Ordered from First cellar fall 2024. Gave one to James & Stacey — 7 months ago
Delightful Pinot Noir. Perfect with the Berkshire pork loin. — 7 months ago
Meyer lemon, wet white stone, almond oil, bright citrus acidity. — 9 months ago
We know Joseph Swan, so this wasn’t a tough choice. Smooth, only slightly fruit forward. Great whether we were having pasta with lamb or red fish. — 2 years ago
Brighter and lighter than expected, Crisp-y. — 3 months ago
Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!
We’re breaking out the Burgundy with this 2011 Domaine Faiveley Latricières-Chambertin, one of nine grand cru climats in Gevrey-Chambertin located in the Côte de Nuits.
It’s a beautiful crimson hue trending garnet around the edges.
On the nose and palate are medium (+) intensity notes of Luxardo cherry, black raspberry, dried redcurrant, strawberry rhubarb preserves, rose water, cardamom and other sweet baking spices, star anise, anise seed, licorice, clove, pencil shavings, sandalwood, potpourri, mushroom, leather, moss, and forest floor.
It has a smooth mouthfeel with ripe, fine-grained tannins and a long, elegant finish. It is layered with complexity, dimension, and wonderful balance. All around superb!
Cheers to the holidays; savor it all!! — 6 months ago
Last bottle of a summer dinner- no decant. 2nd tasting of this vintage & much more expressive than the first. Throws Brett a decent amount & imagine some might prefer a substantial decant, though I like the funkiness. Fine toothed &a lovely grainy, slightly chewy texture & rather elegant; cassis, black currant, smoked beef jerky, & black cherry on palate & nose. Not complex at this stage but who needs it given the enjoyment factor. Post meal ( or probably blended into the end) of grilled BBQ chicken, French lentilsw labneh, & local tomato salad. There goes summer… — 10 months ago
Amazing! Fruity yet not too sweet. Medium body. Easy to drink — 4 years ago
Fairly good for a Sonoma Pinot - well balanced. Not a ton of oak — 6 months ago
Recommended very well made buy a case for every year out 2035 — 7 months ago
Unanimously the Belle of the bunch, this was dripping with complexity tonight. Deep garnet with some browning towards the rim. The nose is vinous with bruised, ripe and desiccated strawberry, dried flowers, mushrooms and loads of sous bois; savory. Good structure still. Long finish. Drink now. — 8 months ago
Pure pleasure, vivacious, juicy, deeply textured and ripe. A completely different experience than LBT — 2 years ago
David Walser
Going through some of my older wines and really enjoying them. This bottle of Phelps tasted great! — 22 days ago