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. — 4 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. — 5 years ago

Konrad Ziegler

9.1

At The Grey in Savannah — 6 years ago

Justin Lees

9.5

Went down a treat — 7 years ago

Jusden Aumand

8.9

Quality forward style Paso. Blend produced some interesting complexity and boldness. — 8 years ago

Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

9.0

Light and beautiful expression of Syrah. Nice balance of fruit and savory make this an all-star at the dinner table. — 8 years ago

Milton Zmijewski

9.1

Grey Wolf Lineage 2011. Six grape blend. Smoky on nose. Licorice and bold fruit. Ruby red color. — 9 years ago

Lj Lara

9.0

Reports, scheduling and designing. This is my Sunday night. — 9 years ago

Nick Benz

9.1

Raspberry jam, blueberries and a walk in the redwoods — 9 years ago

Colin Grimaud

9.3

Great blend with Shiraz, so balance so spicy +++ — 10 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Finally a night or weekend we weren’t working on our rental, rushing to get some Christmas shopping done or getting ready to entertain holiday guests. It’s a night for us to chill out. That’s a good thing. It is also our final night to enjoy all our Christmas candlelights before we pack up tomorrow. 😔

We didn’t even enjoy any of one our very favorite N/V Rosé Champagnes over the holidays.

Tastes really good tonight. Showing shades of carbonated Dreamsicle or Creamsicle. However, you remember them growing up. Rich, ripe, candied & lean; black cherries, strawberries, cherries and summertime leaner watermelon. Baguette, grey volcanics, sea spray and finely powdered, razor sharp chalkiness with candied, pink rose pedals. Perfect, crisp, lively acidity and long, rich, well polished & balanced finish with persistence.

Hope you all have had a great start to 2020! — 4 years ago

Nick H

9.5

Bought on @Bill Bender ‘s recommendation and he didn’t lead me astray. Huge nose of peach and apples with more of the same on the palate. This is a SB that smacks you across the face and draws out a long finish. Sad I’ve only got two more in the cellar, but no regrets on signing up for recurring shipments. Bests Bevan’s Dry Stack hands-down. — 5 years ago

Arun Raniga

9.1

Smooth and soft 2012 vintage on 1 Sept 2017 — 7 years ago

Kelsi Garrison

9.8

I love this so! — 8 years ago

James Gourley

9.8

This wine is a stunner. The fruit is vivid but not overpowering. The mouthfeel is silky but weightless at the same time. And the acidity is sublimely balanced with the rest of the wine. A truly excellent expression of pinot noir. — 8 years ago

Joe Hirsch

9.2

Grey Riesling game revisited. This has developed very nicely. — 9 years ago

Jeremy Hyatt

9.3

This wine opens up over time, even overnight gives it a whole new character that is very pleasant, and balanced. — 9 years ago

Suzanne Spadafora

9.1

Surprisingly good red blend that I tried at Kroger. — 9 years ago

Jen Johnson

9.7

Traditional New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc in the best way. Citrusy, grapefruit forward, crisp and tangy. Perfect for a hot summer day! — 10 years ago

Julia Weinberg

9.0

Antidote to a grey day — 10 years ago

"Odedi"

9.1

A very tasty Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Showing black fruits with cedar, vanilla, leather, spices, earth, chocolates, tobacco and herbs.

Bone dry on the palate, and full bodied with medium acidity.

Needs time to open up properly.
Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly.

Wine Advocate 92 points.

Spicy and tangy finish with firm tannins.

14.2% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$43. — 4 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Champagne is for celebrating, not that I need a celebratory reason to open a bottle as I am hooked on champagne. 💉

However, after installing 27 solar panels and waiting an additional seven weeks for my Tesla, I/we have almost erased our carbon footprint. Finally picked it up today. I believe we all need to do our part to save the glorious vines that bring so much happiness to our lives. 🍷🥂👍

As for the Baron Fuentes, the is a very good Champange and is perhaps the best QPR out of Champagne at $24.99.

Bright lemon, lime, grapefruit w/ sugar, bruised red apple & pear, touch of ginger & cider, bread dough, baguette crust, sea spray, white spice with some palate heat, sea fossils, grey volcanic minerals, spring flowers, lilacs and yellow lilies. The acidity is bright, crisp and lively. The finish is smartly polished, well balanced and persistent for minutes.

Whoo hoo! So close to carbon free! 🍾🥂 — 4 years ago

JJ Lumia

9.2

Raspberry and spice flavors up front, followed by floral and earl grey tea. Silky, medium-long finish. Solid. Easily has 5 more years. — 7 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. — 7 years ago

Christopher Bates

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

8.9

Good, though not my favorite. A little too bitter focused. I prefer more floral and tropical notes. — 8 years ago

Michael Brooks Jr.

9.5

I visited this winery, bought a half-case, and this is my first bottle at home. I love it. — 8 years ago

with Bryson

Anthony Trumbo

9.0

Nice crisp white. Very floral on the nose. Grey acidity with rich minerality. — 9 years ago

Nikki Norrell

10

WOW. Amazing! — 9 years ago

David Barr

9.7

One of our first purchases from Grey Wolf....Nice wine!!! — 10 years ago

TC Frazier

9.0

The true definition of a wine round up tight. If you're drinking this anytime soon, decant for at least two hours — 10 years ago