Pasó Robles — 8 years ago
This wine. Priced at 29 I couldn't believe it, but turns out it was miss labelled. Dried florals, thyme amongst other herbs, cherry, pepper and just ripe plums. Not only intoxicating on the nose. It entirely seductive in the palate with length only many could envy with a supple but ever present tannin that provides the supporting role. One of a few hanging the mindset of Barossa wine and its all for the greater good. — 9 years ago
Really loved this. Fabulous red. Lots of blackberry envy my Ontario peeps. — 9 years ago
A favorite choice in my Old Fashions. Crisp, clean, with a nutty tang that can linger even without the use of bitters in a cocktail. This stands on its own with just some whiskey stones. Less caramel-y than Angel's Envy and smoother than Bulleit. — 9 years ago
Fantastic wine, superb balance despite the young year: body, flavor & very young acidity. Drink it now and enjoy or keep it a couple of years and be the envy of the pack! — 10 years ago
So good, so good, so good — 10 years ago
Saline tongue scraping hop tastic — 11 years ago
This 3L met it's (un)timely opening as droplets of wine were found protruding from beyond its wax seal, and thus, to avoid sipping a wine having won its race toward its inevitable decline of becoming vinegar, it had to be opened straight away. Everything happens for a reason. The first wiff packed a powerful punch of a still perfect Rutherford Cabernet by one of the state's oldest wineries. As it opened up, the palate mirrored the visual rim variation of fine, aged Cabernet: smooth as a criminal in a Michael Jackson song, complex, structured with precision with a finish teenage lovers between the sheets would envy. Oh what a night! I concur with Wine Enthusiast's tasting notes that just like me, this Beaulieu Vineyards 2001 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon is showing alot of wood. — 8 years ago
Stone Côte is a small block within the Durrell Vineyard that sits in the path of an ancient, uplifted river bank at the base of Sonoma Mountain. Release price is $60. I paid $40 for a case. Thank you professional wine critics for missing this (WS88, WA88-90). Thank you local retailer who assumed it was over the hill and closed it out. I was hoping for a single, but instead hit a home run...
Knockout Sonoma Chardonnay. Caramelized peach, pear, apricot, and melon, with lemon meringue, wet stone, a mix of herbs, and a creaminess that any wine would envy. The finish reverberates with help from a ping of acidity. Just hitting its prime and will provide plenty of enjoyment for years to come. — 8 years ago
Very good. Brooke, jane Joe Nanci. — 9 years ago
They make great wines, terrific hosts as well. Cherry, smokey, long finish with oak notes — 9 years ago
Awesome. Dark, rich, extracted, dense, plush, velvety tannins — 9 years ago
Baked pomegranate flavored and dark — 10 years ago
2012 vintage significantly differs from 2011 feels more well rounded. — 11 years ago
A second label that is the envy of many — 11 years ago
Not too sweet. — 12 years ago
4/25/17 purchase — 8 years ago
Damn good Run aspect is pronounced! — 9 years ago
The second 88' I've opened and requires a few hours to dust off the very damp and earthy nose. Once that dissipates you're left with a gem the French should envy. Enjoy if you have any but give it time to open... — 9 years ago
On the tour bus on the way back from the Grand Canyon. Perfectly cold with that buttery oak finish. (Purchased at the Butterfly Garden Inn on the way up and we were the envy of all the rest on the bus!) — 9 years ago
#excellent #rully #chardonnay #burgundy has nothing to envy of a #montrachet it is really that good. — 10 years ago
taste set, nothing to envy to the best champagne — 10 years ago
Oak, balance, long. — 11 years ago
Envy me. Asphalt and burnt tires, baked red fruits, and a gob-smacking structure that unfolds for hours. A typical Friday morning around here. (hell, yes!) — 11 years ago
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET
Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
Lovely #sparklingwine #californiasparklinewine very pure and crisp primary expression of Granny Smith apples. Nothing to envy of a Grand Cru Champagne. Beautiful texture and length. — 8 years ago