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. — 8 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. — 9 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! — 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Citrus zest, orange blooms, green apple skin, pineapple, a touch of apricot, butterscotch toffee, chalky, perfect crisp acidity and delicious. Grand Cru Champagne for $34.99??? Forget about it!!! — 9 years ago

Thom Demuth

9.2

2013. Beautiful embossed label. Very dark purple color. Ripe luscious aroma of dark woods that makes me salivate. A light tart initial taste with a distinct tannin dryness that blooms into a long strong finish of oak. This wine definitely grew on me as I drank more of it. It will probably age well. — 10 years ago

Monica Nelson

10

My favorite seafood wine of the summer. Don't drink too cold, it really blooms after a little opening up! — 10 years ago

Justin Hansohn

9.2

It's true, 2 hours almost to an exacting marker place, it blooms wildly compared to the beginning movement. Patience is a prerequisite at this time...and then💦💦💦☔️ — 10 years ago

Alejandro Lopez

10

72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot.
18 months in new French oak barrels.
Xanic means 'flower that blooms after the first rain'.
Fine aromas of black currant, blueberry and plum tinged with notes of cedar, truffle and sweet spices.
Tannins ripe and fleshy, structured acidity, spicy after taste.
Long and warm finish. — 11 years ago

Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

9.1

Bonny Doon Contra '11. Vibrant ruby. Spicy, tart cherry and mulberry aromas; vaguely gravelly. Fruit blooms in the mouth with black raspberry, floral pastille and fleshy riper notes. Texturally, firm deep and lovely. Again driven by juicy acidity. — 11 years ago

Nhan Huynh

9.4

Tried 2009 vintage. Great aroma with the scent of herbs and ripe fruits, hint of prune to the nose and give off nice lingering scent that last. Once tasted, hint of minerals and herb actually blooms on the tongue. Berries and prune completes the wine for a medium finish. — 12 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! — 9 years ago

Linda Hawk

9.0

Fruit on the nose and palate that blooms with every taste and food. A delightful cab discovery. Very different and a wine I'd be glad to serve anyone. Very versatile. I had this with seafood, but it tastes like would pair well with many menus. — 9 years ago

Chiara Mondavi

10

Beautiful unraveling. Blooms after air. And stoically holds her head high the second day in the bottle with a vision of the future. Jeanne d'Arc style. She wore armor made of iron protecting a heart that roared like a lion deep inside. Minerality that leaves you nostalgic. This will age beautifully. — 9 years ago

Sasha Agapov

9.6

So lovely! And sooo many years left in this one. Definitely will benefit from some solid, thorough cellar time. Great nose with ripe berries, chocolate, licorice, christmas tree and slight tones of mint on the back. Tight and aggressive at first, needs several hours to open up. After decanting it blooms with solid smoky tones, ripe dark fruit and cured meats. Great balance and insanely delicious! — 10 years ago

Rose Clark

9.0

Flavor blooms nicely as you sip. Slight acidic finish. — 10 years ago

Kirk Kirkpatrick

9.6

Soft delicate silky start, later blooms to hints of strawberry. Classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape. — 11 years ago

Jason Adams

9.3

Starts out a little sour and then blooms with some air — 11 years ago

Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

9.0

Opens dirty with smoke and rust. Integrates and blooms shortly after. Generous black fruits, with violet & llicorice notes, refined structure, and wisps of smoke. — 12 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

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

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Alex Crangle

Assistant Winemaker Balo Vineyards

9.8

A beauty. Violets and cherry preserves, pie crust and baking spices. Blooms like a tulip. — 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Golden apple, pear, ripe citrus, orange blooms, brioche, toffee, almonds, nice acidity. — 9 years ago

JBo

9.1

Thin but thick-skinned wisdom. Balance with soft blooms of plum. — 9 years ago

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Liz Hale

9.4

Absolutely delicious...almost as great as the Blooms Field- — 10 years ago

Erin Winter

9.5

Rich plum color for a Pinot, black cherry mixed with spice and woody nose but blooms into a deliciously smooth explosion, very thick velvety texture for a Pinot, yummy fruits and spice balanced. So perfect! — 10 years ago

Sasha Agapov

10

Perfection! Young, bright, very open and blooms with fruit, cherry, white flowers and honey. Love it! — 10 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.0

Lovely blend-Grenache, mourverdre, marselan, carignano, Alucante by female vintner & soft touch, really blooms w air. Great mouthfeel. — 11 years ago

Ivy Hastings

9.7

This evokes a late California Spring 11am picnic in Sonoma. Early blooms and the promise of bursting fruit. — 11 years ago