Matthew Iaconis

Matthew Iaconis

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2016

Baked apple pie, ripe pineapple, crushed gravel, butter, and pie crust... a style of Napa Chardonnay that I quite enjoy when done right. The minerality brings this together for me. Perfect pairing for some baked fish and buttery vegetables. — 6 years ago

Dana Dungan
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Jacques Selosse

Initial Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

My first Selosse, with thanks to @Matthew Beckman. Excellent. #RememberingAlecWhite — 7 years ago

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Mike Smith

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Selosse Initial is a great wine to have in the cellar when your craving an older Champagne but don't have any. IMO his other versions are great but don't warrant the tariff. I stick with the Initial.

Forlorn Hope

Mataro 2014

Rainy day blue balloon hippie vibes @Matthew Rorick — 7 years ago

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Chris Harvey

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Ask @David McCarus about Mataro Negronis...

Rene Rostaing

La Landonne Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2004

We can throw around the idea of a classical wine or producer, but there are precious few that are true classics. This is one. If lightly peppered red berries were made of liquid silk, that would be almost as smooth as the palate of this. Aromatically, this is a fresh summer bouquet of florals & herbs. Just a stunner & showstopper. Will go a bit longer, but in an excellent place to enjoy right now. @Matthew Bigby you are a gentleman & a scholar for sharing this. — 8 years ago

Robert McCallMatthew Bigby
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David T

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This vineyard is amongst the steepest I've walked. Also, has some of the hardest soil one will see but it produces amazing wines. Rene and his son Pierre produce some of the best wines in Rhone. Interesting enough, 100% of his production goes to the US. Lucky us!!!
Riddley Walker

Riddley Walker

@David Trumper Hello David. Interesting fact. Are you sure it is 100% though? Because one of the local importers sells this wine too (and I am from Russia). Well, guess you are no less lucky even if you get 99% though ;)
David T

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That is what I was told. However, there is no way to know what an importer or reseller might choice to do with his wine once it lands in the U.S..

Matthew Fritz

Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Seven Lions Bonnie Birthday Dinner — 9 years ago

Matthew Rorick of Forlorn Hope

Riesling

Riesling from California......and it's good?! Really good. Nice zip. The fruit is starting to show itself a little more and is a welcome addition to the program. Would love to do this side-by-side with Tatomer's from the same site. — 9 years ago

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Matt Iaconis

Made In The USA Napa Valley Chardonnay 2012

Sense of steel and flowers. — 10 years ago

Forlorn Hope

Mil Amores DeWitt Vineyard Red Blend 2012

2012 Mil Amores Dewitt Vineyards Sierra Foothills by Matthew Rorick 12.8% Character: Eddie Redmayne My Week with Marilyn — 10 years ago

Matthew Fritz

Prime Red North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

Slightly effervescent, like a soirée on my tongue. — 11 years ago

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Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey

Pinot Noir Rosé 2015

Hell yeah, @Matthew Beckman — 6 years ago

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Tony Bubbles

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What?! PYCM rosé?

Forlorn Hope

Rorick Vineyard Trousseau Noir 2015

Another rare creature from Forlorn Hope. Matthew never disappoints. This is 100% Trousseau Noir from Matthew's own Rorick Vineyard in the Sierra Foothills. Like the Jura with some extra California sunshine. Juicy with a little funk and a little herbaceousness. Pours a pale copper-inflected ruby. Nose of pomegranate and blood orange peel, Campari, fennel seed, crushed granite, a rose-y floral character, and guava. Perhaps the slightest hint of brett? But not at all distracting. Palate echoes the nose pretty congruently, still pomegranate and blood orange predominating with a little more spice and mineral focus. Light bodied, medium (+) acid, and just a tiny touch of soft tannin. If you were insistent on having a red wine as an aperitif, I can't imagine one much better than this one with its herbal, slightly bitter Campari-esque edge. Drink at cellar temp. Also a great option if you want a red with a charcuterie and cheese plate. — 7 years ago

