Byron C Mayes

9.0

Bright yellow gold. Nose of yellow apple and white flowers. Medium full palate is led by crisp yellow apple and quince layered with white flowers and fresh straw. Firm, almost stony acidity from entry to finish, is belied by the deep color. Firm white flesh fish, roasted or fried poultry, salad greens with apples, and a wide range of “classic” white wine foods will shine with this one, but it’s still friendly enough to be a sipper (but who pays this much for a sipper?). Drink now through 2025. — 6 years ago

David S. Lopez

9.2

The flavors lead with plum and berries. It has an amazing texture in the mouth which weighty but smooth. It is dry with an interesting finish that reminds me of fresh greens. This is truly outstanding wine that I wish I would have bought more of when I had the chance. Wine Enthusiast gave it a 96. — 7 years ago

with Mike

Tom Casagrande

9.0

Nose sports deep red berries and cassis, along with wet fur and stony minerality. Intense, soft, and savory in the mouth. Probably at its peak. Worked nicely with Orrechieti with tomatoes, mixed greens, and white beans — 7 years ago

with Angelo

FinerTastes

9.0

This was a nice surprise. Summery and tropical, sweeter than I expected but tonight that was perfect. Nice with salty grilled prosciutto-wrapped chicken, roasted potatoes, baby greens, and grilled pound cake with strawberries and whipped cream. — 8 years ago

Benjamin Hall Jr

9.0

this very drinkable rich bottle has been terrific with Azorean codfish baked in pasty with greens. Beautiful fruit with nice backbone ... also great with local fork bread fish. In San Miguel! — 9 years ago

Paul J

9.3

Dark and inky out of the bottle. A little funk on the nose, so it might need more air, but it reminds me of the smell of all the great Napa caves we have visited! I don't drink, own, or ever see that many petit verdots but this one isn't bad. Nice cherry fruit, with a nice subtleness on the palate, and just a hint of spice on the finish. Quite lovely and a nice change from white wine Sunday's....moving it up 2pts as the additional air did wonders and it paired beautifully with lemon, pepper pork tenderloin, white rice, and collard greens with garlic! — 9 years ago

with Brooke

Tom Wildenhaus

9.3

Love what Tom and Kerri are doing with their wines. — 10 years ago

Ally Hodges

9.0

Raspberries and rhubarb, greens and olives. Great acidity, easy to pair with food. Great for the price. Tried this wine for the first time with my coworkers after a busy brunch, recommended by a bartender: would easily buy again. — 10 years ago

speedy duncan

9.1

fabulous value matched well with mess of greens and smoked pork chop — 11 years ago

Brian Valentino

9.5

Really a show stopper as a Chard. Light citrus notes, smooth pleasing finish. Not as much buttery as it is tropical but not overly so. Great with greens or rustic soups. — 12 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

I had this a number of times but, have never written notes. 🎶Tonight’s the Night!🎶

The nose reveals; lemon custard to candy, lime zest, grapefruit, pineapple, green apple, light stone fruits, green melon, lychees, cream, vanillin, light ginger, cream soda, mixed nuts, bread dough to baguette crust, light green herbs, beautiful, powdery chalkiness, sea shell fossils, volcanic minerals, yellow lilies, jasmine with mixed greens.

The body is; full, round, rich and slightly creamy. Lemon custard to candy, lime zest, grapefruit, pineapple, green apple, light stone fruits, green melon, lychees, cream, beeswax, vanillin, light ginger, white spice with some palate heat, cream soda, touch of caramel, toffee notes, nougat, marzipan, mixed nuts, bread dough to baguette crust, light green herbs, beautiful, powdery chalkiness, sea shell fossils, volcanic minerals, yellow lilies, jasmine with mixed greens. The acidity is crisp and sharp. The long finish is; rich, polished, elegant, nicely balanced, delicious and persists endlessly. Very good at its price point.

