Sonoma and Napa Tastings - June 2024

Tasted Thursday, June 13, 2024 - Saturday, June 15, 2024 by MattMauldin with 177 views

Flight 1 (39 Notes)

  • 2023 Snowden Sauvignon Blanc Sunninghill

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    (6/13/2024)

    Aromas of gooseberry, lemon, acacia and hints of mineral. Luscious citrus and melon fruit on the palate, succulent, with nice floral and fresh herbal accents. Plush and bright, with good length.

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  • 2021 Snowden Cabernet Sauvignon The Ranch

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    (6/13/2024)

    Aromas of black cherry, currant, licorice, anise seed, violet, cedar and tobacco. Generous red & black fruit on the palate, over a dense secondary core consistent from the nose. Refined on the palate, with moderate lifting acidity, finishing with firm fine tannins and moderate-long length.

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  • 2021 Snowden Cabernet Sauvignon Los Ricos Vineyard

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    (6/13/2024)

    Aromas and notes of black cherry, currant, lavender, leather, cedar, tobacco and clove. Elegant on the palate, lithe and pretty expression, with plush density, fresh acid, full-ripe tannins and moderately long length on the close.

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  • 2021 Snowden Cabernet Sauvignon Brothers Vineyard

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    (6/13/2024)

    Darker and more brooding than the Los Ricos. Aromas of blackberry, black currant, graphite, anise, black pepper, clove, leather and tobacco. Black fruit on the palate over a dense secondary core of cocao nibs, black pepper, melted stone, rosemary and tea. Refined and round, fresh acidity, with firm, fine tannins and a big finish.

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  • 2020 Snowden Cabernet Sauvignon Dum Spiro Spero

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    (6/13/2024)

    The only 2020 red the winery produced. Fruit from Brothers and Los Ricos, with Cab Franc from Melchior Kemper, harvested before the fires. Aromas of black cherry, red licorice, eucalyptus, green pepper, cedar and tobacco. Succulent black fruit on the palate, with anise, five spice, nutmeg and tea secondary depth. Dense and chewy, with firm, smooth tannins and and moderate length on the finish.

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  • 2023 Forman Chardonnay

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    (6/13/2024)

    Just bottled. Rich stone fruit, crisp apple and hints of citrus, with mineral, spices and white florals. Dense structure, with brightness and full depth.

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  • 2022 Forman Cabernet Sauvignon

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    (6/13/2024)

    Just bottled. Aromas of black currant, anise, fennel, cocoa nibs and five spice. Round and rich on the palate, with blackberry, currant, melted stone, spices and purple florals, Full-bodied, shows nice complimentary freshness, full, round tannins and deep closing depth.

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  • 2020 Forman Cabernet Sauvignon

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    (6/13/2024)

    Harvested pre-fires. Aromas of black currant, blackberry, violet, graphite and nutmeg. Richly textured, succulent black fruit with depth of violet, five spice and melted stone. Round, ripe tannins, full closing depth.

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  • 2018 Forman Cabernet Sauvignon

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    (6/13/2024)

    Aromas of black currant with hints of red plum, with iron, allspice, leather, anise. Rich and dense on the palate, showing succulent black fruit and deep savory depth of melted stone, tea, violets, clove and cedar. Full-bodied and expansive, amply framing acidity, fine full tannins, and a long full finish.

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  • 2017 Forman Cabernet Sauvignon

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    (6/13/2024)

    Aromas of blackberry, blueberry, purple florals, crushed rock, allspice and hints of green pepper. Shows flavors of black currant underpinned by iron, fresh and energetic, with dense, savory middle depth of dark florals, anise seed, clove and leather. Broad and expansive, full round tannins and nice length on the finish.

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  • 2023 DuMOL Rosé of Pinot Noir

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast

    (6/13/2024)

    Aromas of white peach, orange blossom, cherry zest with floral, perfumy spices. Pretty on the palate, zesty flavors, billowy structure, and mineral accents, lifted bright integrated acidity.

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  • 2022 DuMOL Chardonnay Highland Divide

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    (6/13/2024)

    Aromas of hazelnut, lime zest, slate, clove and verbena. Rich, succulent palate with bright flavors of lemon zest and white peach, with soft honeysuckle & clove spices, accented with notes of wet stone. Richly textured, cut with bright acidity, finishing with fine texture and ample depth.

