Raj Harb

9.6

Talk about "in the zone." Rich and voluminous but not weighty or fat. Still carries good acid and tension. Hedonistic and awesome — 8 years ago

Jordan Gianelli

8.9

Not bad for $15 on Benchmark. Richer than most, without teetering towards milky, lactic zone. Definitely went through malo and brings the toasty oak to the party. Not bad, and definitely made the girlfriend happy. — 9 years ago

Tim O'Rourke

9.3

Right in its zone now. Tannins have melded seemlessly w/ tons of tobacco and funk. Even a bit fresher than another btl I had recently--maybe this one was reconditioned? Regardless, a delicious btl of Chinon! — 10 years ago

Deborah Grossman

9.4

Dave Potter knows his Rhone varietals in the Santa Barbara Funk Zone. Counoise is deliocious. — 10 years ago

Daniel Fabiano

9.0

Funky taste to live up to the name, but very good. Wild berries up front and smooth finish. Very pleased. — 10 years ago

Melissa Helfand

9.5

For those of our customers who also enjoy Chardonnay... Some similar notes to expand your comfort zone. — 11 years ago

Erin Kelly

9.1

Thanksgiving cometh, and there’s no more versatile wine at the Thanksgiving table than a fresh, savory, light-bodied red: precisely the reason we chose this wine for this newsletter. In the most northerly and coolest viticultural zone of the Loire valley, Pascal Janvier farms three acres devoted to the indigenous, pale-skinned Pineau d’Aunis. The results are stunning. Medium ruby in color with beautiful orange highlights, Janvier’s Cuvée du Rosier casts fresh aromas of pink peppercorns, cranberries, strawberries and spicy cinnamon. Focused and bright on the palate, the wine fuses tangy raspberry and earthy cranberry fruit with spicy suggestions of Szechuan peppercorns, cinnamon, smoky limestone minerals and an appetizing herbal note reminiscent of agave. Fresh, crunchy and vibrant, the wine grows with aeration and finishes long, tangy and stony. This wine stuns you first with its deliciousness, and then grows and adds complexity with each successive sip. Enjoy this now and over the coming three years with roast turkey and all the trimmings, fresh chèvres, roast duck and grilled or roasted vegetables. - L&E Review — 12 years ago

Bobby Gilbane

9.3

'90s Napa goodness. Just a delightful cab that's been in the zone for the last two years. Tremendous life ahead of this as well. — 8 years ago

Lee Bankston

9.5

Beautiful rose'! I love it! — 9 years ago

Bryan Garcia

Sales Grand Cru Selections

9.4

In the zone — 9 years ago

with Ned, Grand and 1 other

Mike Saviage

9.4

Popped and poured after the 78 Ridge Monte Bello. Still in a great zone and never seems to disappoint. Leather and saddle combined with nice fruit. Lengthy finish. Drink or hold. — 10 years ago

Evan Malik

9.5

04 vintage ...really special in the the zone terrific balance and laser precision — 10 years ago

Bill Ward

9.9

Right in the zone, but probably good for rest of this decade. Just big enough all the way around. Refined and robust. Still tasting three minutes in. — 11 years ago

Davis Smith

Sommelier Acquerello

9.7

Dark fruit, roasted bell pepper, tobacco. In the zone. — 11 years ago

Darren Guillaume

9.2

This Blanc is in the zone. 2007 is fantastic. Softer and more mellow than the 2012. — 8 years ago

with Uncle and Tim

Mike Saviage

9.5

Yellow gold color, heavy weight in the glass. Great classic nose of aged Chablis with honeyed scents plus river stones, orange peel and lemon. Expansive in the mouth with very long, tasty finish. This is in a great drinking zone. — 9 years ago

Caleb Pietrafesa

9.1

I usually stay away from anything that isn't from France, but this makes leaving the comfort zone worth it. — 10 years ago

Carline Bengtsson

9.5

To all wine lovers, this wine is a must have in your collection. 2010 Reserve from Tuscany's Chianti Classico zone. Smooth, rich taste with a perfect finish. — 10 years ago

Ted Raess

9.0

Rec. by Paul at Sonoma market. Delicious easy drinking perfect everyday wine. Not too fruity or tannic. — 10 years ago

Anna Sangiacomo

9.6

So happy I tried this wine, it took me out of my comfort zone of sauvignons' & Pinot Grigio's. A nice change !!! — 11 years ago