Tasting group meet up with many of the regulars not able to attend . I knew the organizer invited someone whom we had not tasted with in about 15 years . He certainly made an entrance bringing this, in magnum no less. When poured it showed a fine mousse but it faded quickly. A very broad nose that hinted of some age. In the mouth it was like a sports car traveling a highway. Almond , brioche and some oxidative notes sped thru my mouth. The flavors accelerated only to linger similar to when you take your foot off the accelerator. Coasted effortlessly with no need to step on the brakes — a month ago
Creamy, mine — 25 days ago
Tasty: sea salt, brioche, yeasty, light grapefeuit — 2 months ago
Absolute favorite Sauvignon blanc — 2 months ago
telluride año nuevo 2023 — 2 months ago
[Tasted on April 6, 2024 at Home with Linda and Joel]
Blend of 55% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier. Mandarin orange, apricot, pear and red fruits, with honey, ginger, vanilla and toast. — a month ago
Delicious, fruity with a strawberry, butter, biscuit, grass and honey. — a month ago
From magnum, the 1996 Grande Année pours a brilliant pale gold color with a persistent mousse. Initially, the wine showed more oxidative notes but it freshened up considerably with air (in fact, a tiny amount was leftover for the next morning and it remained brilliant, racy even!). On the nose, notes of almond, citrus, honey, chalky minerals and brioche. On the palate, wine is developing with absolutely brilliant acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and zippy. The 1996 vintage is simply amazing. Here we are, 28 years past vintage and this bright and full of life! Granted, it’s a magnum, but still. Drink now with patience or enjoy through 2046+. — 2 months ago
We’re a fan — 2 months ago
Pale lemon color.
Aromas of lime, floral, mineral.
Dry. Flavors of lime, pear, peach, ginger, honeysuckle.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 2 months ago
Ok! I need to explore this region more — 2 months ago
Jeroboam for a great New Year’s Eve — 4 months ago
Loved It!!! — 3 days ago
Pale yellow hue. Aromas of grass, grapefruit, guava, melon, passionfruit, pineapple. Light body and high acidity. Satisfying and exemplary New Zealand SB.
(Tasted in 2019.) — a month ago
Pale straw color, grassy notes, acidic and balanced with a finish that lingers in your mouth. — a month ago
Terrific Chardonnay from a favorite producer — a month ago
Structured and what a length! — a month ago
A lovely every day balanced red wine. Not to harsh for lighter meals not to light for red meats and game meals. — 4 years ago
Devin B
Lots of tropical fruit! What a great wine from our anniversary Russian river valley wine trip. — 15 days ago