Liz's Hawaiian
Tasted Saturday, June 27, 2026 by intimaralem85 with 24 views
Introduction
~$50 - any variety, any origin
Flight 1 (16 Notes)
Closing
2004 Turley Zinfandel from Rancho Escondido, Baja California, MEXICO was WOTN for me!
Tasted Saturday, June 27, 2026 by intimaralem85 with 24 views
~$50 - any variety, any origin
2004 Turley Zinfandel from Rancho Escondido, Baja California, MEXICO was WOTN for me!
2004 Turley Zinfandel Rancho Escondido 96 Points
Mexico, Baja California
Sweet nectar nose. Aged smell.
Saline, slightly fruity. A hair past peak but still going strong.
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2020 Penfolds Shiraz Bin 28 94 Points
Australia, South Australia
Honey nose. Smooth, friendly shiraz. Decanted 2 hrs at 65ºF.
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2010 Reynvaan Family Vineyards Syrah The Unnamed 90 Points
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Nose: black powder, complex fruit
Pepper on the palate, slight bitterness
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2020 Papapietro Perry Pinot Noir Peters Vineyard 79 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Very high acidity. Not pleasant. Smoke taint?
Maybe decanting and serving at a proper temp would have helped, but IDK really. Not good.
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2019 Abbott Claim Pinot Noir Abbott Claim Vineyard 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton
Not loving it tonight. Unusual acidity. Unripe rasp/blackberry.
Served at 77ºF+ so that might be the issue. 🤷🏽♂️
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2018 Lawrelin Winery Transition Boushey Vineyard 90 Points
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
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2023 Boissett Family Estates Cabernet Sauvignon OLD WINERY ROAD RESERVE 91 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Party wine! Sweet round fruit. Perfect for a night of potluck dinner requiring a versatile jammy wine.
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2021 Antinori Chianti Classico Marchese Antinori Riserva Tenuta Tignanello 92 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG
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2022 Williamson Wines Zinfandel Scandal 88 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley
Green stem taste. Needs decanting and cooler serving temp.
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2022 Waypoint Pinot Noir Starscape Vineyard 87 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Standard commercial pinot noir.
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2022 Château Bastor-Lamontagne 89 Points
France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes
No layers of flavor. Ok for those looking for a sweet libation. Might be nice as a spritz.
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2009 Château Rabaud-Promis 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes
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2021 Ken Wright Pinot Noir Abbott Claim Vineyard 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton
Standard modern pinot noir.
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2022 Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Volcanic
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
Only had 1-2 ozs, so could not fully assess. Nothing off-puting.
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2022 Martinelli Zinfandel Giuseppe & Luisa 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
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2023 Flowers Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
I tend not to enjoy pinot noirs, but this was very pleasant.
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