Hudson Winery

Ladybug Chardonnay 2022

9.5

I think I have two more bottles and I’m desperately hoping that’s the case. Bought during a fabulous visit in ‘24 and a worthy replacement to Aubert (I love Aubert, but pricing is getting tough).

This was one of the wines I served for my annual WWC hosting. All wines served blind.

One of Hudson’s single block offerings from their famous vineyard. Everything you love about Hudson Chardonnays is here (rich, opulent, herb crusted yellow fruits) is here but the complexity is dialed up a touch. Yellow-gold in the glass. Initially a reductive funk aromatic but it dissipated and reversed a toasted marshmallow note I commonly get with Marcassin. Yellow fruits galore on the palate with wave after wave of flavor. Lemon cream, baking spices, salted croissant, all dance with good acidity and a lengthy finish. I’m always of the belief that Hudson fruit is at its prime when fresh, so don’t miss this window over the next few years. So good. — 12 hours ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

The 2022 Little Bit is actually better. Doesn’t have (for whatever random Suckling score) the same street cred but has more depth of field throughout in 2022 vs the Ladybug. Good luck sourcing it at this point.

Shay A

@Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego : Thankfully I have both! Visited the winery a few years ago and joined the list, so I normally can get a few of each offering. The one I have the least experience with is Seashell. I believe they also did a barrel select combo of the three but haven’t had it.

Bedrock Wine Co.

Hudson Vineyard North T Block Carneros Syrah 2021

Doug Powers

9.4

Big, rich, tannic Syrah. This needs 5+ years (at least) of additional cellaring, long finish, great potential!! — 5 months ago

with Jim

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Elyse

Le Corbeau Hudson Vineyard Grenache Syrah 2009

K. Ross

8.9

13.6% abv. 90 Grenache 10 Syrah. Excellent. — 7 months ago

Hudson

Phoenix Red Blend 2017

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Blend of 58% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Franc, deep Ruby red color with aromas of dark fruits, herbs and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry, blackberry and plum with vanilla, spice and herbs. Fine soft tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice and slight earthy mineral tones. — 2 months ago

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Bedrock Wine Co.

T'n'S Blocks Hudson Vineyard South Syrah

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2018 vintage. Decanted and tasted after 1.5 hours. Medium body. Excellent, dark color. Some leaner fruits balanced with earth and spices. On the prettier side of the ledger currently. 1.2.26. — 5 months ago

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Eric Bordelet

Poiré Authentique Pear Cider

Jim Lyons

9.7

For what it’s trying to do, and at the price, it’s really fucking good.

Dry with some nice suddle peachy sweetness on the front. — 5 months ago

Hudson

Estate Grown Napa Valley Chardonnay 2018

Jeroen Koenen

9.4

Luckily, this bottle was on par again.
Freshness of juicy fresh fruit, just-enough-acidity and a mineral twist combined with creamy Napa-richesse of warm pastry, vanilla and a hint of caramelfudge. — 7 months ago

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Kistler

Hudson Vineyard Chardonnay 2020

Ron R

9.4

This is a “wifey” rating…
Caramel and butterscotch notes on the nose and palate. Roasted pineapples and limes present on the mid palate, with a note of preserved citrus fruits. Evolving to a better place as it warms up in the glass. Getting better with bottle age. — 5 months ago