Roberto Carli

9.6

One of the best example of ripe style California Chardonnay I have ever had. It hits with a savory character of grilled pineapple, then gives away to a variety of ripe stone fruit, a roux of spiced oak and even further back, a crushed rock minerality that keeps the ensemble lifted and enticing. The pallet is even more surprising as it confirms the stone fruit, adds a touch of citrus and slaps you with tingling stony acidity that keeps going and going. The juxtaposition of opulence and lean elegance is outstanding. After drinking through some flabby 2018s recently, this is a smacking reminder of why I fell in love with Jim’s wines to begin with. Wow!!!! — 4 months ago

Jenks

9.0

Apparently this translates to “up all night” or something heeeeeyyyyy — a year ago

Erja Koistinen

9.0

Perfect with iberico. We all liked this. Tätä voisi juoda vaikka jouluna kinkun kanssa. — 3 years ago

Adam Beasley

9.0

Young and lean, this presents the classic aromas and flavors you expect. Earth and mineral driven with slightly underripe red and black fruit and veggies. A wine that only works well with a meal. — 4 years ago

Rhonely Boy

9.1

Viura (90%) and Malvasía (10%), Reserva (20-22 months on lees)

Nice fruit cushions the acidity, steady bead of bubbles. — 5 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.2

This was still tight that seemed to open over time with a nice nose of dark cherry, raspberry, licorice, dried herb spices, mineral & violet — 6 years ago

diplomacia

9.5

Fantástico vino... agradable — 6 years ago

Rich Bluth

9.0

just superb — 8 months ago

Chris A

9.2

Wow. Excellent on the nose. An amazingly soft & delicate dance on the palette that twirls a classic chard with a soft vanilla and buttery background with just the right citrus finish. Need to buy more than one bottle at a time! — 10 months ago

Eric I

9.2

Great wine to pair with an LSU loss — 2 years ago

Ola Lenin

9.3

Schoolbook pinot with warm strawberry and sloeberry fruit. Cranberries on the finish. Some oak and spices on the finish. Simply very enjoyable! — 3 years ago

Tom Balamaci

9.2

Fantastic example of the region and one of its top winemakers doing what they do to produce an exceptional, balanced Chardonnay — 4 years ago

Lindsey King

9.0

Chard that tastes like cloudy Aligote — 6 years ago

Fredybeans

9.0

Jaune claire
Nez frais et cristallin
Bouchon plus ronde en attaque mais sans aucun boisé apportant un côté salin et désaltérant
Longueur moyenne — 6 years ago

Ericsson

9.4

This isn’t your average Pinot Noir. No, this is the kind of wine that slinks into the room with quiet confidence, drops a sharp one-liner, and makes you question everything you thought you knew about wine. Unpretentious but impeccably crafted, with just the right amount of attitude. On the palate, the fruit—cherries, raspberries, and plums—is vibrant, alive, like it’s been plucked at the peak of its existence. But then comes the earth: a bit of cedar, a dash of spice, and that elusive minerality that makes you wonder if you’re drinking wine or walking through a misty vineyard at dawn.

The acidity? Razor-sharp but not overwhelming. It’s like the sarcastic friend who keeps you grounded. The tannins are there, smooth and silky.

And the finish? Long. Real long. Like the kind of story you hope never ends, full of fruit, spice, and a faint echo of oak. — 10 months ago

Michael Chelus

9.0

Apple, lemon candy, dried apricot, oak and hints of peach. Great acidity and balance. — 3 years ago

Guy Fella

9.3

Wonderful balance of white flowers, homey, pear, butter, and toast. I love this profile, this bottle was exactly what i was looking for. Would highly recommend — 3 years ago

Bloody Amateur

9.0

Blasts out of the glass. Everything I love in a Gamay. Thank you Jay @ Hogstone for your curatorial eye. — 5 years ago

Niall Huffman

9.4

Brioche, peach, lemon, vanilla — 6 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

So good. Lovely subtle oak spice with big blackberry coulis fruit and spices on the nose. Huge depth on the nose. You could swim in the layers. Palate is so ripe, so rich and so dense with dazzling purity and freshness. Wow. This is just incredible. So fresh yet so opulent and deep. That’s what the best 15’s have to offer. Spectacular. — 6 years ago