A superb Chardonnay now that will definitely improve with age. Pretty restrained nose of smoke and citrus, grapefruit. On the palate, floral, pithy grapefruit and pomelo. Quite a bit of oak here but well integrated. Not even a hint of popcorn.
Day 2: all of the above but better. Oaks features a little less.
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A great value sparkler and easy enough to please a crowd. Very pale in colour. Peachy notes of muscat on the nose. Very fine mousse. Palate is like a fine peach cider (in a good way) with slightly bitter and cosmetic notes lingering. Well done.
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2014 Bien Nacido Estate Syrah X-Block Bien Nacido Vineyard
12/22/2021 - Plusvini Likes this wine:
Pop and pour.: Pepper, blood, blackberry, licorice, acetone. Life changing acid.
Hour 2: blackberry and earth notes. Acid has softened but flavours are muted.
Hour 4 less complex stewed fruit notes.
Hour 6: I think I’ve drank 1-2 the bottle sampling. Herbaceous notes over blackberry jam. Long muted finish.
More to come…
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2015 Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay
5/2/2020 - Plusvini Likes this wine: 93 Points
A superb Chardonnay now that will definitely improve with age. Pretty restrained nose of smoke and citrus, grapefruit. On the palate, floral, pithy grapefruit and pomelo. Quite a bit of oak here but well integrated. Not even a hint of popcorn.
Day 2: all of the above but better. Oaks features a little less.
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NV CedarCreek Estate Winery Sparkling Brut Home Block
3/15/2020 - Plusvini Likes this wine: 89 Points
A great value sparkler and easy enough to please a crowd. Very pale in colour. Peachy notes of muscat on the nose. Very fine mousse. Palate is like a fine peach cider (in a good way) with slightly bitter and cosmetic notes lingering. Well done.
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