Seth Masterson

9.0

A very distinct nose. Peach skins and something like tarragon plus cherry blossoms. It gives me the sense of fresh spring water flowing through a cherry orchard in April. Too drippy? I'm sticking to it. — 8 days ago

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9.2

Deep yellow in color with a golden hue.

Oaky on the nose with yellow apples, vanilla, light citrus and honey notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with apples, pears, apricots, light tropical fruits, spices, oak, vanilla, herbs and peppercorn.

Long spicy finish with spices and light marzipan.

This 5 year old Chardonnay is drinking beautifully now. Fruity and elegant. Spicy and tangy.

Needs 30 minutes to open up and soften the oak and vanilla notes, but good right out of the bottle too.

I had it a few years ago, and it is drinking so much better now. So nice to see how it evolved during this period. Will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

This Single Vineyard Chardonnay is complex and interesting. Delicious now.

Well balanced and good by itself as a sipping wine.

14.3% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$35. — a year ago

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9.1

This is a nice and easy drinking Sparking Rosé from Napa Valley.

Pale salmon in color.

Fruity nose and medium in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing red fruits, citrus, limes, light yeast and minerals.

Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly.

12.9% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$40. — a year ago

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9.3

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Beautiful nose with nice complexity.

Dry and fruity on the palate, and elegant with medium acidity.

Showing blackberries, black currants, cooked cherries, cedar, vanilla, espresso, cola, herbs, licorice, black pepper, tobacco leaf, chocolates, light earth and Indian spices.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This Single Vineyard is soft and elegant, and so tasty with chocolate and licorice notes. Complex and good right out of the bottle.

Still young, but already delicious, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 10 years. I had it a year ago and it is already drinking better.

Good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

Aged for 21 months in 75% new American oak barrels, and the rest in neutral French Oak. A small production of only 1,200 bottles.

15.2% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$68. — 3 years ago

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9.2

Gaderian Wines Sunset Knoll Vineyard Blanc de Noir 2022, Napa Valley, California

Light yellow in color with a golden hue.

Nose of citrus, apples, pears, light honey, tangerine, earth, light yeast and minerals.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and medium sized bubbles.

Dry on the palate with yellow apples, lemons, spices, herbs, light earth, light bread, minerals, honey, sea salt and white pepper.

Long tangy finish with limes and spices.

This is a delicious Sparkling wine from Napa Valley. Fruit forward and interesting. Complex and entertaining.

This Single Vineyard Sparkling smells like an Unoaked Napa Chardonnay, and earthier on the palate. Very interesting. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Spicy and tangy.

Still young and fresh tasting, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Good right out of the bottle, and gets earthier as it opens up (30 minutes).

Really enjoyable by itself as a sipping wine. Neither bitter nor tart. Fresh and vibrant.

100% Pinot Noir grapes were fermented in neutral French Oak barrels, and aged for 8 months on the lees.

13.1% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$55. — a year ago