Gershon Bachus Vintners

Wind Series Zephyrus West Wind De Portola Estate Vineyard Zinfandel 2017

9.3

This is a Zinfandel I can love. Blackberries and balsamic on the nose. Smooth and well balanced mouthwatering acidity and mouth tingling tannins. Rich full bodied dark fruit, currant and a hint of rhubarb and cinnamon spice on the palate with a long lasting and totally enjoyable finish. — 2 years ago

Realm Cellars

The Falstaff Napa Valley Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2007

David L

9.2

07' - at Portola Valley, CA — 9 years ago

with Eric, Jason and 3 others

David, Andrew and 50 others liked this

Jason Cutrer

Wish this one had more time to shine but even and great finish for nearly pop and pour

David L

@Jason Cutrer Terrific bottle of wine.

Norman

Love Realm and this was a great bottle @Jason Cutrer

9.4

Macdonald

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

David L

9.6

12' -at Portola Valley, CA — 9 years ago

with Eric, Jason and 3 others

David, Eric and 49 others liked this

Rob Sternthal

Surprised by your rating. I had a few of these in the past, but haven’t found it to be special.

David L

@Rob Sternthal Need to stand it up for half a day. Decanted for several hours. 4/6 wouldn't heard it. Heavy sediment it. I've enjoyed several bottles and like them very much. One of the few things we disagree on .

Norman

Great bottle. 9Suns exceeded in my mind but ever so slightly. Great wine and even better company. Super fun night! Thanks for hosting @Gunja Gargeshwari and @David L and @Eric S making the long trip.

9.5

Portola Valley Ranch

Portola Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1986

Charles Hill

9.6

1986 cab sauv by Jim Varner. Over the top classic California cab. — 10 years ago

Brouwerij Rodenbach

Classic Flanders Red Ale

Tommy Fogarty

Owner Thomas Fogarty Winery

9.2

Portola Kitchen.... The place is great. — 13 years ago

with Lily

Jannae liked this

Clos La Chance

Harman Vineyard Chardonnay 2015

Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.1

Slight bias cause it my cousin's vineyard in Portola valley but damn it's good on day two once some oak blows off. 2 acre vineyard near Rhys (alpine road). A little heavy handed with oak but actually well integrated at the same time. For the style it's really great.... wente clone perhaps? I'd have to ask but so typically California circa 1990s and very enjoyable as such. Super cool super limited. — 8 years ago

Neal and Paul liked this

Nine Suns

Napa Valley Red Blend 2012

David L

9.6

12' - at Portola Valley, CA — 9 years ago

with Eric, Jason and 3 others

David, Kevin and 49 others liked this

David L

@Eric S Was amazed after a 90 minute decanting it was somewhat approachable. A little more time in the bottle certainly wouldn't hurt it

Rob Sternthal

Houyi vineyard is a very special place.

Norman

I was right next to you and don’t remember this one @Eric S! @David L this was WOTN

9.6

Andremily

California Syrah 2014

David L

9.5

14' Forget about this for the next 4/6 years. -at Portola Valley, CA — 9 years ago

with Jason, Eric and 3 others

David, Paul and 43 others liked this

Mike R

I have 13 so thanks for input

Norman

Edged out by the Cabs but great bottle.

9.5

Aubert

Larry Hyde & Sons Chardonnay 2009

David L

9.2

09' - at Portola Valley, CA — 9 years ago

with Jason, Norman and 1 other

David, Raul and 48 others liked this

Norman

I think I liked this more than others but don’t think it their best showing.

9.1

Thomas Fogarty

Estate Grown Portola Springs Vineyard Chardonnay 2012

JeremyC

9.3

Don't know another Cali chard that has the degree of Burgundian-ness that this guy has. Oak is present but just enough for texture and complexity. Mineral and bright bright fruits....oh and acid. A ton of stuff you don't find in Napa/Carneros. Fuckin great wine! !! — 10 years ago

Kenwood Vineyards

Portola Vineyard Chardonnay 2015

Bronx

9.2

Rich , Full bodied
Vanilla, green apple, creme brûlée
Round heavy mouthfeel
Long finish

Very impressive Sonoma chard
— 8 years ago

Benjamin Leroux

Vosne-Romanée Pinot Noir 2014

David L

9.3

14' -at Portola Valley, CA — 9 years ago

with Jason, Eric and 2 others

David, Dave and 38 others liked this

Serafin Père et Fils

Les Corbeaux Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2010

David L

9.2

10' -at Portola Valley, CA — 9 years ago

with Jason, Norman and 1 other

David, Paul and 35 others liked this

Jason Cutrer

Did not get to try this one but wish I had

Norman

Great wine and even better company. Super fun night! Thanks for hosting @Gunja Gargeshwari and @David L and @Eric S making the long trip.

9.0

Eric

Total blast @Norman Gennaro @Gunja Gargeshwari thanks again for the invite. Great to meet @David L and @Jason Cutrer. We will get together again for sure!

Del Dotto Vineyards

The Beast Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

David L

9.7

Opened for 6 hours. Out of this world! -at Portola Valley, CA — 9 years ago

with Jason, Eric and 3 others

David, Shay and 42 others liked this

Kim Stanbro

@David L jealous! We love Del Dotto but haven't had the Beast.

Eric

@Mike R have a ton of Del Dotto upper end 14’s in particular and happy to share. Drop me a line at shankserc@gmail.com and we can set it up!

9.8

Norman

I had this as WOTN right up until we had the Nine Suns. Fantastic bottle. Super stoked that I also got to meet @David L and @Eric S and try both wines at the same time. My Carter did not just pale going up next to them but literally collapsed. These two were amazing and blew everything else out of the water.

9.6

Portola Vineyards

Los Trancos Creek Vineyard Estate Bottled Pinot Noir 2009

Beth Neely

9.9

Really in love with this one right now! — 13 years ago