Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Jack and Jamie Davies revived the historic vineyards and cellars in 1965, with a mission to produce California's first world-class sparkling wines. Today, led by their son Hugh, continues with this commitment to quality. A 100% Chardonnay, straw yellow with aromas of stone and citrus fruits, with floral scents. A terrific sparkler shows crisp green apple, orange and grapefruit zest. A medium-bodied, wine with a great mousse, tiny bubbles and nice length on the finish ending with some crisp mineral notes. — 9 years ago

Kaitlin Ohlinger

9.0

Really enjoyed this one; somewhat humble with a gorgeous mid-palate that blooms with citrus and flower blossoms. — 9 years ago

Mirko Nosari

8.9

To talk about Raboso is to talk about the Republic of Venice. We go back to the 697 ad. The Raboso grape grown in the area of the river Piave was a wine with deep red color, acidic, alcoholic and strong with tannins. The vivid herbal flavour was impossible to tame. It was perfect for venetians, to make the water (barely) safe to drink, for the hosts to sell, and to make a profit, since they could cut it with water (illegally) with no notice from the customers. Antonio Bonotto with his love for tradition and enormous passion for wine succeded in something unexpected... To make a wine that goes back to the dark ages which was barely drinkable, in todays standards, into a Great wine. Intense and pretty complex. With flavours ranging from spices, black pepper, almonds, nutmeg, leather, chocolate, blackberry, cherry liqueur .... You can feel Marco Polo's distress and the struggle of those harsh times but translated into a modern, concrete and intense wine. Like venetians are. Easy to fall in love and easy to put up a fight...Is this wine perfect? Was Bette Davies beautiful in todays standards? Was a 1968 Ferrari Daytona a reliable car? I guess not. But man... That's bleeding passion.. And I just love it for that. — 9 years ago

William Murray

9.2

Still love this wine. Shout out @Martin Davies for gifting me a 2002 monthelie a few years back that made me aware of the region — 9 years ago

Henrik Poulsen

9.2

14.2% alc.
Being served after Bordeaux and Napa Cabs didn't do it any favor this evening however by itself this is a beautiful Pinot. — 9 years ago

with Kathleen and Kurt-Inge

Stephen McDougall

8.9

Lovely bubbles with the Davies. Ana's favourite champagne. — 9 years ago

Josh Williams

9.3

Present for Martyn and Val - drank at James Davies House — 12 years ago

David MacMillan

9.5

Old, expensive and difficult to deal with......but the wine is fantastic! Celebrating the middle Tennessee state eagles victory....Ian Davies feels we need to spend more on Consulting dinners — 9 years ago

with Jim

Karen Caterino

9.6

A lovely, drinkable cab from Hugh Davies! Got this in our Schramsburg wine club, no clue the cost, but a red I would love to drink again. Cherry, woodsy, mature, not acidic with a lovely finish. — 9 years ago

Heather Yost

9.5

Tonight we made a toast in memory of Dennis. Tomorrow we walk in his Memory for The Melanoma Walk. — 10 years ago

with Madeleine