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Hop Kiln 1997 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)
- $18
A low-oak style brimming with green-apple and peach aromas and a touch of flinty stone. Ripe and fruity, uncomplicated by oak. A racy, sleek wine with a touch of earthiness from its terroir.
— S.H.
(11/1/1999)
Hop Kiln NV Rushin' River Red (California)
- $15
Rich, ripe and lush, this wine could only be from a warm climate in the New World. It’s super-fruity but dry, with smooth, intricate tannins. The flavors range from red cherries and succulent forest blackberries to mocha and cinnamon spice.
— S.H.
(12/31/2005)
Hop Kiln NV Big Red (California)
- $13
This unusual blend is effusively fruity. You can find just about any flavor you want, but the cherries stand out. It’s also dryish-sweetish, with the accent on dry, and well-structured.
— S.H.
(11/1/2005)
Hop Kiln 2005 Thousand Flowers White (California)
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- $14
Fruit-forward and savory in peach, pineapple, apricot, melon and spice flavors, this blend of five varieties is mainly Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, which gives it some nobility. It’s a dry, refreshing, friendly wine.
— S.H.
(11/15/2006)
Hop Kiln 2001 Turtle Creek Vineyard Zinfandel (Russian River Valley)
- $16
Fairly woody, with bright acidity and hints of cola, smoke, herb, black cherry and spice flavors. The finish is a tad short, with mild tannins.
— W.E.
(11/1/2003)
Hop Kiln 2004 A Thousand Flowers White (North Coast)
- $12
Tastes like all of its constituent varieties, with a complex array of peaches, apricots, grapefruits, apples and figs. There’s good acidity and what seems to be some residual sweetness. I’d love to see this wine completely dry.
— S.H.
(11/1/2005)
Hop Kiln 2010 North Bridge Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)
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- $30
Dominated by oak and put through malolactic fermentation, this Chardonnay has buttered toast, buttered popcorn, butterscotch and caramel flavors that swamp the underlying pineapples and green apples.
— S.H.
(12/15/2011)
Hop Kiln 2004 Old Windmill Zin Zinfandel (Russian River Valley)
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- $22
If you like your Zins overtly sweet, this one’s for you. It’s soft and silky, with upfront blackberry, cherry, raspberry, cola and chocolate flavors. Almost sweet enough for a dessert wine.
— S.H.
(11/15/2006)
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