David Shaw

9.3

Yellow-white, excellent clarity. White floral and lemon peel notes in nose. Candied lemon fruit flavor, slight trace of lemon fruit sweetness with a core of lemon pulp tartness, good acidity overall, mineral finish with lingering lemon fruit flavor. Really intriguing varietal, well made wine. Five variations on fresh lemon expression in a white table wine? It could be, impressionistically, at least. — 6 years ago

Robert Lim

9.1

An enigma - pretty, earthy, and with acidity for days. I wish the first half hour could have lasted forever. — 7 years ago

Shay A

9.5

WNH event number 3...new world Pinot. Such a treat to experience the many different variations of Pinot!

Another surprise of the night for me. I’ve only had their Syrahs before. Lots of crushed potpourri and underripe red fruit on the nose with a darker palate of violets, black cherry and plum. I need to get some of these. Awesome bottle, @Bill Bender . — 7 years ago

with Mike, David and 5 others

Shay A

9.5

WNH event number 3...new world Pinot. Such a treat to experience the many different variations of Pinot!

The most Burgundian styled Pinot of the night. I thought it was fantastic, and still has another few years to get even better. No candied notes, more underripe red fruit (cherry and rhubarb), potpourri, graphite on the nose. Acidity is great. Not quite lean, but not a fruit bomb Pinot. Sage and herbal. Awesome, @Joe Lucca . — 7 years ago

with Mike, David and 4 others

Nate Miles

9.2

A riddle wrapped in an enigma. Wooly lemony and tense. Chenin lovers would approve. One with which to think whilst having a drink. — 8 years ago

Noel Brandl

9.0

Silky smooth tannins that are so elegant. Layered colors of a paint job done right , visually stunning. Vibrant flavors of cranberry, strawberries, and layers of oak throw the taste buds in overdrive. Complex variations entirely.
I'm enjoying the fruity finish with a limestone like numbing yet not astringent. I NEED ANOTHER BOTTLE! — 9 years ago

Randall Brater

8.9

Blackberry, mint and bramble on the nose. On the palate this was a bit of an enigma. At first it was hot and alcohol but then transformed into an inky and spicy finish. — 9 years ago

with Sean and Jon

Jon Ebsworth

9.4

Joyous intense fruit alongside that Barbera tannic backbone hits all the right notes, up there with my wine of the year to date — 6 years ago

David Walser

9.1

Took this wine to Al Camino Enigma in Whitianga, New Zealand. They serve Greek and Italian cuisine. — 7 years ago

Shay A

9.6

WNH event number 3...new world Pinot. Such a treat to experience the many different variations of Pinot!

This, alongside the ‘09 Rivers-Marie Summa OV and the ‘12 Marcassin, were all tied (in my opinion) for WOTN. This is a massive Pinot and benefitted from some air time. Cherry liqueur like enter which then turns darker to a black cherry baked pie, spice, and candied blackberries. There was a sweet, but not rich, note on the mid palate that reminds me of a mixed berry cobbler. Lengthy and flavor packed finish. Just beginning to enter a prime drinking window. Killer bottle from @Shawn R . — 7 years ago

with Mike, David and 5 others

Shay A

9.5

WNH event number 3...new world Pinot. Such a treat to experience the many different variations of Pinot!

This was fantastic and in a perfect drinking window. Very floral showing lots of spice and pepper. Red and black fruit dominant. Smoke/charcoal finish with fig. Great bottle @Shawn R . — 7 years ago

with Mike, David and 4 others

Kevin Arndt

Specialist Grand Vin Colorado

9.1

So how to describe this wine. Looked oxidized but wasn’t. Smells like some noble rot but we know there isn’t. The wine is a total enigma. Honey, orange marmalade, almond, palate coating but not unctuous. I really enjoy it. — 8 years ago

Rich Reader

9.0

The '12 was a marvelous vintage for El Coro, on the upper EASTERN edge of this Wind Gap AVA, getting wild on aroma from the diurnal temperature variations and calcareous soils. Get it if you can find it. — 9 years ago

with Guadalupe

Severn G

9.2

On the Lawn at Tanglewood this afternoon with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Our conductor Andris Nelsons is leading GERSHWIN (Piano Concerto in F), GERSHWIN (Variations on “I Got Rhythm,” for piano and orchestra) and STRAVINSKY (Petrushka) with the amazing Jean-Yves Thibaude as the piano soloist on the two first works presented today. Jean-Yves is by far among our favorite pianists to grace the Koussevitzky Shed stage, so graceful, yet poignant!

Hot days call for cool wines, today there are some fun ones planned for sharing.

Similar notes from our last bottle.
Savory herbs, beeswax, citrus pith. So wonderful! — 6 years ago

Shay A

9.6

WNH event number 3...new world Pinot. Such a treat to experience the many different variations of Pinot!

One of my bottles. After getting these in a few weeks back, I was like a kid on Christmas to see how it was tasting. All the check marks for this to be a knockout in a few years. Wonderful red and black fruit medley with sharp acidity. Mineral/graphite on the palate and sandalwood. Toasted black cherries and ripe plum. — 7 years ago

with Mike, David and 5 others

Shay A

9.1

WNH event number 3...new world Pinot. Such a treat to experience the many different variations of Pinot!

Older Marcassin pinots...what more can be said other than special. However, I think this one was quite muted on the nose and wasn’t entirely as expected. Age has leaned this out, and the red and black fruits are battling with earth and herbal components. Dirty raspberries and bay leaf on the finish. Even a slightly off bottle of Marcassin is impressive, so thanks for bringing, @David L ! — 7 years ago

with Mike, David and 4 others

Adam Leon

9.2

Opened up nicely. Bold yet balanced. Paired well with aged prime rib and potatoes. Well executed Israeli wine. — 8 years ago

Robert McMurry

9.9

A bright floral nose I could just take on all night. First taste is an enigma, but the peppery heavy earthy finish really delivers. Amazing wine. — 9 years ago

Nick Ferrall

9.1

Tart and zippy up front, moving into some nice depth. Alsace continues to be a great enigma. Love it. — 9 years ago

Tim Schroeder

10

Complex variations on a California zin theme. Finishes moderately tannic and charred. Smart and fun. — 9 years ago

with Amanda