Sam Lee

8.9

This is a crisp, velvet and juicy blends red and made it a good pair with tonight’s shrimp lo mein 🍜 with rich shrimp sauce which elevate the wine velvety fruitful plum blueberry and cassis note, insides mocha and clean fresh green white grapes from pinotage
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Finishings clean and white grapes springy
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Shengli Hu

9.2

3g/L RS, 80/20 PN/Chard, 2015, 2016. Richly textured, broad on the nose and palate. Lees, brioche, tangerine, peach, ripe apricot, honey, ginger. Elevate acidity, toasty long finish. — 7 years ago

Cody White

9.2

I love Steve Matthiasson. I love his philosophy and everything that he stands for. But I've always struggled with the wines. They are undeniably great. Very well crafted, balanced, technical, and delicious. But they lack that "magical" quality that would otherwise elevate them to top tier status. Maybe too technical? Again, I have absolutely nothing to take away from these wines. Wine "magic" is entirely subjective, but it's always missing for me in these wines. But I'll keep drinking because I believe they're on the cusp and I can't wait until that sip when I find it. — 7 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.1

Completely agree with @Antonio Galloni ‘s assessment... “One of my favorite, go-to affordable Bordeaux. Delicious.” This Cru Bourgeois is 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 21% Petit Verdot. Considering I spent the morning at Lokoya and the afternoon at Diamond Creek two things are true... one, it’s always worth some time to seek out values... and two, this is one of those values to seek out... (hint... it’s available at Enoteca in Calistoga).

Black licorice, black cherry, cedar, and underbrush. The medium body seems to elevate the flavors just enough to make this distinctive. — 8 years ago

Scott Wren

9.2

Patience is rewarded. This beast has mellowed into a dark fruit, espresso and earthy juice that’s a pleasure to drink. Just enough acidity. Tannins have grip and elevate this baby into something big and worth drinking. Those Beaucastel descendants know what they’re doing! — 8 years ago

Erik Ackerman

9.4

First vintage of this wine from Winemaker Chris Carpenter and it didn't disappoint. Yverdon is a classic Napa unrated for those of us who remember the old Yverdon label and this wine pays homage to the roots of the vineyard. — 9 years ago

with Mandi

Bryant Bickel

9.2

Love that co-ferment with the Viognier helps to elevate the acid and power of the Syrah, need a lamb lollipop — 10 years ago

Jonathan Wall

8.9

Initially hot and herbal. But evolves quickly to soften and elevate fruit while keeping enough austerity to work with the Indian food challenge! — 11 years ago

Cody Short

9.7

Very aromatic, tons of red fruit and some floral notes. I'm sure time will elevate this even more but very delicious right now! — 12 years ago

with Holli

Martijn

9.7

Its not that often that wine and food really elevate each other but this Chadwick 2008 and Beef with home made Stroganoff was a match made in heaven.
The pepper and sweets in the wine pushed the sauce next level and vice versa. — 5 years ago

Tim Eller

9.5

I read someone calling this wine "seductive", which might actually be reductive. Deep burgundy color and a mysterious opacity beckons the mind and the mouth follows willingly. Dark cherry and forest leaves supported by plum and velvety tannins elevate an earthy nose. Utterly enchanting. — 6 years ago

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9.5

The 2016 Pinot Noir The Prospect Sierra Madre Vineyard is stunningly beautiful. Deeply-pitched aromatics and beautifully sculpted fruit elevate the Sierra Madre into the realm of the truly exceptional. Rose petal, mint and red/purplish berry fruit all come alive. The 2016 Prospect simply has it all. What a wine! (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2018) — 7 years ago

Shengli Hu

8.9

Elevated perfume of rose, banana, and strawberry. Cured meat, sanguine, and saline on the palate and finish. Elevate acidity, light body. — 8 years ago

Max Kelly

9.1

Very rich style. Lots of grilled hazelnuts and ripe stone fruit. Nice density and length. Missing the acidity and length that would really elevate it. — 8 years ago

Seth Morgen Long

Broker • Arterberry Maresh / Winemaker • Morgen Long

9.8

What a birth year wine. Amazing bottle, dark, nutty, vinous and such a pleasure to sip over the course of an evening. After an hours, this really blossomed and showed a freshness of character which the slowly dissipating bubbles helped to elevate. Thank you Andrew Riechers 🙏 — 9 years ago

Kyo Jin

9.1

Dense yet beautiful nose. Palate was fine and proper, but failed to elevate. A solid wine. — 9 years ago

Casey Curbow

Sales Associate Windsor Wine Merchants

8.9

Flowers and fruit. Perfect food wine that can elevate and/or stand alone. — 10 years ago

with Gerald

Sean Nelson

9.0

Elevate your concept of "pizza wine." Even better on day 2. #barberadalba — 11 years ago

Can Huynh

9.6

Dry sherry with bubbles. The bubbles elevate the bone dryness of this wine that makes it so spine tingling. — 11 years ago

Melissa M. Sutherland

Importer Winebow Wines

9.6

Two vineyard sites at play in the Prieler, one of slate (for structure) and limestone (creaminess). Perceptible toast on nose, more integrated on the palate. Elevate is mix of small and large barrels. Fruit shows with pronounced minerality. This wine is all about structure, big structure. — 13 years ago

J. Kim

9.0

Fresher acidities elevate it to another level, the tension is still bit low, making it less compelling than some. — 6 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.3

A bit more loosely knit than the 2013 tried last week. Classic Barolo aromatics & weight. Approachable young and the structure & texture elevate some grilled chicken & risotto. Very nice. — 6 years ago

Seth Morgen Long

Broker • Arterberry Maresh / Winemaker • Morgen Long

9.3

There is a level of density and class to the Rias Biaxas of Nanclares which seems to elevate the wines above the rest of the appellation. Quintessential but out of the ordinary. Reminds me of the ways that Dagueneau or Miani transcends. This 2013 has pedigree and such a youthful fervor, no hurry here. — 7 years ago

Arden Barnett

9.0

Awful picture but really nice blend out of Washington. Had a glass right when opened but decanted another bottle for about and 1.5hrs and made quite the difference. Bright nose of fresh red fruit. Strong cherry, ripe strawberry, dried fig and vanilla notes. Medium acidity with a slight tannic finish helped elevate the crisp texture of the wine. Blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. Great for the money. Served with a bone in filet with seared foie gras — 8 years ago

Andrew Schirmer

9.1

Lovely prosecco with aromatics that elevate it above the industrial plonk. Marzipan, citrus. Plush. Nice aperitif, if a tad sweet. — 8 years ago

Michael Ross

9.3

Paired perfectly with chicken biryani. Fruit helped elevate the dish. Delicious — 9 years ago

Amy Axler

8.9

This highly polished Junmai is the sake equivalent of silk, light smooth & beautiful. If they left the bottle handy a person could get in serious trouble. Should elevate the belt fish simmered in soy broth. Even more. — 10 years ago

with Abraham

Mark Cartland

8.9

Just because it isn't a "typical" Crozes-Hermitage doesn't mean it isn't tasty. This wine is very clean and modern with plump, blue fruits and soft tannins. A little more acidity would elevate its flavor, but this wine is still charming and versatile. — 10 years ago

Casey Foedisch

9.1

Really loved this! Best part of my meal. Went great with a burger but definitely velvety and delicious enough to elevate to something fancier. — 11 years ago

Lodovico Trentini

8.9

Un buon Gewürztraminer questo della Cantina di Bolzano, rapporto qualità/prezzo sicuramente vantaggioso ma senza aspettarsi vette troppo elevate. 2011, 13,5 gradi alcol — 13 years ago