Alexander Vadas

9.3

Zero sulfur with spritz. Someone likened to kombucha which is fair albeit with minerality of a good wine. We debated its age-ability, I think it can. Nose was on fire. Drank over 24 hours and it kept giving. — 5 years ago

Espen Robak

9.5

Amanda who reps the wine maker brought this by. So cool. Beautiful Pinot. — 6 years ago

Ron R

9.6

This is titties, period.

Anne-Marie and I are with the “Herd” in SD. Bill Bender is hosting, and I swear I’m gonna break down his back doors before the weekend is out... — 6 years ago

with Bill, Carl and 6 others

Freddy Deane

9.0

For the price, lovely — 7 years ago

David L

9.4

01' Bonneau du Martray Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay. Color- Light golden. By looking at it, I would've never guessed it's 16 years old. BIG Nose...Green apple, floral. Palate...stone fruits, melon, peach & pineapple. A slight bit of creamy notes on the front & mid palate. A light backbone of acidity. Stone fruits minerality & soft pineapple carry through to a nice finish. Drinking at it peak now. @Ron R Thank you for this simply amazing bottle. Can't wait to tip a glass with you soon. Cheers to you and Anne-Marie! — 7 years ago

Ron R

9.8

Birthday celebration for Anne-Marie. Wonderful gift from my friend @David A Lentine - thanks so much, David.
We have read good things about this wine, and finally we are able to experience it, during a life event.
A wonderful panoply of flowers, vanilla, cinnamon and sweetness excite the senses. On the palette, the wine is prodigious. It has a royal structure, and depth. The palette profile is restrained, yet powerful. Beautiful dark fruits, combine with a sweetness that my wife (and I) loves. A hint of cloves, sweet tobacco and maple finish an outstanding Napa example. 15.5% abv, while relatively high, does not raise its head. This is a benchmark Napa cab. — 8 years ago

Ron R

9.7

Very tough to describe on the nose. Saddle leather, pine cones, sage, graphite and earth.
Palette is compact and stretched out - meaning there is length and a continuity which is untypical for a wine of this age. I wish I tasted it blind, but I'm digging my very first Petrus. Bite me.
Anne-Marie (my soulmate in the foreground). — 8 years ago

with Martin, David and 1 other

Remon Vermaire

9.5

Great depth and elegance! — 8 years ago

Burt

9.1

Let it opeb itself at least 15min — 8 years ago

Christophe Hedges

9.1

First release of Champagne for Hedges Family Estate. Anne-Marie Liegeois Hedges project from Trepail, France. Very beautiful 2009 vintage wine. Delicate mousse and tangy crispness. Under the Descendants Liegeois Dupont label. — 9 years ago

Carl Fischer

9.4

LOVE this Chardonnay. To me, it was like Goldilocks: not too this, not too that - just right...there’s oak, but not too much, there’s acid, but not too much, there’s fruit, but not too much, it’s Cali but not too much, it’s Burg, but not too much...you get the idea. I think this has broad appeal (except if you only like a “Steel” Chard). Paired so well with truffle pizza and then a lemon (!) pizza.
Completely new to me so thank you @Ron R @Anne-marie Beausejour for sharing this gem with us! — 5 years ago

with Anne-marie and Ron

Ron R

9.7

The man, the myth, the legend (Mike Smith, with his wife) decided to throw us a bone and grace our dinner. How cool is that?
This wine is so complete. A meal on its own. Black as the night in the glass. Nose displays maple syrup and a hint of balsam. Huge mouthfeel, with a teeth-staining extraction. So plush and sweet. Still very primary, more bottle age will take this to an even better place. Anne-Marie (my wife) in the middle. From magnum. — 6 years ago

with Mike, Anne-marie and 7 others

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

While history of Failla (pron: FAY-la) is short it is not without its complexities. Founded as Failla Jordan in 1998, it took its name from the husband-and-wife team of winemaker Ehren Jordan and fellow debtor Anne-Marie Failla. That year they planted vines but began buying fruit to make wine. Fresh fruit aromas with citrus and honey scents. On the palate melon, pineapple and lemon zest flavors with light toasty notes. Savory, well balanced on lingering finish, great mouthfeel ending with mineral tones — 7 years ago

