Shannon Hruza

9.6

This is my jam. And it tastes like jam. Cherries, blackberries, candy apple, a little floral. Dynamic! — 3 years ago

Boris Mathiszik

9.2

A powerful blend, fruit forward. Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot in delicious balance. Raton affirmed 9/15/20 on Daou Mountain. — 5 years ago

Christopher Losa

Owner/Wine Director Bar Bambino

8.9

sweet tarts and cotton candy (without all the sugar). lemony acidity keeps you coming back for more. — 6 years ago

Ellen Clifford

9.1

I’d go so far as to call it great! Nice work Toad’s Hollow. — 6 years ago

Kristin the Wine Girl

9.2

Boldly bitey in the best of ways. Dark blueberry cappuccino. Coffee notes take the lead from lovely berries. Drink now. — 6 years ago

Robbin Montero

9.3

Soooo smooth, like candy. We all agreed we could drink the whole bottle by ourself — 7 years ago

Jennifer Bowen

9.2

Beaujolais-ish, blueberry, slight cotton candy, lots of apple juice on the nose — 7 years ago

Michael Schollmeier

10

Harry and izzy wine Heather liked — 8 years ago

David Greenwald

9.2

Perfect with a grilled steak. Plenty of time for further aging. Great tannins with a long berry finish. — 4 years ago

Ely Cohn

9.3

Every cherry and strawberry candy from childhood. Candy lipstick, Twizzlers, red Starburst, cherry Jolly Rancher. In the best way. But also all grown up - peppery green moss, thyme, lavender, spiced orange. A serious, complex, powerfully intense Rose’ for the main course. — 5 years ago

LM Segal

9.3

Big and slightly meaty but not fat. An eye opener of oily lightness. — 6 years ago

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.5

The 2016 Long Shadows 'Saggi' is a thrilling blend of Sangiovese (Boushey and Candy Mountain Vineyards) with 29% Cabernet Sauvignon (Weinbau Vineyard) and the remainder Syrah (Den Hoed Dutchman and Bacchus Vineyards). The nose is drop-dead gorgeous with bacon fat, black olive tapenade, mocha and fennel. The stunning range of aromas bring you back to the glass for more. Revealing a silky texture and a wonderfully ripe mouthfeel, this slowly unveils smoked meat, black tea, milk chocolate covered cherry and roasted fig flavors. Decadent, layered and downright delicious, this beautiful wine will enjoy an exceedingly long life in the cellar. Drink 20-9-2033- 95 — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Chardonnay pairing with Saffron Fettucine with Saffron Cream, Pancetta,
Summer Corn, Parsley and Pecorino Romano.

Green apple, juicy pineapple flesh, green melon, cream, butter, light honey notes, some lime candy, rich, waxy and well polished. One of a handful of CA Chardonnay’s I enjoy because of their light wood influence. At steal at $36 member price.

Not the best pair I’ve had but, it worked ok.

Photos of, their terrace view, Saffron Fettucine with Saffron Cream, Pancetta, Summer Corn, Parsley and Pecorino Romano, the rotating ball waterfall and hand blown glass that decorated their cellar halls.
— 7 years ago

Jessica Clark

9.3

Delicious wine, smooth, great with rib eye. — 7 years ago

Margarita Tsvirko

9.2

Refreshing, succulent, lively and vibrant. Magnum goes in a blink of an eye - Foillard is Foillard!! — 8 years ago

Joe DAscoli

9.4

Seemed like the right time to open this. The candy like flavor that I see people complain about had blown off this wine and it just had this incredible purple inky color and rim to it. Very enjoyable. Still had good fruit and sweetness without losing too much luster. Caymus used to age forever but I would drink these up by 10th bday. — 4 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

It has been a little while since we have had Olivier’s 2014. It’s our last bottle of three and the honey notes have definitely deepened.

The nose shows; sweet & sour lemons, green & golden apple, lime zest-candy, ripe pineapple, green melon, apricots, white peach, gentle, warm, white spice, beautiful chalkiness, caramel, vanillin, honey, candle wax notes, sea spray-fossils, understated limestone & volcanic minerals, fruit blossoms, yellow flowers/lilies, spring flowers, jasmine with mixed flower greens.

The body is full, thick & slightly waxy. Nice viscosity. sweet & sour lemons, green & golden apple, lime zest-candy, overripe pineapple, green melon, apricots, white peach, grapefruit w/ a touch of sugar, gentle, warm, white spice, beautiful, powdery, chalkiness, caramel, vanillin, honey, candle wax notes, light butter & cream quality, fresh herbaceousiness, sea spray-fossils, understated limestone & grainy, grey, volcanic minerals, light sulphur/flintiness, fruit blossoms, yellow flowers/lilies, spring flowers, jasmine with mixed flower greens. The acidity is round/phat...really well done. The nice finish glides gently with elegance, good balance, just hits the low end of rich & lush and depositing soft, powdery minerals as it long sets.

Photos of; Domaine Hubert Lamy, the road sign that lets you know your in St. Aubin, Winemaker-Olivier Lamy and their Domaine branding. — 5 years ago

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.2

The 2015 Tempier Rosé is drinking marvelously after a few years. The grapes used to make this rosé come from selected parcels where the vines are on average 20-years-old. This wine immediately awakens to aromas of rose water, lemon zest, smoke and ripe guava that are simply sensational. The palate unveils a wonderful concentration and a gorgeous, soft texture. Guava purée and red cherry candy flavors connect with suggestions of blood orange toward the back end. Truly delightful to savor now, this beautiful Rosé will continue to evolve in the cellar over the next decade. Drink 2019-2028- 92 — 6 years ago

Sarah O'Kelley

9.1

Be warned this wine is addictive. Cherry candy but good acid and earthy backbone. Comfort wine! — 7 years ago

Kenta Hayashi

9.4

This is a special wine for me. Not only because it was eye opening, but it elevated my interest in wine. To try it again and see it's evolution was truly a privilege. An opera of secondary aromas. Nutty, especially walnuts and almond with biscuit notes. Intense ripe apples, while beautifully textured. Bubbles were not boisterous, but were soothing and gentle towards the end. A wine that makes you think. What a memorable moment. — 7 years ago