Jody Scharf

9.0

Spicy but Nicy. — 5 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Four day weekend. Gotta get it off to a good start. Been awhile since we had our 375ml of Ruinart.

The nose shows, ripe, slightly candied; black cherries, strawberries, kirsch cherries, rich, summertime watermelon, touch of orange citrus family blend, pomegranate juice, hints of fruit roll up & haunting apricots. Sea fossils & spray, a little bread dough, grey volcanics, chalky powder, orange, spring flowers with fresh & withering, red & pink rose pedals.

The palate is full & touch gummy/candied. Fruits are well extracted, deep, ruby; black cherries, blackberries, strawberries, kirsch cherries, rich, summertime watermelon, touch of orange citrus family blend, pomegranate juice, hints of fruit roll up & haunting apricots. Ghostly, not quite fruit brandy or fruit liqueur character, sea fossils & spray, a little bread dough, not quite medium, white spice with hints of palate heat, grainy, grey volcanics, chalky powder, orange, spring flowers with fresh & withering, red & pink rose pedals. The acidity lively and crisp. The round, well balanced & polish finish is always consistently satisfying and lingers for minutes.

Photos of; the House of Ruinart, Dom Thierry Ruinart, nicely light caves and rolling, hillside, Grand Cru Vineyard.

Not quite sure where “D” gets $83 when you can buy this all day at just under $65. — 6 years ago

Jordan Wardlaw

9.3

Surprisingly complex and nuanced. There is an undeniable floral component to this wine that is quite atypical for Zinfandel. Mineral-laced, spicy, elegant and simply delicious. Aside from a hint of blueberry jam this is in no way your typical Dry Creek Zinfandel. Weight and texture are beautiful. Loving the lavender and violets. Easily the best wine I’ve had from Maple Vineyard. This is Zin! — 8 years ago

Jack Clennon

9.0

Opens up great to classic zin finish — 9 years ago

Raul Puga

9.2

Delicious Malbec. Great fruit. Still young — 9 years ago

Nick Del Grande

9.6

Wishing I had more. — 9 years ago

Karen Easton

9.2

Brambleberry...yum — 10 years ago

Susan Parsons

9.1

Wonderful taste, will definitely buy it again! — 10 years ago

Paul Simms

9.5

Wonderful, smooth, slight tobacco, dark cherries and great finish. My bottle was signed by winemaker on 9-6-2010. — 11 years ago

Sarah Robards

10

All 3 loved it. Sweet, but not overly — 5 years ago

Dan Cobb

9.6

Bella oaks, 2014. Tannins have released. Plum and black cherry. Delightful — 5 years ago

Buddy G

9.4

Crisp. Delish — 6 years ago

Rock Roll

9.2

Usually not a Blanc dblanc person but this is very nice — 7 years ago

Philip Mondy

9.1

Very fruity and sweet! — 8 years ago

Katie Carney

10

Moms 60th wine from Rex — 9 years ago

with Nat

Katie Schaeffer

9.3

Best Pinot I've ever had (haven't had many). Flavorful, deep — 9 years ago

Melissa Fricke

9.4

Best Chardonnay — 10 years ago

Shannon Dare

9.4

Nice. Dry & crisp. — 10 years ago

Mark Mewissen

9.3

Great with chocolate — 10 years ago

Peter Giles

8.9

Natural (no added sulfer/biodynamic) from Jura. Bright ruby red color with purple hue, the nose is fragrant with fresh red berries aromas mingled with meaty funk. Fresh palate. Finish- Red fruit flavors evolve with earthy, mineral, and peppery notes. — 11 years ago

Paco Suro

9.1

This was terrific. 16 years in. Softening. Still holding onto those leathery notes. Good stuff. — 5 years ago

Justine Perrache

9.5

Fine bulle , vineux . Offert par Didier et Béatrice — 6 years ago

Mike Finfer

10

robust textured orange, floral smooth — 7 years ago

Tracy Hall

8.9

Classic Pinot — 7 years ago

Nicole Holden

10

Love this! — 8 years ago

Katie Brunner

9.0

Good with (meat) pizza — 9 years ago

John W

9.0

2013. Deep Ruby coloration. On the nose, strong black cherry, strawberry, spice and tobacco. On the palate, cherry, with an oaky, vanilla finish. Strong tannins. — 9 years ago

Cody Short

9.5

From magnum. Drinking beautifully with notes of citrus, Apple and toasted brioche — 10 years ago

with Suzanne and Holli

Michelle Bodden-Moxam

8.9

Light, crisp — 10 years ago

David Speer

9.6

Exceptional. Again proving Dom rose is one of the absolute best in the world. — 10 years ago