Upper Five

Beaux Frères

The Upper Terrace Pinot Noir 2021

Probably still a little young, but otherwise a really great bottle. Dark transparent ruby, with a woody-er edge to it. Some cherry pie, herbs, baking spices and tar aromas. Strong structure, making it feel young. Pretty large body for an Oregon Pinot! Going to age well for awhile. — 2 days ago

Jillian Varner
with Jillian

Sine Qua Non

Five Shooter Syrah 2010

Big and blowsy. Dark plummy fruit, tangy cherry. Reduced and intense. Long. — 2 months ago

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

Chappellet

Grower Collection Calesa Vineyard Five Blocks Petaluma Gap Chardonnay 2022

Apricot, lemon zest, lychee, and shortbread. Juicy and flavorful. — 5 months ago

Cain Vineyard & Winery

Cain Five Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

A Burgundian-styled Cab Sauv from the one of the most compelling Sub AVA of Napa mountains (Mayacamas) which has an amazing soil and solid influence from the Pacific. Crafted with an amazing balance of 68% Cab Sauv, 20% Merlot, 5% and the rest to round it off its structure and age ability. The 2011 is still climbing to its peak. Enticing notes of dry red fruits on the nose and mouth, delicate, outstandingly silky and nearly perfect balance!
The finish shows its beauty. (if you find it, it won’t disappoint you) it will give the run for the money.
— 10 days ago

Ty Caton

Caton Vineyard Upper Bench Sonoma Valley Merlot 2009

One of the nicest examples of Merlot we’ve ever had. — 2 months ago

Bonnie Hodur
with Bonnie

Stonestreet Winery

Upper Barn Chardonnay 2018

Perfect buttery but balanced Chardonnay. Just everything there should be in a top quality Chardonnay. — 6 months ago

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Shafer Vineyards

One Point Five Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon

Hugo’s Cellar has a great wine list! This one is a more fruit forward Cab, but not one that overpowers filet. — 2 days ago

Amphorae

Makura Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

My first experience with this wine. Really pleasant surprise — 2 months ago

Mariana, Daniel and 3 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 — 4 months ago

Elk Cove Vineyards

Five Mountain Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir 2022

2022 vintage. Tasted in conjunction with 4 other Elk Cove Pinots. This had the lightest body but still decent thrust. 4.17.24. — a year ago

Ted, Bob and 5 others liked this