[Tasted on February 3 and 4, 2018 at Home]
Enjoyable Cabernet Franc. Nice red and blueberry fruit with green pepper and olive. Earthy with pronounced barnyard, which faded by the second day. Well balanced. Not overly complex. — 8 years ago
Light and bright. A little too light for me. Black fruit. Red cherry. Not as robust as previous vintages, if I recall correctly but still solid. Loring consistently delivers. — 8 years ago
Super bright, clear wine, lighter bodied. Wonderful melon, lemongrass, passion fruit and white pepper nose. Green melon, passion fruit, peach, ginger and some herb notes I'm struggling to identify beyond the lemon grass, maybe tomato leaf? Passion fruit comes through nicely on the finish. Really pleased with this one! — 9 years ago
Pear and green apple on the nose, almond butter, and caramel glazed toast on the palate. Beautiful. — 10 years ago
Wow. A new world Pinot that isn't over fruited to death? GREAT Willamette valley wine, went with duck perfectly. — 7 years ago
🎉 Carrying on celebrating with this £150 love juice - fine, silky, sex & sizzle 😍 Have a fab day friends 😘🥂
🍷 Liquid gold
👃 Caramelised apple & almond butter croissant w/ a light smoke
👄 Med bodied impeccably smooth fine delicate golden mousse oozing decadence & refinement of soft honey, sweet & sour apple & citrus bake - its incredibly gorgeous
🎯 Long delightful creamy smooth caramel honey, green & citrus fruits silky seduction — 8 years ago


A surprisingly great red - as others have said. A very drinkable wine, but of smokiness to it, bold and quite red fruity. — 8 years ago
Super smooth and mellow, great mouthfeel and a nice finish. Juicy. — 9 years ago
Really enjoy this one. Lots going on. — 11 years ago
Awesome table wine — 13 years ago
Very nice
Pinot nose 101
Soft tannins and acid
Well balanced — 7 years ago
Dan Goldfield always said he preferred to drink his Rued Vineyard Chardonnay after 5 years and now I can see why. Everything is balanced and in place. Flowers, lemon peel and touch of vanilla. — 8 years ago
Wonderful organic wine from Trader Joe’s. Fruity. — 8 years ago
Crushable. Great summertime wine. — 10 years ago
About as close to Condrieu as I've seen Cali get. Lots of gardenias and tropicals mixed with a classic peachiness and solid structure. — 10 years ago

Tender, amazing chalk and autolytic notes ... Fresh pear and baked green apple - Devine! — 11 years ago
Somm David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Consistently delicious and great value in Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc Champagne.
Fresh, reductive, lively on the palate. Green apple, lemon, lime zest, baguette crust, pineapple, white peach, lanolin, cream, perfect chalk & minerality, yellow & white florals, beautiful acidity and rich polished finish that persists.
Photos of; one of their Grand Cru vineyards, two views of their historical museum of champagne/wine artifacts since it’s beginnings and Launois. — 7 years ago