Thanks @Philip Carpenter — 9 years ago
Nice pair with steaks on a Tuesday night while @Philip Carpenter was waxing poetic on the virtues or Santa Barbara County during a Twitter wine chat. Join in to #WineStudio next Tuesday at 6pm PST to connect with Dan Kessler of Kessler-Haak and with Mr Tercero himself, Larry Schaffer, at the same time on Feb 23rd. — 9 years ago
Mineral metallic iron and red fruit nose. Red fruit and herb flavor, dried cherry, tobacco, raw rhubarb. Gritty texture. With Chris Carpenter, Laura Díaz Muñoz and Mariano Navarro. — 9 years ago
Big cab with big Chris Carpenter styling bold Aussie fruit with great American wine making,.. Trueman is a win and will be exceptional in years to come. — 10 years ago
Graduation from ISU! — 10 years ago
From Jeff Carpenter. Very nice. — 10 years ago
Great for long time keeping that is if you can resist not pouring. — 11 years ago
Perfect with oysters @ Walrus and Carpenter in Seattle — 11 years ago
Money. Killer. Rad. Channeling my inner @Philip Carpenter who also totally loves these wines. Jaffurs is the poster child of consistency in winemaking, and Verna's is always a powerful tapestry. Super opaque, almost black purple, very ripe/rich black &blue fruits, some lavender, and roasted meats. Pedal to the metal, jump on board and enjoy the ride (now channeling my inner @Bill Bender!). — 8 years ago
Simply outstanding. Chris carpenter knocking out of the park! — 9 years ago
Same vintage as the Carpenter - but this one is a stunner! Superbly balanced and some powerful blackberry back notes. This was great with our 2.5"" thick pan seared beef fillets. Sorry to see the bottle empty. Great wine. — 9 years ago
With Chris Carpenter, Mariano Navarro and Laura Díaz Muñoz. Beautiful floral nose, lichee, honey a bit of petrol, oily, white peach, lemon zest, butterscotch, cream soda, great acidity. Mariano says it's f---ing delicious! — 9 years ago
Drank at dinner at Old Hickory Restaurant at Gaylord Grapevine in DFW with Jim Carpenter - Amick Farms — 10 years ago
1985 out of magnum at this day in age is absolutely charming. Both savory and rounded and resonant with camphor, dark fruits of the forest, resinous violin bow rosin, and underscored by the rare structure of a master carpenter underscored by a currant leaf come eucalypt edge that throws all its countless other charms into relief. Oh to embrace every stage as this opens up. A handsome taste of Saint Julien from a legendary house worthy of its renown -and at a delectable place in time served from this format. Seek this out. — 10 years ago
Delicious. — 10 years ago
Quite flavorful. So much so that it's nearly *not* just a table wine. — 10 years ago
@Drew Carpenter @Thomas Darling — 9 years ago
@Philip Carpenter — 9 years ago
2012 LJ Franc - simply delicious. Kudos once to C Carpenter. — 9 years ago
Wow... Just wow. Hats off to Mr. Carpenter. Elegant, almost steadfast in saying, "I'm mountain Cabernet" without blowing my face off. — 10 years ago
Had at walrus and carpenter — 10 years ago
Terrific purity in this quintessential Napa Cab. Decanted for about 2 hrs. Dark red and blue fruit, currant, mint and fresh flowers. Powerful yet elegant. Mr Carpenter made something special at a reasonable price point. — 10 years ago
Proof that vintages on the floor of Napa do not represent vintages on the mountain appellations. Luscious tannins and firm acidity drive home a hammer of a wine. Chris Carpenter knows his stuff. Drink now but wait 3-5 years for a softer profile. — 10 years ago
Nice smooth wine a bit past its prime but we liked it — 10 years ago
Lovely garrique. A true Provençal white with plenty of aromatic spice. Versatile enough to complement a large portion of the menu at walrus and carpenter. Loved it. — 12 years ago
Michael Meyer
Exceeded my expectations. Likely will continue to improve. Thanks to @Philip Carpenter for the hookup on this. — 8 years ago