Michael Piaker

9.2

4 October 2018. Ops, Brooklyn, NY. — 7 years ago

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9.4

Luminous, pale straw-green. Wonderfully vibrant, perfumed nose combines pear, green apple, Meyer lemon, ginger, lemon verbena and a steely, iodiney quality. Densely packed, tight and young, with a terrific core of citrus, powdered stone and orchard fruit flavor of uncommon purity. Already seamless but still youthfully imploded, this really coats the palate with its concentrated flavors on the horizontal, extremely long finish. This is so complex and rich it actually tastes as if a portion of the grapes had been hit by noble rot. Clocks in at 14% alcohol but you can hardly tell. Along with Terlano’s Vorberg, Nalles and Magré’s Sirmian and the Pinot Bianco by Doro Princic, this is Italy’s best Pinot Bianco wine. (Ian D'Agata, Vinous, May 2018) — 7 years ago

Joe Lucca

9.7

Wow. This is by far the best Meursault I've had the privilege of drinking. Deep, golden hay colored in the glass. The nose is reminiscent of a morning breeze on a Maui lanai; Tropical plants, pineapple, and ocean air. The palate delivers wave after luscious wave of gorgeous flavors; fresh pineapple, yellow nectarine, Meyer lemon, green guava, wet river stone, crushed oyster shells. There is some smoke and smoldering oak in the background. Clove and cinnamon. The finish lingers with clean acidity, lifting it all up and keeps you going back for more. Open this about 3 hours prior to consuming and serve at slightly above cellar temperature. — 8 years ago

with Diana

Andrew Mecoli

9.2

Beautiful balance of honey and citrus notes, with a bit of appealing oxidation that adds to the complexity and depth. — 8 years ago

Andrea Forderer

9.0

Exceeded my expectations. $14 at Fred Meyer. — 8 years ago

Dorit Handrus

9.0

...and carry a big stick 😇😈! — 9 years ago

with Jason

Victoria W

9.0

£9.50 TWS. On offer at £7.92. Good value fizz - light and perfect for summer celebrations! — 10 years ago

Cris Carter

Winemaker/Founder Weatherborne Wine Corp.

9.1

Lean and racy at first. As it warmed up, nice aromas of Meyer lemon, wet stone and chamomile. Nice round mid and crisp finish. A solid Sancerre. — 10 years ago

Timothy Greenberg

10

Bought at the local Pour, loved it. — 11 years ago

Julie Potiker

9.6

Wow! Excellent! And at 49.99 an incredible value. Really terrific big chewy cab. — 12 years ago

Joergen Nyholm

9.7

At a loss for words... simply brillant! — 7 years ago

Randy Fuller

9.6

This is a lovely, savory Chardonnay, the kind that makes me sorry I usually pass up the grape on restaurant lists and in the wine shop in favor of something a bit more exotic. This is plenty. Slightly golden in color, the nose brings an earthy salinity to the table. It's a touch of lanolin that masks the Meyer lemon and tropical fruit. The palate also shades the fruit with earthiness and lemon peels. This wine has zippy acidity and is literally made to go with food. I like it as much as some Chardonnays I've tried at twice the price. — 7 years ago

Sun

8.9

2009. Good but a bit advanced already at this stage — 8 years ago

Josh Luhn

Luhn Wine Consulting Owner, Luhn Family Wines

9.2

I really like this one. Meyer lemon, lemon zest, salinity, wet stone minerality, and bracing acidity. Bought at K&L for pretty cheap. I will be buying more for summer. — 8 years ago

Emily Kresie-Harrington

9.3

2013 vintage. Super delicious and fresh fruit quality. Apricot, peach, candied pineapple, tangerine, red papaya, passionfruit, Meyer lemon peel, jasmine. Sugar level is definitely dessert wine level, but it's not cloying at all. — 8 years ago

Matt Trader

9.3

I know I know, it's young but Wine Advocate thought it was a 97 so I thought I'd take it home and see what this vintage is all about in the Sauternes department. Nice perfume to the nose - orange zest, papaya, and Asian pear, and honeysuckle. The pallet shows zippy but appropriate acidity, and light color of its youth - pineapple, apricot preserves, Meyer lemon, and a very faint hint of white pepper spice mixed with a soft mineral note. I definitely think this was a great vintage, but not quite a 97. I will say that I'd love to see this at its plateau. For 2nd Cru, this is outstanding in its value ($19.99 for the 375ml). Buy and lay away for a little while. — 8 years ago

linda sakane

9.2

For the life of me, I cannot remember where I got this one. But I'm sure someone must have given me this wonderful gift. I served it at a dinner party last night to folks who strictly drink white wine. They loved it! Pinot Blanc is not my area of expertise, not that anyone is my area of expertise. But this is about as far from it as I get. And all I can say is, from the very first sip, I knew it was wonderful. — 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.9

Under ripe pineapple, Meyer lemon, lime zest, banana skin, almonds, walnuts, a little oxidative, slight feeling of sherry in this while at the same time acidic. Nice wine but this wine needs food. Whites soft cheese and nuts. — 10 years ago

Corey Reis

8.9

BTG at Centonove in Los Gatos. Aromas of Meyer lemon and melon, rich and lush on the palate, flavors of gala apple and underripe apricot with a finish that lingers — 10 years ago

Ian Fenwick - Hourglass Wine Co

9.6

The white wine served at our wedding. A buttery texture and smooth sav blanc. — 12 years ago

Ryan Vento

9.3

Cristal dinner at the Four Seasons. Hors d’oeuvres, a 5-course dinner, and 6 different vintages.

Paired with lobster bucatini carbonara, Meyer lemon, green asparagus, and quail egg. — 7 years ago

Caspar Tribler

9.5

Delicious! Hard on the nose when just opened, but the Pleasanton strawberries and barnyard. Cherries and raspberries in the mouth with nice tannins. Well structured wild child! — 8 years ago

PT

9.9

Recommended by Vance at Monsier Marcel at The Grove — 8 years ago

Randy Fuller

9.4

The wine glows pale salmon in the glass, and smells of fresh cherries, light raspberries and a soft touch of Meyer lemon, which was a bit of a surprise. The mouthfeel is fresh and rich, with a zippy acidity and a full mouth. Cherry flavors dominate, but a mineral aspect does not try to hide. This is a delicious rosé that’s as good at the dinner table as it is on the porch. — 8 years ago

Doug Scott

9.0

Very clean, nutty nose, ripe Meyer lemon with mineral finish. At Giada. — 8 years ago

Lindsay Deal

9.5

Beautiful nose of crisp green apple, juicy Meyer lemon, and a touch of almond nuttiness. On the palate, it has the expected screaming acidity and a touch of honeydew-melon-rind-bitterness. The only Chablis I've properly identified this year as at least being Burgundy. Everything you want from Grand Cru Chablis. — 9 years ago

with Craig

Mac Hofeditz

9.2

New school wine at the new school steakhouse 😋 — 9 years ago

with Michael

Caleb Krell

9.5

Final wine at Minibar! Had the 2012 vintage. — 10 years ago

Diedra West

9.0

Diedra had this 10 years ago

Takashi Trshirogi

9.7

At TEPPAN — 11 years ago