DL

9.3

Smells kind of floral? Not super fruity or syrupy. smooth on tip, tingles on the tongue after. Pretty sharp and dry, not full bodied or very round. Tingles on back of throat and sends a kind of wasabi spice up the nasal passage upon swallowing. Charles says very fine tannins. Overall light but flavorful for sipping — 8 years ago

with C

Steven Beishuizen

9.1

This one shouts Syrah far more than Merlot. I really like it. Lame-ish branding hides the quality. — 9 years ago

with Anita

Michael T McAlhaney

9.0

I brought this bottle back from New Zealand all the way to NYC. Loved visiting the vineyard and this rosé was a favorite - fragrant aromas of strawberry and peach with a warm, fresh finish. It was perfect on this near 70° evening. — 9 years ago

Tommy Fantz

9.3

Saccoletto is an italian vigneron that makes really interesting wines for an educated palate .He follows a natural wine making Style starting from how The vines are grown. This is his top barbera, a dry, strong, straight forward, aged in barrique of 2/3 passage. It reminds me a Lot of The top wines from Braida ( They are located in The same geographic area ) for complexity And deepness though it lacks a bit of those wines elegance (its Way cheaper by The Way ).scents of ripened fruits, plums, Black berries, leather, a faint scent of herbs. Full body , perfect for meats And main dishes Meat based. — 10 years ago

Alia Connor

9.5

Nom nom. Great acid and funk. Did it start to fall apart the longer it was open? :( bday wine #3 from Passage and my fave so far. — 10 years ago

Vincent Bottreau

9.2

Un léger passage en carafe lui a fait du bien. — 10 years ago

Carlos Mata

9.2

Honey-like golden color with endless micro bubbles. Sweet barley aromas with hints of honey. Full body beer, very creamy and very smooth flavor profile. Incredible harmonious and smooth passage. I could drink this beer by the gallon, it is so smooth and creamy. 91 pts. — 11 years ago

Carlos Mata

9.3

Handsome caramel brown color. Caramel toffey comes on the nose as well, softly, along with cobs of corn. Beautiful passage through the palate, very orderly and harmonious, with phenomenal complexity, all in a medium to full body. Leatherly sensation on the tongue. Sweet toasty flavor on the long finish. Oily sensation at the end. 93 pts. — 11 years ago

Carlos Mata

8.9

This is a 2011 vintage. Brilliant golden yellow, of medium hue and intensity. Phenomenal nose of aromas of latex and lime peel, and limestone. Great presence, with very, very long passage and array of flavors. Phenomenal acidity with great grip on the palate that really makes you salivate. Very food worthy wine. Quite long, pleasant and brilliant finish. Fabulous value!!!! 92 pts. — 11 years ago

Carlos Mata

9.3

Ruby opaque. Wonderful aromas of green forest, lumber, pine, tree bark, tobacco, blueberry jam, blackberry, and smoke. Dark cherries too. Beautiful entrance in the palate, showing off its bright and beautiful acidity; very long structure and passage through, adorned with a great array of flavors, nuances and complexities. Long finish giving off flavors of dark berries and cherries, black currant, expresso coffee, and more. 92 pts — 12 years ago

Neal Schaffer

9.1

@delectable This is a Texan, not a Californian; Texas High Plains AVA to be exact. I'm speechless after this effort... insane character and uniqueness. Has it's own definitive style without losing the soul of Sauvignon Blanc. This is straight up radiating with energy.

My girl wanted in on this review. She's got a way with words that is one in a million 😜 So, here is our combined effort:

"Now featuring: The Green Elixir. Wisps of kiwi swiftly enter the nasal passage on command. Over-ripened sweet cantaloupe charges through leaping over fresh Bosc pears. Similar to walking through a field of freshly cut grass on a midsummer Sunday morning. Upon walking through the renewed grass, you will come across loamy soil, enveloped with sandy silt. Dandelions magically pop up along the adventurous route dancing lazily in the breeze.

Taste consistently bathes, not lingers, but bathes on the palate. Anyone ever kiss a lime rind? Experience it now with The Green Elixir. Sour, yet makes you yearn for more. Granny Smith apples frolic throughout the tastebuds. Heading towards the end of our adventure, straw begins to make an appearance and wants to join in the fun. At the peak of the completion of our endeavor, a special herb comes out to play. Lemon Basil pleasantly surprises you to make sure your finale is more than grand.

