Leger et floral — 6 years ago
Very impressed Garuda Indonesia has this as their business class champagne. Fine, delicious bubbles and a kiss of strawberry to pair with the crisp toastiness. — 7 years ago
2013. Fruity. Has dry finish. Drier as it opens up. John Frame might like this but not a company wine. Wine 3 of 3 from my first wine club shipment. Marin nicknames this "Naughty". Yikes, this is one of three bottles that are 2013 Cabernet Sauvignons but with different nicknames and labels! (1) "French Kiss", red and black label; (2) "Intimate", gold and black label; (3) "Naughty", red and gray label. Maybe his website explains the difference. — 7 years ago
Reminiscent of Beaujolais' Gamay, this southern part of Tuscany's Ampeleia is producing some fine red wine! Mine tonight, after 30 minutes swim and spin in the decanter's pool of naked open space and air shows first to the nose wet rocks, slate and sandstone freshly accenting menthol and anise then strictly earthen dirt and minerals and a hint of the berries. First kiss is lightly but intriguingly nasty, wet and dripping red fruit which immediately coats and clings but most interestingly reaches back for the wet rocks overlooking the Med, then re-engages just in time to leave hints of her red and blue berry essence complimenting the blackened octopus in a mash of white beans and spices laced with a hint of Tabasco offered up by Chapel Hill's Il Palio located off Franklin Street (checkout both) Ciao🕶 — 8 years ago
Rich nose that suggests sweetness, full of stone fruit aromas. Dry on the palate though, with marzipan and nectarines. Not overly complex, but very Furmint. — 9 years ago
Maybe a bit past prime, but still nice. — 6 years ago
Delicious Pinot! Had it at degustation during my tasting/wine pairing dinner. — 7 years ago
One of my favorites. Juicy raspberry, taffy and bubblegum, lime zest, chalk and a kiss of green. Racy and delicious! — 7 years ago
Nice to have balanced Napa Cab Franc that isn't heavy handed. Expresses the wonderful amount of sunshine we get in CA while maintaining great acid. A kiss of oak to add depth and aroma but not dominating. Lovely dark mineral and graphite notes backdrop dense fruit, violets, and spice. — 8 years ago
Juicy- little sharp, cedars — 8 years ago
Very sweet. Not dry. — 9 years ago
2014 vintage in August 2016. Yum! — 9 years ago
Deliciously sweet with delightful bubbles! We really enjoyed this as a dessert or with a semi sweet chocolate square. — 6 years ago
Beautifully ripe golden apple, asian pear, kiss of quince. Zippy ripe citrus, orchard blossoms, crushed rocks and salt. A lot of presence on the finish and back palate. The wine has lift coupled with leesy weight — 7 years ago
Refreshing with a kiss of oak — 7 years ago
Took typically dry varieties and made them sweet. Good, not as sweet as the white blend. Sweet wine drinkers will really enjoy it. — 8 years ago
Appetising full nose. Blackberries, dark red cherries, smoke and some sea salt on the palate. Although full bodied it has a light finesse, with elegant tannins and great balanced long finish. 9.0/10
— 8 years ago
I can really taste the vanilla on this. I also taste some caramel. Slightly sweet. — 9 years ago
This is a solid, crunchy pinot noir - interesting, even. — 9 years ago
Peter James
#leoncircle — 6 years ago