Washington Hills

Sea Smoke

Ten Estate Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2023

Dark garnet color with a ruby core. Aromas of dark berry fruit, forest floor, lavender and smokey vanilla. Flavors of black cherry, blueberry and blackberry fruit with additional flavors of black licorice, baking spices, savory herbs and roasted nuts. That smokey/oaky vanilla flavor extends to the long and silky finish. More weight, heft, power and concentration than your typical Pinot Noir. The bright acidity balances this wine beautifully. Outstanding! Thanks to Kase and Petey for bringing this wine on our 2026 Cape May, NJ vacation. — 21 days ago

Bob, Joel and 4 others liked this

Cayuse Vineyards

Bionic Frog Walla Walla Valley Syrah 2013

Jan A
9.7

Who let the Frogs out? — 19 days ago

Lisanne, Jelle and 7 others liked this
Lisanne Nijenhuis

Lisanne Nijenhuis

Woow! 🐸
Jan A

Jan A

Yes it was really nice. Cayuse funk but also elegant.

Cayuse Vineyards

Cailloux Vineyard Syrah 2018

Nice. Tamed bramble. Not super intense or concentrated as I kinda remember but might have been a different vineyard that I am recalling. — 2 months ago

Ira, Tom and 5 others liked this

Domaine Drouhin

RoseRock Pinot Noir 2024

This was nice, very drinkable, crowd pleaser. Berry fruit, minerals, hint of forest, but overall fruit forward. — 2 months ago

Randy Boesch
with Randy
Matt, Tom and 2 others liked this

Blankiet Estate

Paradise Hills Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Red fruits galore

Very open after short decant.

Quite soft tannins
— 2 months ago

Tom, Scott@Mister and 1 other liked this

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+. — 3 months ago

Zach, Tom and 12 others liked this

Grgich Hills Estate

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon (83%) with some Merlot (11%), Cabernet Franc (5%) and Petite Verdot (1%) blended in. Dark ruby color. Aromas of black fruit, intense graphite and dried herbs and red/purple flowers. Flavors of black and red berries/currants/plums, dark cocoa, black licorice and woody herbs. Slight touch of vanilla on the long and expressive finish. Bright acidity and smooth tannins. Elegant, nicely structured and quite savory. Medium-plus body and well balanced. Well crafted and wonderful complexity. Best with a decant. Big hit at a business dinner. Enjoyed at Frescos in Lincoln, RI. — 9 days ago

Bob, Paul and 4 others liked this

Sea Smoke

Southing Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023

delicious biodynamic Sta Rita pinot. tons of salinity and characteristic terroir. — a month ago

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Columbia Valley Riesling 2022

Fruit but not to sweet Danna — 2 months ago

Thomas

Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2023

2023 vintage. FLB jetsam. Decanted and tasted after 30 minutes and 1 hour. Medium/medium-heavy body. Dark color. Round impressions. Pleasant berry escapades on the back end with spritzes of rhubarb. This was waay too young and could definitely use 2-3 years to dump the baby fat and reapply. Nicely made. Just needs more time to reveal all the wonders within. 6.26.26. — 3 months ago

Doug, Ted and 7 others liked this

Grgich Hills Estate

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2023

2023 vintage. Crisp apricot and pear aromas on the nose, light oak taste on the palette, decent finish. Great afternoon wine with cheese, salami, and hummus. — 4 months ago

DeLille Cellars

D2 Columbia Valley Merlot Blend

Smooth with some pleasing bite. Great with steak — 6 days ago

Quilceda Creek

CVR Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Very good vintage but seems a bit off. More fruit forward than expected. May need time in cellar. @home as part of a new world bordeaux blend wine blind tasting. — 18 days ago

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Indian Wells Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

This great wine for $20 that I can get at gorcery store. I got licorice at first but then get some vanilla and lots of blackberry jam as it opens — a month ago

Brian liked this

Brewer-Clifton

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2023

2023 vintage. Popping, with fruit and structure and delicate flourishes. Tasted with Greg Brewer winemaker/founder. 7.29.26. — 2 months ago

Ted, Tom and 8 others liked this

Liquid Farm

Golden Slope Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2019

LF always impresses — 2 months ago

Eric, Douglas and 12 others liked this

Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen

Eroica Columbia Valley Riesling

Lightly sweet but surprisingly tart with green apple and under ripe pineapple over a touch of citrus and acacia — 2 months ago

14 Hands Winery

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

My late dad’s favorite and the vintage he was drinking just before he passed. Perfection. — 3 months ago