Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.5

The 2011 ‘En Chamberlin’ Syrah by Cayuse is stunning at this age. Gorgeous dark fruits connect with wet rocks and charcuterie and Mandarin orange rind aromatics, which all come together in the glass. The silky texture borders ethereal as gorgeous flavors of black cherry cough syrup, wet rocks, umami, salted meats, black tea and blood orange flavors continue to impress. This remarkable Syrah is a sensational wine made by superstar vigneron Christophe Baron. — 6 years ago

Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.3

From a 30 year old hillside vineyard at Southern most part of Napa Valley. This is a truly remarkable Chardonnay. It boasts verve and acidity but it is by no means, lean or 'steeley' in nature. The acidity and precision are not at the expense of the beautifully rich fruit, which carries the wine. The nose is full of orchard fruit, citrus blossoms , and every-so-light butterscotch. The palate is mineral driven with loads of pretty mandarin orange, lemon oil, and verbena. This is about as 'old world' as you will find a Chardonnay in California. — 8 years ago

Erik Nordman

9.3

Awesome Kabinett from the Pfalz. Great finesse and wonderful purity. Nose of mandarin and just-ripe green apple, pure, river stone minerality, jasmine and honeysuckle, and a subtle cardamom-y spice. A bit of petrol and a citrusy sorrel herbaciousness show up as well after it gets some air. Palate echoes the nose, channeled through bracing acidity and just a touch of perceptible RS; less than your average Kabinett but better for it in this case. Great balance. Medium (-) body with nice supple oily texture, guessing there's some elevage on fine lees here but not entirely sure. Have to keep myself from chugging it practically; it's so tasty and quenching. — 8 years ago

Kevin Cahoon

9.3

The nose is quite open and full with pear skin, mandarin orange and golden apple fruit aromas. Quite rich and broad on the palate with great texture. Stone fruit with a lovely mineral, phenolic edge to the flavors. — 8 years ago

Daniel P. Drake

9.0

Stopped in one of the stores I frequent just to look and see what was looking good. I had no intention of purchasing anything, but isn't that how it always goes? I ended up picking up this blend of 80% Chenin Blanc that I truly love and 20% Viognier, the 2014 Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc Viognier.

Upon opening and pouring this wine is very expressive with notes of pineapple, mango, nectarine, mandarin orange, ginger and minerality.

The first sip you tell this wine is definitely on the sweeter side but not overly sweet. Tropical fruits, pineapple, mango, mandarin orange, tangerine, orange blossom, honeysuckle, wet rocks and a nice minerality.

This wine has a crisp medium + acidity with a medium bodied mouth feel and a long clean fresh finish. A very nice quaffable wine and at a great price.

Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷 — 9 years ago

romo

9.6

Petrol, apricot, jewelry box, mandarin creme brûlée, lychee, camp fire, an old book. Mesmerizing. — 9 years ago

Christine Havens

9.2

Ebullient and certainly not lacking in verve, the 2012 Schramsberg Brut Rosé 2012 is a testament to what cool climate viticulture in Carneros and the Sonoma and Marin coastal AVAs can achieve. As with the other Schramsberg sparkling wines I've sampled, this lovely rosé manages to be delicate and focused with pretty overtones of sweet cherries, raspberry brûlée, nougatine and mandarin orange. The mousse quite fine, with bright and brisk acidity bolstering pomelo and crushed shell notes at the close. Sample — 10 years ago

Eva Moe

8.9

Vilket fyndvin! Vårsprits, lite grön, lite mandarin. Perfekt välkomnande före maten. — 10 years ago

Greg Eisner

9.9

Lychee and mandarin peel — 12 years ago

Matt Perlman

9.2

Rich and complex—almond pastry, mandarin orange, Meyer lemon, red apple skin and herbs, and probably some other yummy things too — 6 years ago

with Steven

Charlie Abbott

Sommelier Casa Mono

9.5

Love! Honeyed, mandarin peel, potpourri. Broad, rich palate, but bone dry with refreshing pithy bitterness. Such a treat to drink Muscat with age, and an excellent value to boot. — 8 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

Mid Lemon ultra bright. A mouth filling white with grapes from the Southern Rhone showing Grapefruit and Mandarin nuances with a mouth watering bitterness. Incredible QPR. A good white for when the weather cools off as it is in the Southern Hemisphere. — 8 years ago

kasimir bujak

9.0

nose of mandarin orange, white flowers, honey, a little ginger, faint vegetal.... the mouth contributes fresh green apple, stone, beeswax. viscous and rich- but refreshing.....could easily down a bottle. 👍🏼
— 8 years ago