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  • 2022 DuMOL Pinot Noir Highland Divide

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    (6/13/2024)

    Aromas of bright raspberry, black cherry, violets, allspice and sandalwood. Flavors of red plum and berries, with clove spices and red florals. Fine and elegant, with bright acid, fine tannins and good length throughout.

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  • 2022 DuMOL Pinot Noir Dutton - Jentoft Vineyard

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast

    (6/13/2024)

    Deep and savory aromas of sandalwood, fig, red florals, root spices and minerals. Refined density on the palate, with silky notes of cherry & fig, crushed stone, clove and five spice. Nicely integrated acid, fine tannin and complex length.

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  • 2022 DuMOL Syrah Wild Mountainside Russian River Valley

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    (6/13/2024)

    Aromas of plum & blackberry, violet, rosemary and tea. Richly textured palate, with black cherry fruit, cedar, licorice and anise. Moderate acid, refined structure and full fine tannins, finishing with nice length. Less savory, more modern.

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  • 2021 DuMOL Cabernet Sauvignon Meteor Vineyard

    USA, California, Napa Valley, Coombsville

    (6/13/2024)

    A stunner. Aromas of cassis, currant, licorice, lavender, rosemary, allspice. On the palate shows bright black fruit, sassafras, black tea, melted stone. Ultra-refined, nice lift and tension, fine tannin, with a full deep finish.

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  • 2022 DuMOL Chardonnay Cuvée HHS Hudson & Hyde Vineyards

    USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros

    (6/14/2024)

    Aromas of white peach, acacia, lemon zest, honeysuckle, and limestone. Richly textured tropical and orange zest fruit, with clove spices, white florals and hints of minerality. Firm structure, with moderate acidity and a full spicy finish.

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  • 2021 Cobb Riesling Abigail's Vineyard

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast

    (6/14/2024)

    Classic aromas of acacia, petrol, orange blossom, lemon zest and white pepper. Racy lime, orange, honeysuckle and crushed stone notes on the palate. High acid, lean and steely, rounded out nicely. Totally dry.

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  • 2021 Cobb Pinot Noir Wendling

    USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley

    (6/14/2024)

    Aromas of fig, raspberry, sandalwood, lavender, leather, and black tea. All that, with added minerality on the palate. Cool-toned, refined and silky, with nicely integrated acid, fine tannins and a rich, full finish.

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  • 2021 Cobb Pinot Noir Docs Ranch Vineyard

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast

    (6/14/2024)

    Aromas of fig, raspberry, lavender, sandalwood, leather and dried herbs. Refined palate, with rich red cherry fruit, with secondary black tea, mushroom and spice notes. Finely textured and elegant, with a complext finish.

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  • 2021 Cobb Pinot Noir Coastlands Vineyard

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast

    (6/14/2024)

    Aromas of fig, sandalwood, hibiscus, leather and allspice. Great complexity to the palate, showing tea, fig, black cherry, red florals, five spice and earth. Refined and elegant, with a mineral underpinning to the middle palate. Taut acid, fine tannins, full complext finish.

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  • 2021 Cobb Chardonnay Mes Filles

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast

    (6/14/2024)

    Aromas of green apple, lemon zest, white florals, hazelnut and sandalwood. Racy citrus fruit on the palate, with slate and hints of spice, plenty of mineral and savory subtleties. Richly textured, ample acid, full finish.

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  • 2022 Hanzell Chardonnay Hanzell Farm The Zellerbach Selection

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Moon Mountain District

    (6/14/2024)

    Electric aromas of slate, lime zest, quartz, acacia and gingerbread. Lifted and textured on the palate, with plenty of citrus zest, crushed rock and spices, lots of mineral notes. Richly textured and round, with integrated taut acid and a full zesty finish.

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  • 2021 Hanzell Chardonnay

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Moon Mountain District

    (6/14/2024)

    Aromas of lime zest with green-yellow apple, white florals, limestone and honeysuckle. Richly textured palate showing ripe lemon, white peach, clove, honeysuckle, white florals and mineral. Textured, lifted, rich and mouthfilling.

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  • 2021 Hanzell Pinot Noir

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Moon Mountain District

    (6/14/2024)

    Aromas of blood orange, pomegranate, sandalwood, five spice, anise and thyme. Refined and precise on the palate, showing red plum and raspberry flavors with secondary anise, peppercorn, fresh herbs and violets. Fresh and succulent, broadening on the middle palate. Fine tannin and length.

