Penny's Hill

Kumeu River

Hunting Hill Chardonnay 2014

Exceptional wine and so classically elegant (not using the B word) except that its hiding an extra point of alcohol (14%) behind an unassuming pale hay glow that looks light and lean. I love the bait and switch.

The delicate sprinkled spices of lemon curd and vanilla and toasted coconut shaving juxtapose the power in the palette - weight and viscosity and length to go the distance.

10 years in, in a perfect spot.
— 6 days ago

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St Innocent Winery

Temperance Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir

Bourbon Steak New York JW Marriot with Cheryl May 24 2024 — 8 days ago

Bodegas Volver

Tarima Hill Old Vines Alicante Monastrell 2018

Had 2020 at Wine Spectator event and it was delicious. $15 a bottle — 6 days ago

Novelty Hill

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Merlot and Malbec blended in. Dark ruby color. Aromas of cooked black cherries and blueberries. The palate offers a blend of jammy red, blue and blackberry fruit along with notes of mint, baking spices, coffee and orange zest. Medium-plus body and well balanced. Not overly powerful or rich but pretty harmonious. Velvety tannins. I think I enjoyed this one more than you did, Keith S! — 6 days ago

Austin, Tom and 1 other liked this

Stony Hill

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2006

Low key, but spectacular. More reminiscent of old Chablis than Cotes d’Or — 7 days ago

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William Hill Estate Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Never disappoints. Deep nose: liqueur cherry & plum. But "deeper": caramel brownie - caramel, dark chocolate & gingerbread note. — 5 days ago

Diamond Creek Vineyards

Volcanic Hill Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Always great. Plenty of life but I probably would not hold them. — 6 days ago

Severn, Bob and 6 others liked this

Henschke

Hill of Grace Vineyard Shiraz

Amazing wine at39 year old fruit in abundance completely integrated. A beautiful wine! — a day ago

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Philip Togni Vineyard

Tanbark Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Yoghurt, brambles, hot tiles, lavender, balsamic sweet and sour, youthful, seems to be searching for some balance. — 15 days ago

Jan liked this

Kistler

Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

Always a joy. started out a bit too cold, need to be patient and let it open up and warm up for best aroma and flavor. — a month ago