Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Began as a dream of 2 friends, Ed Selyem & Burt Williams, who pursued weekend winemaking as a hobby in 1979 in a garage in Forestville, CA, and made their first commercial vintage in 1981. Ruby with complex aromas of black & red berries with subtle spice scents. On the palate cherry and strawberry with citrus, cacao, vanilla spice and toasty notes. Aged on French Oak, well balanced, savory, round tannins, lingering nicely ending with some earthy mineral tone, OR style. Has room to age. Very nice! — 8 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

In 2005 Marie and Frédéric Chauffray came across the perfect plot of land—25 acres on the plateau of Arboras in Terrasses du Larzac, situated in the Langeudoc. They sold the prestigious wine shop they owned outside Paris and embarked upon the dream of making wine, together founding Domaine de La Réserve d'O. Berry fruit and cacao notes. Cherry and mocha with spice and fine tannins. Lingering finish with ending with mineral notes. — 8 years ago

Elmira Olson

9.5

Very sweet would be nice mixed with frozen peaches Etc — 9 years ago

Scott M Davis

9.5

Yes it's light, yes it's Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. And yes I absolutely LOVE this wine for those reasons. I have come to like certain Rose's because they are versatile for food matching and sipping but this Pinot is absolutely great at both. Want to impress a group in summertime with an outstanding, stand alone sipping wine...you found it here. It is fantastic for matching with lighter food faire like barbecued veggies or squash , or for those who are not into matching Chardonnay with chicken or fish like salmon.
My confession: I rarely drank Rose because it was too darn light and often too sweet, so my only next step was Beaujolais, which often way too one dimensional, so that left me with a huge gap to move into traditional Burgundy or full bodied Pinot Noir that were way too overpowering for many meals. This is Exactly why Willamette Valley Pinot has such a superb spot in the spectrum of red wine body/texture. And Big Table Farm is hands down the best wine for value of an Oregon Pinot. Plus the owners are so down to earth real, pleasant, and love talking wine, food, farming, nutrition, etc. I don't mean to make this an ad for Big Table Farm, but they make many great Pinots and other varietals. For the money this particular Pinot is hard to beat and you truly owe it to yourself to seek it out if you are looking for a lighter style Pinot that is increasing quickly in popularity. This is one of my most valued favorites because I am not able or willing to spend $65 or more for a bottle that can disappear in less than an hour with a few friends. — 9 years ago

Julie Craner

9.0

Not too dry and not too sweet, very enjoyable. Would def buy more — 10 years ago

Michael Cattanach

9.3

Exceptional flavor and great legs help this vintage red shine with age. Smooth flavor and a well composed bouquet make it a dream to drink with or without a food pairing. — 10 years ago

Lauren Kennedy

9.7

2006. Tasting like a dream 👍🏼 — 10 years ago

Amy Lieberfarb

9.6

Great nose...unfiltered....crisp pears and lemon curd...what a lovely grape. Ribolla first mentioned in paperwork written by the Pope...I will seek out more of this Italian varietal after this taste. Lisa was terrific...love her Napa Chard as well. — 11 years ago

Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.5

Beautiful Sauvignon Blanc! Lovely. — 12 years ago

Rachel Riddle

9.5

Lovely, Burgundian style! — 12 years ago

Colin Cahoon

9.0

Bright and light with no flaws. Tangy but not tart with fine acid in the finish. — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.8

I can’t pour enough praise on Dan and his talents. I don’t give many wines near perfect scores, but this merits one. The nose is a beautifully balanced mix of floral fruits, earth and spice. Blackberries, huckleberries, boysenberries, black plum, black raspberries, plum, black raspberries, poached strawberries, dark moist soils, loamy dry soil/clay, raspberry cola, smoked meats, medium dark spice, vanilla, clove, nutmeg, lilacs, violets and lavender. The balance is incredible...one of the most balanced wines I’ve had. The structure, tension and length are so close to perfect. It’s in the OMG realm. The tannins are nicely resolved but still have teeth. It’s gorgeously lush and rich. Blackberries, huckleberries, boysenberries, black plum, black raspberries, plum, black raspberries, poached strawberries, hues of blue fruits haunt the palate, dark moist soils, loamy dry soil/clay, raspberry cola, black licorice, touch herbaceous, smoked meats, medium dark spice, vanilla, clove, nutmeg, black & white pepper, dry crushed rocks, stones, lilacs, violets and lavender. The finish is heaven all the way around. To borrow Bordeaux terminology, this is First Growth Shiraz. If you don’t seek out Dan’s wines on the secondary market, you are missing something special. Not at all meant to be enjoyed young. This wine is in a very good spot and has another 10 years of life going forward. — 8 years ago

