Jimmy E

9.5

Thanks @James T Elliott . Really really good — 6 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

This wine is called "Poise." On the nose, the fruits are combination of candied, tart and just a touch sour all at the same time. The fruit on the palate are ripe; Banana w/peel, pineapple, Meyer lemons, green & golden apple & lime candy. Soft/delicate minerality, spice that's subtle but builds as it sits on the palate, dry top soil and yellow florals/lilies. The body is medium. It's slightly waxy & oily. There's a honey beeswax quality. Banana w/peel, pineapple, Meyer lemons, green & golden apple, lime candy, grapefruit, soft/delicate, powdery minerality, dry top soil, brilliant round acidity, yellow florals/lilies and a long, rich, well polished finish. Most of the photos were sent to me by Elena from Top. One of their vineyards, Stanley Barrios (Owner/Winemaker), barrel storage & tasting area, some of their beautiful fruit and some rows of vines. Producer notes and history...Stanley Barrios was born in Los Angeles and raised in Inglewood California. Stanley got into wine after he met Nick Elliott of Nicora at a wine storage facility in North Hollywood where he was pouring his wines. At the time, Stanley was getting deeply involved in wine. He read all winemaking materials he could get his hands on. The day he met Nick he convinced him to let him intern in his cellar and worked his first harvest in 2013. Stanley still holds his investment firm job in Los Angeles. He and his wife started TOP in 2014. They both shared a passion for wine and had talked about starting a winery but with limited resources and living in Los Angeles the idea of starting their own winery seemed far-fetched. When opportunity knocked, they rushed to the opportunity. They chose a spinning top as their logo. For them, it's a metaphor for balance. Life is constantly in motion, but seldom in balance. Right now, they make wine in small quantities...only 200 cases their first vintage. In 2015, they produced about 500 cases and the 2016 vintage about 800 cases. They mainly focus on Rhone varietals; Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, and Roussanne. They are very minimalistic in cellar and try not to get in the way of what the grapes want to do. I have said this many times, if you have good fruit get out of it's way. If you don't, bring in lots of influences...like over oaking it etc.. Good to see a young producer know that earlier in their career. Nice job on the Poise. — 7 years ago

Darrell K.

9.0

Light-bodied, with a ruby hue. Earthy aromas. Flavors of cherry and a hint of cola. — 8 years ago

Danielle Skordas

9.1

Mom likes and i like — 8 years ago

Tim Herrmann

9.5

Elliott and I went to Paris for the first time, and this was a discovery from Verjus, which is now our favorite-ever tasting menu (it was our first dinner of the two week trip--of course!). On to the wine...this was electric paired my favorite seafood dish ever--seared scallops with fennel and potato purée and pickled radishes. Full of savory minerality, lemon zest, peaches, and a perfect structure, this is my new bar for Macon chardonnay. — 9 years ago

Cindy Hastings

8.9

Having this at Mauis Sorrento with the fam. Even Elliott likes it! — 9 years ago

Betsy Kitchens

9.7

Best rose ever. Graham elliott — 11 years ago

Adam Wills

9.1

Happy Bday @Sarah Elliott ❤️ — 6 years ago

with Christian, Sarah and 1 other

Tom Kelleher

9.5

Awesome bottle courtesy of Jimmy and Jenna Elliott! — 7 years ago

with Susie

Jimmy E

9.4

Birthday wine for @Jenna Elliott — 8 years ago

with Jenna

Jeffrey Meyers

10

Amazing dark super Tuscan in celebration of Elliott coming to Dallas. Thanks for sharing — 8 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.5

Sunshine's been keeping me up for days. There is no nighttime, only a passing phase. From Elliott Smith's Pretty Ugly Before and completely appropriate for how I feel about this wine. Pretty Ugly- Jolie Laide Indeed... — 8 years ago

Jimmy E

9.4

Thanks @James T Elliott !!!! — 8 years ago

with Jenna

Jimmy E

9.2

Thanks for the wine Dad! @James T Elliott — 9 years ago

with Jenna and James

Jennifer Thomas

9.7

honeymoon champagne from Elliott — 11 years ago

Jimmy E

9.5

Thanks @James T Elliott !! — 6 years ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Budweiser 1933 Repeal Reserve- Tastes like freedom.. Elliott Ness Freedom. — 6 years ago

lon nuttelman

8.9

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Riki Taylor

9.6

Grew on me. Lightly spicy. Full mouth, slight linger. — 8 years ago

Fiona Spezia

9.1

An old favorite from the Dans at Elliott, before we even knew anything about wine. Delicious! — 8 years ago

Jimmy E

9.1

Much better day 2 @James T Elliott — 8 years ago

Dennis Kellison

9.3

Very good chard,creamy with nice buttery finish — 8 years ago

Ryan Eskridge

9.4

The steaks are prime & so is this wine! Even Elliott likes this one — 9 years ago

Adam Wills

9.1

I looked "TOTALLY BOCKED UP" in this and there's a picture of James Elliott — 10 years ago