Mother Road Brewing
Ferren Wines
Frei Road Vineyard Chardonnay 2018
Compared to the 2018 Lancel Creek I opened last year, this was a bit more coiled and shy (and this is already my second check-in with this wine). As a fun side by side, I had a 2019 Arista UV-Diablo Chardonnay open (same winemaker)…not the same vineyard, but the Arista showed more expressive fruit earlier on.
As is typical for this wine, it was faint straw colored in the glass with honeysuckle, sea spray and bright lemon pastry aromatics. Signature nervy acidity is apparent right off the bat without being a detractor. Yellow fruits abound alongside herbs and faint meringue with texture that straddles the middle beautifully. Long finish with mineral notes and nice weight (oak use is balanced).
Followed over two days and it certainly fleshed out and presented more “soft” (in a good way). Healthy decant now or keep tucked away a bit longer. — 2 months ago
Pike Road Vineyard
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2023
Very nice, easy drinking — 21 days ago
Mother Goose Wines
The Infamous Goose Sauvignon Blanc
Well balanced - little more floral — a month ago
Pedroncelli
Mother Clone Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2021
Medium bodied, more old school- cherry, blackberry and spice. Yes there is some oak, maybe a bit more than I’d like, but it’s not overpowering. Though I do think it detracts from the finish. Anyway, well done and enjoyable. — 2 months ago
Jolie-Laide Wines
Fanucchi Wood Road Vineyard Trousseau Gris
Mutated grapes — a month ago
Herman Story
On The Road Grenache 2020
So freaking good, huuuugggee! It’s so amazingly different from tribute to Grace which I’ve been drinking lately, but I love them both in each way. But only want to drink this one a few times a year. So much fruit, cigar box, cherry, apple jam, herbs, lavender, a bit of flowers, meat, so rich. — 2 months ago
K Brooks
Wonderful with baked chicken ($20). Crisp, floral nose and fruity. Lovely finish. — 17 days ago