13.9% alcohol. This is just such a classy, seamless wine. The Arista touch on Chardonnay is superb. Beautiful bouquet of apple, judicious oak spice, and lemon. The palate is precise and dialed in. It gives the impression of richness but is also light on the palate. The acidity flexes some muscle but remains refined. Excellent on the finish. Great stuff. A
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14.3% alcohol. This has hit an incredible point in its evolution. Since it was in barrel, this has been an extraordinary Pinot Noir, and it's even more expressive now than ever before. A dark cherry color frames a bouquet that is intoxicating, full of cherry, spice, and now a rich earthy note as the first hints of secondary aromas come out of this wine. In the palate, as this has aged, it has become more lush and velvety. It's incredibly pure, with beautiful balance and still plenty of structure. But it's seamless at this point. I'm not sure I even anticipated this would develop so beautifully. A+
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Fascinating blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Sauvignon Blanc. Served chilled, this drank like a light Loire red. Very pleasant for summer and with enough body to stand up to food. B+
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2019 Arista Winery Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard
5/26/2022 - gutt22 Likes this wine:
13.9% alcohol. This is just such a classy, seamless wine. The Arista touch on Chardonnay is superb. Beautiful bouquet of apple, judicious oak spice, and lemon. The palate is precise and dialed in. It gives the impression of richness but is also light on the palate. The acidity flexes some muscle but remains refined. Excellent on the finish. Great stuff. A
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2005 Joseph Swan Vineyards Pinot Noir Trenton Estate
5/13/2022 - gutt22 Likes this wine:
14.3% alcohol. This has hit an incredible point in its evolution. Since it was in barrel, this has been an extraordinary Pinot Noir, and it's even more expressive now than ever before. A dark cherry color frames a bouquet that is intoxicating, full of cherry, spice, and now a rich earthy note as the first hints of secondary aromas come out of this wine. In the palate, as this has aged, it has become more lush and velvety. It's incredibly pure, with beautiful balance and still plenty of structure. But it's seamless at this point. I'm not sure I even anticipated this would develop so beautifully. A+
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2020 Farella Vineyards Snap.
4/14/2022 - gutt22 Likes this wine:
Fascinating blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Sauvignon Blanc. Served chilled, this drank like a light Loire red. Very pleasant for summer and with enough body to stand up to food. B+
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