Jenn Birchwhat

9.1

Really enjoyed this one, liked the slight berry taste to it. — 8 years ago

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9.3

Pale straw yellow. Very refined aromas of white flowers, beeswax and white stone fruit. Fresh and lively with vibrant orchard fruit, mint and green apple flavors. Long and bright on the clean crystalline finish. A knockout Pinot Bianco that is truly mesmerizing on the nose. (Ian D'Agata, Vinous, May 2018) — 8 years ago

John McCarroll

Sales Rowan Imports

8.9

Maybe too much barrel for me, but good lord is the fruit pretty — 9 years ago

Julia Geisler

9.5

Extremely sweet with just a slight hint of acidity. Feeling like a proud Vermonter. — 9 years ago

Matt

9.3

Beautiful copper hued, gorgeous fruit forward aromatics. Candied green apple, ripe pear, sweet citrus, orchard blossom, confectionaries, sweet dough. Palate is creamy, broad with a sense of nerve and weightlessness. Soulful and energetic to drink. Disgorged 12/2016 3g/l dosage. SV "Les Misy" 48 y/o vines. — 9 years ago

Martin Redmond

9.1

Pale yellow gold color with complex aromas of iodine bread crust oxidized Java Apple Marcona almond with nuanced floral and citrus aromas. On the palate it heftier than most Finos I've enjoyed. It's tangy, intense and round with a supple texture and slightly oxidized orchard fruit, almond, and subtle mandarin orange, and saline flavors. Elegant with a long finish — 10 years ago

Jeremy Ruppel

9.0

Hearty sour cider. Incredible. — 11 years ago

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Jimmy Smith

Director, West and North London Wine School

9.3

Peter is an ambitious legend. Uprooted from the States and settled in Vouvray, to produce 4ha of stunning hand-made wine, 100% biodynamic, and utterly delicious. Smoked honey, orchard Apple, peach, and a mealy malty note on the nose. Defined mineral notes, lovely dry palate (less RS than the 2010) racing acidity, and a cooked Apple, peach, honey and herbal palate. It's delicious. — 11 years ago

Caitlin H

9.9

A gin for those who don't like gin. It has a crisp clean taste and is very refreshing. Great with ginger-ale or in a French 75. — 12 years ago

Zz Da

9.2

Not really tasting the ginger but still good and sweet. — 13 years ago

Ryan Guy

9.1

Day 2: bright, focused nose of apple orchard, chalky, and white flower. There was an manure scent initially, which has faded. Zesty acidity packs green apple fruit with minerality to finish. Good length and great with white, flaky fish. — 8 years ago

Maxwell Burns

Hospitality Kenwood Vineyards, Winemaker GARA

9.0

Golden straw color, ripe orchard fruits, bruised apple. Salinity, tart, fresh, med plus body. — 8 years ago

Lisa Robinson Schoeller

9.5

Amazing Pinot! — 9 years ago

Matt

9.2

Awesome to revisit this with some bottle age on it. Uncoiled, more presence on the nose and weight on the palate without sacrificing the precision I remember it having. Those nervy edges are starting to unravel. Carmalized apple/pear, golden orchard fruit and blossom, tart sweet citrus, spice laden minerality, almost salty on the finish. Pleasant surprise — 9 years ago

Kevin Cahoon

9.0

Green apple, lime and pear fruit are accented with a creamy edge on the bright nose. Wine has good fruit on the palate but lacks a touch of focus and depth. Juicy orchard fruit flavors and a salty edge on the finish. — 10 years ago

Melissa Kawecki

9.5

JEFF SOONS, WE BOW TO THEE. — 11 years ago

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Rachel Van Til

8.9

Bruised mackintosh apples, depth, tart green acid, balanced finish — 11 years ago

