Amanda Fritts

9.5

Really unique wine/cider blend of grapes and apples. Tart and juicy. Very easy to drink and great for summer! — 5 years ago

Dave Schneider

9.3

I was surprised to see the ratings so low from others. This wine was gorgeous. Calling it a baby chateaunuf du pape would not do it justice. This can go toe to toe with the real thing. I bought this 10 years ago (thanks JR) and it got buried at the bottom of my cellar and I forgot about it. Glad I did! — 6 years ago

Rob Junge

9.0

Cloudy, tasty, refreshing. — 6 years ago

Thomas Brenner

8.9

It's beginning to taste alot like Christmas.
Like riding the waves of California Cabdom on Noah's oaken arc filled with two of everything: blackcurants, rocky minerality, blackberries, turning strawberries and dried eucalyptus. — 8 years ago

Jeff Ball

9.5

I don't know what Jeanne d' Arc might say, but the taste of this wonderfully balanced, smokey, earthy wine was reminiscent of the semillon grape, and it paired quite well with cote de boeuf! Interesting green bottle to boot! — 8 years ago

Thomas

8.9

Light. Gentle. Liked. — 9 years ago

Marie Keep

Director of Fine Wines Skinner

9.1

A full throttle, lush, savory Syrah. Smashed berry and dried herbs with an incredible meaty arc. Young. — 10 years ago

Paul Costigan

Founder Courtier Wines

9.1

1999: From magnum, with youthful streak. Soft velvety mouthfeel, a little too soft for some. While not showing much of an arc to, had grip and a long pleasant finish. — 10 years ago

with Michael

Gregg Adams

8.9

1999 vintage comparison of two producers. All had the complexity of the year and region. One corked Drouhin (CdV) and one corked Taupenot-Merme (MSD). But back-ups were available.

Stars included the T-M Chambolle Musigny and Charmes Chambertin with great balance and wonderful forest aromas, and the Drouhin Clos de Vougeot and Charmes Chambertin with growing richness and a touch of saline.

Some had only a brief arc of balance, but the GC's were pleasing throughout the evening. — 10 years ago

with Piper

Davis Smith

Sommelier Acquerello

9.3

Verduno represent! Needs more time to show what it's going to do but very pleasant right now. On a great developmental arc. — 12 years ago

Josh Morgenthau

9.5

Classic chalky minerals and green apple complimented by exotic notes of guava, coconut cream, lime, and red miso. Perfect arc. Stunning. — 5 years ago

Ada Mayer

9.5

Tart yet round. Light frizz. Delightful picnic companion. — 6 years ago

LM Segal

9.2

Good tangy, lively nose. Bright, leathery-smooth palate of dried black cherry, fine cocoa dust. Punching above its weight with a 45 min decant. Will improve, had the tannins and acidity for 5+ year arc. — 7 years ago

Michael Mugmon

8.9

Another one that I brought back from Lebanon. Not as crisp as I remember, but still takes me back. 70% syrah and 30% cabernet sauvignon. — 8 years ago

with Amy

Christine Havens

9.0

Tasted while visiting Devaux, in the Côte de Bar—the house itself, an historic building just off the bank of the river Seine. Thier non-vintage Cuvée Rosée is tutu pink, with a fine bead it offers a pretty sensor arc of rose petals, anise, red berries and pastille mints. Fresh and convivial on the palate, it's not a rosé Champagne of tremendous depth or power, what it communicates is poise and pleasure. Sample — 9 years ago

Erin Flanagan

9.0

Drank this with a Somm friend who thought it was French :) What stood out about this bottle was balance- a perfect arc. Not sure why people poorly review Napa's 2011 vintage but I love them. Slightly lower alcohol meant I could enjoy a glass as its own main event — 9 years ago

Pauline Connell

9.5

I love this wine, full bodied, great flavour. It's wonderful — 10 years ago

Michael Delacruz

9.4

2012 Réserve Grand Arc — 10 years ago

Todd Trzaskos

9.2

Mandarin orange cream sickle and biscuits. Edgy saline and slick rocks, citrus pith salivation for the long arc. — 11 years ago

Suga Kyoko

9.5

ベルーナ12本セット。 — 12 years ago

Kayla Gil

9.5

Crisp, sour, so frefreshing on a hot day chilled — 5 years ago

Michael Herzog

9.0

Jammy! Strawberry jam. Charcoal on the nose. Some dark fruit there. Fruit forward for sure. If there was oak, it has resolved itself nicely at this point. This has aged well and is in the right part of the arc. Alcohol at 15% but I think it’s shy of that. — 5 years ago

Kevin VanLiew

9.1

A summer wine in the best way. Zippy and fun. Notes of berries and a slight carbonation. — 6 years ago

CG

8.9

Both loved it — 8 years ago

Adriana Fabbro

8.9

Rustic and chaotic. Dark, intriguing and satisfying. Some good funk and black fruit on then nose. Tart boysenberry from the Frappato upfront. Some bass notes from the NDA with a waifier than expected body. A chalky baking-spice, limestone-laced finish. Doesn't seem to follow any decipherable arc though like a story made up of wonderful vignettes that don't fully gel, but you don't care and enjoy it anyway. — 8 years ago

Daragh Hoey

9.3

I haven't tried this vintage any earlier in its development, so I can't tell where this one lies on the arc. That said, it's delicious and not at all overly expressive on any note. — 9 years ago

James Gourley

9.0

Definitely taste the age on this 2007. Fruit is more dried/raisin in character, but with a smooth arc from start to finish. Better yet, purchased on close out for $1/bottle! — 10 years ago

with Andrew and Robyn

Alex Lampert

8.9

Well-rounded, lemony arc. Viscous with sharp finish. YOU ARE THE LIZ LEMON OF WINES, and I will love you forever. #ftw — 10 years ago

Anibal Gomez

9.3

Full body, rich in aromas and with intense flavors (species and wood), well balanced and with a delicate touch at the end. — 10 years ago

Sarah Blomfield

9.7

My favorite drinking wine. The 2012 vintage is a bit smoker than usual; normally it's quite sweet — 12 years ago