Ron R

9.5

A throughly captivating wine.
An explosion of citrus notes and honied fruits on the nose. The palette is impeccable. As Anne-Marie detected, at the initial blush you would think you were about to taste a dessert wine. Your senses are rushed with nectarines, pears and peaches. Such a beautiful poise, with zesty acidity, and no oak that we could detect. Finished with just the correct amount of sweetness - very impressive.
Have to thank my bud @David A Lentine for gifting us this gem. I'm in the market for more. — 8 years ago

with Anne-marie

Liz Thach MW

9.2

Tasting absolutely amazing - the 1999 consumed on Oct 15, 2016 in Burgundy over dinner with Claude Chapuis. — 8 years ago

Nicola Morvillo

8.9

On 26/9/16 da Sarfati — 8 years ago

Tara Abernethy

9.0

Lovely and elegant with good minerality. Showing very well now! One of my new favorites. Long evolving finish. — 8 years ago

Ron R

9.3

A breathtaking view of NY from our balcony was joined by Orin Swift's extravagant Palermo.
It's a brute which lacks finesse, but it makes up for its shortcomings with power of fruit, length and opulence. A great one-night-stand.
Anne-Marie (wifey) took the outstanding picture. — 8 years ago

with Anne-marie

Patricia Mitchell

8.9

Wonderful Birthday Bottle chosen by Anne-Marie!!! — 9 years ago

with Anne-Marie

Alessandro Rossi

9.5

#cortoncharlemagne #chapuis - il più grande tra gli sconosciuti ! Profondità e mineralitá ! — 10 years ago

Riyaz Bhaiwala

9.5

From Anne Marie and George for house warming — 6 years ago

Ron R

9.4

Time to celebrate 🎉 Here’s to @Mike R, Me too... so celebrating with Anne-Marie. 🙂 — 6 years ago

with Anne-marie

Chris Sowick

9.3

Great Napa blend. From Anne Marie and Rick. $108.00 — 6 years ago

Ron R

9.7

When Anne-Marie tasted this, she was in raptures - @Martin G Rivard, thank you so much for this gem!
Huge extraction, ultra rich presentation. The nose is dominated with maraschino cherries, blueberry jam, and a whiff of talcum powder.
The palette is stunning. Dense and in-your-face. Tannins keep pumping. This exemplar presented so well. A head-spinner. Thanks so much, Martin!!! — 6 years ago

with Anne-marie

Reza Oliyai

9.6

Dinner at The Progress. — 7 years ago

David L

9.5

I want to thank everybody who came to the tasting last night. These are just a handful of people that attended from all over the country. Kristen and I had a fantastic time hosting the party! Cheers to each one of you. @Martin G Rivard @Ron R @Anne-marie Beausejour @Sean Smith @Alan Cohn @Andy Strand @Randall Brater @Harmony Knutson @India Okoh @Greg Ballington @Kenneth Aung @stephanie culberson — 8 years ago

Ron R

10

No event could ever be complete without our wonderful partners,
Anne-Marie, Diana, Rhonda, Kyle, Christine and Kristen. Thank you for the most wonderful evening.
💟 — 8 years ago

with Martin, Mike and 5 others

Henrik Poulsen

9.4

@Delectable Wine Riesling SGN — 8 years ago

with Kurt-Inge

Ron R

9.2

Tropical fruits on the nose.
Palette is dominated with exotic fruits, primarily peaches. White grapefruit and cut flowers provide a text-book experience. Finishes with preserved lemons and almonds.
Tasting note by @Anne-marie Beausejour, @Joe Lucca

Where you at @David A Lentine, @Paul Treadway, @Ryan Carey, @Ira Schwartz, @Jody Scharf — 8 years ago

with Diana, Joe and 1 other

Morgan Harris

Head Sommelier Aureole New York

9.1

New producer for me. Really pretty and sappy. Not as serious as most offerings from the commune. The '10 lust continues. For now or later. — 10 years ago