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White

2015 Navarro Vineyards Pinot Gris Anderson Valley

12/17/2016 - Deux Chevaux wrote:

Light golden. Bright, slightly creamy, a bit of honeysuckle? Good balance, decent acidity.

agorman commented:

12/23/16, 12:01 PM - How would you score this one?

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White

2013 Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay Russian River Ranches Sonoma Coast

2/22/2016 - rocknroller wrote:

89 points

Light gold color. Drank 1 glass from 375ml at a restaurant. My experience was a little different than others it would seem. This was citrus on the nose with some mineral. The palate was lemon with some grapefruit, some minerality, lighter medium body and rather lean with little discernable oak. Didnt get the impression this saw much malo either. Nice with our fish.

agorman commented:

8/2/16, 2:59 PM - We love this wine! As far as its oak is concerned, I wonder if some reviewers were over-anticipating. Many California chards are 'way too heavy on the oak for my taste. I see this wine as more retrained all the way around than most California chards. It may also be a matter of taste, and some people do prefer chardonnay that's significantly lighter with essentially no oak at all.

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White - Sparkling

2004 Iron Horse Vineyards Chinese Cuvee Green Valley of Russian River Valley Champagne Blend

12/6/2014 - bbakove wrote:

92 points

Palest lemon color, this wine even looks silky. Delicately balanced aromas of mandarin orange, toasted brioche, a little green apple and faint yeast suggest a soft wine. The first slurp will banish any such concern. The mouthfeel is crisp, clean and assertive, due in no small part to the teeny tiny bubbles. Flavors pop like popcorn, dough, lime and a little nuttiness combine for a delicate yet definite flavor profile. A very adult sparkler, dry, that pairs well with food (we had a seafood pasta). Well worth a quaff!

agorman commented:

2/19/16, 6:56 PM - Very wonderfully descriptive of a worthy Iron Horse cuvee. Thank you!

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White

2011 Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay Russian River Ranches Sonoma Coast

2/16/2014 - leener10 Likes this wine:

Clear, starbright-pale yellow with green reflections, normal-heavy viscosity.

Clean and neutral nose, slight fruit aromas (green apple, lemon), pleasant not complex, some woodiness.

Medium-dry, refreshing acidity, medium body, and extended persistence. Honey, green apple, and minimal oak on the palate. Warm in the back of the mouth towards the throat.

A well balanced, fine, supple, and elegant wine.

agorman commented:

8/31/14, 7:54 PM - Detailed without being precious. Evocative of the experience of this wine.

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Red

2011 Goldeneye Pinot Noir Gowan Creek Vineyard Anderson Valley

4/26/2014 - Burgundy Al wrote:

Chicago Pinot Days (Navy Pier - Chicago IL): Tasting, brief note. More intense and powerful vs the Anderson Valley blend, but less complete and nuanced. Shows some heat on finish.

agorman commented:

5/31/14, 4:12 PM - Point of clarification: This is an Anderson Valley blend of grapes from the various Gowan Creek vineyard blocks. Are you, perhaps, comparing it to a Goldeneye pinot noir blend from all of their vineyards in the Anderson Valley? Or to the Anderson Valley Pinot Noir from another producer? Also, I wonder if the wine might benefit - become more nuanced - from either aeration or more time in the bottle?
agorman commented:

6/11/14, 9:41 AM - Burgundy Al, The various Duckhorn holding can be very confusing, even when one takes the time. This is especially true since they've been experimenting with blends of various kinds, single vineyard wines (ex: Goldeneye Gowan Creek), and, more recently, wines from a designated block within a single vineyard (ex. Goldeneye Gowan Creek Lower Bench See https://www.cellartracker.com/list.asp?Table=List&szSearch=Goldeneye+%28Duckhorn+Vineyards%29+Pinot+Noir+Gowan+Creek+Vineyard+%2D+Lower+Bench#selected%3DW1334630_1_Kef195fce93c9166fb12dda8d51c65044). I'm fairly new at this level of winery behavior, so I don't know ow much precedence there is for this kind of progression. Any insight?

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White

2011 Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay The Cutrer Russian River Valley

10/4/2013 - Frackit wrote:

85 points

Wouldn't get again

agorman commented:

6/3/14, 8:55 AM - No information about the wine or why the reviewer didn't like it. Give us a clue!

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