USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Day 2 review: Dark currants, spices, floral and earth. A bit hot even on day 2. Honestly maybe over time it will settle down but this is not a wine I would want to drink again. 87 points Day 3, 4 and 5: This wine was not flawed but heavy oak influence and not balanced. I like Hartford wines but not this one. Gut impression on the 3 day average 80 points Recommendation: Cellar and hope this improves because this bottles was a hot mess.
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Day 1: Hour decant and much better than the pop and pour. White pepper, roasted meat, spice, underbrush, violets and minerals. This has been one of the better Syrah's in relationship to price in a while. For sure drink these up soon however as this is not as good as the last bottle a little bit ago. 94 points
Day 1: Another hit tune from Kevin White. While not at Reynvaan In The Rocks Level it is worthy at the price point. Dark cherries, minerals, spice, menthol, dust and earth. Medium plus finish and tasty. Solid effort. 92 points
2018 Hartford / Hartford Court Old Vine Zinfandel Highwire Vineyard 87 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Day 2 review: Dark currants, spices, floral and earth. A bit hot even on day 2. Honestly maybe over time it will settle down but this is not a wine I would want to drink again. 87 points
Day 3, 4 and 5: This wine was not flawed but heavy oak influence and not balanced. I like Hartford wines but not this one. Gut impression on the 3 day average 80 points
Recommendation: Cellar and hope this improves because this bottles was a hot mess.
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2010 Reynvaan Family Vineyards Syrah In the Rocks 94 Points
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Day 1: Hour decant and much better than the pop and pour. White pepper, roasted meat, spice, underbrush, violets and minerals. This has been one of the better Syrah's in relationship to price in a while. For sure drink these up soon however as this is not as good as the last bottle a little bit ago. 94 points
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2017 Kevin White Winery Reserve 92 Points
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
Day 1: Another hit tune from Kevin White. While not at Reynvaan In The Rocks Level it is worthy at the price point. Dark cherries, minerals, spice, menthol, dust and earth. Medium plus finish and tasty. Solid effort. 92 points
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