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Herman Story

White Hawk Vineyard Syrah 2022

This is a layered narrative of dark fruits, a dash of black pepper, and that unmistakable hint of smoky earth. And undeniably funky. It’s not just about boldness; it’s about a refined grit, a raw elegance that speaks of rugged vineyards and uncompromising craftsmanship. — 2 days ago

Ted, Andrew and 4 others liked this

Smith Woodhouse

Vintage Porto Port Blend 2003

Nice port ready for drinking. Not as complex as Dow. — 2 months ago

Herman Story

Casual Encounters Syrah Blend 2019

In mag and drinking well, could go several years more. Everyone loved it. — 20 days ago

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@Eric Urbani Thank you for updating. Love Russell’s work.
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@Joseph Barsky Me too and great guy to boot. Joined the mag club and glad I did, they have been aging so well.

Shaw and Smith

Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2022

Juicy dark fruit, complimented by black pepper, rich. — a month ago

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Smith Madrone

Estate Bottled Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Deep ruby in color, almost inky, with a reddish rim.

Nose of blueberries, black currants, black plums, light oak, earth, dark chocolates and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Very dry on the palate with black currants, plums, stewed cherries, spices, oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, light earth and peppercorn.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and sour raspberries.

This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Spring Mountain District in Napa Valley is still very young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature.

Fruity and interesting. Spicy and entertaining. Showing nice complexity and mouthfeel.
Feels like a Left Bank Bordeaux at this point. Very Interesting.

A good quality wine that will continue to age nicely in the next 25 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years. Showing good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

Needed 3 hours in the decanter to open up properly.

I've had a few vintages of this wine, and it definitely needs time to show its capabilities.

A good food wine that will pair nicely with BBQ Meats.

A blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc and a touch of Merlot. Aged for 18 months in (65% new) French Oak barrels.

14.3% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$60.
— 2 months ago

Shay, Ted and 13 others liked this

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Grand Cru Classé de Graves Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

Good but a little woody and ripe for my preferences. — a month ago

Shay, Ira and 2 others liked this

Herman Story

Bolt Cutter Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

In Mag, bought in release (2018) and after six years lying down is peaking nicely — a month ago

Dawn, Raul and 12 others liked this

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Le Petit Haut Lafitte Red Bordeaux Blend 2015

Still has many years of cellaring ahead but delicious esp when decanted. Dark and rich. — a month ago

Smith & Hook

Central Coast Proprietary Red Blend 2021

Great wine to drown your sorrows in. — 2 months ago

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