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Paradigm

Oakville Merlot 2023

Like the Cab franc, my new favorite vintage of Paradigm Merlot. Expressive, inviting bouquet on the nose. Broad expression on the palate and soft even velvety - Wonderful — 9 days ago

Vine Hill Ranch

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

After an hr of air things just came together big fruit, present tannins and a great finish. Everything appeared in harmony and yet there seemed it had more to give. Hold for a few if you can. — 2 days ago

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Chappellet

Pritchard Hill Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

From magnum. Partially poured into a decanter and enjoyed over the course of a couple days. Best on Day 2. The 2015 Pritchard Hill pours a deep ruby/purple with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing and richly fruited with powerful, heady notes of cassis, blackberries, plum, purple flowers, tobacco, cocoa, some star anise and fine warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is luxurious. Classic Pritchard Hill character and surely a candidate for top vineyard status if the US were to ever adopt a classification status. There’s a long future here, especially in this larger format. Drink now with patience through 2055. — 2 months ago

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Jay Kline

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Hard to say. The large format can skew things. I bet the 750’s are bangin
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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Nice but I'll always opt for the "Signature" offering for the price. Have tasted a decade's worth+ of the Pritchard Hill vehicle. A bit too plushy for me but the Signature is Baby Bear old school just right.
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@Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego The Signature is great and most of the fruit is coming from Pritchard Hill anyway.

Kumeu River

Hunting Hill Chardonnay 2020

Had it with lemongrass/ginger sea bass from the grill. Very good match. Nice acids, matching minerals. — 4 months ago

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St Innocent Winery

Temperance Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 1999

Cherry cola, black tea, aged toasted oak, excellent acidity and balance, long, lingering finish, very fine aged Oregon Pinot to go with grilled Copper River (Alaskan) wild salmon!! — 5 months ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Oooooo. Sounds great!
Tom Casagrande

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Oooooo. Sounds great!

Paradigm

Oakville Cabernet Franc 2023

Ooh Lala, my new favorite vintage of Paradigm Cab Franc. Sensual nose, well-rounded, soft tannins, silky mouth feel, long finish - Magnificent! — 9 days ago

J. Rochioli

Little Hill Pinot Noir 2020

We had the 2020 vintage of Little Hill on 11/3-4/26. Tastes of black cherry, raspberry and spice. Wonderful mouth feel. Medium bodied, well balanced, New World. Aged and ready to drink, no tannin. Perhaps the best single vineyard I have had. — 6 days ago

Diamond Creek Vineyards

Volcanic Hill Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

fantastic and hard to believe still felt like it can sit. anyway balanced acids that hold with dark rich fruits... — a month ago

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Rutherford Hill

Napa Valley Merlot

Gift from Radek - delicious!! — 2 months ago

Paradigm

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Paul J
9.6

1hr+ decant. Lovely dark red color with purple rim. Complex nose and wine filled with pencil shavings, cedar, well integrated oak, blue and black fruit, and anise. Great depth and just overall well made. — 4 months ago

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Paradigm

Estate Bottled Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Paul J
9.6

Awesome producer! 1hr+ decant. Lovely red color. Nose had pencil shavings and vibrant fruit. Classic Napa sweetness on the palate with caramel integrated with cedar. Napa all the way but unique in its own special way! — 5 months ago

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Penfolds

Koonunga Hill South Australia Shiraz Cabernet 2021

Good but nothing great only buy the small bottles for mid week wines — 5 months ago

Grosset

Polish Hill Clare Valley Riesling 2024

Geweldige riesling met mooie tonen van steenfruit. Elegant. Nu wel nog te hoog in zuur. Paar jaar laten liggen en deze maakt je dolgelukkig! — 6 days ago

Martijn, Dave and 3 others liked this

Kistler

Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

Bit of age on it so you miss the acid but still great — 8 days ago

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Colgin Cellars

Tychson Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Inky and funky. Leather black pepper subtle blue berry. 2013 in 2026 — 11 days ago

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Stony Hill

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2011

Yes, funky and rainy and delicious musk. - at Chris & Mary’s — 2 months ago

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St Innocent Winery

Dijon Clone Freedom Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 1999

This aged Oregon Chardonnay is still showing quite well, some honeyed aromas, but solid fruit and acidity, a medium-long finish, this is the first of 6 bottles I found in a box with non-Chardonnays, how well this is showing tonight gives me hope it will continue to drink well for a few more years, kudos to Mark Vlossak!! — 3 months ago

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Liquid Farm

White Hill Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2024

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of 90min. The 2024 “White Hill” pours a pale straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with bright notes of star fruit, passion fruit, stone fruits, lemons, a touch of freshly struck matchstick, some white flowers and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and slightly saline. I love the character of these wines. Really tasty stuff. Drink now through 2034+. — 5 months ago

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William Hill Estate Winery

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2023

2023 vintage with notes of vanilla, pineapple and coconut. Smooth finish and a nice summer wine! Full body and creamy on the palate! — 6 months ago