Ron R

9.4

This producer is so consistently strong.
Nose displays lemon zest, sherbet and white fruits. Mid palate is less extravagant than previous vintages - which we love. More focus and tension propped up with zippy acidity. Less weight and viscosity which tilts towards burgundy in style. Best Renoveau from this producer. Some of the best Cali chards and Pinots come from this producer.
Katey is the daughter of the producer. Tell her a big handsome black dude sent you… — 5 hours ago

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Ron R

9.3

Really bright and pristine. — 12 days ago

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Ron R

9.2

This bottle displayed notes of age. Surprised , but still enjoyable. — 13 days ago

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Ron R

9.2

Someone stole the jam from my donut today, hence I’m pissed.

It’s good, but lacks the panache I’m looking for in top flight chards. Maybe this needs more bottle age, sniff… — 25 days ago

Ron R

9.3

Notes of baked pineapple on the nose. Lifted, extravagant palate of roasted almonds and crème brûlée. Oily, viscous and heavy on the mid palate. Very little acidity to talk about. Finished with a hint of nutmeg and mango. Burgundy lovers should fall back. — a day ago

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Ron R

9.4

What a lifted expression of a chard this is.
Nose doesn’t reveal too much, but there’s a hint of white flowers. Mid palate is all about honeysuckle with baking spices and baked apples. A cut grass note comes along for the ride. Pristine, squeaky clean, ethereal finish. Burgundy at its finest. Food would spoil the enjoyment of this example. — 7 days ago

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Ron R

9.4

Very approachable now. Exotic nose of tropical fruits with a hint of chives. Lemon sherbet on the mid-palate with moderate to soft acidity, suggesting that this is for short-term cellaring. Beautiful white peach notes and light sweetness conclude a superb overall presentation. — 18 days ago

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Ron R

9.2

Rhône white blend on Cali steroids. Plush, rich and weighty. Nearly 10 years in, you can’t touch this in terms of quality and value. Oily, viscous and decadent with notes of roasted pineapples, white cherries and marzipan complementing very soft acidity and exaggerated sweetness. This is high-octane fuel. — 5 days ago

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Ron R

9.5

Decadent, but evolving to a more subtle space. Overripe cherries and light tobacco on the nose. The palate is dense and compact with cherries, coffee and barrel toast. Another wine requiring no food. Soft acidity, but finishes sweet. One of the few wineries we purchase from every year. — 6 days ago

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Ron R

9.4

You know when it’s good cos you immediately go online searching for more. This is our last bottle.
Bivio Pizzeria, Montclair. — 13 days ago

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