#steakandclaretnight chez moi with Marin Sun Farms ribeye and this rarely-seen 2nd label of Pape-Clement. Although a little dodgy looking with a low fill and signs of seepage, this 28 year old just gained dark fruit and freshness in the decanter. Delicious, if a bit simple for a nearly 30 year old claret. — 8 years ago
Rich red fruit, lively acidity and mouthfeel, earthy funk. — 9 years ago
Very nice. Tart bright fruit when first opened which blew off enough to show a ripe cherry core of fruit. Nicely balanced — 10 years ago
Mmm...somehow balancing the best fruit and tension of Italian reds... — 10 years ago
Fruit cocktail pears apples and tangerine dry Riesling 6 grams of residual. Fresh and fruity with crisp green apple fruit and white flowers the fruit is from sagemoor farms. Finish 35+ excellent — 11 years ago
Refreshing, nice balance and fruit. Mouth-watering Chard that makes you reach for another glass. Incredible value at under $20 — 11 years ago
This is what California Pinot Noir is all about. Wonderful grace and nuance on the palate. Optimal ripeness. Whole-cluster aromatics that sing in the glass. Fruit that just keeps revealing more of itself by the minute. Same wine as Anthill Farms Comptche Ridge single vineyard bottling. — 7 years ago
Def a rose favorite. Dry nose, silky red fruit on palate. Mouthwatering finish. Yuuuum. — 9 years ago
Mike Grgich, the “King of Chardonnay” farms w/o pesticides and certified organic. Aged 10 months and did not undergo malolactic fermentation. The color is a pale golden yellow with aromas of stone, tropical fruit and citrus. The palate shows off apple, melon and peach flavors, with some orange rind and nutty notes coming through. The finish was rich and creamy with some spicy mineral and perfumed tones lingering to a complex ending. Not your typical California Chardonnay, Grgich delivers like a few can! — 9 years ago
Very nice, little restrained on the fruit. But will definitely revisit. Love the acid zip on this one — 10 years ago
Well, how can you go wrong.... Ceja fruit & William's winemaking skills. Yup. It's a good one! — 10 years ago
Dried red fruit, graphite spice, nice finish. — 10 years ago
Nice earthy nose with fruit on the palate.
Great Wine maker's dinner at Wyebrook Farms. — 11 years ago
Stone fruit, floral and a hint of petrol aromas with pear, peach apricot flavor and wonderful acidity and minerality. Dry with a lingering finish — 11 years ago
Ripe dark black cherry and briar. Extremely young, but wonderful exuberant fruit and acid balance. Cool climate Syrah with nice class. Round, smooth, and already showing rounded ripe tannins. I think their syrahs show amazing value and sing with a Swiss steak braise. — 6 years ago
On the nose, savory, wild, dark berries, blue berries, black raspberries, raspberries, smoke, vanilla, light cinnamon, fresh dark florals and moist black earth. The palate is leaner medium. The tannins are soft and round. Bright, ripe fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, plum, dark cherries, moist dark earth, stones, soft leather, wood shavings, steeped black fruit tea, dark fresh florals, bright round acidity and a round, fresh, ripe, fruity finish. Excellent for around $25. Producer notes...Dr. János Stumpf studied under Tibor Gál, internationally known winemaker of SuperTuscan Ornalia. Dr. Stumpf dry farms approximately 15 hectares of vines on the south facing hill of Eged. They are split between two vineyards with very similar conditions, Sik Dülö and EgedHegy Dülö or the Eged Hill Vineyard. Both are planted in almost pure limestone on a 20% grade situated about half way up the hill...the mid point of a hill or slope is an excellent location for angle to the sun. Aged in mostly large 500L barrels (3/4 new) which; allowes for very slow oxidation and a more nuanced influence of oak. After an average of 20 months in barrel, they are kept in separate lots until the final blend. All wines were bottled unfiltered and stored for a minimum of 1 year before release. Pairings; herbed pheasant, lamb, pungent creamy cheeses and whole grain based dishes like barley or faro. For the authentic experience, wild venison is recommended. — 8 years ago
Incredible wine. Delicious ripe Sonoma fruit. Big and creamy. Deft touch with the French oak. Everything in balance. — 9 years ago
New 2014 release. Sumptuous on the palate with layers of fruit and minerality. Happy partner to summer foods and afternoons in the hammock. — 10 years ago
2000
Outstanding
So much Southern Rhone dirt and water and sun with still vibrant fruit
Alcohol was prominent but well balanced
Enjoyed with a filet from Marin Sun Farms — 10 years ago
Aromatics of red fruit, cinnamon and earth. Spicy red fruit resonates in the mouth thanks to a healthy dose of acid. — 10 years ago
Nice fruit into astringency which is also nice — 11 years ago
Good merlot can franc blend from leelanau peninsula. Ripe fruit up front with a bit of a sustained and mineral finish. A little light in body but a very drinkable wine — 12 years ago
JeremyC
2015 in 3/20. Glorious!!!! Soooooo wish I bought more of this. Skin contact Zibibbo from AUSTRALIA!!! 13%. 70 yr old Bush vines. 150 days in clay. Stone fruit, cooked citrus marmalade, ginger-esque something. So aromatic, delicious and fun!! Need more stuff like this around the Orl area. This was from the Winebarn tstg in WP and from Mary Elizabeth table. — 5 years ago