Chris Bomba

9.4

Had the 2012. Delicious, glad we kept it. — 5 years ago

Randy Fuller

9.3

This wine is dark and savory. The black fruit comes along with cedar, vanilla and a chalky earth tone. Nothing like Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, but more in line with Paso Robles. Lots of South American minerals having a bit of roughhouse here. — 6 years ago

Jason Miller

9.0

Amy likes it but may have been influenced by prior wine taster. — 7 years ago

Michael Seely

9.4

Enjoy the cool yrs, this 2011 is well structured — 8 years ago

with Joe

Arun Raniga

9.1

Smooth and soft 2012 vintage on 1 Sept 2017 — 9 years ago

Antoine Cauchard

8.9

IPA américaine très légère et très bonne, approche prononcée mais peu de profondeur. Bref idéale pour une bière de soif l'été — 9 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.0

Pretty shocked to see a decent beer onthe list of an airport restaurant. Must be a good omen for the next 2 weeks in Australia! — 9 years ago

with Vanessa

Jeff Orlowski

9.4

Mild earthy nose. Medium body, dry, smooth and balanced. Plum, raspberries on palate. Lovely. — 5 years ago

with Michael and Joe

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Four day weekend. Gotta get it off to a good start. Been awhile since we had our 375ml of Ruinart.

The nose shows, ripe, slightly candied; black cherries, strawberries, kirsch cherries, rich, summertime watermelon, touch of orange citrus family blend, pomegranate juice, hints of fruit roll up & haunting apricots. Sea fossils & spray, a little bread dough, grey volcanics, chalky powder, orange, spring flowers with fresh & withering, red & pink rose pedals.

The palate is full & touch gummy/candied. Fruits are well extracted, deep, ruby; black cherries, blackberries, strawberries, kirsch cherries, rich, summertime watermelon, touch of orange citrus family blend, pomegranate juice, hints of fruit roll up & haunting apricots. Ghostly, not quite fruit brandy or fruit liqueur character, sea fossils & spray, a little bread dough, not quite medium, white spice with hints of palate heat, grainy, grey volcanics, chalky powder, orange, spring flowers with fresh & withering, red & pink rose pedals. The acidity lively and crisp. The round, well balanced & polish finish is always consistently satisfying and lingers for minutes.

Photos of; the House of Ruinart, Dom Thierry Ruinart, nicely light caves and rolling, hillside, Grand Cru Vineyard.

Not quite sure where “D” gets $83 when you can buy this all day at just under $65. — 6 years ago

Jen & Will

10

This was the 1999 Barton Family Reserve zin. Not the big bad wolf. Couldn’t find this in the DB. Amazed it held up. Very soft for a zin, closer to a Pinot, plum, cloves, earth, apricot. — 7 years ago

Erin

10

Sweet without being sugary, crisp finish. — 8 years ago

Lori Pulvino

9.1

Great summer wine. — 9 years ago

Taylor Leigh

10

Love this dry red wine ❤️ — 9 years ago

Randy Fuller

9.1

This Chilean Pinot Noir offers a nose that is heavy with cola, black tea and coffee grounds. The savory aromas actually outweigh the fruit. It is a medium-weight wine, not very deeply tinted, and it rides light on the palate. The acidity is brisk and the tannins firm. This is not a Burgundian take on the grape, for certain. It is more playful than elegant, more rustic than beautiful.
— 6 years ago

Jonas Johansson

9.1

Great with Calamari — 6 years ago

Chase Jordan

9.4

Delicious red wine mix. Subtle tannins. Flavor with hints of plum, blackberry & coffee. Bland smell, but made up of in terms of taste and finish. — 7 years ago

Chris C.

9.0

Soooo good, especially for the money! — 8 years ago

Justin Lees

9.5

Went down a treat — 9 years ago

Jenks

9.4

Favorite of all the sisters. Posting beers to wine apps isn't my thing, but this is very much a wine like beer. Saison, Brett C, peaches, white wine barrels. Tastes as such- white peach, grapefruit, restrained acid, mild funk, champagne like carbonation, drying finish. Stellar. — 9 years ago

James Gourley

9.7

This wine is amazing. The acidity is still vibrant. The flavors explode on the palate. It's amazing how fresh it still tastes. Just found out these guys are starting back up and I can't wait to taste the new vintage. — 9 years ago