Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.3

I liked this champagne a lot, mineral/rising bread/very balanced, soft but clean, and then met the family member, and now love it. I think it is totally legitimate to like a wine better when it is made by people you like--the people/story/culture can't be separated from the wine, that's part of the pleasure, part of what makes grape juice into wine. — 10 years ago

Roel van der Burg

Sommelier at Restaurant Entrepot

9.4

The low profile member of 'the gang of four'. Produces just 2.000 cases a year of Morgon vieilles vignes. Stunning wine from a classy Beaujolais vintage. Out of magnum! — 10 years ago

with Kostas, Danny and 2 others

Stephen Gifford

9.2

Still waiting to become a member. — 10 years ago

Jacob Atke Hansen

8.9

Youngest member of the gut oggau family. Fresh, (no malo) vibrant acidity. A bit wild and funky. Got to taste more from this exciting austrian bio producers. — 11 years ago

Nellie Cohen

9.5

As a member of the ABC club, I have to admit that I love this Chard. It's smooth and bright like a rich Sauvignon Blanc — 11 years ago

William Allen - Two Shepherds

Owner/Winemaker Two Shepherds

9.4

Celebrating #champagneday with this wonderful yummy gift from a wine club member - thanks Tim! — 12 years ago

Stephen Langer

8.9

Newest member: wine of the month club — 10 years ago

Martin Bergo

8.9

2008 vintage; great nose of green bell peppers and other clear cab-family-member aromas; high acid, intense and rich but balanced on the palate, with dark fruits, plum, spices, cedar, and some new oak. Delicious. — 10 years ago

Phil Kessling

8.9

2006, St. Francis Winery, Lagomarsino Vineyard Cuvee Lago, Russian River Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah. Part of my stash from when I was a member. Drank a while ago and kept no tasting notes. A big red that was drinking well. — 10 years ago

Zachary Price

8.9

Received the 2011 Reserve Chardonnay from Riverbench in a member shipment a while back and drank it about a week ago. Riverbench, founded in 1973, has long held a very favorable reputation for producing high quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay out of the Santa Maria Valley. Their winemaker, Clarissa Nagy, has all the tools to make great wine and this is a great example. ~32$ | #riverbench #chardonnay #santamariavalley

On the eyes: starbright, yellow-gold with light stain and med tears. No gas/floc.

On the nose: very buttery with an oaky nuttiness rounded by melon, guava, and pear.

On the tongue: slightly effervescent with med acid, med tannin, and med+ alcohol, floral notes yielding to lemon, melon, and pear on a nice creamy mouthfeel. There's a bit of spice and unmistakable buttery oakiness on the much appreciated long finish. — 10 years ago

Kelsey Dean

9.2

Brasas Club member wine. Malbec and Cab Blend. Really, really good. — 11 years ago

Alison Heller

9.7

Love this one from an ER member — 12 years ago

Seung-Ki Nam

9.3

New family member celebration party with love. — 12 years ago

Michelle Kimball

9.0

Love their wines. Might have to become a member to cut down the cost. — 10 years ago

Susan Friedman

9.2

Brought home in a suitcase from Tuscany by a family member. Very smooth, delicate, with light fruitiness. — 10 years ago

tracy

10

2011. yummy. let it open up for 45 mins club member wine 2015 — 10 years ago

with Wilanie

Lyn Cuevas

9.5

Absolutely exquisite zin '07. Now planning on visiting Starlite Vineyards and becoming a member. — 11 years ago

Carl Steefel

9.4

An end member style Sangiovese Chianti with its unctuous richness, but incredibly expressive. The tarry dark cherry just explodes in the mouth, transforming to wild dark cherry aromas. Some would say this is only starting to be ready based on the widely accepted formulas, but I would say this is at peak. All depends on what you like, however. — 11 years ago

Natan Mladin

8.9

Powerful aromatics, flowers, tropical fruits, but like with a muscat or a gewurtz... Just too much. A tad too heavy for casual drinking. If served at right temp. It would have maybe presented itself more honourably. A wine with a story. The trigger for a totally inexpected burst of generosity from a member of Eurostar staff.... Detail in person. — 12 years ago

Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.3

A seriously rockin' dry Riesling from a member of the Rheinhessen "message in a bottle". — 13 years ago