Scott Taddeo

9.2

So delicious. Whilst not made oxidative still shows some slight acetone and blanched nut character, amongst some white florals, mandarin, minerality, bruised apple, real lemonade and tarragon. So fresh and briney, almost salty in the palate with just ripe stone fruits and ripe grape fruit character, supported by a faint cheesy note. — 9 years ago

Jake Hajer

9.4

Beautiful wine. Mandarin, honeysuckle, rose, brine, enoki mushroom, aromatics, fresh, intense and elegant, sweet and deep, balanced with a long long finish — 9 years ago

Martin Redmond

9.1

Pale yellow gold color with complex aromas of iodine bread crust oxidized Java Apple Marcona almond with nuanced floral and citrus aromas. On the palate it heftier than most Finos I've enjoyed. It's tangy, intense and round with a supple texture and slightly oxidized orchard fruit, almond, and subtle mandarin orange, and saline flavors. Elegant with a long finish — 9 years ago

Sean Calder

Blogger Vinifico! The Original Vancouver Wine Blog

8.9

Nice acidity, tropical fruit and a mandarin orange finish make this a very pleasant wine indeed. — 10 years ago

Beki Mann

9.6

Weight and texture of a good dry racy Riesling with a distinct orange twist! Mandarin oranges, nectarine, peppercorn, warm flowers. Interesting, unique and versatile. — 10 years ago

Alexandra Fondren

9.5

Petrol, mandarin and ideal day-drinking at 8.5% #wineshopwithbenefits — 10 years ago

Daniela Caniglia

10

Mourvèdre happy canyon, Syrah & Grenache canned mandarin oranges, perfume nose 12/1 10.67/BTG a lot of character and complexity, lots of nice citrus and notes of tropical fruit — 12 years ago

Katherine Ohlweiler

9.3

Hints of diaper rash and mandarin orange. — 7 years ago

with Akira

Juan

9.0

Muy bueno — 8 years ago

Dave Kahler

8.9

Super ripe apricots and golden apples with mandarin orange, button mushroom, spicy bell pepper, honey, flowers, and beeswax on the nose. Fruits continue onto palate with ginger spice and cinnamon. Finish reminds me of Apple Jacks. A touch of RS. Fun wine, a good expression. — 8 years ago

Daniel P. Drake

9.0

Tonight's wine was a Christmas gift from a family member. This 2013 Big Head Chenin Blanc comes from the Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario region of Canada.

On the nose there is pear, honeydew melon, apricot, apple blossom, ginger, honey, saffron and minerality.

On the palate I am getting an overabundance of ripe fruit, apricot, mandarin orange, mango, pineapple, baked apple, lemon curd and wet rock minerality.

This wine is medium bodied with medium + acidity and there is a medium sweetness not overly sweet that lends to a well balanced, well rounded Chenin Blanc.

Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷 — 8 years ago

Antonio Gianola

9.0

Stainless Chardonnay with amazing value for the money. Tangerine and mandarin — 9 years ago

Christine Havens

9.0

Citrusy, spritely, aromatic orange loveliness. Orange blossom, mandarin oranges, wet stones. On the palate, Aphros Loureiro 2014 is equally enchanting, softly-textured with delicate silvery mineral filaments weaving in and out of kumquat-and-lemon-pith acidity. It's round and moderately sweet, with 4.80 g/L RS along with a surprisingly persistent finish. I could drink this all day. 11.5% ABV | Sample — 9 years ago

Matt Perlman

9.1

Bone dry, salty, ripping acidity, mandarin orange and caramel — 9 years ago

William Hughes

9.2

Very fine mousse with a nose of mandarin orange, strawberry, a tad stirred lees, and a high floral note. The pleasant medium body is slightly creamy. I will definitely buy a few bottles as a house bubbly to please a crowd! This was a good starter for New Year's Eve. — 9 years ago

Martin Redmond

9.1

Pale golden color with appealing apple, melon, mandarin orange, key lime zest, and a bit of orange blossom aromas. On the palate, it's rich, round, and shows generous acidity with melon, mandarin orange, key lime zest, vanilla and a bit of brown spice flavors. Long finish.2013 vintage. — 10 years ago

Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.2

This wine reminds me distinctly of a Muscat my grandfather produced in 2010; and the color is the first indication. Obvious extended skin contact, but low enough extraction to reach a lite-honey color. The nose is pungent and intense with tangerine skin wrapped in wild, homemade perfumes. The mouthfeel is giving yet tense, with slightly underripe mandarin orange and a twist of lime. Interesting wine. Authentic wine. — 11 years ago