Mell

9.1

Decant. Needs oxigen. Great value — 2 years ago

Steve Goore

8.9

Easy drinking. Not much experience with Albariño - somewhere between Pinot Grigio and sauv blanc. Subtle tropical fruits and a touch of minerality. — 3 years ago

Guillermo Gonzalez

9.0

The Txakoli that put Txakoli on the map! Tart pomegranate and grapefruit. Effervescence and salinity that feel like sea spray. A little less nuanced than prior vintages. Perfect with salmon bowls. — 4 years ago

Jim Nelson

9.2

High-altitude Catalan Pinot — 5 years ago

with Camille

Severn G

9.1

A slightly better bottle than our prior '17...quite looking ahead to the '18 which I am picking up in a couple weeks and hope to be posting on in early '21.
'17 is still a fine bottle of rosé, no disappointing. — 5 years ago

Severn G

9.3

Dinner with friends and extended family, notes possibly...

Prior notes still apply! — 7 years ago

Martinez

8.9

Blend of Garnatxa blanca (60%), chenin (25%) and Sauvignon Blanc (15%). Fragrant, nutty, oaky, subtly floral (chamomile?) nose, crisp on the palate, intense, somewhat sour pink grapefruit finish — 7 years ago

Sébastien F

9.3

Riesling espagnol, nez sur les agrumes citron mandarine, citron vert, qq notes florales, chèvrefeuille. La bouche révèle une belle acidité tranchante! — 3 years ago

David

9.1

Very interested Chardonnay, instant strong earthy and citrus flavours. Slowly mellows with a clean aftertaste. Just leaves a refreshing citrus twang in the cheeks. Definitely a favourite. Corte €7.60 Comparison: Veiga Naum, so much drier, Veiga lighter and fruitier, Raimat Chardonnay more intense and better long drink — 3 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Blend of 96% Sauv Blanc with 4% Sauv Gris adding an interesting dynamic to the wine & distinctive aromas (prior to ‘18 vintage some Semillon added). Pale lemon color, citrus, tropical & floral aromas. On the palate peach, melon, herb & earthy tones, well balanced with acidity, smooth yet robust on a long finish ending rich with wet stone character. Good value! A Fav!! Very consistent! — 4 years ago

Allison Lyzenga

9.0

Medium ruby; medium intensity aromas of dark fruit, blackberry, black plum, black cherry, vinyl, underbrush, cedar, baking spices; dry, medium plus acid, medium ripe tannins, high alcohol, full body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, very well balanced and well integrated, a big wine but not overwhelming — 5 years ago

Jill Ziegler

8.9

Nice everyday white. Beautiful bottle. — 6 years ago

Derek Shanahan

8.9

Need air but nice with tapas! — 7 years ago

David Schwartz

9.0

Sauv Blanc - High acid - pairs well with fatty veggie (asparagus ) or seafood (shrimp with quail egg). Cleans the palate afterwards. — 7 years ago

Jay Kline

9.4

It was Father’s Day and I had decided on grilled rack of lamb for dinner so I selected this bottle of 2011 Chateau Musar rouge from our cellar. According to Musar’s records, the 2011 vintage was one of the most challenging since the early 1990’s. It was ultimately a late-maturing vintage with harvest taking place on October 13th, the latest since the 1983 vintage!

I decanted this bottle about eight hours prior to dinner. It should be noted that immediately upon opening, the bouquet was strikingly gorgeous with powerful aromatics that were obvious from several feet away and this trait carried through until dinner time.

In the glass, the wine presents a deep garnet color. Slightly turbid with a near opaque core. On the nose, black plums, blackberries, cassis, tobacco, organic earth, exotic spices, leather, spiced meat, and pomegranate. I detect a touch of VA as well. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the nose with an added bit of red rope licorice. Lovely, long, savory…amazing. This was a brilliant compliment to the lamb (which was served with beets and goat cheese and fattoush) and everything I wanted in a Musar tonight. Drinking well now with a hefty decant and I expect well cellared examples to drink well past 2035. — 3 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

This was showing well tonight. Consistent with my prior notes — 4 years ago

Severn G

9.1

A solid case buy on most vintages, can't really go wrong here. 🤯 NV(2018) Pinot Noir Crémant; please see my prior notes. — 5 years ago

Mark Turner

9.9

This was the mystery bottle in our Super Tuscan tasting event. It was up against the 2016 Masseto, Ornellaia, Sassicaia, Solaia, Tignanello, and Redigaffi. This wine was outstanding. Probably one of the top 5 vintages of Insignia since 1994 in my opinion. Deep purple color, blueberry, blackberry, chocolate, some lead pencil and earth on the nose. Super smooth and elegant on the palate. Really well balanced fruit, tannins, acid. Long elegant finish of dark fruit and earthy with a touch of spice that lingered beautifully. We decanted this and all others about 2.5 hours prior to tasting. Second favorite of the night behind the Masseto which was a force of nature. — 5 years ago

with Jared, Craig and 2 others

Paul J

8.9

Wanted something unique and got it. Gold color with orange elements. Nose contains melon and slight hints of nail polish, and could even be mistaken for a red. Wine is crisp and clean but lacks depth. — 7 years ago

with Brooke

Jordi Pazo

9.7

Visita Celler Costers del Siurana, Clos de l'Obac, Gratallops (Tarragona). 100,00
Garnatxa 80%, CS 10%, Syrah 10%.
13.04.19 — 7 years ago