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Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2013

My last bottle of 2013 Art Series Chardonnay. This remains one of the top Chardonnays in Australia together with Giaconda and Bindi Quartz Block for mine. As per previous note aromatics of white peach and cashew together with mealy notes. Not as full bodied as other Art Series but certainly doing well at 13 years of age. I often identify a dried pear character and this has hints of that. 98 points from James Halliday. — 6 days ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Lovely!!

Aperture

Soil Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

A fine Sonoma Cabernet deep purple in color. Tannins are smooth after nearly 5 years. Classic balance. April 2026. — 2 months ago

Vineyard 29

Cru Series The Essentials Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

2022 vintage. Last tasted 10.7.25 (9.2) and 5.21.25 (8.9). 2.18.26. — 4 months ago

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Revana Family Vineyard

Terroir Series Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

2014 on Thanksgiving 2025… what a special bottle which opened up nicely in the glass. — 7 months ago

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Riesling 2024

Excellent new vintage 2024, crisp and dry excellent fresh melon and lemon nose with good acidity and flavours on palate.
Always an enjoyable drop!
— 9 months ago

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Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Shiraz 2020

Nicely aromatic & restrained (for Australia) with purity of dark fruit (blackberries, plums, mulberry), nice depth and excellent tannins quality - juicy, polished, finely grained.
Very elegant & with beautiful balance between the ripeness & savoury notes.
A really lovely wine!
— a year ago

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Vineyard 29

Cru Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Paul J
9.1

PnP. Dark red color. Nose seems a little oxidized on the nose, which was strange as the cork was good. Fruit forward with plums, blackberries, and subtle anise. Medium plus depth and finish. Not what I remember from V29. — 2 years ago

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Bellingham

The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2024

Fantastic. I've been looking for this style of Chenin Blanc for years. It is similar to an oaked Chardonnay. Loads of body and rich nose. Smooth mouth feel — a month ago

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Indian Wells Contemporary Winemaking Series Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

2021 vintage. Immediately hit with heavy aromas of oak, spice, berry, and a slight hint of leather. Shockingly smooth on the palette, flavors of dark cherry, with a lingering finish and defined texture. Paired well with NC Barbecue chicken and spicy potatoes. Decent go to Cab for under $25. — a month ago

Kirkland Signature

Signature Series Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Chalky. Classic Cabernet. Nice length. Some complexity. Costco. 19.99 — 4 months ago

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Sunday Lunch with Roast Lamb. Deep Ruby in colour - very dense. A very Margaret River Cabernet - nose with herbs and a little mint. Barb thought a bit of capsicum (bell pepper) on the nose. On the medium bodied balanced palate the tannins are quite soft yet persistent. Leeuwin Estate better known for its outstanding Art Series Chardonnay has been working hard with the red varieties and it shows. — 9 months ago

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Ming L

Ming L

I had the chance to taste couple older vintages (01 and 03) and was quite impressed. While price for the Chard is approaching $100 here, the Cab is still very reasonably priced. @Bob McDonald .
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@Ming L Yes, the pricing differential between the 2 Cuvées is much the same here in Australia.

Argyle

Grower Series Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2023

Strawberry, raspberry aromas.
Light red color. Fruity, Jammy raspberry and cola flavors w/ nicely balanced acidity. Not oaky.
Good overall.
$27
— a year ago

Vinhos Barbeito (Rare Wine Company Historic Series)

Boston Special Reserve Bual Madeira

Thanks Mr. Nardi! This was a treat. — 2 months ago

Alessandro Nardi
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Thanks Mr. Nardi! This was a treat.

Yalumba

The Y Series Viognier

Very nice & drinkable, light bodied, fruity & oaky, sweet beginning and nice tart end but not high acid. Can’t get enough of this gentle wine. — 7 months ago

Alexana

Terroir Series Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2022

One of the bolder Pinots. Notes of cherries, currants, and licorice. Light tannins. Very clean. Really good wine. — 9 months ago

Argyle

Master Series Extended Tirage Brut Oregon Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2011

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Pretty Golden in color.

Nose of apples, light yeast, peaches, minerals, spices and light herbs.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and soft bubbles.

Dry on the palate with limes, light grapefruits, herbs, earth, minerals, yeast, light brioche and white pepper.

Long finish with limes and sea salt.

This is a delicious Sparkling wine from Oregon. Rich and fruit forward. Easy drinking and complex. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Feels like Champagne, which is nice to see out of Oregon.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years.

Robert Parker 96 points. Wine Spectator 92 points.

A good quality wine. Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. Aged on the lees for 10 years. Disgorged in 2021.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80.
— 9 months ago

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Vinhos Barbeito

The Rare Wine Co. Historic Series Boston Madeira Special Reserve Bual

Paired with nothing. Madeira is the desert. — 3 years ago

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Turd Ferguson

Turd Ferguson

Madeira for breakfast. Mmmm