Photos of; the House of Piper Heidsieck, the train cave ride as Champange caves can run for miles and miles, artful cellar entrance and one of their Grand Cru vineyards. — 6 years ago

Robert Torretti

9.3

Part of a night of Barolo, Barbaresco, Brunello and Ghemme (Sangiovese and Nebbiolo). Highlight of the night. Nice structure. Good brick red color but still somewhat translucent. Dark fruits, with some red cherry as well. Long finish. Served with southern fried quail, collard greens, lime beans with bacon, and gravy. — 7 years ago

Matt Perlman

9.5

This bodacious nectar will make you forget that you just dropped $80 on a Gruner. Deep golden hue, so layered and concentrated yet lively...spring greens, white flowers, spiced orchard fruit, honey, gun flint. Transcendent — 8 years ago

Jonathan Wall

9.2

An honest well balanced textbook RRV chard. Fruity but sophisticated, avoiding too much oak or anything. Went great with a scallop pasta with lemon, garlic, and greens. Even better when remembering a late '90's visit to the winery and sipping this on the back deck. — 8 years ago

Tyler Christensen

9.1

Back home after a week with family in Denver. Cranberry, raspberry, bright and inviting.. Just what the doctor ordered when paired with roast chicken and greens braised in the drippings — 9 years ago

Pierre Jotterand

9.0

Excellent value for money. Enjoyed this wine with roasted pork, collard greens, gnocchi — 9 years ago

Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

9.2

Nose explosively exhibits greens as only New Zealand can express; limes, gooseberries, green tea, green melons, wild herbs, and green peas, to name a few. Palate is untamed, raw, and savage. Not bogged down by any oak, this wild and dry Marlborough screams of place. #kiwi — 10 years ago

Rachel Gendreau

9.0

Needed a solid hour to open, but a treat when it did. This is drinking beautifully now, lots of puckery bramble fruit, smooth leather, tobacco smoke, and green herbs with assertive but integrated tannins. Shared with my pops over pork and fennel seed sausages, roasted new turnips and garden greens. — 10 years ago

William L. Wright

9.2

Very unique. Steak tartar summer greens oz heart ash rind goat cheese. Abattoir — 11 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

The nose shows nice subtle yellow and white florals with mixed greens. Green apple, lime candy, meyer lemon, white peach, apricot skin, fruit blossoms, light white spice and soft chalkiness.

The palate shows bright, fresh, fruits of; Green apple, lime candy, meyer lemon, white peach, apricot skin. More pronounced white spice and soft chalkiness than the nose with fruit blossoms. The acidity again is high. The finish is a little out of balance with the fruit and alcohol.

Photos of; DeMorgenzon grounds, demarcated Chenin block, sign entrance and main tasting bar. — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

@Delectable this is their 18 Chenin Blanc. Just their regular Chenin.

The nose reveals; wet wool, Meyer lemon, pineapple, white peach, tropical melon blend, grapefruit with a touch of sugar, light cream & buttery notes, mixed greens, honey notes, touch of vanillin, delicate powdery chalkiness and minerality with yellow and white fresh flowers.

The body is medium, delicately soft, creamy and beautiful. A touch of wet wool (less than the nose), Meyer lemon, pineapple, white peach, tropical melon blend, grapefruit with a touch of sugar, light cream & buttery notes, mixed greens, honey notes, touch of vanillin, light white spice, delicate powdery chalkiness and minerality with yellow and white fresh flowers. The acidity excellent. The finish is as balanced as it can be. It’s exquisiteness defined. Light rich, ripe and well polished.

Photos of; the entrance to Reyneke, tasting room lounge area, ancient stone tools found in their vineyards and their beautiful mountain view from their Cellar Door. — 6 years ago

Jon Anderson

9.3

Nice pine forest inn the nose. Great with vegetable and greens — 7 years ago

Jason Lee

9.2

Could drink this little wiener dog ever day. Tastes like autumn at the union square farmers market. Like someone dropped a pint of Whole Foods blueberries on some dirty fallen leaves and trampled them with some hydroponic greens and made a juice. — 8 years ago

Patrick Lavigne

9.2

Orange marmalade and greens. Medium body medium/long finish. — 9 years ago

Ramona ponce

10

Herbaceous, fruity and very dry, wants meat and dark greens for dinner, or an aged hard sheep cheese. So good. — 9 years ago

Jackie

9.3

Very bright clear red. Cherry. Minerality/gravel. Burnt caramel at first sniff then turns ashy/smoky, then becomes herbal and vegetal like spinach and dark leafy greens. Aromas develop and change the more you smell. Medium light body. Tasted this at vin de Terre wine tasting in Nice, France. — 9 years ago

Angelo Casagrande

9.0

Just finished making the sausage. This was a good call with grilled sausage and greens. — 10 years ago

K

8.9

Why wait for summer to enjoy this mineraly Sicilian? Just right for a light late fall supper of bitter greens & roasted pepper/ corn soup. — 10 years ago

Jenn Pollock

9.0

Steaks with Kerri & Rich. Dry side with lots of flavor. — 11 years ago

Ryan Grafft

9.0

Very good and light. Got it at greens wine store — 12 years ago