Stephen Redenbaugh

9.3

Vintage after vintage… I love this wine… crisp, low ABV, always acid-driven… wonderful floral notes… but real acid grip to drive the weight on the palate snd the amazing long tart peachy finish. This wine works so well with all types of Mediterranean cuisine… tonight with simple Greek lemon chicken and Beets with heaps of garlic driven Skordalia. Opa! — 3 days ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.3

April 2015 disgorged… time for some cellar work and this called out “drink me”. Absolutely delicious…med gold, sweet ripe red apple snd juicy pear. This wine is rocking at this stage. I know the price is drifting up… but still worth it if you can find it. — 22 days ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.7

First World Problem… two bottles of this stuff in a week… I feel like a champagne snob. But what else to celebrate 70th birthday week in Maui? Consistent notes of lemon, pineapple, and warm brioche. — a month ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.1

91 degrees early May? Medium gold….nice floral note on nose. But powerful, weighted, textured palate. Maybe a touch reductive, but nice acid/ fruit/savory notes. Mineral, spicy, herbal notes and a long, luxurious finish. Got better as it warmed. Delicious and refreshing with agnolotti con brodo snd braised rabbit loin. — 14 days ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.0

This wine shouldn’t be here… lost in an overcrowded cellar. We decided to pull the cork before we tossed it. Surprise! Slight gold oxidation… but in glorious shape. Still alive…still acid snd fruit… and a long caressing, creamy finish. I really enjoyed these young and vibrant. This wine is in a different place…makes me wish Morgan was still making these . Reaffirms my enjoyment of Albariño… even from Napa. — 22 days ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.2

Crisp, clean, light, thirst-quenching and vibrant. Classic Granny Smith and citrus notes. BDB is my sushi jam and this bottle over-delivers with Ahi sashimi. — a month ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.3

Brilliant light lemon color… tiniest of bubbles. 95% Meunier 5% Pinot Noir. Lemon curd, tart green apple aroma. Slightly more weighted on the palate than expected with a long complex finish that goes on for 40 seconds. Weightless, lifted, balanced, elegant. Brilliant with Spago’s Maui menu..psst, don’t pass on the tuna poke cones for apps. Great wine, fair price… nice to get back to Hawaii post-Covid. — a month ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.1

Malvasia, Tocai Friuli, and Chardonnay blend that has become an old and trusted friend over the past few years. The 2019 is medium gold, bit higher ABV than past vintages at 14.1, and the weight on the palate is considerable though lively and not cloying. Round, sweet, juicy fruit with notes of melon, peach, and lychee dominate, but there’s a hint of funky shroomy bottom that balances things out before the creamy, lengthy finish. I’m so happy that these Cal-Ital blends are gaining a foothold in the New World. This wine rocks with Mediterranean cuisine like lamb/chicken Kabobs with dilled herby rice and creamy hummus. Solid QPR and I’m finding that as summer finally sneaks in, I’m popping more and more white table blends. — 19 days ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.2

Medium gold and delightfully cloudy in the glass…Notes of lemongrass, yuzu, and pineapple on the nose but the tropical notes recede on the palate. Decidedly savory, herbal and round. Medium bodied, with weight and gravitas bolstered by definite acidity and a touch of oxidation that smooths out on swallow. Unusual… seductive….exhilarating walk on the Natural side. Fun…and that doesn’t happen often enough. — a month ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.7

Easter splurge… very young, but amazing potential. Impressive balance, nice acidity, long finish. Hang on to these and drink your ‘08’s and ‘12’s… you’ll be glad you did. More expressive fruit than anticipated, but the brioche and lemon curd notes emerge as it warms. Happy Easter, Vinous! — a month ago