Bethany Siggins

8.9

Great and refreshing for a non beer drinker like me. — 11 years ago

Brian McMahon

Sales Polaner Selections

9.2

Varietals: Chenin Blanc
Vineyard: Saini Farms, Dry Creek Valley AVA
Orientation: On the banks of the Dry Creek, North-South facing row direction
Soil: Sandy loam, gravely River bottom
Viticulture: Sustainable - Cordon trellis and dry farmed
Vinification: Fermented in stainless steel
Aging: Aged in neutral barrels for 3-4 months
Production: 408 cases - 750ml and 30 cases - 375ml
Notes: Pale straw color with green reflections. A lovely nose, with aromas of apple, Anjou pear, white jasmine tea and hints of peach and nutmeg. On the palate, orchard fruit and citrus layers mingle with green tropical elements, all supported by crisp, acidity, enlivening minerality and delicate white flower notes. — 12 years ago

Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

9.5

My favorite cider. Like biting into a red gala apple. Opposite of dry cider. $9 / 92pts — 13 years ago

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9.4

Luminous, pale straw-green. Wonderfully vibrant, perfumed nose combines pear, green apple, Meyer lemon, ginger, lemon verbena and a steely, iodiney quality. Densely packed, tight and young, with a terrific core of citrus, powdered stone and orchard fruit flavor of uncommon purity. Already seamless but still youthfully imploded, this really coats the palate with its concentrated flavors on the horizontal, extremely long finish. This is so complex and rich it actually tastes as if a portion of the grapes had been hit by noble rot. Clocks in at 14% alcohol but you can hardly tell. Along with Terlano’s Vorberg, Nalles and Magré’s Sirmian and the Pinot Bianco by Doro Princic, this is Italy’s best Pinot Bianco wine. (Ian D'Agata, Vinous, May 2018) — 8 years ago

Nerd_Emperor

9.7

Sweet apple to the max! Like a liquid candy apple. I love it! — 8 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.4

Champagne Paul Bara, Bouzy – Special Club Grand Cru, Reims, 2005

Overview
A standout grower Champagne from Bouzy, carrying the prestige of the Special Club designation and the depth of a Grand Cru. Crafted with meticulous care, this cuvée rested over 36 months on the lees before disgorgement, bringing a richness and complexity worthy of the vintage.

Aromas & Flavors
The nose is expressive with layers of baked brioche, toasted hazelnut, and almond cream, underpinned by ripe orchard fruits and subtle citrus zest. On the palate, it delivers a beautifully yeasty core, with flavors of apple tart, quince, lemon curd, and a touch of honey. Mineral edges and a faint chalky salinity keep the richness in perfect check.

Mouthfeel
Elegant yet powerful. The mousse is fine and persistent, coating the palate with creamy texture while the acidity provides both lift and tension. The lees aging shows in the roundness and savory depth, giving a long and polished finish.

Food Pairing
Perfect with seared scallops, lobster in beurre blanc, or a simple truffle risotto. Its balance of richness and freshness also makes it a stunning partner for aged Comté or Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Verdict
An impressive expression of both terroir and time in cellar. Champagne Paul Bara’s Special Club 2005 shows off why Grand Cru Bouzy fruit, combined with extended lees aging, creates a Champagne of immense character and grace. A bottle that commands attention at the table, while rewarding patience and appreciation. Cheers! — 9 years ago

Lynette Neel

9.7

Light sparkling cider — 10 years ago

Lynn Renz

9.9

Perfect on a cold evening! — 11 years ago

Kirk Sutherland

9.0

Upstate cider with my trusty sidekick. 13 bottling. Still fresh and lively. — 11 years ago

Monikka Perez

10

Yummy. Like juice — 11 years ago

Fiona Walsh

8.9

Better than any beer — 11 years ago

Matté

Manager The Wine Cellars

9.4

Deep, burnt, blood orange marmalade, sponge fingers, dried apricot with some tertiary notes of polished old furniture and forest floor. Palate is really quite rounded and there is still good acidity with a mix of fresh red apple and bruised orchard fruit and a garden soil minerality that is followed on by notes of Brazil nut and (dry), dried fruit, long, tertiary finish. — 12 years ago

Leah Rushing

9.8

My favorite! Ever! Apple based wine. — 13 years ago