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Hirsch Distillery

Hirsch Vineyards

Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2022

Pinotman /// Andreas
8.9

After my recent white Burgh come to Jesus experience. I must say in 22 W-Burghs are the shit despite the $$$. They are stunning. More to come. Worth the extra 30$ yes. The US counter punch the 22 Mark Enfield Watson Ranch at 1/2 the price - typically his top wine - was just too linear and less exciting in this particular vintage. So i threw in this 22 Hirsch. Honeyed Melon on the nose. Lacks a tad of acidity. Quite tropical and almost sweet. 13.7%. Touch hazelnut already and relative dark yellow. Seems too highly extracted. Definitely a crowd pleaser - but this at least today is not my kind of wine. Too rich. 65$. Just can’t match the finesse of the chiseled Bachelet -Monnot 22 white Burghs. And pricy for what it has to offer. More WB tastings to come - but soon i am done! Spend enough. — 7 days ago

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Matthew Cohen

Matthew Cohen

I’ve never had an American Chard that rocked my boat like WB. Pinot yes.

Hirsch Vineyards

Reserve Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2021

Tyler Felous
9.4

Excellent. Fresh, glides over the palate with hits of fruit and acid. Lot of citrus notes coming through — 2 months ago

Pooneet, Tom and 5 others liked this

Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery

Pappy Van Winkle Malt Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 10 Year 107 Proof 2024

Dave
9.2

Brandon's bottle was better than mine. A little heat, a little sweet. Honey, cornbread, cinnamon, tobacco. Tight, clean finish.
Listening to Red Hot Chili Peppers. — 3 months ago

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Norman

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Uh Dave, I don’t know this Brandon guy but I’m calling someone on the table. We review the Gold versus Van Winkle and rate Gold a bit below. Ok. Fair. But what’s with the Grand Pappy in the background and the invite in my mailbox missing?! Something is way off ;) looks like a great night. At some point I do want to try bourbons with you!
Dave

Dave

Yeah! 'Twas a good evening. I didn't get around to reviewing a few bottles, including the Pappy. You'd be upset if I did (it was disappointing) 😬 We did pour some Rock Hill Farms which was outstanding.

Williams Selyem

Hirsch Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011

Craig Becraft
9.2

Nicely texture, dark fruit, smooth tannins , light acidity, but not sappy still bright garnet red — 15 days ago

Hirsch Vineyards

The Bohan-Dillon Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2023

Jim Stehli
9.1

Beautiful nose and drinks better. Glad I bought a case. Will “test” it going forward. — 2 months ago

Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery

Pappy Van Winkle's 15 Years Old Family Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 2024

Dave
9.5

Soft flex for Norman. This bottle of 15-year was not up to par, unfortunately. It lacked complexity and a lot of the typical flavor profile elements. It tasted hotter than usual, and there was a fair amount of peat, which is not right. Still, it beats Jim Beam.
Listening to Patsy Cline — 3 months ago

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Norman

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That is btw the best pic I’ve seen on here. Legit.
Dave

Dave

The bottle was new to me. I guess my friend had the neck pour earlier this year, so I don't know. I know what you're saying, though. It's also said that the lower a bottle gets, the faster the clock is ticking. I've got a few low bottles that need to be polished off. Come on over!
Norman

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Love that saying and offer! I need to up my music and photo skills in the meantime

Hirsch Vineyards

East Ridge Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2022

Tyler Felous
9.4

One of Hirsch’s more rugged bottlings, being on the east ridge. Opened way to early. So much acidity and freshness overwhelmed the darker fruits you could tell sat beneath. Lots of promise. Will wait on the next one. — 2 months ago

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Hirsch Vineyards

Block 8 Pinot Noir

Keith Pajonas
9.1

needed a few more years but has great structure — 2 months ago

Rowan's Creek Distillery

Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey

Adam Baker
9.1

Rowan’s Creek - vanilla. Smooth. Bartender said it was the master distiller’s favorite Willett because “it tastes like bourbon.” — 3 months ago

Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery

10 Year 107 Proof Handmade Bourbon

Alvaro Bustillos
9.5

Winegeeks chih @ dos aguas — 3 months ago

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