Mr. Freeman and I do Cameron Hughes latest releases

[john_holdredge]

@Linda Baehr

Don’t worry, Cameron. Some of these guys like to toss around terms/theories like that so they sound like they know what they are talking about.

unless they like the wine, in which case they possess sophisticated palates of uncompromising distinction. My reaction to the OP is the guy is a freakin legendary taster. At least the part where he liked my wine.

[G_Lam]

@Ryan Kilkenney

@G Lam

Dropped by the local Costco today and lot 157 was $12, and lot 172 was $18. Just fyi.

Where is “local”?

Torrance, CA. They got 17 cases in today of the Lot 172, but they should be out by tomorrow or so. Might be best to call your local Costco.

Lot 172 - 2007 Atlas Peak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Costco item number: 529093

[ki_punwar]

Bought the Chardonnay, looking forward to checking it out this weekend/

[Bill_Tex_Landreth]

Lot 157 Yountville Cab at Costco today for $14 a bottle. Does not suck.

[ki_punwar]

Lot 148 Chardonnay was a pleaser at my house, very light but drinkable, well made. Bought at Costco Westlake Village/nicely done

[Enzo_Ruffalo]

[Bill_Tex_Landreth]

@Enzo Ruffalo

Lot 157. Got to trying this one tonight. The winemaking style is of a rich, fairly american oaked ripe-roasted and heavily extracted nature, Bryant-like but nowhere near that quality of fruit. In addition to the roasted vanilla/coffee toast of the oak, there is an herbaceousness that is interesting and would add a lot to the wine except for having a little sour and vegetal stemmy quality. More rustic than polished in finish. It is a decent imitation of a much higher end wine from a not so good vintage but we have occasion for the style at this price point. A perfectly decent weeknight wine to pair with a steak.

Drinking this right now as a matter of fact.