With John scott and Max Safier in San Francisco during talkdesk training! — 7 years ago
First of the blind white wines at this quarter's S&E Wine Club, which for whites was Chardonnay vs Chenin Blanc. Thanks John for bringing this.
Light and crystal clear pale yellow. Very tight on the nose to start with citrus and stone fruit notes. Quite clean as well. Crisp palate with a ton of acidity (7.5/10). Medium bodied with layers of citrus zest, white floral notes and green apples. Stoney and medium plus to long finish. Good potential but needs a little time to integrate further. Drink till 2027. (91+) — 9 years ago
Barrel selection from Abbey Ridge vineyard prepared for Liner and Elsen Wine Merchants in Portland, OR. John Pauls best. — 11 years ago
John & Kathy Butler at J E F F's. Very smooth start and super clean finish!. — 12 years ago
Quite nice with a Christmas roast shared with family. A gift from M, A and E. — 3 years ago
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Paul Foster — 7 years ago
It’s a nice wheated bourbon, and at the price can be a go-to workhorse. It’s got the same spice profile as ORVW, but lacks the soft finish. It’s good though, and just being in the Van Winkle conversation is saying something. — 9 years ago
Can sav pretty delish had with Lauren john and Danielle e — 12 years ago
In splendida forma e nessuno avrebbe mai creduto che fosse un cabernet australiano. Fruttato, giovane e bello. Quasi un miracolo. — 13 years ago
In Park City with John and Matt — 6 years ago
Great value- super delicious. Paired wonderfully with Easter ham. John and I want to keep this one in the house... — 6 years ago
This is as good as aged Chardonnay gets for my palate (your mileage may vary). Color was holding with a faint touch of green. Buttered popcorn on the nose. Great luxurious finish. Parker tasted this wine in 1998 and gave it 92 points. I’m going to have to respectfully suggest that score should be revised. Aging these wines (especially Hudson Vineyard) is like betting on an inside straight. the wines are great young and it would seem the risk is unjustified especially when you’ve had some disappointing examples where time has not been kind. So you usually lose, but when you win (like this wine did today) it is beyond memorable. Thanks very much Dan Fitzgerald — 7 years ago
With John and Robin. Bull bodied and tanninic to the point — 9 years ago
Worth the wait! Thanks John E. — 11 years ago
Patti Petree
John likes — 2 years ago