Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

In 2005 Marie and Frédéric Chauffray came across the perfect plot of land—25 acres on the plateau of Arboras in Terrasses du Larzac, situated in the Langeudoc. They sold the prestigious wine shop they owned outside Paris and embarked upon the dream of making wine, together founding Domaine de La Réserve d'O. Berry fruit and cacao notes. Cherry and mocha with spice and fine tannins. Lingering finish with ending with mineral notes. — 8 years ago

Maciej Kurka

9.3

Wet leaves, smoke on the nose. Flavors of leather, tobacco and sour cherries. Color of ruby red. Well balanced and mature. Great Pinot Noir — 9 years ago

Nico J. Snyman

9.6

A little young, but such purity of fruit, great balance. — 9 years ago

Gae Saccoccio - NdC

9.0

Ampeleia, beyond this winery in the heart of Maremma (Tuscany) there was a swiss couple: Erica and Peter Max Suter, they bought an abandoned piece of land which since 2002 has been reorganized under the protection of Elisbetta Foradori. Roccatederighi's the ancient town nearby that spread over the Metalliferous Hills. All the Ampeleia wines bear names that recall ancestral ideas and profound concepts taken from ancient Greek culture: Kepos, Empatia, Ampeleia. Biggest enemy in the wine region is an excess heat and too much sun exposure of the vines which could provides too mushy wines or some dispreferred overipe. How does Marco Tait in the vineyards first then in the cellar, fight against such an adversary? Altitude, actually three different altitudes! Ampeleia di Sopra is where they've got vineyards between 450 and 600 m.a.s.l., here's for instance, the main reason why this vintage 2004, a blend of Cab Franc, Sangiovese and four others Mediterranean grape varieties despite his twelve years behind it is still that vibrating, breezy, unbroken and savory! http://www.ampeleia.it/ — 10 years ago

Dylan York

8.9

2012 Antica Terre "Cerus" Pinot Noir - a unique Oregon Pinot Noir with balance, structure, terroir, great acidity and all the potential to age well over the next 8-10 years. Curious project, I'd like to taste others from their lineup and lay more of this one down. Drink now if you enjoy power, concentration and fruit - it's a sexy wine. Let it be for another 5yrs and the fun begins. — 11 years ago

Sanjuana Walters

Skurnik Wines Domestic Portfolio, Freelance Writer

9.3

Sanjuana had this 11 years ago

with David, Skurnik and 1 other

Mya Sjogren

9.8

An outstanding Sauvignon Blanc. Among the best I have had. I tend to love Marlborough wines and this exemplifies what I love. — 9 years ago

Evan Bienstock

9.2

This property has had its ups and downs of late. 2012 is great. 2013, not so much. This 2012 is terrific. It has an amazing color that looks like dark rubies in the glass. It makes you expect a lot -- and it delivers. Black cherry and currant on the nose. Plum and pepper. In the mouth it's full and rich with the same deep dark fruit expressions and a long, lingering finish. Silky integrated tannins. I love this now but it has legs for some more years in the cellar. Hard to find now but worth it! — 9 years ago

Blair Campomizzi

9.0

Solid Pinot. Nice minerality with layers of red and black berries. Fantastically smooth in the second day. I was stunned. — 10 years ago

Justin Hansohn

9.5

I've been skipping around the rose territory the last couple of years purposefully not drinking this one and this was my return, a 375mL bottle shared. Easily in my perspective the most forward, complex, and fun pink wine to drink. This needs nothing at all to be 100% satisfying in every aspect. It's not a wonder why I do my best to lay off this stuff. — 10 years ago

Lori B

10

Very nice, easy sipping wine. — 10 years ago

Sean Razee

Master Sommelier

9.0

2010 vintage. Fresh red cherry with subtle turned soil aromas. The aroma and taste of the wine carries this, but the finish is a bit short. Very good in terms of Bourgogne AOP. — 11 years ago

Mike Fifer

Writer The Wine Monologues

8.9

Bright cherries, touch of vanilla and earthiness makes this very enjoyable. — 11 years ago

Christine Havens

9.2

Really lovely, the Evening Land Seven Springs Vineyard Chardonnay 2014 brings with it sense of refinement. Like a classically tailored blazer, its texture is soft but structured, underpinned by a layer fine tannins and bolstered by lithe and lovely notes of lemon zest and blanched almond, pencil shavings and orchard fruit. Under winemaker Sashi Moorman's direction even a warm year like 2014 feel reserved and just a little bit Burgundian. Sample — 9 years ago

Gigi Pan

9.2

Big fan of Riesling. Paring with prawn marinated in rice vinegar. — 9 years ago

with Alan

George Chen

9.2

My favorite baby Pauillac as I like to call them for some reason...classic notes of the land. — 9 years ago

markus gould

9.3

at first glimpse it is german riesling, loads of exotic fruit and stones.
but it was the first time i reckoned a certain sauternes touch in a non-sauternes wine, my nose impression still rang the sauternes bell even after the product got discovered.

gorgeous, well balanced wine! — 10 years ago

Dock Hooks

9.7

A near perfect rosé at a great price. I prefer this soft fruit tempered by a light floral note all properly and proportionately positioned against a mineral intensive rocky bottom as swift waters twist and turn their way downstream leaving one's palate clean and refreshed but laced with the memory of the moment😎🌀 - buy the magnum at my favorite local Morehead City, NC hang - Promise Land Market (thx sweet Janeen and Daniel for spinning some crazy sweet tunage!)! Find this place in all its realness, and drink this wine! — 10 years ago

Birgit Riimann

9.0

The first taste when it touches your tongue is hard to explain, but it's very refreshing. Feels like summer and freshly cut grass. — 11 years ago

Regan Meador

9.2

Perfect while watching Fred Lee work that piece of land into submission. — 12 years ago