Donald Williams

9.3

First rate Merlot. — 13 days ago

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Donald Williams

9.3

Those who think they don’t like Merlot need to try this. — 4 months ago

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Donald Williams

9.4

Really nice example of a Dry Creek Zinfandel. — 6 months ago

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Donald Williams

9.4

Perfect with broiled salmon — 9 months ago

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Donald Williams

9.5

Hawley never disappoints, even with a wine that’s not a favorite of mine. One this good could change that. — 4 months ago

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Donald Williams

9.4

An outstanding example of my favorite white wine. — 4 months ago

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Donald Williams

9.5

Very nice Cab. — 7 months ago

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"Odedi"

9.0

Hawley Winery Old Vine Zinfandel 2016, Mendocino County, California

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.

Showing sweet cherries, blueberries, raspberries, light oak, licorice, cola, chocolates, coffee, spices, light mildew and black pepper.

Medium length on the finish with soft tannins and bitter herbs.

This 8 year old Zinfandel from Mendocino County is still drinking nicely, although on its way out.

The high alcohol is nicely integrated by now. Showing some mildew notes at this point.

Good by itself as a sipping wine.

14.8% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$50 (current vintage). — 4 months ago

Donald Williams

9.2

Russian River Valley. Alegria Vineyard. Decent Cab Franc, but not as good as we find in the Finger Lakes and Southern Ontario. — 6 months ago

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Donald Williams

9.5

Excellent. — 8 months ago

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