Stone Pine

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Clarksburg Chenin Blanc + Viognier Blend 2022

John Howard
9.0

Really good this vintage. — 14 days ago

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Severn Goodwin

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Nice, this is so up/down year to year.
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@Severn Goodwin yes it is. Good one currently.

Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2017

I haven’t had a lot of experience with Napa Valley Chardonnay but this was most enjoyable. Rich and mouth filling, creamy. Stone fruit and almonds. Barb said white flowers on the nose. Apparently this was picked early and malolactic fermentation was blocked. Oak influence is totally integrated - balanced. I paid $147 AUD in Brisbane in September 2021. A lot dearer than what you might pay in the States I would guess. — 3 months ago

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Byron Hewett

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US$50-75 here
John Van Trijp

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@Bob McDonald THE winner of the Paris Tasting
David T

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It is those Aussie US import-export fees. We were going to ship some Standish back to the States from the property and when Standish called us and said the shipping/import fees were are much as the three bottles, we passed. They’re not that had to find here.

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Napa Valley Petit Verdot 2021

Needs a couple years but quite engaging nose and body — 5 months ago

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Excelente vinho! Tempo de guarda perfeito — 23 days ago

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 1990

The wine is starting to tire. Incredible nose, cherries, blueberries, spice, leather and tobacco. On the palate it is probably past its prime. Super soft tannins, slight red fruits and a bit of oak. Very fun and interesting wine. Super enjoyable. — 2 months ago

Hawkes

ST Stone Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

This one has evolved very well and exceeded my expectations. Rich tannins and well integrated oak complement the juicy cherry and berry flavored palate. Chocolate and tobacco round out a great finish. — 4 months ago

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Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend 2009

Fantastic, pinnacle #champagne - incredibly fresh nose, lots of energy with lemon, pear on the nose, touch of brioche plus wet stone. Fine bubbles, definitely felt like this was still too young and would have developed additional complexity given another decade. #cristal — 6 months ago

Trimbach

Clos Ste. Hune Alsace Riesling 2007

Bright a precise with lemon and petrol and stone. Lovely salinity and floral notes. Dryish compared to German — a month ago

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Pine Ridge Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Needed some time to open up, but then a fine example of napa cab. — 3 months ago

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Louis Jadot

Pouilly-Fuissé Chardonnay 2022

In southern Burgundy, at the northern border of Beaujolais, lies the Pouilly-Fuisse appellation. Pale lemon color with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and sweet floral notes. On the palate flavors of apple, melon and lemon citrus with notes of honey and vanilla oak. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity and ends with minerality. Consistent quality! Nice! Good value! — 4 months ago

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