Same as my notes from two weeks ago. Best served super cold. As it warmed up in the glass, the fruit got a little flat. Nonetheless, when cold, this wine is a fun and fitting start to any lineup.
Same as my previous notes. Not as much tropical nuances and a bit more grass and steel this time (which made it less NZ-esque in its delivery - which I was ok with - but it didn't necessarily elevate…
It was the throw-down "red" at the table. Cedar and red and black currant. Completely dry, like sucking on tanbark that had been marinated in balsamic vinegar and grape seed oil.
Like many low-end NZ Sauvignon Blancs, this gets lost in the shuffle amongst the population of others in its category. Pushes out some pleasant grass, subtle tropical citrus, and pithy pear notes,…
Same as my CT notes from 1/21/16. A bit alcoholic on the PnP. Give it two hours in the decanter or hold for another year+ for best results. Really interesting railroad tie and camphor notes on the…
Totally charismatic and full of lively verve, but also charming and beautifully focused and pure, the 2014 Argot Estate Pinot is really compelling. Much more red fruit driven than the Bastard Tongue,…
Wait at least another two years before popping the cork on this. Restrained notes of black currant, river rock, asphalt, and some anise. PACKED with potential but nowhere near ready for prime time.…
Same as my notes a few months ago. This was served alongside a 2013 Buccella (WOTN for 3 of the 5 of us) and a 2012 Saunter Eagle Summit (a distant third place). For me, the Bevan was the overall…
Same as my previous notes on this wine. This was served alongside a 2012 Bevan Sugarloaf and 2012 Saunter Eagle Summit. The Buccella was WOTN for 3 out of 5 of us. The Bevan was WOTN for the other 2.…
Same as my notes from last month. This was served alongside a 2013 Buccella Merlot and a 2012 Bevan Sugarloaf. The Saunter, though very good, was at the back of the pack. It displayed a softer,…
A nice balanced sparkler. Pear, apple, and light cream. Subtle yeasty flavors were not overpowering, and added some depth. Didn't necessarily have any noteworthy cut or acid to slice through some of…
Previous notes apply, except that I bumped this up a couple of points because it showed absolutely beautifully this go-around. A totally compelling and captivating bottle of wine, especially after…
Same as my previous tasting note. Went down way too easy. Lacked just a tad bit of focus and tension, but a more plush version of a Champagne sparkler. Fun and just plain good. Not cerebral, but a…
Similar to all of my other notes. I'm preferring this wine colder than other Chardonnays (somewhere between cellar and refrigerator temps). I usually prefer Chardonnays at around 54 degrees, but the…
PnP delivered immediately captivating notes of black currant, black raspberry, anise, fresh turned mulch, and some spice. A dark expression of Howell Mountain, delivering gobs of black fruit, but…
Same as all of my other notes. PnP was a tad wonky at first, but after about two hours in the decanter, this started to fill out nicely and find its glide.
Same as all my other previous notes, except that I bumped this up a couple of points. It has really filled out since last time. Solid depth and concentration; an absolutely beautiful, dark expression…
A nice pairing throughout the various courses at dinner. Light bodied but still able to push out some subtle savory notes. Lemon verbena, grass, and some stone/flint. Never overpowered the dishes,…
It was simple. It was fine. It served its purpose with some extraordinary fare from Madrona Manor in Healdsburg. Light bodied and fairly crisp. Nothing to object to. Nothing to be drawn to.
Drank quickly and without much thought given to its nuances, but not too captivating overall when compared to the other wines served. Red berry and earth. That's about what I can remember. As was the…
The best of the Pinots offered in the tasting. This was served alongside the 2014 and 2013 versions of the same wine designation. The 2012 was far superior (which possibly shows these wines'…
A slight improvement when compared to the 2014 served alongside it, this 2013 had a little more earth and deeper cranberry notes. Still on the leaner side of the Pinot profile, but able to at least…
