Michael Hawkinson

9.2

Very nice, mild berry and leather, cloves on nose, taste blooms, starts subtle then some berry with leather and earthy finish. Very smooth — 5 years ago

Bernie Tenenbaum

9.1

Be patient. It opens tight and then blooms! — 6 years ago

Jay Kline

9.3

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Champagne may be the best wine pairing with the traditional Thanksgiving meal and this NV from Paul Dethune was sublime. Pulled from the fridge and opened about 30min prior. Straw colored with an impressive mousse. About as affable as they come with a bouquet of white peaches, magnolia blooms and a whiff of brioche. On the palate it was stone fruits, citrus and minerals. Every bite of the meal begged for another sip and every sip begged for another bite. What a delight. — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

On the nose, nearly candied; lemons & green melon, ripe green apple, lime juice, golden raisins, touch of sea spray, soft & delicate chalkiness/minerality, yellow florals and citrus blooms. On the palate, oily & creamy. The fruits are slightly candied like the nose. Meyer lemons, lime juice, green & golden apple, golden raisins, green melon balls, a touch of honey & buttered popcorn. The finish is full, round & lush. Acidity is ripping. It's flaw for me, the alcohol (15%) is a little high. It gives a slight burning sensation on the tongue & back of the throat. Photos of their Lauren Vineyard, beautiful Chardonnay grapes and Mark Aubert. Aubert's career in winemaking started in 1989 as the assistant winemaker at Peter Michael and grew into one of the most revered makers of Chardonnay & Pinot in the United States and perhaps the world. — 9 years ago

Camille Puglia

9.3

The pinot reveals itself late. It starts like an austere, somewhat smokey California Cab (if such a wine exists) than slowly blooms. Very underrated. — 9 years ago

with Jim

Alex Crangle

Assistant Winemaker Balo Vineyards

9.8

A beauty. Violets and cherry preserves, pie crust and baking spices. Blooms like a tulip. — 10 years ago

Andrew Schirmer

8.9

Beautifully aged—blooms upon opening then fades fast. Drink now. — 6 years ago

with Alsu

Rubia

9.0

Initially dry on palate then blooms into luscious fruit. — 6 years ago

Jay Kline

9.1

Decanted for three hours. Kirsch, red currents, brambles, vanilla, baking spices, magnolia blooms, teriyaki, spice box, tobacco. Fiercely tannic still. Hard to say what the future brings but this is a drink with patience or hold wine. — 7 years ago

Naydja Bell

9.5

Lovely representation of place. Complex layers of fruit and minerality. Blooms deliciously and is well balanced. — 8 years ago

Lauren Vance

Buyer Whole Foods Market Oakland

9.0

Showing great sense of place, this is soil first- fruit second. Steely & chalky, with a good bit of funk on opening. As it warms, the fruit blooms and you see banana, clove, a bouquet of flowers and a touch of lemon. It's multi layered but not interwoven, and the heat rises as the wine warms. Grab a nice chunk of red hawk & this will shine. — 9 years ago

John Behrens

9.1

OOOH. Jewel clear and leggy. More dank on the nose than I expected: the oak is a serious player here. Smooth, full, juicy and fruity on the palate. Tannins are shy but perfectly appropriate. The finish blooms delectably from rich earthy red and black fruit to caramelly vanilla oak goodness. The fruit and toffee linger with some tannin structure in mutually beneficial harmony for a long sweet finish. Blindfolded I'd guess this commanded a serious price tag from the depth, smoothness and length. $11 is insanity! If I see it anywhere in Nashville I'm buying them out. — 10 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Bright tart and sweet tropicals, citrus, citrus blooms and steely minerality. Nice acidity and long finish. You want to age this one! — 10 years ago

Christopher Fowler

9.1

The nose is a jolly green giant. Medium-firm tannins. Medium body. I thiiiink there are floral notes, but also we were drinking it on a patio surrounded by blooms so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Drank this babe with the most tender beef and it was splendid. Paired surprisingly well with asparagus, too. — 6 years ago

with Michael

Ryan Mullins

9.4

Starts out super reductive but with some decanting blooms like crazy. This wine could go in the cellar for decades. — 6 years ago

Kai Wright

9.1

Well here’s one way to wash out a long, tough evening—forlorn hope indeed. But it sure brightens the palate and spirit. Fresh, bursting cherries, spring blooms, with just a pinch of baking spice. Lots of zippy acid keeps the mouth watering. — 7 years ago

Mark Morgan

9.4

A bit of air to calm down, then blooms gloriously. Flowers, strawberries, minerals, terrior in spades. Open for 3 days, changed every day. Best under $30 red wine I've found this year. — 9 years ago

Marc On

Writer Originalverkorkt, Lobenbergs Gute Weine

9.4

An absolutely stunning job @Sashi Moorman & @Rajat Parr did here with their first vintage of Blooms Field. All you can want from a Pinot. Not cheap at any point but worth every penny. — 9 years ago

John Behrens

9.1

Deep red, surprisingly clear for a cab. A little clear at the meniscus, and super leggy. Strong clean oak on the nose; blackcurrant, and a smoky spicy note I can best describe as coffee+green pepper. Slippy smooth on the palate, marvelous juicy acid, and clear, reserved tannins. The palate is rich astringent red fruit: cranberries and some red cherry. As the finish blooms, a whiff of bell pepper gives way to smoky savory coffee, lingering cranberry tartness, and a pleasant hint of oaky vanilla. Smoothness, delectable acidity, and oaky depth: I'd take this $13 bottle over a lot of cabs twice the cost! — 10 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Golden apple, pear, ripe citrus, orange blooms, brioche, toffee, almonds, nice acidity. — 10 years ago