Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Went to a tasting and they were featuring Chalk Hill, winery now owned by Bill Foley, of Foley Family Wines, who continues the traditions that Fred Furth, who founded CH in 1972. Had this ‘16 about a year ago. Rich deep straw color with aromas of stone and tropical fruits and citrus notes. On the palate ripe apple, sweet melon and lemon flavors with gentle vanilla toasty oak. Well balanced on lingering finish ending with oak and mineral notes. Aged well. Tasting Sample. — 8 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Had another bottle, aged well. A neighbor of Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion, Les Carmes is positioned on the same bank. The name derives from the friars, known as ";Les Carmes"; who owned the property between the 16th & 18th century. This estate has been under new ownership since 2010. Predominantly Merlot and Cabernet Franc, aged for 18 months in French oak, (33% new). Red fruit and currants on the nose. Raspberry and plum flavors fine tannins and lingering finish ending with mineral tones. Nice! — 9 years ago

Chris England

9.2

After the amazing 2010 I had to try the 09 @ £30! Owned by & next door to Cheval-Blanc on old Figeac land 👍 & it's a fab buy to drink now to next 5yrs

🍇 80% Merlot & 20% Cab F

🍷 Opaque deep ruby

👃 Dark plum, blackcurrant & dark cherry through rich smoked oak w/ crushed minerals & farmyard then choc cherry gateaux

👄 Med+ creamy body of ripe chewy black plums/cherries/berries w/ a warm cocoa & gravelly backbone

🎯 Med+ full fruity dark fruity creamy coating w/ a mineral & melted chocolate wallop — 9 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. — 9 years ago

Matt Sterr

9.0

Medium-light body. Nice burst of cherry 🍒 fruit on the palate. Owned by Bill Foley. — 9 years ago

Martin G Rivard

9.4

Awesome wineries make incredible wines even in tough years. This 11 rocks! — 10 years ago

with Christine

Jennifer Heiser

9.4

Instantly delicious on the palate. Rich grape wine flavor- smooth with bite all at the same time.
— 10 years ago

Greg Gregory

9.5

One of my top two wineries from the 70's and my favorite single vineyard from this property. This was beautiful right out of the bottle. — 11 years ago

with Don

Alex Pomerantz

9.6

Crazy awesome, natty deliciousness. Wild raspberry limeade, can't stop drinking it. — 12 years ago

with Dan

Brianne Gertin

9.5

LOVE this one! Deliciously sweet but not an overpowering fruity taste. Definitely would by myself a bottle of this one. — 13 years ago

Shay A

9.4

A wonderful tasting put on by Classic Wine Storage featuring Long Shadows Winery. If you aren’t familiar with these wines, they are phenomenal WA state wines that are made by the likes of Randy Dunn, Phillipe Melka, Michel Rolland, John DuVall, and more.

This wine is made by Michel Rolland. Large and in charge merlot. Mocha, sweet pipe tobacco, and a lot of ripe blackberry. Nutmeg and cinnamon. Cab lovers merlot. — 8 years ago

Scotty Scott

9.5

After two trips to Paso, I’ve visited quite a few wineries. Epoch is always top of my list. Great tasting experience at the winery and the wines are stellar. — 9 years ago

Aaron Tan

9.4

Tasted blind. Would not have tipped this to be a GC. Finish appeared way to short. A mark of infanticide perhaps? Regardless, I thoroughly enjoyed this wine. Gorgeous, far too pretty and effortless to be from Gevrey - probably the winemaker's intepretation of the terrior (higher climat?). Floral, super primary still, mineral tones. As the night progressed, the wine seemed to shut down. Oh well. I imagine this would be an astounding wine with time.

Note: CJ noted that this isn't a vineyard owned by the ladies. Fruit was shared with another producer. — 9 years ago

Edmond Bordelon

9.6

Top of our list for most beautiful wineries in Napa. Katherine loves the Red Rock Terrace (I'm a Volcanic Hill guy). This is the complete package! Tanin fruit acidity finish...age worthy forever! At 10 years old, this bottle is a baby. A big baby, but still could could another 20. — 9 years ago

with Katherine and Ryan

P A

9.2

This historic gracefully aged Cabernet Sauvignon although near the end of its prime still presents its beautiful complex and balanced character. Perfect Color, intriguing bouquet, savouring taste leaving a smooth lingering balance in your mouth. You will taste chocolate, berries and a wisp of oak that was well worth the 31 year wait. Although this vineyard is no longer owned by Joseph Phelps it remains a JPV classic. — 10 years ago

Rashmi Primlani

8.9

A big bad boy...needs time in cellar. Pretty nose and structure — 11 years ago

Lara H

9.2

One of my favorite wineries. Period. — 11 years ago

Susan Stribling

9.1

Yeah ... the winery is owned by movie stars but it existed hundreds of years before they bought it. And, it's good! Maybe a bit pricey for a rosé, but it's yummy. — 12 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Keller Vineyards, owned by the Keller family, located in Sonoma Coast. A big wine with fruit & earthy aromas. On the palate cherry & tart strawberry flavors with hints of vanilla & soft cedar, well balanced. Soft smooth tannins on medium finish ending with an earthy mineral character. Nice! — 8 years ago

Christopher

9.0

Nice sweet refreshing red. — 8 years ago

Erin DiGiulio

9.4

Very good, drinkable and pleasant — 9 years ago

The Chimp

9.0

Benedetta knows how to make a great wine. This comes from a tiny family owned estate on the east side of the hill in Montalcino. Benedetta's father worked these vines for years before he saved up to buy them. They only make 13,000 bottles / year I believe. Think of their Super Tuscan starter /first course wine, the Rossi as the brother, and their Brunello as the "dad". Buy this bottle. — 9 years ago

with Melissa

Hugh O'Riordan

9.2

Forgot I owned this 2004. Smooth as silk with layers of dark fruit. It aged well and is ready to drink now. — 9 years ago

Martyn Etherington

9.2

Has to be one of my top 3 favorite Oregon wineries. Exquisite, ignore the pro ratings. — 9 years ago

Leslie Bedolla

9.6

Rediculously delicious bottle of pinot. And yes if Gary's name is on it, I buy it. Family owned Star market in Salinas has the best selection of local wine. Shared it with my girl Patrice and the waiter at our local in Malibu — 10 years ago

Spinning_spins

9.5

Sweet floral aromas, killer! — 10 years ago

Corby Gordon

9.2

One of our favs. Great everyday wine at the $10 price point. — 11 years ago

Louisiana Pizza Kitchen

9.2

Family owned and operated. 3 scale work. 95 premier Cru. Ws 45 glazer. — 11 years ago

Jim Trobaugh

9.2

This is one of my favorite wineries, great WA red wines!

Jim — 12 years ago

John Bennett

9.5

Fresh and crisp on the intake, round as it hits the back of the throat and a long graceful finish. One of our favorite ethical wineries, Solms Delta, this earthy wine is bright cherry rose. — 13 years ago