David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Pontet Canet tasting and dinner with Alfred Tesseron.

The 96 is a nice surprise add from Clyde’s cellar. Thank you Clyde.

This 96 is beautifully floral. The evolution is right around its peak. The body is medium full and the tannins soft. It’s an elegant beauty.

The fruits are ripe and delicious. Leaner blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, strawberries and shades of raspberries. Soft earth; dry top soil, dry rock, limestone minerals, old tobacco, soft leather, cedar with dry and withering red & dark florals. The acidity is like a waterfall. The long finish is well balanced fruit & earth and in a sweet spot.

Photos of; our dinner group, tasting room at Pontet Canet, the horse plows they still use in the fields and Chateau Pontet Canet. — 5 years ago

WC Fields

9.8

Blauww! Complex beyond words. Brie, baked apples, caramel, some butterscotch (insisted by Mrs Fields), hazelnuts, buttered brioche toast. Softer finish but this is insanity with Nobu sushi Omokase. — 7 years ago

Krystal Allen

9.5

Yummy yummy yummy! Could drink this as my daily red — 7 years ago

with J.R.

Ryan Anderson

9.8

A Pinot with amazing texture and flavor. So far the the best wine from our trip to Oregon wine country. — 8 years ago

Jan de Weerd

9.1

Nice full concert with the lighter instruments. Loved it because it takes you on a journey down the fields, across the river and through the woods. — 8 years ago

Caroline Mills

9.5

Delicious! Celebrating my 25th and g-mom's 88th. — 8 years ago

with Ellen

Kara Stockman

9.5

Amazing! Very smooth, subtle Carmel flavors. worked well with appetizers and soups. — 5 years ago

Michael Piaker

8.9

23 April 2018. La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels, New York, NY. — 6 years ago

Cassidy Deline

9.6

Yes please and well done. Truly lovely cool climate Syrah. — 7 years ago

Ashley Anderson

9.3

Very deep purple color with ruby hues. On the nose: a bit of minerals, dark red fruit jam and pepper. Taste: medium tannins, a bit dry with hints of dried black cherries, plum and cracked black pepper. Good value. — 7 years ago

with Ger

Jeff Perlegos

9.1

Damn good warm climate GB. Bright acidity, orange and apples. — 8 years ago

Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

9.2

Manton Valley? Brand new AVA — 8 years ago

Smoove

9.8

Ive had this wine experience several times now, and every time I think 98 pts. Tonight I stole the last half a glass from my lady. Yum! — 8 years ago

Jordan Wardlaw

9.1

Brilliant fruit. Classic Yamhill profile with dark brooding berry fruit, moderate acid and round tannins. — 5 years ago

Michael Mathews

9.1

This is a great wine that does not overwhelm the nose. Hints of currant, tobacco, and a savory musky fragrance that reminds you of a fall French morning at the border of the vineyard fields. Voluptuous and silky. Long beautiful legs on the glass. Elegant. Enough said. — 7 years ago

with Brad, Kelly and 4 others

Jonathon Harris

8.9

Pretty full bodied Pinot, dark cherry, hibiscus, horse Saddle leather, still can taste the cowboys denim, probably Levi wranglers he was wearing. Tight tight behind. * unzips pants while thinking of cowboys.* — 7 years ago

Drink Organic

8.9

Spicy little number, with hints of cherry and bacon. Great with tapas! Another hit from one of my favorite #organic producers in Spain. — 8 years ago

Jason Smith

9.0

I wouldn't consider this to be a "big" wine., but nicely balanced. Bright and fruity, some oak flavors, vanilla, mocha,and some pyrazine bell pepper aromas. — 8 years ago

David Hall

9.0

Bold fruity with hints of spice — 8 years ago

Ted Boydston

9.0

Melon fields — 8 years ago