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  • 2020 Hanzell Cabernet Sauvignon

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley

    (6/14/2024)

    Picked pre-fires. Aromas of black cherry, anise, leather, cedar. Fresh, succulent cherry and currant fruit on the palate, with five spice, paprika, clove and cedar. Dense and refined, broad on the palate. Full fine tannins, very nice length of violets, red fruits and fresh herbs on the finish.

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  • 2020 White Rock Vineyards Chardonnay

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    (6/15/2024)

    Aromas of lemon zest, butterscotch, acacia and mineral. Ripe/fresh on the palate, showing zesty citrus and white pear, with plenty of mineral and white pepper on the mid-palate. Impactful structure, solid acidity, finishing full and rich.

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  • 2020 White Rock Vineyards Chardonnay Breccia

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    (6/15/2024)

    Aromas and flavors of lemon zest, verbena, acacia, ginger and clove. Nice freshness lifting a rich texture, finishing full.

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  • 2020 White Rock Vineyards Merlot

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    (6/15/2024)

    Aromas of black cherry & raspberry, paprika, clove and crushed stone. Expressive red fruit palate, with mineral and clove accents. Fresh and elegant, finishing with broad, round tannin and nice depth.

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  • 2018 White Rock Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Top West

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    (6/15/2024)

    Aromas of black currant, blackberry, paprika, clove, tea and iron. Fresh and lifted on the palate, with impactful structure and flavors favoring black fruit, iron, spices, florals and black tea. Full plush tannins, and a big finish.

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  • 2015 White Rock Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    (6/15/2024)

    Aromas of blackberry, tobacco, pink peppercorn, cedar, clove, and tobacco. Black fruit on the palate, expressive and open, with iron, clove, and tea. Fresh acidity, broad ripe tannins, good length. Showing very well.

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  • 2020 White Rock Vineyards Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    (6/15/2024)

    Aromas of green and red apple, lime, brioche and limestone. Crisp, mineral-driven palate with zesty lemon and quince, white florals and slate. Richness on the palate, with fresh and crisp cut. Very nice.

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  • 2023 Dehlinger Pinot Noir Rosé

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    (6/15/2024)

    Salmon color. Aromas of strawberry, white peach, jasmine, honeysuckle and straw. Crisp, red melon and berry fruit on the palate with hints of honeysuckle and spice perfume. Nice texture cut with crisp acidity, with good depth on the finish.

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  • 2021 Dehlinger Chardonnay

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    (6/15/2024)

    Aromas of lime, orange blossom, honeysuckle and slate. Crisp flavors of stone fruit and citrus, with crushed stone, ginger powder, clove and white florals. Bright, textural, finishing with rich notes of lime and acacia.

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  • 2020 Dehlinger Pinot Noir Goldridge

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    (6/15/2024)

    Aromas of red raspberry & black cherry, potpourri florals, licorice, and rosemary. Rich cherry fruit on the palate, with five spice, cedar and crushed stone. Ripe, plush, medium acid, cushy tannins and a full finish.

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  • 2020 Dehlinger Pinot Noir Altamont

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    (6/15/2024)

    Aromas of fig, raspberry, clove, leather, allspice and crushed stone. Rich red fruit on the palate, with notes of spice and florals. Refined throughout, with medium acid, plush tannins and full depth on the finish.

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  • 2020 Dehlinger Pinot Noir Octagon Vineyard

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    (6/15/2024)

    Darker fruit aromas, with sassafras, clove and violet. Rich plum & cherry fruit flavors, with violet, spices and earth. Medium-bodied, with refined density, medium acid, round tannin and full depth on the finish.

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  • 2014 Dehlinger Syrah Frei Road

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    (6/15/2024)

    Aromas of black cherry, blackberry, violet, coffee and eucalyptus. Lush black cherry & plum fruit on the palate, with iron, violet, and black tea. Refined, silky, and broad. Very ripe, but without heat. Fine tannins, full finish. Showing well.

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  • 2018 Dehlinger Cabernet Sauvignon

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    (6/15/2024)

    Aromas of black cherry, red currant, violets, smoked paprika, clove, and black tea. Rich elegance on the palate, showing red and black fruit, purple florals, nutmeg, tea and cedar. Refined and round, expressive, fresh, finishing with fine tannins and full depth. Excellent.

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