Fleur De Carneros

Shafer Vineyards

Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2019

Tout a été dit et redit sur le Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select et le duo Doug Shafer et Elias Fernandez. Par contre un peu moins sur le Chardonnay Red Shoulder. Il provient du Red Shoulder Ranch dans le district de Carneros au nord de la vallée de Napa. Red Shoulder est une espèce d'épervier qu'on retrouve près du vignoble. Le 2021 est un vin achevé. La robe est jaune claire sans aucun signe de vieillissement. Le nez est complexe avec des notes de gingembre, de citron, de beurre et de vanille. En bouche le liquide est puissant, long, avec les mêmes saveurs qu'au nez avec du fruit de la passion en prime. L'alcool est un peu dérangent en bouche avec ses 14,9%. Ça se goûte ! — 7 days ago

Ira, Raul and 5 others liked this

Frank Family Vineyards

Carneros Pinot Noir

Black berry. Currant. Pepper. Excellent tannins — 24 days ago

Domaine Carneros (Taittinger)

Brut Carneros Sparkling Blend 2020

IMO it’s the perfect amount of dry. We had it with seasoned, baked chicken. A delicious offering in the $35 range (at time of rating). — a month ago

Emilee Larger
with Emilee

Rombauer Vineyards

Carneros Chardonnay 2023

Founded in 1982 by Koerner and Joan Rombauer and sits on a tree covered knoll overlooking the Napa Valley, with caves that extend for over a mile. Pale lemon color with aromas of stone and tropical fruit, sweet oak, spice and floral scents. On the palate flavors of ripe peach, melon and apple, with vanilla spice, creamy texture. Medium+ finish, well balanced with acidity, ending with mineral notes. — 9 days ago

Tom, Paul and 1 other liked this

Château Fleur Cardinale

Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2012

Picked up a 2012 at Wine House for $60 on 12/21/2024

One of the best wines I’ve tasted all year especially in the sub $100 price range

Smells like fertilizer and funk (in a good way) but tastes like blackberries and cherries with hints of soil
— 24 days ago

Mario, David and 4 others liked this

Arietta

H Block Hudson Vineyards Cabernet Franc Merlot 2012

Black cherries, light raspberries, a little graphite and licorice. — a month ago

Patz & Hall

Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

Older and a bit past its peak but still delicious. Patz & Hall no longer sources from the Hudson vineyard so this was great to revisit. — 2 months ago

Shay liked this

Patz & Hall

Hyde Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017

Single Vineyard Sonoma Pinot with some age from very reputable . Solid! Cheers. — 18 days ago

Marc, Ted and 6 others liked this

Nickel & Nickel

Truchard Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

K L
9.2

Great Chardonnay. Not as strong as far Niente but still good. Brighter and more acidic. — 20 days ago

Matt Dill
with Matt
Billy liked this

Château La Fleur de Boüard

Lalande de Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 2012

From magnum. Glass filling nose. Creamy mocha with still a good and fresh fruit profile. Finish a bit short. — 2 hours ago

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Peter van den Besselaar

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Nice - love magnums, especially for wines with modest origin. It creates surprises.