Stephen Huse

Henschke

Hill of Grace Vineyard Shiraz 2019

This is the current release of Hill of Grace, the 2019, priced at $975AUD and incredibly Sold Out according to the website. Matched with the 2008 as both were from hot years. Initially a sooty, minerally earthy note on the nose. Then came Satuma Plum, blackberry, spice and pepper. Stephen said only 25% to 30% of the normal volume for sale. (Hence the Sold Out). He let us in on a secret that there will be no 2020 released. I asked if the fruit is used in another Cuvée. The answer is No - the grapes are removed and thrown out. Seems a waste. He went on to explain that H of G has a different spice character to Edelstone - more of an Asian spice. Mostly used oak is used to lessen the oak influence. Elegant yet intense and without a doubt one of the world’s great wines. Will live for decades. — 2 years ago

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Stephen Ross

Edna Valley Pinot Noir 2017

Thanksgiving 2021
— 5 years ago

F. Stephen Millier

Angel's Reserve Lodi Rosé Blend 2020

Crisp and referring. Mildly sweet with a good berry taste to it. — 5 years ago

Stephen Vincent

California Chardonnay

Good for Chardonnay — 6 years ago

Meaghan Weed

Meaghan Weed

I really liked this Chardonnay and I am not a Chardonnay lover. Would highly recommend

Stephen Durieu de Lacarelle

Lou Y Es-Tu Beaujolais-Villages Gamay 2031

Juicy and refreshing and just the right amount of dry — 8 months ago

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F. Stephen Millier

Angel's Reserve Lodi Chardonnay

Smooth, oaky, buttery. 2020 vintage — 4 years ago

F. Stephen Millier

Angel's Reserve Lodi Red Blend

C
9.2

With R.
A tad bit on the thinner side but smooth and very fruity. Highly recommend
— 4 years ago

F. Stephen Millier

Angel's Reserve Lodi Pinot Grigio

At Kit’s good white. Not sweet. — 5 years ago

Stephen & Walker Trust Winery Limited

Petite Sirah 2011

Phoenix, 2017, to commemorate the fires Napa endured — 6 years ago

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2010

Delectable Wine
9.7

Bright, deep ruby. Ineffable scents of dark berries, graphite, minerals, licorice, violet, dark chocolate and sage. Wonderfully suave, fine-grained and plush but light on its feet, and every bit as complex in the mouth as on the nose. Really impeccably balanced, classy wine with uncanny precision and inner-mouth aromatic lift and a resounding, endlessly building aftertaste that leaves the taste buds quivering. A wine of great finesse and energy, not to mention noble palate-saturating, fully ripe tannins. This is more about subtlety than weight, but is still hard to scrape off your palate. This already coats every square millimeter of the palate but may yet expand further. All of this fruit was harvested in October. (Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2020)
— 6 years ago

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Occidental (Stephen Kistler)

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2017

California Pinot noir and it’s amazing. — 8 months ago

Stephen Ross

Dante Dusi Vineyard Zinfandel 2017

8/10/22 puppy sitting for miss Ava. Perfect might, not overly sweet. Wish there was more — 4 years ago

F. Stephen Millier

Black Label Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel 2020

C
9.6

With R. Phenomenal. Smooth, fruity, full bodied, zingy, amazing! Absolutely love it — 4 years ago

F. Stephen Millier

Angel's Reserve Lodi Zinfandel 2020

Smoky, chocolate-covered raspberries, very smooth for its age. Nice bite on the finish. — 5 years ago

F. Stephen Millier

Angel's Reserve Lodi Shiraz

Another score for Stephen Miller — 5 years ago

F. Stephen Millier

Angel's Selection Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon

Blackberries and plum with light spice. Soft, silky, smooth finish. — 6 years ago