Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

The Crown Gap has never been my favorite from them. Still solid. Also, needs 3-4 more years in bottle to integrate. 91+ with that kind of age.

The Truffle Mac & Cheese was a big hit with the crowd, I’m allergic to mushrooms.

At Pebble Beach Food & Wine 2025

The ticket to this event has a pretty big price tag. But when you consider what a Napa etc. tasting or two and lunch would cost you, you are pretty much there and there is so much more than that. It ends up having great value. It’s wine, spirits and food candy land. — 20 days ago

Sonia Ross

9.1

April dinner — 24 days ago

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.0

Piquant. As John notes, fresh. So good. — 3 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

A lovely red blend of 60% Touriga Nacional, 20% Touriga Franca, 20% Tinta Roriz, red fruits, intense aromatics, fruity, and very smooth and silky, inviting mouthfeel, delicious texture and long finish! Never disappoints! — 3 months ago

Norman Gennaro

9.2

Starting to show its age. — 3 days ago

Adam Kincaid

9.0

60% Touriga Nacional
20% Touriga Franca
20% Tinta Roriz

Dark purple color, with a lot of earthy components. Floral notes with a wooden accents, vanilla, and dark ripened fruit. All with a bit of leather. Nicely balanced with just a medium tannin structure. A lot softer than the flavors and scents give off. I think it’s delicious, and the 2018 is drinking quite primely right now. — 18 hours ago

with Jillian

Jody Wycech

9.4

My new favorite dessert wine. Not too sweet, drinks more like an oaky Chardonnay. Really loved this wine. — 2 months ago

with Ethan, Peter and 1 other

Jeanne gills

9.3

I don't like Pinot Noir and this was awesome — 6 days ago

AEL

9.0

Always good. Sweet but balanced, with some interesting notes below the sugar. At Dena and Dan's. — a month ago

Sean Lyons

9.3

Smells of dark cherries, Coke, vanilla, some apple pie, cinnamon. The initial taste is really great - loads of rich, fruity (prunes) and vanilla sweetness, offset with an interesting tannin. It has a medium finish where the oak becomes more pronounced. Best brandy I’ve had in a while. — 2 months ago