Absolutely adored this bottle of bubbles — 10 years ago
Passing out over this @SojournCellars #pinotnoir! @foodlasomm and I adored it! Stunning! — 10 years ago
The 98 drinks more like a Pinot now than the petit Syrah it was, although always it was a wine of greater subtlety and finesse than any petit Syrah I know. It's lighter than a Californian might be but in the Burgundian style it is probably tilting the scale toward fuller body, reflecting an American terroir within that style, or so I speculate. I have adored every stage of its maturation and it is hard for me to say when it gave the most. — 10 years ago
Adored this. Almost like Northern Rhone Syrah, smoke and violets and meat. Galicia in full force on the list at Aldea. — 11 years ago
"Sage, rosemary, menthol, dark plums, licorice and sweet tobacco meld together in the 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Annum. Plush, round and inviting, the 2010 appears to have a very bright future ahead of it. The balance of sweet, layered fruit and the structure of the year is simply dazzling. I have always adored David Ramey's 2010 Cabernets. Today, they are dazzling."
- Antonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2014
Aging on fine lees incorporates the oak so that the two years the Annum spends in 100% new French barrels is barely noticeable. As with all of our wines, it goes through native yeast and malolactic fermentations. This wine combines the harmony produced by traditional Bordelaise winemaking techniques with the voluptuousness of Napa Valley terroir. It is lightly fined with egg whites and bottled without filtration. — 11 years ago
Completely seamless and well structured. In a time where the frosting frequently is adored more than the cupcake, this one might get overlooked. Showed much more mid palate on the second day. Lovely. — 9 years ago
Soft bouquet, pale color, shallow but very pleasing palate. (Compared to my adored cabs and malbecs) — 10 years ago
I adored this wine! — 10 years ago
One of the few white wines I have adored. — 11 years ago
Le Mont from the Premiere Côtes' stonier steeper slopes... Mineral -almost Savennieres like and adored for it — 12 years ago
Tried this in napa and adored it. Drabk it solo for my 30th. Deep red/purple color. Full bodied, rich smoky tannins and a dry finish. Nose is smoke and cherries. Just lovely. Let aerate for an hour before drinking. Better the next day. — 9 years ago
Trophy bottle. Just the right amount of acid from the Sauvignon Blanc to balance the Semillon. I adored this. — 10 years ago
This is benchmark Brunello. I adored it. Transports me straight back to Montalcino. — 10 years ago
Good with cacio Pepe — 10 years ago
Adored this wine with marinated flank steak and chimichurri sauce. — 10 years ago
It takes a pretty incredible effort to make a #wine that is so impressive and lovely, yet still so young that everyone at the table unanimously adored it.
This even gives the epic 2012 a run for its money, which is saying something! — 10 years ago
Julie Stahl
Absolutely adored this wine. — 9 years ago