Marshall Parrish

10

What your dream of....Sex Panther. Ridiculous — 9 years ago

with Randy, Nick and 1 other

Scott Melvin

9.0

Big, intense, tightly wound, and a touch earthy. — 10 years ago

Collin Moody

9.3

Extremely delicious. Well structured and tannin here worth decanting. Very well built, feminine, aromatic. Feels slightly hot but otherwise a dream of trousseau. — 10 years ago

with Nelson

Josh White

9.0

I see what the noise is all about. Has a lot more going on than your average Rosè. Floral and fruity- violets, roses and raspberries. Had on a Piedmont Park picnic. Need to seek out more Bedrock. — 10 years ago

Ron Siegel

10

Mouton Vertical dinner. Wow! One of my dream wines to try. This btl came from the cellars of Mahler-Besse collection and was in perfect condition. Ruby red color, sweet ripe red fruits on the nose with eucalyptus, cassis, chocolate mint and exotic spices, had this cola thing going on with soy and caramel. So big, rich, opulent, sexy and young but fully mature. What can I say just a perfect wine in every way! — 10 years ago

with Rajat

Emma Lin

9.4

True to the name -- a dream come true. — 11 years ago

Bill Wenzlau

9.5

What can I say. My dream come true in a glass. Maybe as good as it gets? — 12 years ago

Cynthia Sin-Yi Cheng

Champagne Editor FindYourCraving.com

9.8

Razor sharp & focused. A blanc de blancs girl's dream come true. — 13 years ago

Robert Agans

9.5

Very good! This is our "house" Sauvignon Blanc. Wonderful wine. 3-6 bottles in the eurocave ideally at all times. — 8 years ago

Shay A

9.4

Another great Classic Wine Happy Hour in the books! Always a treat to have a designated day each month where guys can pull out some unique bottles!

My contribution for the evening. Got this a while back after I saw @David L said the '06 was drinking amazing right now. He was correct! My first Buccella, believe it or not. Tons of fruit going on here...all types of berries, currant, toasted oak, milk chocolate. Decadent. I need to seek more of this out! — 8 years ago

with Mark, Benjamin and 1 other

Erik Longabardi

9.5

One of two. Good cider can age well. One benchmark producer for me. This is pulsating and roaring. Always a treat both new and old vintages. Seek out. #cideriswine — 9 years ago

Lauren Vance

Buyer Whole Foods Market Oakland

9.5

The back of the label reads "what I dream of is an art of balance" and superior balance is what they have achieved. Nose is ripe and rich, with new aromas on every sip. Lemon curd on warm brioche, backing minerality and traces of vanilla & white florals. Palate shows laces of malo, adding a rich velvety aspect to the firm acidity and ripe fruit. Extremely savory and refreshing. Favorite CA chard. — 9 years ago

Alina Yasnaya

10

My new favorite wine in the non-moscato category. Smooth, velvety, buttery, fruity, and just delicious! — 10 years ago

Emily Trulove

9.5

Oh, hello gorgeous. Another brilliant wine from the rock block. Clif never disappoints. Ever. — 10 years ago

Jeni

9.5

Light and refreshing. A good summer wine. — 10 years ago

Charles Gibbs

9.7

If your looking for a wine that allows you to think deeper into whats going on in the glass you might want to seek one of these. — 11 years ago

Erica Marie

9.4

Stellar Wine!!! And it's even better with my company!!! — 11 years ago

Joe Gonzalez

9.8

Very smooth! — 12 years ago