Zephyr Wells

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

Thurston Wolfe

Zephyr Ridge Vineyard Zinfandel 2021

Primitivo is Italian for Zinfandel. I liked it a lot. Gift of MLP — 5 months ago

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Domaine du Mas Blanc (Docteur Parcé)

Banyuls Rimage La Coume 2007

[Half bottle] This lovely 17-year-old Banyuls has finally knitted together into a very fine example of Dr. Parce Banyuls (old vine Grenache made in the same way as Port), earlier bottles were terribly disjointed and lacking balance and sweetness). Served with Viennese Sacher Torte my wife made for dessert!

Our first Dr. Parce was the 1967 “Vielles Vignes” which was fantastic and is still my reference point. We had that in 1987 at Pierre Gagnaire’s restaurant in St. Etienne, before he moved on to Paris, his staff was kind enough to comp us a bottle — blind — while my brother and I embarrassed ourselves trying to identify the wine!! That bottle was tried with Pierre’s famous “chocolate soup” dessert, the recipe for which was in Patricia Wells’ “Food and Wine Lovers of France” book from the mid-1980s — memorable combination!!!
— 2 years ago

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Great note and pairing!

Glover Family Vineyards

Zephyr Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019

No excuses here, just thirst quenching and pure Marlborough New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc at its finest. This colors within the lines of refinement while still pumping tropical citrus, grapefruit and weedy herbs to the Max. Lots of acidity maintains freshness while this comes across as dry and remarkably fresh. Well Done. — 6 years ago

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Château d'Oupia

Les Hérétiques Pays d'Hérault Carignane Syrah 2017

Bright Syrah/Carignane blend, with mild berries and spice, low tannin and acidity, from Languedoc at The Bitter End in Wells, ME — 7 years ago

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Stella

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Nice well balanced Montepulciano at Billy’s Chowder House in Wells, ME — 8 years ago

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Indian Wells Contemporary Winemaking Series Columbia Valley Red Blend 2021

2021 vintage. Good, and H enjoyed. A little short on dry tannins to be a 9+ for me. — 2 months ago

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Indian Wells Contemporary Winemaking Series Columbia Valley Merlot 2021

Dull red color with visible legs. Smells and tastes strongly of cherry or dark fruit. — 3 months ago

Glover Family Vineyards

Zephyr Marlborough Riesling 2019

Nose is like toasted sesame! Tangy and funky. I love dry reislings and this doesn’t taste like anything I’ve had before which intrigues me. — 5 years ago

Red Car

Zephyr Farms Vineyard Chardonnay 2011

Wow! What a surprise. Really well-structured. — 7 years ago

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Holloran

Stafford Hill Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2015

Very smooth, light, well balanced Willamette Pinot Noir at the City Bar at the Lenox Hotel in Boston after World Series game, and at Hobb’s Restaurant in Wells, ME — 8 years ago

Ceritas

Zephyr Vineyard Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2018

Crystalline lemony salty purity with a bit of air. Great body and depth. Long finish. Extremely enjoyable. — 3 months ago

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Indian Wells Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

This is a polished, crowd-pleasing Cabernet that still shows real intent. Ripe black cherry and blackberry lead the charge, followed by notes of cocoa, vanilla, and a subtle cedar spice. The tannins are smooth and well-integrated, giving it an easy, confident structure without sacrificing depth. There’s just enough oak warmth to feel luxurious, but it never overwhelms the fruit.

I opened this during a family winter getaway in Atlantic City, one of those cold, quiet nights after the lights fade and the boardwalk winds down. It paired beautifully with a relaxed dinner and conversation, the kind of wine that elevates the moment without demanding attention. Approachable, reliable, and quietly refined. Indian Wells continues to earn its reputation as a go-to Cabernet with class.
— 4 months ago

Copain

Baker Ranch Anderson Valley Syrah 2016

12.4%. On the lighter side. Still fresh. Nice wine but maybe this vineyard isn’t really a killer. Possibly the first syrah I’ve had from AV?? I’ve had several of Wells Guthrie’s other 2016 Syrahs and they’re all great. This one didn’t knock me out. — 2 years ago

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Domaine Henri Perrusset

Mâcon-Villages Chardonnay 2017

Lovely French Chardonnay, with crisp finish at Harcourt Street, Boston, at the Bitter End, Wells, ME — 4 years ago

Glover Family Vineyards

Zephyr Marlborough Chardonnay 2011

Summer weather wine - racy acidity, yeasty funk, mouth watering white stone fruits #marlborough #chardonnay — 7 years ago

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The Four Graces

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Good body, wells balances, rich aromas, good lengua. Overall a good wine a ta great place with fantastic company! — 8 years ago

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