Field Hand
Domaine de la Côte
Bloom's Field Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2018
First up, this is made by Master Sommelier-Raj Parr & his business partner Sashi Moorman. I studied for my Sommeliers test one day with Raj.
Second, this is one of few Santa Rita Hills I like. Most are over extracted for me. IMHO, many drink like Cabernet-Pinot blends. This is not. It is more Burgundian in style.
The 2018 is starting to come around. It shows some nice evolution & integration.
Lush & ripe entry of; blackberries, dark cherries, both plums, strawberries, black raspberries, raspberries, cranberries, dry herbs are bountiful, mid, dark spice, a touch of smoke, grilled meats, moist clay, limestone, dry top soil, some menthol, eucalyptus w/ bark, mid berry cola, red, dark, blue & purple florals for days, excellent round acidity, nice; tension, structure, balance & elegant finish that lands on spice & softened earth that lasts nearly two-minutes. — 4 months ago
Quinta do Vallado
Reserva Field Blend Douro Red Blend 2021
80 Old vines, 30 varieties, mainly tinta roriz, 16 months French oak. Robert Parker 93 points. Berry forward, high acid, field blends are the oldest vines, highest price points — 6 months ago
Field Recordings
Fiction Paso Robles Zinfandel Blend
On the heavier side, a bit tart, plums — a month ago
Kumeu River
Kumeu Village Hand Harvested Chardonnay
v22. Very good! Orange blossom and vanilla nose. Round tropical and lime fruit. Clean, slightly oaky finish. — 6 months ago
Sleight Of Hand Cellars
Levitation Syrah 2008
At 17yrs, it still needs time. Bourbon black cherry, espresso and bitter dark chocolate with layers that are still evolving. — 2 months ago
Spottswoode
Field Book Griffin's Lair Vineyard Syrah 2013
Deep plum on the palate at 7 years old. From Sonoma by Spottswoode, likely at peak. July 2025. — 3 months ago
Doug Powers
Spivey, brambley, red fruits, definitely ripe (15.2% ABV), but nicely balanced and with a long, lingering finish, very enjoyable Contra Costa County field blend!! — 6 days ago