Malibu, South Coast

Jacob's Creek/Orlando

Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2024

First impression of this wine is smooth. Full bodied with a smooth finish. Excellent wine. — a month ago

Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Hemel-En-Aarde Valley Pinot Noir

Lovely complex Pinot while celebrating bean’s birthday! — 3 months ago

Bedrock Wine Co.

T'n'S Blocks Hudson Vineyard South Syrah

2018 vintage. Decanted and tasted after 1.5 hours. Medium body. Excellent, dark color. Some leaner fruits balanced with earth and spices. On the prettier side of the ledger currently. 1.2.26. — 4 months ago

Bob, Andrew and 12 others liked this

Botanica

Mary Delany Collection Pinot Noir 2019

Tart red cherry, light body, surprising prominent peppery tannins. Meet the Maker tasting. — 10 days ago

St. Hugo

Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

See earlier notes.
— 4 months ago

David, Andrew and 4 others liked this

Wynns Coonawarra Estate

Black Label Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 1996

Bought at the winery after tasting in 1999, my first pilgrimage to Coonawarra. Opened very stinky but blew off with air over 30 mins to beautiful fragrant nose and that sweet soft tannin of an aged Coonawarra Cabernet. Drank gloriously over the next two hours. Still full of life at 29 years old. — 5 months ago

Yalumba

The Cigar Menzies Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Not overly complex but nonetheless delightful. Sweet Coonawarra dusty tannin! — a month ago

Yalumba

The Menzies Coonawara Cabernet Sauvignon

Right in its drinking window, menthol, eucalyptus and black fruits all in harmony with fine tannins. — 2 months ago

J. Lohr

South Ridge Paso Robles Syrah 2020

Ah, J. Lohr. Lovely red of blood color. Aroma of wet leaves, earth and berry compote. Slightest hint of Band-aid. Flavors are Christmas pudding meets cherry chocolate cheesecake. Bright flavors with plenty of herbs and licorice in there. Really like fresh fruit. Apples? Yeah, I think I’ve had apples like this wine in flavor. Also has perfect balance of tannins and acids. This is really nice central coastal Syrah. — 5 months ago

Douglas, ESF and 2 others liked this