Upper Shirley

Storm

Ignis Upper Hemel-En-Aarde Valley Pinot Noir 2020

Iodine, earth, dirt, tannic. A big wine will easily hold up to steak or game. Orange peel, touch dark ripe cherries, spices (touch cinnamon), black tea leaves. Full of character and terroir driven. From South Africa. Decomposed Granite and volcanic rock. 13.5%. — 20 days ago

Lyle, Tom and 2 others liked this

Galil Mountain Winery

Alon Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

This wine has an indigo color in the glass. The nose is full of dark fruit, with blackberry, plum and black currant coming into play. Notes of cigars, leather, white pepper and funky earth make me think the Syrah plays a much larger part than its percentage indicates. The palate has all the black fruit and some ripe, red cherries in addition. The acidity has some zip to it and the tannins are firm enough for brisket. The finish isn’t terribly long, but it holds the fruit flavors for a delicious few minutes. — 9 months ago

Serge, Paul and 1 other liked this

Galil Mountain Winery

Upper Galilee Syrah

Smooth, mod body, low acidity, light tannins. — 4 years ago

Amphorae

Makura Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

This blend of CS, Merlot and Syrah aged beautifully. Tanins are super soft and velvety. A full body, thick and powerful red, powerful nose and aftertaste. Acidity and sweetness balanced perfectly. — 2 months ago

Zagreus Winery

Vinica Mavrud 2019

Bulgarian wine amarone style. Dark purple (though dark out) dark fruit with hint of plum prune and cinnamon. Same on mouth with tannins that need some time. Long. Very good. May be my first Bulgarian wine. Definitely first with grape drying. — 5 months ago

Ania
with Ania

Newton Johnson Family Vineyards

Upper Hemel en Aarde Valley Chardonnay 2014

Well balanced buttery chardonnay, With elegant notea of citrus and elegant oakiness.
Superb South African Quality
— 4 years ago

Stonestreet Winery

Upper Barn Chardonnay 2018

Perfect buttery but balanced Chardonnay. Just everything there should be in a top quality Chardonnay. — 4 months ago

Joel liked this

Beaux Frères

The Upper Terrace Pinot Noir 2021

Delicate, fresh, nice minerals. Beautiful. — 5 months ago

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Dow's

Late Bottled Vintage Porto 2015

Fall is here and it’s the season I love to drink port. Dow, producing Ports for over 2 centuries. One of the first to establish its own vineyards, acquiring Senhora da Ribeira, in the remote Upper Douro, in 1890 & Bomfim, in the heart of Alto Douro, in 1896. Aromas of ripe fruits, fragrant spices and sweet notes. On the palate flavors of candied apple and jammy blackberries with cacao and honey. Firm dusty tannins, good balance, long finish. Perfect now. Tasting Sample. — 3 years ago

Veronika, Daniel P. and 4 others liked this

Jamsheed

Illaj Upper Goulburn Pinot Noir 2017

Smells like pickled tomatoes, sweet and sour and a little smoky. — 4 years ago