Mount Eden Vineyards
Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Domaine Tempier
Lulu & Lucien Bandol Red Blend 2023
Some nice florals on the nose, a little bloody and meaty; moderately complex. Palate with fine grained tannins, red and black fruits; some chalky minerals, but a pretty big dose of brett unfortunately. Still, the fruit does come through, with a moderate finish. Day 2; less brett and more fruit, still tight, needs 5 years but second day is much better — a month ago
Domaine André François
Quinet Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah 2023
Consistently excellent; my first of the 2023; typical bramble fruits, black pepper on the nose, palate intense blackberry and blueberry, a little bacon fat on the back end , good intensity and ripe tannins; I think this will improve in 3 years or so but really enjoyable right now; consumed over 3 days; held up and softened on day 3. — 5 days ago
K.H. Schneider
Königsfels Riesling 2023
Absolutely fantastic; pours a golden hue, aromas of white flowers, citrus oil, tangerine, grapefruit, wet stone; palate of various citrus, tangerine, loads of minerals, sea spray; dry and long. I love this producer, thanks @Lyle Fass — a month ago
Perseval-Farge
Terre de Sables Brut Chamery 1er Cru Champagne Blend
Zach D
Pours a purple hue with some fading at the rim; aromas of black and red fruit; raspberry, blackberry, some dark cherry, and cassis; palate with good acidity, congruent with the nose; there is a bit of vanilla clove baking spice oak on the palate. Alcohol is moderate at 13.5; I like the wine, and I don’t drink a whole lot of American wines. The oak influence should be more delicate in my opinion, as the fruit is pretty elegant. It overwhelms a bit, and holds it back. I have doubts that this aspect will improve with bottle age, but I have another couple bottles and will leave in the cellar as an experiment. — 4 days ago