Max Lake And Family

High Valley Vineyard

High Valley - Lake County Zinfandel 2020

This is excellent Zin. Has plenty of pluck and zip 6 years in. A hint savory and plenty of acid. Thick with a spiced and smoked fruits side. Very tasty bottle of Lake County Zin. Cool climate-ish even with 14.5% ABV. GREAT DEAL at G.O. too. — 3 days ago

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Lake Sonoma Winery

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2025

nose consists of black currant with a light mouthfeel and notes of light dark fruits — 4 months ago

Rippon Vineyard

Mature Vine Lake Wanaka Pinot Noir 2010

This was rich and delicious. It was fair enough for Suckling to pose the question “Is this the best NZ Pinot so far”? Ticks all the requisite boxes - ripe red and black fruits, a creamy texture, a nice garrigue herbal note. This Pinot lives up to the gorgeous site - one of the most awesome views you will see from the top of the vineyard over Lake Wanaka. Most impressive. — 4 months ago

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Jo is a great host with one of the best winery views in the world. Wines don’t suck either.

Weingut Max Ferd. Richter

Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett Riesling 2019

Like biting into a crispy, juicy apple - damn — a month ago

Hawk and Horse Vineyards

Red Hills Lake County Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Black cherry, raspberry, cassis, blackberry, eucalyptus and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins. — a month ago

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Guy Breton

P'tit Max Morgon Gamay 2018

Very nice Beaujolais. Was quite curious how this would present given the wide variety of opinions on this wine. Aromatically quite beautiful - delicate flowers, lighter red fruit. Palate follows through nicely. Restrained at this point, and the 14% doesn’t present in any negative way. Long finish with great earthy tannins and good acid. Perfect cold night pairing with a rotisserie chicken. — 4 months ago

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Ira Schwartz

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@Pooneet My experience has been underwhelming Unfortunately, I have a few bottles left. Happy that you had a positive one.
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@Ira Schwartz here’s hoping on the rest of your bottles!
Jay Kline

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It’s been my experience that these need a lot of time to really show their best. I have never tried the 2018 vintage though.

Crystallum

Peter Max Western Cape Pinot Noir 2022

A surprising wine. Really gorgeous focused and nuanced. — a month ago

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Weingut Max Ferd. Richter

Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett Riesling 2015

Lime lead and zest, lightly floral, major minerality and citrus, balanced sweetness, med depth. Giving off a little kerosene. Quite pleasant. — 2 months ago

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