Joe Christenson

9.0

Bright cherry, some white floral notes, a bit of effervescence, and hints of bay leaf. Fruit is intense and feels closer to new world, but there’s depth and earthiness that maintains the old world charm. — 4 days ago

Joe Christenson

9.0

Great value. Pear, white peach, honey, floral notes. Nice acidity, with medium mouthfeel with slate mineral notes. Paired well with roasted chicken and vegetables, and an apple/arugula salad. — 24 days ago

Joe Christenson

9.1

Plenty of ripe fruit — dark red and purple — with leather, good tannic structure, all smoothed out. Big and supple. Great with a steak. — a month ago

Joe Christenson

8.8

Red fruits, bright acid, balanced by supple earthiness underneath. Solid Thursday evening wine. — 4 days ago

Joe Christenson

9.2

Well integrated. Cocoa, purple and red fruit, cedar and tobacco notes. Supple and juicy, but has some terroir complexity. — 11 days ago

Joe Christenson

8.9

Solid Loire bubbles. Lemon, slate, brine, and apricot. Prominent bubbles. Would be great with oysters. This one is from 2019 — several reviewers seem to be mistaking the vintage with the establishment year. This certainly isn’t a 250+ year old wine! — a month ago

Joe Christenson

9.3

Lovely as always. Ripe strawberry, plush, cola, vanilla — a great balance of classic Oregon Pinot noir flavors and young red fruit. — 10 days ago

Joe Christenson

8.7

Smooth and juicy. Lots of blackberry and blueberry. Sometimes it’s fun to be big, bold, and delightful. — 12 days ago

Joe Christenson

8.8

Has all the hallmarks of a good Ripasso, but this particular bottle is a bit too effervescent to fully appreciate all the leathery purple-fruited depth. Herbal and smoky, but just a bit too bubbly. — a month ago

Joe Christenson

8.8

Great value. Tropical fruit and citrus (others said pomelo), white flowers, and flint. Singing acidity, but the mineral and fruit keeps it in a lively balance. Great pairing with roast chicken and white beans. — a month ago