Club in Santa Cruz. Raul Midon concert. — 3 days ago

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Winemaker dinner at Nari. This was clearly young and tasted next to the 2011 missing the depth of maturity — 13 days ago

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Oops. That’s disappointing…
Norman

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It’s just too young. The older 2011 version was excellent.
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2011 would rate a 9.4/9.5

Pewsey Vale Vineyard

Individual Vineyard Selection Eden Valley Dry Riesling 2021

Diesel/petrol, lovely Riesling fruit, I know this is way too young to drink, but the bottle looked like it wanted to be drunk today!! — 2 months ago

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Dave

Too many bottles look at me that way.

Hewitson

Gun Metal Riesling 2015

2015 MAG. such a fun bottle. bone dry with a little grapefruit and paperwhite flower. great example of why south australia is my #1 place for riesling now — 6 months ago

Yalumba

The Virgilius Eden Valley Viognier 2018

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

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@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?
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@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.

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2013

Winemaker dinner at Nari. Fabulous and if not tied for WOTN it might win in some cases. — 13 days ago

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Ron R

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They make a brilliant cab, too, as I’m sure you are aware…

Pewsey Vale Vineyard

Single Vineyard Estate Eden Valley Dry Riesling

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