Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

@Plate & Bottle Dinner

Dessert Course, Warm Berry Cobbler, House Made Vanilla, Lemon Verbena Ice Cream.

Amazing dessert. Pairing the cobbler with the Ruinart Rosé and the Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve as well. Both good/appropriate for the dual aspects of the cobbler.

Dessert has blackberries and raspberries with lemon and crumble on top (tiny bit of cinnamon) and vanilla lemon verbena ice cream. There are flavors here that call for Rosé & Blanc de Blanc Champange.

Photos of, the dinner & our friends Jeff & Hedy beautiful backyard. — 7 years ago

Megan

9.0

I usually tend toward Pinot Noir, but when I want something just a bit bolder, Gamay hits the spot. I have really been enjoying this 2015 vintage. — 8 years ago

Scott Stewart

9.2

As good as his Pinot and Gamy is, the Chardonnay's coming off of Doug's vineyard in Ribbon Ridge are even better. — 9 years ago

Olga Litvinova

9.5

Чернослив и гуава — 10 years ago

Chris LoRusso

9.5

Very special Chardonnay from Spring Mountain with a perfect balance of Oak and acidity. — 10 years ago

Maggie May

9.0

I liked it — 10 years ago

Pam Bushman

8.9

I consider this a more full bodied wine. Typically a Cab drinker but this Merlot was quite good. Strong plum and cranberry flavors with a bit of a peppery finish. Alcohol content seems high with half glass consumed! Surprised that I am enjoying this one as much as I am. — 11 years ago

James Newell

9.5

Jammy and fantastic. Will definitely get this one the next time I see it. — 11 years ago

Randy Barker

9.8

Great great wine! Smooth easy drinking. Loved it. — 12 years ago

Sanjuana Walters

Skurnik Wines Domestic Portfolio, Freelance Writer

8.9

Very bright and lively — 13 years ago

with Skurnik

Joe Wines

9.0

Yummy as it opened up over four hours. Good particularly for a seven year old Napa Pinot. Spring Mt. — 7 years ago

Jason Gelman

8.9

solid bottle, fun to drink. cloudy yellow and some light sediment, very much looks smells and tastes like a natural wine. — 8 years ago

Kim Brater

9.4

Really delicious Pinot. Burgundian style. Elegant. Cassis and muted earth. Amazing for the original price. This 2011 is long gone. Paid under $40 several years ago. Wish I had another. Hear my Dad saying in my head "Always buy two..." 😀 🍷 — 8 years ago

Philip Faure

9.1

Lovely and creamy — 10 years ago

Martin G Rivard

9.7

@David L @Mike R @Ron R @Carl Fischer @Paul T @Eric Shanks @Eric Shanks @Monica O @Jason Chang @Mike Smith @Howard Greenfield @Mark Carter @Kirk Alexander @Drew Feinberg @Jim Trobaugh @Kimberly Anderson World class problem: the only champagne in the house to make mimosas is Krug!!!! 😍👏👏😍 — 10 years ago

Mark Freund

9.4

Showing terrific now. Better than last bottle opened 2 years ago. Honeyed richness, good length. Shows class joy would expect from the house. — 10 years ago

with Erin and Ned

Lacie Thompson

10

Yummers! Had this on Saturday and it was delish! — 11 years ago

Karen Murph

8.9

Light and in expensive. — 11 years ago

Nader Shahin

9.2

Loved it. Big bold fruits and perfectly matched to our lamb on the spot! — 12 years ago

Kate Morin

9.5

@ SuWu on St Laurent avec Yohan et Josee before Rachid Badouri show — 13 years ago

Bill Wynne

9.2

My current FAVORITE table red. Fruity with adequate tannins and excellent finish. Pairs with everything from steaks to Italian. — 7 years ago

Ted Corvey

9.1

Great QPR. I enjoy this a lot more than other big house NV blends. Super consistent but tastes more focused and unique. — 8 years ago

Richard Lewis

9.3

Red currant and black raspberry, plus some raspberry leaf (greenness and tannin). Good acid, could still age a bit longer. — 9 years ago

with Lynne

Adriana Fabbro

9.3

Can't believe I've held on to this treasure for so long! Cedar and sandalwood on the nose. Silky with a bright and savory--almost vegetal--finish. Perfect with filet and steak-house style garlicky creamed spinach. These grapes were picked when I was still in high school! — 10 years ago

Sarah Milsow-Guenther

9.2

Very good wine from CB. Nice balance to it, lots of flavor. Had it with a nice steak. Great pairing. — 10 years ago

Shannon Saylor

8.9

Really liked. I'm learning I like red blends of wine. — 10 years ago

Richard Lewis

9.4

Sometimes you don't want to analyze, and just enjoy. This was one of those moments. — 11 years ago

with Lynne

Rob Oliver

8.9

Great cherry and lightly spice, well balanced and great value for money — 11 years ago

Leslie Bartos

9.4

birthday & house warming celebration with George & Jeff at Tinto, Palm Sprngs 11/14/15 — 11 years ago

with Tony

Pasi Ketolainen

9.0

Commented earlier on my account: silky and delicate. Ripe taannums, lively acidity, delicate red fruit — 12 years ago