Upper Five

Amphorae

Makura Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

My first experience with this wine. Really pleasant surprise — 25 days ago

Mariana, Daniel and 3 others liked this

Sine Qua Non

Five Shooter Syrah 2010

Big and blowsy. Dark plummy fruit, tangy cherry. Reduced and intense. Long. — 23 days ago

Paul Woolls
with Paul
Douglas, Jay and 6 others liked this

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2001

With a three hour decant still very tannic and stemmy. Probably needs another five plus years — 3 months ago

Shafer Vineyards

One Point Five Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Blend 95% Cabernet Sauv, 2% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, splash of Malbec, more cab heavy than prior vintages, deep Ruby, aromas of ripe black and red fruits with floral and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, blackberry, currants and licorice with vanilla, cacao, cedar and savory herbs. Long finish, well balanced, full tight rich tannins ending with fruit, cedar and earthy character. Nice! — 4 days ago

Bob, Paul and 9 others liked this

Stonestreet Winery

Upper Barn Chardonnay 2018

Perfect buttery but balanced Chardonnay. Just everything there should be in a top quality Chardonnay. — 5 months ago

Joel liked this

Beaux Frères

The Upper Terrace Pinot Noir 2016

Right to me to drink IMO fruit is there need a couple hours to open up….but very good — 5 days ago

Ty Caton

Caton Vineyard Upper Bench Sonoma Valley Merlot 2009

One of the nicest examples of Merlot we’ve ever had. — 20 days ago

Bonnie Hodur
with Bonnie

Chappellet

Grower Collection Calesa Vineyard Five Blocks Petaluma Gap Chardonnay 2022

Apricot, lemon zest, lychee, and shortbread. Juicy and flavorful. — 4 months ago

Elk Cove Vineyards

Five Mountain Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir 2021

Ruby with elegant red fruit aromas and gentle floral spice, aged for 10 months in French oak. On the palate flavors of cherry and cranberry with notes of tea, herb pepper with wet stone notes. Soft tannins on a long finish ending with fruit, spice and earthy mineral notes. Very Nice! — 9 months ago

Juan, Tom and 1 other liked this
Gage Orion

Gage Orion

Elk cove really does a great job with their Pinot noirs! Your notes have inspired me to pick up a bottle for the first time in a while, good stuff!