Hidden Chapel

Field Recordings

Franc Hidden Vineyards Cabernet Franc Malbec 2017

ESF
8.9

This was 100% CF - no sign of age, inky, w/impressive aromas of cherry cough drop, herbaceous, white pepper, medicinal - old school vibes on nose. Bit unruly on palate, definitely felt the heat and finish had some astringency. Not a huge fan of Paso Robles fruit… Still a decent quaff and scratches itch for varietal CF. — a month ago

Bob, Ira and 3 others liked this

Chapel Hill

The Parson McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon

Tannic. Some red fruit, exotic fruits, wood. Dry beans, like xhocolate. Long 6 — 6 months ago

Hidden Bench Estate Winery

Beamsville Bench Pinot Noir 2021

Pinot noirs from the Niagara area are consistently good (if you spend enough). — a year ago

Vin and Luca liked this

Domaine Chapel

Charbonnieres Fleurie Gamay 2020

This wine was an excellent Beaujolais. It was very rich and strongly flavored, tasting of cranberries and pomegranates. I believe it is underrated here, although I also recognize that Beaujolais is not to everyone’s taste. The wine was very smooth, and had an excellent fruit nose. A top Beaujolais. — 2 years ago

Ted, Brent and 3 others liked this
Turd Ferguson

Turd Ferguson

Exactly correct. This wine is fantastic

K Vintners

The Hidden Northridge Vineyard Syrah 2018

John Howard
9.6

8000th wine on here and it’s a doozy! Beautiful raspberry and blueberry fruit, exotic barrel notes, integrated perfectly. White pepper. Stems. Umami. Super exotic. Top notch barrels. Lighter than expected. Best domestic syrah ever? Kinda… thanks for tuning in! 8000 now and more to go. Maybe not Hahahha — a month ago

Doug, Shay and 12 others liked this
David Shaw

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8000 is dedication to the craft. Congratulations!
John Howard

John Howard Influencer Badge

@David Shaw thank you! Been tryin!

Domaine Chapel

Chiroubles Gamay 2020

Velvety rich fruit. Kiss of Brett. Ooggaa boogggaaa thats outstanding. — 8 months ago

Dylan and Tom liked this

Domaine Chapel

Beaujolais-Villages Gamay

Excellent beaujolais, we loved this one — 2 years ago

Charlie Palmer
with Charlie

Hidden Bench Estate Winery

Lincoln Lakeshore Gamay Unfiltered 2022

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of raspberry, blackberry, black cherry, cinnamon.
Dry. Flavors of black cherry, raspberry, blackberry, blackberry leaf, cinnamon. Medium, supple tannins.

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5
— 2 months ago

Hidden Bench Estate Winery

Beamsville Bench Chardonnay 2021

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of soft lemon custard.
Dry. Flavors of warm lemon, softly buttered brioche. Delicious!

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5
— 3 months ago

Chapel Down

Kit's Coty Estate Chardonnay 2019

Enjoyable. Kind of a cross between California and French Chardonnay. — a year ago