Greg La Follette

La Follette

North Coast Pinot Noir

Nice and light Pinot. — 4 years ago

Whitehaven

Greg Awatere Valley Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2018

The 2018 is once again a very herbal expression. On the nose, tomato plant is already making itself known along with pear and starfruit. Bright and alive but with a palate again showcasing that tomato plant and green fruit. Not overly acidic here. — 5 years ago

Anita Beishuizen
with Anita

Pressing Matters

R9 Coal River Riesling 2007

Have posted previous tasting notes on this wine and vintage. Owned by Melbourne barrister Greg Melick. A couple of years ago I remember banter between @TheSkip and @Bill Bender about the name. If Bill ever becomes a winemaker he can’t take Pressing Matters as already spoken for. This was a stellar Riesling, one of the best for a while. Mid Lemon in colour with absolute clarity. Lime and Lemon flavours with plenty of acidity. Incredible intensity. A beautiful dry Riesling from the Coal River in Tasmania, cruising at 12 years with more life ahead. Traces of paraffin/kerosene on the nose. — 7 years ago

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La Follette

Lorenzo Vineyard Chardonnay 2012

This wine is doing rather well, yet you can tell that it's starting to hang on to the edge of the hill while simultaneously being pushed over by the later vintages and Father Time. Poured a darker straw color into the glass. The nose was dried herb and a little bit of tropical fruit. The entry was more rounded, but immediately a honey and dried herb note kind of hit. The fruit was more of a wilder, bramblier tropical fruit note with a touch of butter. This wine seems to be going more of the buttery route and more of the tertiary / mushroom way, as this sort of seemed to develop on the finish more when it was near room temp than when it was cold (initially it was served rather cold). I rather enjoyed this wine due to its complexity, although I cannot say that would be the case in the next 2-3 years as I feel it is starting its downward slide. Drink now. — 8 years ago

Dan Fitzgerald
with Dan
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Domaine Roulot

Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2019

Thimas greg @el paso — 2 years ago

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La Follette

Manchester Ridge Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

Nice Cali Chard. Light butter and boo-yah oakified goodness — 5 years ago

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Arnaud Ente

Clos des Ambres Meursault Chardonnay 2006

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Pappas 10/20
— 6 years ago

Greg Linn Wines

Grangerville Pinot Noir 2007

dried rose petals, strawberry, earth — 7 years ago

Gramercy Cellars

Olsen Vineyard Rosé Blend 2017

The 2017 Gramercy Cellars Rosé is a blend of 44% Cinsault, 31% Grenache and 25% Syrah, all sourced from the Olsen Vineyard. This pale colored Rose begins with a bouquet of white peach, red cherry candy and watermelon with a slightly smoky edge. The minerality is fantastic, as is the gorgeous mouthfeel. Balanced, showing good weight, the Rose unveils red cherry, cran-orange and rose water flavors. This is another outstanding wine made by the talented winemaking team of Greg Harrington and Brandon Moss. Drink 2019-2024 — 7 years ago

La Follette

Van der Kamp Vineyard Pinot Meunier 2014

Unbelievable. Dried basil and red fruit with currant and tannins mid palate. Luxurious and rich. 187 cases made. — 8 years ago

La Follette

Sun Chase Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

This wine is still giving everything wonderful. No sign of any age. Full body. Complex. Lingering finish. I just love that it’s a $30something bottle that can stand next to much more expensive bottles. — 4 years ago

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Brewer-Clifton

Melville Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

Another confirmation that Greg Brewer makes some of the best, age-worthy chards out there. This 2013 is awesome. My only regret is that I don’t have another bottle to see what it will be like in 3-4 years (I’m guessing even better). — 5 years ago

Vanessa McCaffrey
with Vanessa
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Hilliard Bruce

Sky Pinot Noir 2015

Easily one of the better incarnations of this wine, the 2015 Sky is drinking really well. I think (but am not 100% certain) that by this vintage Greg Brewer had moved from Melville to John Hilliard’s operation just down the road on Route 246. Has many of the same characteristics you’d expect from a St Rita Hills pinot - beautiful bright strawberry-laced fruit, a bit of earth and spice, all wrapped together in a wine with a seamless mouthfeel. Very sad that life circumstances compelled John and his wife to shut HB down, but this wine is a terrific reflection of what they achieved in a very short space of time. Cheers! — 6 years ago

Vanessa McCaffrey
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Daniel S

Great photo!

La Follette

Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay 2015

Big chard that opened up after about an hour. Acid pulled through to balance it out. — 7 years ago

Greg Norman Estates

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2015

Good wine for the price - 12.99 at Kroger- dark cherry flavors come through - dry but very smooth. — 8 years ago

Ruffino

Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2013

With Steve at Greg Kisver's wedding — 9 years ago