Dan skoda

9.0

Just the right amount of je ne sais quoi...
Can a wine be in effect too purely pleasurable to drink, without causing deep ponderings of the mind? Is it wrong? 🤔 — 4 years ago

Isabella Bingaman

9.5

Sweet and citrusy, highly recommend — 5 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

More elegance & beauty than the Estate.

On the nose; dark currants, strawberries, dark soils, black licorice and dark, fresh, perfumed florals.

On the palate; dark currants, candied fruits of; black cherries, blackberries, black raspberries and strawberries. Gummy fruits, black licorice, black raspberry cola, hint of black olive, nice easy tannins, crushed rock powder, leather, loamy soils, great acidity and a long, elegant, polished finish.

Photos of; Estate vines, landscape around the property and old wicker baskets used long ago to move fruit into the Viña. — 7 years ago

Andres Montoya

9.4

Sexy, cherry skin, smoke, incense and Asian spice on the nose, builds intensity on the palate, with wound up tannin, high pitched acid that lead to rose petal, liquid minerals and a very-Piedmontese-esque young Barolo je ne sais quoi — 8 years ago

with Paula

Kim Ogawa

9.0

Nice balance, good body. 2014 vintage — 9 years ago

Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

9.2

When these bottles are good, they're great. This was one of those - crunchy red fruit and hot basalt and leather and that Etna je ne sais quoi. With sugo on tajarin, lovely. — 9 years ago

Yohannah Burmeister

9.0

This wine kicks ass and then some. I bought a case. You should too. Unless you have poor tastes... Drink it now. It's all about super fresh bramble fruits, flowers, and that Italian "Je ne sais quoi." It's imminently drinkable. Soft tannins, mineral, good acid, and freshness with a little spritz. Pour it btg, have fun with it. — 9 years ago

Michael Patrone

9.5

Apricot, mineralogy, and a je ne sais quoi — 5 years ago

with Meghana, Alex and 1 other

Jay Kline

9.3

Color me impressed. This was a delightful, textbook expression of Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon with the fruit, texture and “je ne sais quoi” to remind me that Napa can still make interesting, balanced and delicious CS. Another impressive wine by TRB. — 6 years ago

Michael Piaker

9.3

15 April 2018. Chambers Street Wines, New York, NY. — 7 years ago

Christina Ahlheim

9.0

Drank at Dressel's. $8/glass — 8 years ago

Paolo

9.1

I have a soft spot for the french...what can i say...je ne sais pas — 9 years ago

Jack Cranley, Backroads Wine Club & Cascadia Premium Wines

9.2

Beautiful ruby color. Not showing any brick quite yet. (2011 vintage consumed in June,2016)

Delightful nose that made me blurt out, "Ohh! Sweet sharp cherry funk!" That's a good sign.

It really has a muscular power on the nose that I'm really enjoying. The brooding dark fruit is laced with sandalwood and spice. With a little breathing time it takes on a slightly musky, cologne note sprinkled with earthy moist humus.

There's a little disconnect when you drink it though. It's not as bold as you might expect from the smell. Not to say that's a disappointment. Indeed, it makes it very approachable and dangerously easy to imbibe.

Texture is fine grit, body is balanced, and as my drinking buddy this evening said, it has that certain "je ne sais quoi."

I think this is really in its happy place right now. I can't imagine any more cellar time would improve the drinking experience. It might hold up a little longer but it's at maximum enjoyment potential in my opinion. Go ahead and pop this baby if you have any. — 9 years ago

Lindsey Mears

9.5

Amazing albariño. Citrusy, bright, light, and refreshing. Drank with chickpea salad, broccoli, turkey meatball, naan.
Geoff: good. Only white wine I’ve ever liked! — 5 years ago

Gussie Mueller

9.3

Gussie had this 5 years ago

Jacinda Bronaugh

9.5

Feisty yet smooth - good paired with summer time tapas.
— 7 years ago

with Randy

JK Robinson

9.1

Enjoyed with Nat in DC. Turned out to be a nice wine. Strong fruit and berries. Nice. — 7 years ago

Rob Mayes

9.4

Lots of mushroom and a bit of funk on the nose. Love it. Fine tannins and such a perfect mouthfeel and velvety finish. Much more aligned with my Pinot characteristic preference. — 8 years ago

Dr.Meandor

8.9

Tasted 13/08/2016

Clean, authentic, fresh and vibrant Chardonnay of Limarí Valley, 50% aged in used oak for 9 months.

Intense lemon color, straw glitters. 
Charming bouquet of melon, biscuits, soaked apple, pineapple, peach, grass. Nutty nuances and white flowers. Minty whiff.
Palate is crisp, concentrated and textured. Medium+ body, distinctive minerality and pronounced acidity. Pomelo, white currant, rhubarb, green apple, pineapple flavors.
Tangy long lasting finish of green apple & lime, touched by sea minerals.
Perfectly suited seabass baked with herbs and olives. — 9 years ago

Liz Hale

9.3

It's just sooooo delicious!!! 40yr old vine, neutral oak- needs some roasted goat. — 9 years ago