Lewis Cellars "Cellar Selection" tasting with canapes. Just opened after 2 year revamp of the Robert Sinsky offices into a beautiful tasting room with views of the valley at Yountville crossing/Silverado trail. Luv Napa in December only one there all afternoon.
2021 Barcaglia Chardonnay
2021 Napa Valley reserve Chardonnay
2016 Reserve Napa Valley cab
2017 Reserve Napa Valley cab
2021Cuvee L Napa valley — 2 months ago

93-94 range
Hard to believe this is a 17yr old WA state Syrah. 100% varietal, all from Les Collines vineyard. 13.9ABV
Sporting a deep purple color even at 17yrs, this feels like it is just now entering prime time. Big aromatics of peppered smoked meats, whole cluster/green herbs, red and blackberry fruits. Floral and balanced with fruit but spices/herbs in the background. Where Cayuse (and all Christophe Baron/Rocks district) wines trend to the savory/sanguine profile (which I enjoy), this balances the dark fruit, smoky/charcoal, savory/spice driven side of Syrah in its typical rustic/feral profile. Nice bridge between cool climate New World Syrah and ripe vintage Cornas. Finish is more vibrant and less requiring of food as the CB wines do.
Followed over three days and shockingly held up. If you have a bottle, open and enjoy but no immediate rush. — 4 months ago
This is the fullest bodied and ripest 2007 Willamette PN I’ve had. 14.5% stated alcohol. Just a bit over the top but still enjoyable. — a month ago

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2022 Albert Mann Pinot Gris "Furstentum Vieilles Vignes" Grand Cru Alsace

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7
Flat Iron has some bottlesVivid clear, color and tight, concentrated fruit. Cherries and plums and juiciness. Very delicious, but also seem to fade very quickly and it’s flavor. Corked it for a day and a half and came back to something that was quite quickly on its way out and had become round and just grape juicy. Maybe that’s on me for leaving it.  — a month ago
Enjoyed with Ray’s piano group in Palo Alto after a wonderful recital! We enjoy Diora’s Pinot especially after decanting. Gentle Pinot very drinkable. Reasonably priced. — 2 months ago
Cherries and herb. Medium light feel. It’s very nice. Do again. — 4 months ago
Ted
Herbs, cinnamon and hints of incense. Light color. Pretty damn good. — 17 hours ago