Sands Point

Crown Point

Estate Selection Red Blend 2017

Too strong and astringent. It gets better with air but not enough. — 2 months ago

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Dog Point Vineyard

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Dog Point makes really nice wines. Lean bright clean SB. — 4 months ago

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Dog Point Vineyard

Marlborough Chardonnay 2024

Fresh citrus, orange minerality — 5 months ago

Kirkland Signature

Ti Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025

Basic good Sauvignon blanc. Bargain at Costco for $6.99 — a month ago

Yangarra Estate

High Sands McLaren Vale Grenache 2016

A highly awarded Grenache from McLaren Vale made by the talented Peter Fraser. Sweet red earthy fruits but not overly raspberry as Aussie Grenache often is. Has a lovely sweet smooth texture. James Halliday awarded this wine his Wine of the Year in 2020 and 99 points. Vines planted in 1946 in ancient sandy soils ideal for this Grenache. If not Australia’s best Grenache then certainly in the conversation. The main reason we drank this wine a few days ago was to remember Peter Fraser who sadly passed away unexpectedly in a tragic house fire. — 4 months ago

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Bob McDonald

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@Jamie Lauder Absolutely Jamie. 🍷👍
Doug Powers

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Very sad story @Bob McDonald — we all lost another Grenache virtuoso recently in France, Emmanuel Reynard of Chateau Rayas!!
Bob McDonald

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@Doug Powers Very true Doug. Also a few years ago, Henri Bonneau.

Fossil Point Wines

Edna Valley Pinot Noir 2021

Nice Pinot from SLO county, plenty of red fruit, nice acidity, nice finish. Feels like I am standing in a strawberry field. — 4 months ago

Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

Who am I argue with 100 point rating from Dunnuck and Wine Advocate? And it is a youthful beauty. I typically find the great vintage of ‘09 approachable earlier than ‘05, also a great Bordeaux year. This is perfectly enjoyable right now but I’ll SAVE at least 6 of these because this baby is a distant runner with lots of legs left. Wow! — 2 months ago

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Fossil Point Wines

Edna Valley Chardonnay 2023

Not a Chardonnay fan but this actually slaps — 4 months ago

Château Haut-Bailly

Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

Nice. Quite fruity at this point well made. — 4 months ago

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