*Medium-plus acidity and Medium-minus body

💚🍏🍐🍈🥝🌿🌳🥂"

@Dana Dungan You're are truly one in a million. PIC all the way.

@nakedwines @texas
— 8 years ago

with Dana

Nancy Nelson

9.8

Excellent for the price, purchased at Trader Joes. — 9 years ago

Clement BAUSSART

9.1

Nez flatteur avec une large palette aromatic. 9 mois de passage en fut avec ouillage — 10 years ago

Julie Hudspeth Epperson

8.9

Good but had better. — 10 years ago

Charles Antin

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

9.2

Aged Chenin, not ouille. Golden color, excellent richness. A winner from @Passage De La Fleur — 10 years ago

with Christy, Richard and 1 other

Carlos Mata

9.8

Pedro Ximenez grape. Very thick and syrupy, molasses in color and also almost molasses consistency, with very thick legs. Like the color of coca cola. Very good presence on the nose giving off aromas of dry prunes in brandy. Quite heavy on the palate; clearly the thicker wine that I have ever had. The performance of this wine in the palate is really admirable, with great entrance and very long, tasty and complex passage. Molasses, cane sugar honey, thick raisings syrup flavor, explosive acidity and finish, with black pepper notes. Very peppery, very amazing, very, very long. 98 pts. — 11 years ago

Carlos Mata

9.0

Almost honey-like toasted golden color, with continuous light fizz. Sweet corn and hints of honey on the nose. Quite creamy, full bodied ale, quite harmonious and polished in its faily long and complex passage. Very entertaining all along, and leading to a very tasty and lingering finish. 89 pts. — 11 years ago

Katerina Wright

9.6

Wine at Au Passage 75011 — 11 years ago

Carlos Mata

9.2

This wine really amazed me, with its dark purple color and sensational nose. Very different than any other more typical pinot noirs. Delicious cherry flavors in a beautiful composition that pleases the palate with every sample. Long passage, very admirable, and delicious acidity that supports all that delicious fruit. Very food worthy. 93 pts. — 12 years ago

Steve

9.1

Really enjoyed. — 9 years ago

Richard Fleming

10

Forget "leger passage en carafe," I just put my thumb over the opening and gave it a good shake to de-gas and it was an amazing guzzle accompanying a kind of asiatic boeuf bourgignon and boston lettuce in pomegranate-yoghurt dressing. Look no further when eating salty meaty stews! — 9 years ago

Jen El

9.4

Had at au passage with kristin, caro, Alex. Great acidity with a touch of tropical nose and roundness — 9 years ago

Catie

9.0

Smooth, fruity — 9 years ago

Alia Connor

8.9

Job application wine. Dirty and tasty 2013. Thanks Passage! — 10 years ago

Alia Connor

9.0

Bday wine from passage #1. Yummers — 10 years ago

Ira Schwartz

9.6

2008-An assault on one's nasal passage. Waves of fruit, minerals and nuts all presented in a delicious balancing act that glides effortlessly to a long and unctuous finish.. Obviously not inexpensive but delivers the goods. — 10 years ago

Carlos Mata

9.6

Very solemn ruby note with gorgeous transparency. Fascinating nose of wild berries fruit basket, licorice, leather, strawberries; quite complex. Incredible elegance from entrance to exit, long passage showing gorgeous structure of soft and long tannins. Very exotic and luring traits. Explosive acidity in the third quarter, along with exotic latex flavors. Very long and lingering finish. 95 pts. — 11 years ago

Carlos Mata

9.2

Dark crimson, fairly opaque. Quite the wild cherry nose, red and dark cherry aromas, and second tear red bell pepper and hints of black soil. Great length. Quite elegant with complex expression of fruit along the long passage. I'm going to go along Robert Parker with the 91 pts. — 11 years ago

Carlos Mata

9.2

Golden toffey color, quite dense. Incredible nose of apricot, caramel, and sweet corn. Wow! Quite delicious and complex beer! Full body of creaminess! Long passage, all full of interesting sensations and flavors. 96 pts. — 11 years ago

Scott Maw

9.2

Excellent nose. Beauty bouquet. Deep dark colour. Well balanced tannins. Stimulating to the nasal passage. Legs of a 24 year old volleyball player. My buds are dancing! — 12 years ago