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h2w4

I am the assistant winemaker and a family partner at Alexander Valley Vineyards. While I do enjoy wine (and making it) I also enjoy cooking and entertaining.


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h2w4 replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Help...going to my first wine tasting...in need of mentoring :)).
On Nov 13

Terri, I would like to add (as a person who hears this often in our tasting room), if the winery has a Syrah don't make the comment "Que sera, sera" The staff have all heard that...

h2w4 replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Best Recommendations for Thanksgiving Wine.
On Nov 10

Gewurztraminer, Reisling, unoaked Chard for whites, Zin, Sangiovese or a lighter style Pinot Noir for reds usually work well IMO. Bigger reds can be a bit too much with a meal that has such a...

h2w4 replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: What's your favorite grape(s).
On Nov 7

damn, I thought I had my list pegged, but as I read down all of the posts I found it changing with each new post. I would have to say that toward the bottom of my list is Pinot, my definite fav...

On Aug 2

Blackberry, plum, and a hint of mint and mushroom. a significant amount of 4EP (if you don't know what that is then don't worry about it; it's a winemaking term). Good spiciness,...

Strawberry, pencil lead, and a hint of earthiness. A nice lushness in the mouth, but the finish tapers off a bit. The tannins are a bit bigger than I am used to for a Sangiovese

Field Stone Winery Alexander Valley Sangiovese 2006

Starting at $22.00 Snoothrank: 3/5

This wine has a great deal of blackberry in both the nose and mouth, however the alcohol is a bit high and tends to overpower much of the great fruit that is there. The mouth is very rich and has...

Thumbprint Cellars Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2006

Starting at $45.00 Snoothrank: 3/5
h2w4 reviewed Mumm Napa Dvx 2000. (4/5)
On Jul 10

very nice sparkler. Very well balanced with crisp acidity and some nice citrus, yeast and peach in the nose with green apple and lemon in the mouth.

Mumm Napa Dvx 2000

Starting at $53.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
h2w4 is now friends with fisty.
On Jun 8
On Jun 5

A nice wine with lots of dark fruit and spice, hints of rose petal, cherry and strawberry...rich flavors of chocolate. Wonderful, lingering finish.

Iron Horse Vineyards Pinot Noir Estate 2006

Starting at $38.99 Snoothrank: 4/5
On Aug 2

Blackberry, plum, and a hint of mint and mushroom. a significant amount of 4EP (if you don't know what that is then don't worry about it; it's a winemaking term). Good spiciness,...

Strawberry, pencil lead, and a hint of earthiness. A nice lushness in the mouth, but the finish tapers off a bit. The tannins are a bit bigger than I am used to for a Sangiovese

Field Stone Winery Alexander Valley Sangiovese 2006

Starting at $22.00 Snoothrank: 3/5

This wine has a great deal of blackberry in both the nose and mouth, however the alcohol is a bit high and tends to overpower much of the great fruit that is there. The mouth is very rich and has...

Thumbprint Cellars Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2006

Starting at $45.00 Snoothrank: 3/5
h2w4 reviewed Mumm Napa Dvx 2000. (4/5)
On Jul 10

very nice sparkler. Very well balanced with crisp acidity and some nice citrus, yeast and peach in the nose with green apple and lemon in the mouth.

Mumm Napa Dvx 2000

Starting at $53.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
On Jun 5

A nice wine with lots of dark fruit and spice, hints of rose petal, cherry and strawberry...rich flavors of chocolate. Wonderful, lingering finish.

Iron Horse Vineyards Pinot Noir Estate 2006

Starting at $38.99 Snoothrank: 4/5
h2w4 replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Help...going to my first wine tasting...in need of mentoring :)).
On Nov 13

Terri, I would like to add (as a person who hears this often in our tasting room), if the winery has a Syrah don't make the comment "Que sera, sera" The staff have all heard that...

h2w4 replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Best Recommendations for Thanksgiving Wine.
On Nov 10

Gewurztraminer, Reisling, unoaked Chard for whites, Zin, Sangiovese or a lighter style Pinot Noir for reds usually work well IMO. Bigger reds can be a bit too much with a meal that has such a...

h2w4 replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: What's your favorite grape(s).
On Nov 7

damn, I thought I had my list pegged, but as I read down all of the posts I found it changing with each new post. I would have to say that toward the bottom of my list is Pinot, my definite fav...

h2w4 is now friends with fisty.
On Jun 8

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