Jason Sliwa

9.6

Fantastic. Touch of pear and apple, a hint of brioche, elegant bubbles, piercing acidity. — 6 months ago

with Vicki and Eli

Brandon Boesch

9.2

This is very nice. Velvety mouthfeel, a lot of fruit, berry jam, some herbs and pepper, not much tannin. I’d definitely buy again. This is a crowd pleaser bigger red. — 8 months ago

romo

9.0

Called Alsace Pinot Gris. Lush and zippy. — 10 months ago

Jay Miner

8.9

Demi-sec. Pineapple, honey, lemon rind. Not what I usually look for in Chenin, but this is undeniably a good wine. Elegant, full, and with a finish that just won’t quit. — 10 months ago

Sharon B

8.9

A very smooth, light wine but too acidic for me 🙁 — 6 years ago

John Brandau

9.1

Tiny bubbles. Delightful — 7 years ago

Michael Piaker

9.4

16 July 2016. Vine Wine, Brooklyn, NY. — 9 years ago

Fem McClure

9.3

Tasty!! Sweet, very slightly dry, strong cherry notes, with a touch of cranberry, cardamom, and vanilla. The nose is extremely pleasant, full of cherry and oak. Very, very nice — 9 years ago

Joe Weinberger

9.2

2010 vintage. Mineral bomb. Loved this. — 10 years ago

Mandy Capehart

9.1

Excellent stand alone red! — 11 years ago

Henry Fuseler

9.2

1/2025. Clean and crisp. Nice on the palate. Great with my popcorn. — 6 months ago

Adam Kincaid

9.0

Drinking a 3L from 2013 in late ‘24. Love the big format bottles and aging potential. This could go a lot longer I think but is also fine to drink now.

Standard Caymus flavors and aromas that made the brand known. Dark inky crimson color. Blueberries and blackberry fruit mixed with vanilla alongside the tell-tale signs of wet band-aid. Great tannins, medium-to-big acidity, good long finish. Really nice. — 7 months ago

with Jillian

Nathan Renfro

9.6

Lovely floral nose. Fresh black and blue fruit, semi sweet chocolate, great minerality, very nicely integrated plush tannins. Great mouthfeel and long finish. — 9 months ago

Eric McGann

8.9

A great drinking wine on its own- wouldn’t say it flourishes with food. Super dry, big, bold, mouth full. — 4 years ago

Arielle

9.0

Matt’s most favourite — 5 years ago

Jay Kline

9.2

First time drinking Xavier’s wines and I’m really impressed. Stone fruit, apricot, peach, pineapple, white flowers...and continues to open with air and comes up to temp. Really delicious and reminds me a bit of Sandlands Chenin. — 6 years ago

Ryan Hayward

9.4

Loved it! Notes of green apple. — 8 years ago

Pierre Arneaux

9.2

Wow. More flavor, much better than their regular cab. Silky, velvet, smooth. Chocolate. Rich fruit. Big, full flavor, lots of flavor. Not old world style for sure, not subtle. It's a big bomb. We would pay up to $75 for this so a bit overpriced to us.
— 9 years ago

Morgan

9.0

One of my favorites. Big bold red. — 10 years ago

Joanne Close

9.3

2010 with such fresh crisp fruit. Meyer lemon and powdery minerality. Want to put away a few bottles, see the evolution. — 10 years ago

Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

9.2

Perfectly oxidized — 6 months ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.4

Again slightly deeper colour . Quite rich and ripe on the nose with brioche , baked apple , lemon peel , touch of honeysuckle. On the palate more baked apple , lemon peel , ginger . Quite rich and decadent almost , but balanced acidity , creamy texture . Buttered pastry and lemon tart . Good ginger tinged finish . This will need more time than the Leon , quite dense and rich . Better in 5-8 years and will last well a further 10 — 8 months ago

Willie Carter

9.2

Another beautiful champagne from the Launois family. A pale old gold color with nice perlage and intensity. Freshly baked bread and green apple aromas for days. Melons and white peaches with herbs for good measure. There’s an innate sense of lemon zest in the air that’s just magnificent.

Pure Grand Cru Chardonnay from Mesnil-sur-Oger. Four years of aging on lees gives this a resplendent and stately nature. Nice acidity and a superb mouthfeel, especially on the second day. Apples and chalk on the palate alongside vibrant citrus fruits. I struggle to think of a better value in Champagne than this. Stock up. — 10 months ago

Ben Russell

10

The velvet label says it all — 4 years ago

Mira Rodgers

8.9

Floral, cheese rind, hazelnut on the nose. Burst of brown baking spices and baked apple on the palette. — 6 years ago

with Gianna, Kamee and 1 other

Joe Kaiser

9.0

A very soft balanced Rośe Champagne — 7 years ago

Jackson Rohrbaugh

9.0

We've veered into old Bordeaux territory here. Big, spicy, and brash, still holding weight, although the fruit has begun to dry slightly. Shared by a generous guest. #insignia #napacab #napavalley #napa — 9 years ago

Esther Roden

9.1

Great all around red. Very dependable. — 9 years ago

Lauren Axelrod

9.1

Berries, tart and tangy citrus. Fun pairing with Cantonese food! — 10 years ago

Peter Marks

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

9.4

Golden delicious apple, spiced pear, incredible creaminess and bracing acidity. Thank you Jake! — 11 years ago

with Jake