Chip Habegger

8.8

Needs a ton of time to open up. Once it does (ie day 2), medium plus tannic, cherry, earth. — 8 days ago

Chip Habegger

8.4

Enjoyed drinking with family, but didn’t have much of the typical Sangiovese characteristics. Simple and direct, easy to focus on the friends you’re drinking with. Just a little fruit and earth. — a month ago

Chip Habegger

9.1

Excellent. Nice zing. Interesting banana note takes top line with other tropical notes supporting. Rounder mouthfeel. — 2 months ago

Chip Habegger

9.0

Fantastic value. Mostly dry Riesling and the complexity one expects from such a wine. Would drink again and was a hit for folks who typically have different preferences (good for those who like sweet or dry). — 3 months ago

Chip Habegger

9.1

Only rates this high after a couple of hours of opening. Super tight and barely aromatic upon opening. Eventually gets to a more traditional tar and roses Nebbiolo bouquet. Slight truffles, wet earth, and cherry in the mix. Fairly tannic after an hour open and eases up after two. — 10 days ago

Chip Habegger

9.0

Very fruity—tropical—without being sweet or cloying. Medium-minus acidity, which is still nice for how fruity the wine is. Guava, bananas, and more. Medium-plus finish. Pairs very well with grilled fish in a butter sauce. — 2 months ago

Chip Habegger

8.7

Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs are famous for a reason this one hits that baseline squarely but nothing further stands out. — 3 months ago

Chip Habegger

9.0

Tough to rate. Early on scores low. But after opening—and it needs hours—becomes quite good. High+ tannins. Cherry, violet/rose, leather, fungal earth. Very Barolo Nebbiolo with much stronger tannins and not quite the depth until much later in the decant. — 17 days ago

Chip Habegger

9.2

One of my favorite champagnes. Lots more apple zestiness than many. Still retains that classic champagne brioche toastiness. Smooth and creamy. — a month ago

Chip Habegger

8.8

Starts off with fruit: lemon, grapefruit, apple flesh. Shifts to minerals and seashells with a little salinity. Short finish. Medium acidity. Just a little creaminess at the very very end. — 3 months ago