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9.3

The 2017 Chablis Montmains 1er Cru is clean, racy and super precise. Chalk, white flowers, mint and white pepper all confer brightness to this energetic, brisk taut Chablis. In the glass, the Montmains is so attractive and translucent. Orchard fruit and sweet floral notes linger on the close. Readers who want to see the elegance of 2017 will find plenty of that here. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2020)
— 5 years ago

Tobin Trevarthen

9.5

The original year. Still delivering. Soft subtle tannins packed with Cab Franc tootsie roll goodness. — 6 years ago

Evie Olson

10

There’s so much here it’s hard to put in words! Magical is a good descriptor... Notes range from orchard fruit, white flowers, hay, kettle corn, with a striking minerality always coming through. — 7 years ago

Kate M

9.7

Got during naramata trip 2018. Excellent not too sweet — 7 years ago

Andrew Lohse

8.9

Orchard fruit, lemon, petrichor. Crisp and fresh - juicy acidity. — 7 years ago

Paul J

9.2

Great fruit and texture right up front. Coats the palate nicely and has deep black cherry and strawberry flavors. Very solid wine! — 8 years ago

with Steve

Lindsay Christians

9.5

Raspberry and herbs. So so pretty! Soft, plummy, lots of character. Great structure. — 10 years ago

Marcos Carvalho

9.4

The best yet — 10 years ago

Daron Watson

9.5

like an unctuous n oily tropical orchard planted on a mineral bed ~ paired wonderfully w Cyprus Grove Lamb Chopper! — 10 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.1

D-lish-ous, if you can get past the initial yumminess to analyze this its a complex beast. — 11 years ago

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9.3

Light yellow-gold. Fresh orchard and pit fruits on the deeply scented nose, with notes of musky rhubarb and smoky minerals emerging with air. Deeply pitched poached pear and nectarine flavors show impressive power and are lifted by notes of chalk and ginger. Packs a serious punch but manages to come off as elegant. Finishes very long, with a strong jolt of minerality and slow-building leesiness. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, December 2013) — 6 years ago

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9.7

The 1990 Cristal is remarkable. Polished, nuanced and light on its feet, the 1990 is all class. Citrus, orchard fruit and floral notes are wonderfully lifted throughout. A slight reductive note adds character on the finely knit finish. I can’t think of a better way to start this tasting. Simply put, the 1990 is a total rock star. Moreover, it is much more delicate than most wines from this ripe vintage. Amazingly, the 1990 tastes like it is still not ready! “Nineteen ninety was my second vintage here,” says Chef de Caves Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon. “It was ideal. The fruit was just perfect. We blocked the malolactic fermentation completely and only fermented 6-7% of our lots in oak, as opposed to the more typical 20%, in order to preserve as much freshness as possible. The wine was made by my predecessor, Michel Pansu, but I was learning. This was the first year I started working with oxygen by reducing sulfites in vinification to pre-oxidize the Chardonnay musts, as I do know, which allows me to get rid of all the unstable, oxidative compounds. With Pinot, on the other hand, you need a little bit of sulfur at crush or you lose the brilliant fruit. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, December 2018) — 6 years ago

Tammy de Weerd

9.0

Bold, Bordeaux style wine. Balanced and perfect with the steaks we bbq’d. You know a wine is good when the bottle quickly is emptied! — 7 years ago

with Jan

romo

9.1

New Year’s Eve sparkling. — 7 years ago

Larry H

9.5

Smooth, easy to drink. Doesn't seem too sharp for a Zin — 9 years ago

Paul J

9.2

Wonderful nose that gives you a great sense for this wines Bordeaux style. Surprisingly this bottle has held up in its old age. Smooth with mild fruit. Hints of blackberry and full of tar. Even some modest spice at the very end. Lovely. — 9 years ago

with Brooke

Elizabeth Smith

9.2

The grapes for the 2013 vintage are sourced from Oakville, a change from previous vintages. This Chardonnay is bright yellow-gold in color and has a substantial mouthfeel and fresh acidity. Aromas and flavors of green apple, pear, and yellow citrus are layered and persistent throughout, intertwined with nuttiness and smokiness from time spent in 100% French oak. The finish is complex, long, and lingering. Kudos to winemaker Robert Hunt. — 10 years ago

Elizabeth Smith

8.9

Cherry cola, cinnamon spice. Big Pinot. — 11 years ago

Jes O'Brien

9.8

Delishhhhhh — 11 years ago

Tony Garcia

9.3

Buttered toast, lemon. apple tart, caramel, vanilla. Ripe orchard fruit and honey on the palate. Nice amount of bubbles on opening that dissipated after 20 minutes. — 6 years ago

Jason McLaren

9.3

Solid and smooth. Good fruit — 6 years ago

with Carrie and Jeremy

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9.3

(raised in stainless steel tanks and made with no malo) Limpid straw-yellow. Assertive, mineral-accented orchard fruit, melon and fennel aromas are sharpened by hints of ginger and lemon zest. Intense pear skin, Meyer lemon and violet pastille flavors show a suave blend of richness and delicacy thanks to a spine of juicy acidity. Closes minerally, taut and impressively long, leaving a powerful floral note behind. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, February 2018) — 7 years ago

Jordan Wardlaw

9.0

Pithy with very smoky minerality, fresh orchard fruit and floral overtones. Lovely. — 7 years ago

Michael Chelus

8.9

Cherry, cranberry, rhubarb, raspberry, lay earth, smoke, currant and oak. Good structure and soft tannins. — 8 years ago

Krista Martin

9.2

Yum! Do wish it were a little crisper, but overall pretty good — 9 years ago

Peg Hanssen

9.6

In the tradition of ice wines and ice ciders. Slightly effervescent and pairs wonderfully with roast turkey. — 9 years ago

Scott Wiegand

9.3

My favorite cider. A sweeter cider but well balanced and slightly spicy for an overall great flavor profile. Their Saskatoon cider is great if you are looking for something a little sweeter and more unusual. — 10 years ago

Peter Montoleone

9.4

Enjoyed this Chardonnay. Great balance of oak and buttery melon flavors. — 11 years ago

Frank Anders

9.6

Really great Sauvignon Blanc! One if the top five Sauvignon Blancs I have ever tasted. I had a great time wine tasting at Orchard Station Winery! Great guy owns this winery - if you go there, check out his classic Corvette! — 11 years ago

Ashish Bhatia

9.9

One of our favorites — 12 years ago