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Forlorn Hope

Que Saudade Verdelho

Verdelho.Labeled California as it is a blend from Sierra Foothills (Rorick vineyard in Calaveras County and Dewitt's vineyard in Amador County) and Central Valley (Vista Luna Vineyard in Borden Ranch - Lodi AVA). Bright yellow. Intense, fresh nose with pineapple and ripe grapefruit. Taste corresponds to the smell, great mix of pineapple fruit and the subtle bitterness of ripe grapefruit, great balancing acidity, real depth and a long finish. Never tasted anything this good from this grape. Great stuff. Matthew Rorick strikes again! 2014 vintage. — 7 years ago

Matthew Joseph

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Choco coffee with a hint of mint? — 8 years ago

Marchesi Fumanelli

Squarano Veneto Red Blend

Strong reco from Matthew Ackland, somm at BLT Prime in NYC. Worth a special search to find this gem! — 9 years ago

matthew d. taylor

Walker Station Vineyard Chardonnay 2011

Steve Matthiasson
9.8

What country is this from? Honeysuckle, flint, creamy flesh, balanced acid, it's pretty clear that Matt worked in Burgundy. — 9 years ago

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Tim Farrell

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A shockingly impressive Chardonnay!

Matthew Fritz

Carneros Napa Valley Pinot Noir 2012

Thanksgiving 2014. Very good. Not spicy. — 9 years ago

Hilmy Cellars

Doo*Zwa*Zo Chardonnay 2012

Crisp, citrusy, green apple jolly rancher. First enjoyed with Matthew on a spontaneous Fredericksburg visit during Aisha's wedding weekend, then returned on our anniversary and became wine club members :) — 10 years ago

Matthew Fisher
with Matthew
Matthew Fisher

Matthew Fisher

A little too tart right out of the fridge, but balanced quite nicely when it warms up a couple of degrees.
8.7

Forlorn Hope

Nacré Yount Mill Vineyard Sémillon 2009

Go Matthew! This was perfect with gougères. — 10 years ago

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matthew d. taylor

Michaud Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009

nice structure built to age cedar and raspberry with lots of chalk — 12 years ago

Matthew Iaconis

California Red Blend

fragile masculinity and Miami Beach vibes with Ryan — 6 years ago

Matthew Iaconis

Monterey County Riesling

I really enjoy this not-too-sweet Riesling. Holds up well against spicy and flavorful Food. A good wine to have around the house. — 7 years ago

Matthew Iaconis

Globetrotter California Red Blend

Delicious. Ended with a crisp fruity happy taste. — 7 years ago

Forlorn Hope

San Hercurmer delle Frecce Shake Ridge Vineyard Barbera

Only 97 cases made of this 2013 Barbera from winemaker Matthew Rorick out in Cali. Small plot, unique grape bold winemaking and a taste to match. Tough to source but worth it. Especially for a long Amtrak ride. — 8 years ago

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Bradford Malt

Bradford Malt

Mmm did they have that in the snack car?

Matthew Taylor

Front Porch Rosé 2014

Jasmine Hirsch
8.9

Can't really think of a nicer way to spend the afternoon. — 9 years ago

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Mountadam Vineyards

High Eden Chardonnay 2010

Continuing on with the award winning Chardonnay theme - this 2010 vintage won a trophy in the UK organised by Matthew Jukes. Nose of grilled nuts , nectarine and toasty oak. In the fuller style. A real crowd pleaser and dangerously drinkable. Also great value at $25.00. 17.5.+ — 9 years ago

Matthew Joseph

Napa Valley Zinfandel

Yummy chocolate finish. — 9 years ago

Matthew Iaconis

Lodi Moscato 2012

I don't know moscatos as well, but this was a great pairing for a spicy Asian dish. — 10 years ago

Matthew Fritz

North Coast Pinot Noir 2011

Light but has an identity. Lovely. — 10 years ago

Matthew Fritz

Sonoma Valley Chardonnay 2012

Really good. Smooth. Buttery. Mama like — 10 years ago

Matthew Fritz

North Coast Chardonnay 2011

Matthew Fritz — 11 years ago

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