Amazing! Very smooth, subtle Carmel flavors. worked well with appetizers and soups. — 6 years ago
This is a great wine that does not overwhelm the nose. Hints of currant, tobacco, and a savory musky fragrance that reminds you of a fall French morning at the border of the vineyard fields. Voluptuous and silky. Long beautiful legs on the glass. Elegant. Enough said. — 8 years ago
Yummy yummy yummy! Could drink this as my daily red — 9 years ago
Damn good warm climate GB. Bright acidity, orange and apples. — 9 years ago
Ive had this wine experience several times now, and every time I think 98 pts. Tonight I stole the last half a glass from my lady. Yum! — 10 years ago
Fields Family Wines ’14 Stampede Vineyard Zinfandel (SRP $28): Ain't no fun if the homie—The Spaceman—can’t have none (lol). This delicious Zinfandel is produced from 75-85 year old vines and made in small lots (only 100 cases made) with minimal intervention in the vineyard and cellar. A bright ruby color, this medium-bodied wine is juicy with beautiful raciness—showing a good sense of balance between richness, freshness and finesse. It offers appealing aromas and flavors of cherry and tart plum (gorgeous fruit), with notes of dill, spice, perfume, and loam adding complexity. This wine paired exceptionally well with the cherry/pecan baby-backs I smoked over the weekend. If you enjoy vibrant, food-friendly Zins that flirt with elegance, then this is your ticket. Put this producer on your wine radar if they’re not on it already. You can visit fieldsfamilywines.com to learn more. And for the record, of the four 1978 [Kiss] solo albums, Ace had the best one! — 6 years ago
I wouldn't consider this to be a "big" wine., but nicely balanced. Bright and fruity, some oak flavors, vanilla, mocha,and some pyrazine bell pepper aromas. — 10 years ago
Bold fruity with hints of spice — 10 years ago
Melon fields — 10 years ago
Pontet Canet tasting and dinner with Alfred Tesseron.
What a great vintage. Its tannin structure will outlive the 09 and anyone 45 and older. The 2010 is a forever vintage and while different than 09, it will undoubtedly be just as great. It’s just going to take a lot more bottle age than the 09.
The body is full and round. The tannins have rounded but are still big and chewy. It’s more concentrated than 09. The fruit is really beautiful and again perfectly ripe. Dark currants, blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, dark plum, poached strawberries with hints of raspberries. Soft soil structure; dry top soil, moist clay, medium intensity dark spice, fresh tobacco, dry herbs, crushed rock powder, with dark, withering florals with violets. The texture is velvety. The structure and tension are big. The length and balance are worthy of its perfect score. For me, it’s just not there, yet! The acidity is really good. The long, lush, ripe, well balanced, polished finish is deliciously persistent.
Photos of; our dinner group, tasting room at Pontet Canet, the horse plows they still use in the fields and Chateau Pontet Canet. — 6 years ago
23 April 2018. La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels, New York, NY. — 8 years ago
Yes please and well done. Truly lovely cool climate Syrah. — 9 years ago
Very deep purple color with ruby hues. On the nose: a bit of minerals, dark red fruit jam and pepper. Taste: medium tannins, a bit dry with hints of dried black cherries, plum and cracked black pepper. Good value. — 9 years ago
Nice full concert with the lighter instruments. Loved it because it takes you on a journey down the fields, across the river and through the woods. — 10 years ago
Erica Ghotra
Amazing depth. Never thought I would like a British red wine! Pop-up in Shoreditch Nov 19 — 6 years ago