Matt

9.2

One of my favorite wines. Fresh and vibrant fruits. Ripe pears, tropical tones like pineapple, meyer lemon, and chalk. Smooth and seamless on the palate. — 11 years ago

Jason Heller

Master Sommelier

9.3

Extra credit since the other Michel didn't carry its weight. Fresh, vibrant and singing with secondaries. #napaearthquakelabels — 11 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.1

Fruit cocktail pears apples and tangerine dry Riesling 6 grams of residual. Fresh and fruity with crisp green apple fruit and white flowers the fruit is from sagemoor farms. Finish 35+ excellent — 12 years ago

Martin Redmond

9.1

Pale yellow color with plentiful active tiny bubbles and marzipan, almond, pear, subtle citrus and a hint of smoke aromas. On the palate, it's refined, lively and fresh with a delicate creamy mousse, and apricot, apples, pear and lemon curd flavors dominate but hints of grapefruit, black currant and an appealing smoky minerality play in the background. Long finish. Cuvee 2011 Disgorged 2014. 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier 5% of wines matured in oak cask with weekly battonage - 10% of reserve wines matured in casks. Partial ML. Assemblage of 6 vintages from 40 different plots. Matured 3 years in cellar and 6 mo after disgorgement. Dosage between 10 adn 11 g/L. My favorite under $40 Champagne! — 11 years ago

Mark Gaydos

9.5

Very fresh for 2005. Vibrant exquisite mousse. — 11 years ago

Peter Marks

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

9.9

8+ years on the yeast. Incredibly complex - bread doughy, spiced apples, pear and fresh cream. Wow! — 12 years ago

Alex Barty

Winemaker Blood Moon Wines, Senior Retail Assistant Blackhearts & Sparrows Wine Purveyors, Cellarhand Stonier Wines

9.4

Fresh, vibrant, young. Patience will allow this gold Frapp to show what it's got — 11 years ago

Carlo Mondavi

Owner/Winegrower RAEN Winery, Partner Continuum

9.4

Great texture... Mouth filling and delicious. fresh white peach, lime blossom with vibrant but not over the top acidity. Lovely wine — 11 years ago

Tim Parkhouse DWS, CWE

9.5

Amazingly fresh & vibrant. Haunting! Hard to beat classic Barolo with age. Chambolle silk meets tar & roses. — 11 years ago

Tom Higgins

Owner/Winemaker Heart & Hands Wine Company

10

Incredible. Apricot, honey and fig hanging on the nose and pushing through the palate. Beautiful balance with the sweetness and acid. Fresh and vibrant - can last another 50. — 13 years ago