SW

9.2

Wow. Really good. Best Syrah in awhile! 2012 — 7 years ago

with Stephen

Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

9.1

This 100 degree heat wave called for a Txakolina flight! Freshly cut, pungent lime, aromatic lime peel, lemon flowers, and the familiar bite of Txakolina's mouthwatering acidity. Slight effervescence and salinity pairs it perfectly with a Cordobes cheese recommendation from @Lauren Vance! — 8 years ago

Robin Ralls

9.5

Lauren really likes it and said she'd give it a 95. — 8 years ago

Matthew McHale

9.0

Really awesome. Lauren loved this one. It paired so nicely with our lamb chops and arugula salad. Light on tannin. — 9 years ago

Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.2

Nice Washington Roussanne. Went great with King Crab legs. — 9 years ago

Mark Buckley

9.6

Domaine J Lauren Brut is an excellent example of a French yeast champagne. Sparkling wine for only $14.99 at WholeFoods Napa — 10 years ago

with Tristan

Donna Smith

10

Got for Christmas from Lauren. Had to refrigerate opened bottle for 3-4 days. Still excellent. — 11 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.3

Sample from Estate. Deep and clear yellow, love this wine from the start, so visually appealing. Beautifully complex nose that started off with a little bit of oak influence, toasted nuts. Layers created the complexity with notes of stone fruits, and some citrus, almost like a lemon curd. Day two the nose got a little sappier, as in thicker and dark with some honeysuckle. Moderate acidity (6.5/10) and full bodied. Creamy mid palate with vanilla bean and honeysuckle in the front. Long finish that brings through a more Burgundy feel with lemon and a little minerality. Absolutely delicious and killer value for only $25.00. Drink now or enjoy till 2023. — 7 years ago

with India

Galen Hasler

9.2

Like Lauren describes. . Delicious — 8 years ago

Len Weil

9.4

Stood its ground next to '08 Aubert Lauren. Buttery, tropical sweet fruit with a very long finish. Very harmonious. Wish I had more. — 8 years ago

John Ruvolo

8.9

Lauren: restaurant ok. Wine, great. — 9 years ago

with Lauren

John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

10

Mag- "oh, hand that other big bottle over here" she said. Homage to Lauren Bacall. Sexy and a deep voice! — 10 years ago

Kris Christensen

9.7

From Lauren. — 10 years ago

Sue Ossmann

9.0

Such a cool couple and unique winery - this wine is lovely — 8 years ago

Alexis Bendjouia

10

Lauren @ Balzem Perfect chilled white. A sweet note. — 8 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

Second wine we are trying tonight and the same name as my mom. Garnet red with a crimson core. Nose started off with a slight smokiness that wore off to plums, dark cherries, and some light strawberries. Very interesting undertone of thick and creamy dark cocoa. Slight baking spices on the palate with some dark cherries and plums. Moderate plus tannins (7.5/10) with a strong structured body. Slight dryness to the finish. Definitely needs a couple years to fully integrate and becoming a stunning WA Bordeaux. Drink from 2017 till 2028. 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. — 8 years ago

Owen Hunt

9.2

Classic Adelaide hills Pinot. Bright fruit character of plum. Chinese 5 spice. Very balanced. — 9 years ago

Kris Christensen

9.4

Skurnik 2013. From Lauren. Delightful. — 10 years ago

Kris Christensen

9.6

From Lauren. Excellent acidity — 10 years ago

Serena Poon

9.8

Wine that Fran n Lauren brought over — 11 years ago