MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

8.9

I’m not that into this one. It HAS TO BE ICONIC. But Iconic leads to over extracted over sexed over. Just lacking finesse. Lacking intrigue. Don’t get me wrong. It’s delicious and I don’t mind drinking it and can age in the bottle but it’s missing it’s MOJO. #petitesirah #alicantebouschet #zinfandel and #carignane #sonoma #sonomacounty — 5 years ago

Patrick Derdeyn

9.2

This wine really shows sonoma coast, very dark fruit but not at all heavy, also has a really nice tarry note on the mid palate that adds intrigue. Framed by medium+ acidity I think these will improve for a a few years, but all of mine are already gone! — 6 years ago

Thomas Brenner

9.0

Just the name itself beholds seduction and intrigue, yet in the rare instances where emotions and logic imperceivably align, then, and only then, has true pairing perfection been finally attained. — 7 years ago

Kaitlin Ohlinger

9.1

Characteristic bell pepper, laced with spice, hit high on the intrigue factor, but I think perhaps I’d rather drink Chinon. — 7 years ago

Alan Hense

9.1

Strawberry nose with intensely ripe cherry palate and some chocolate. Nice balance and soft tannins. Not too complex. — 7 years ago

Nicole Mui-Tummers

9.5

Light easy Riesling — 8 years ago

Mitchell Mulder

9.0

Probably the best IPA this brewery produces, a company Secret of their farm raised hops, adds to The intrigue and tasty IPA, Grapefruit citrus and pine, nice of balance malts, a very good beer in the style — 9 years ago

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9.0

Honied florals, crisp yellow apple and hints of citrus set the stage for soothing textures that balance ripeness of fruit against stimulating mineral tones. A sweet-and-sour sensation creates further intrigue, as well as lending a drink-me-now persona to the wine. $18.00 (Eric Guido, Vinous, August 2020) — 5 years ago

Jody Scharf

9.4

Again my kind of wine. Thank you Don — 5 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

Seamless and put together like a championship team. Lots of moving parts and versatility striving towards a single goal. RFG (really effing good). A decent amount of mystery and intrigue as well. — 7 years ago

Matt

9.3

Wow, just gorgeous for the price. Generous, balanced, layered. Intelligent use of wood here, adds a subtle richness and intrigue. Asian pear, melon, citrus, cherry blossoms, wet chalk, hazelnut, cured meat, sea spray, brioche, cream. Noticeable autolysis character. Nice weight and concentration for entry NV, reminiscent of Ouriet, and there’s an influence from Krug that’s apparent to me. 50 PN 50 CH (1..17-08?) 11/2016 disgorgement — 7 years ago

Bryce Wiatrak

9.1

I rarely get to taste aged Soave, but thanks to one of my favorite wine bars in SF, I had the opportunity tonight. Why don’t I drink this region more often? Broad, flowing acidity match juicy pear and other orchard flavors. A rounded stoniness further adds to the intrigue. What a pleasurable start to the weekend. — 7 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.1

At 22 years of age, the thing that I was most impressed about is that it still had a rather dark crimson appearance in the decanter. Although not as dark as the 06 Bucella or 12 Progeny Rouge, this one had just about zero bricking or browning, and had JUUUUST a tiny amount of age on the nose. Just enough to intrigue you! This wine entered with just enough blackberry and pie spice. Green olive and green pepper notes in the middle. Finished rather nicely. Some pepper but mostly spice and olive notes dominated the finish with a little bit of grilled meat flavor. Nice wine. — 8 years ago

David Lee

9.0

Shows rusty tint. Nutmeg and cherry nose. Medium bodied and very dry. Tastes like sour cherries, raspberries, slight leather, high acid. Not unlike a mid-level Piemonte red with a little French intrigue. Respectable finish and complexity. Fruit shows better with exposure, still would be interested in comparing to a riper vintage. — 8 years ago

Tanya Koob

10

Great summer wine with a robust flavor — 5 years ago

NJ Lim

10

Christmas 2019 cheer! An amazing smooth Syrah. The best I've had so far in my wine appreciation journey of 3 yes so far! — 5 years ago

Aaron Tan

9.4

If you look up tasting notes for the 2008 Abtserde, you'll come upon a common trait - green and herbal... MFW goes as far to say "as if Sauvignon Blanc has crossed the wine". Odd, yet undeniable when tasting the wine. So let me present the clincher - there's some whole bunch in the ferment.

What?! Whole bunch in a white ferment?! From KP of all people... But there's a damn good reason for this - it's to tame the wild acidity of the vintage... And let's not even talk about Abtserde being typically the most laser-focused site of KP's. Perhaps not a necessity, but sure is an interesting take on tackling deacidification in a natural manner.

For me, the 2008 Abtserde is incredibly special. There's so much pleasure in the power and salinity, yet intrigue in the herbal tones. But most of all, it feels personal... Like how I desire to make wines inspired by KP one day... KP made this wine inspired by the ideas of someone he holds in high esteem, Bernd Phillipi... This resonates with me... I don't know how to express this properly... But it's like the comfort of knowing that great wines didn't start out of nowhere... And that there's a chance in grasping the whole idea of great wine one day. — 7 years ago

Martin Mills

9.1

A fading beauty, still lots to love but starting its long decline. Compared to a bottle I had a year ago it has lost a certain vibrancy, though continues to intrigue. — 7 years ago

Ellen Clifford

9.1

This one I'm into. More interesting. A bit more body. More intrigue. It's the one I would pay for out of all the offerings. A hint of dirty licorice in it, even. Meow — 8 years ago

Jim Westby

9.2

It's a shame that wines like this aren't better appreciated. All you need is an apple, some cheese, crackers, a thin glass--an evening picnic inside or out. This is light, delicious, and has plenty of botrytis intrigue. I resolve to drink more Sauternes! — 8 years ago