1/13/26 ~ sales calls (62)

 Concha Y Toro w/Jesse and Laura V

2023 CyT Terrunyo Sauvignon  Blanc

2023 Bonterra 'The Roost' Chardonnay

2022 Bonterra Estate Cab Sauv

2021 Bonterra 'The Butler' Red blend

2022 CyT Don Melchor

Asstd with Jessica O

Domaine B de M N.O. Brut Rose'

2024 Giant Steps Circle of Fifths Chardonnay

2024 Giant Steps Circle of Fifths Pinot Noir

2022 Yangarra Ovitelli OVG (Old Vines Grenache)

2019 Yangarra 'High Sands' OVG (flawless)

2016 Hickenbotham 'Trueman' Cab Sauv

2020 Hickenbotham ' Trueman' Cab Sauv (Stelvin closure - hard to believe these 2 wines came from the some place. the b2019 was still tight, but the 2020 was expansive. Both were excellent, but quite different)

At home

2017 Les Vins de Vienne Saint-Joseph


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