Alia Connor

9.0

On a quest to find traditional wines that Igor will like but I will, too :) this Tempranillo hit the spot. Earthy and interesting and smooooooth. — 4 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Thought it would be good timing to finally try Rajat’s 2013 Bloom’s Field.

The nose straight out of the decanter gave a strong presence of potpourri laced candle wax. That has subsided now. The fruits are ripe, ruby; blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, baked strawberries, some dry cranberries, raspberries with blackberries pulling up the rear. Nice evenly, soft, layered baking spices; clove, cinnamon, light nutmeg and gentle vanilla. Mixed dark berry cola, understated, black licorice, whiff of lightly grilled meats, black, fruit tea, limestone alluvial soils, dry crushed rocks, dark turned earth, dry herb blend, light, fresh tobacco notes, worn leather with a nice bouquet of; red, dark, purple and blue florals.

The body is, round, ruby and just full. Tannins still have adolescent teeth. The structure, tension could use some more time in bottle...length and balance have just hit their stride. Gorgeous mouthfeel. The fruits are ripe, ruby, a little gluey; blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, baked strawberries, some dry cranberries, raspberries with blackberries pulling up the rear. Nice evenly, soft, layered baking spices; clove, cinnamon, light nutmeg and gentle vanilla. Mixed dark berry cola, dark spices, understated, black licorice, lightly grilled meats, black, fruit tea, limestone alluvial soils, dry crushed rocks, dry pebbles, moist, dark turned earth, dry herb blend, light, fresh tobacco notes, worn leather with a nice bouquet of; red, dark, purple and blue florals with gentle lavender on the back end. The acidity is a gentle rain shower. The beautiful finish is straight up; elegant, well balanced, seamless and persists nicely for minutes.

Paired with Kentucky Bourbon Marinated Chicken Skewers and Wild Rice.

Photos of; Bloom’s Field Vineyard, The Sommeliers Altas of Taste that Rajat & Jordan Macrat wrote. Good read if you are so inclined & of course, Master Sommelier/Owner/Winemaker-Rajat Parr.

Additional notes; Rajat has always loved Pinot and its many expressions from all over the world. After becoming one of the better & more well known Master Somms, it was his dream to make world class Pinot Noir. He is succeeding as his last few vintages have gotten very high notoriety. It was his 2015 Bloom’s Field that Master Sommelier Dustin Wilson featured in Somm 3 in his recreation of the Judgment of Paris with some of the best palates in NYC and again separately with The Godfather of Master Somms-Fred Dame, Author-Jancis Robinson & Steven Spurrier. — 5 years ago

Divai Zuri

8.9

Light and summery. Tastes amazing with blueberry jam. — 6 years ago

Laura Barnobi

9.4

Sweet, slightly acidic, light, fruity, and tasty! — 7 years ago

Rita Ernst

10

#dryfarmwine — 8 years ago

Richard Hall

9.0

More like a crianza than a reserva. Good for easy drinking with nibbles although im sure it would match bold tomato or meaty flavours nicely too. Do watch out for DO Terras Altas, this is a typically excellent example of some of its wonderful offerings. Available in Spain for less than 6€ and worth that plus nosequé more! — 9 years ago

John Hagood

8.9

From Chambers had 2017 on 3/14/2021. — 4 years ago

Hugo Portella

8.9

Surprisingly sweet and fruity wine. — 5 years ago

Jose Luis Rivera

9.1

Uvas procedentes de las zonas altas de los viñedos más viejos, situadas en los términos de Samaniego, Laguardia, y Leza, a 580 metros de altitud. Suelos arcillosos calcáreos, muy pobres en pendientes orientadas al sur. La estructura del subsuelo esta formada por varias capas de roca blanca. El Ostatu Blanco es un vino fresco, construido sobre la fruta blanca, fácil de beber, casi de trago largo. — 6 years ago

Michael Mallon

9.0

Excellent complex wine from the Alentejo region. Soft red fruit, fresh herbs, forest floor, faint hint of smoked meat on the finish. Velvety texture. — 6 years ago

Hannu Hokkanen

9.0

It was a suprise how good this 8€ wine was! I would say it had this black pepper(ish) flavor. Nothing in the middle and great aftermath again. After getting some air, whole wine tasted better from start till finish. Great for just as is or maybe some pepper chicken, light red metas and cheeses. — 7 years ago

Jackie Rider

9.9

2009 Altas Peak Benevolo amazing still full of fruit looking forward to opening another bottle in the coming years. — 7 years ago

Pizo

9.2

Vino fresco con buen paso por boca. Agradable y muy apropiado para las altas temperaturas del verano. — 8 years ago

India

9.3

A dry sparkling that tastes of honey. Had the 2017 vintage. Drank on the couch while it stormed outside upstate with Majken & Hattie. — 5 years ago

Livio Pastorino

9.2

No puedo evitar regresar a los tintos, no dudo que en verano me gustan mas los vinos rosados que los blancos, pero los tintos son mi perdición, les bajo la temperatura entre 16° y 18°C los disfruto mucho, una noche fresca, un buen trozo jugoso de carne, ensalada de tomate, lechuga, palta, un buen aliño con finas hierbas, ¡listo! En vista: color rojo, violáceo, nariz: frutos del bosque, negros y rojos, boca: equilibrado, complejo, persistencia media larga, se deja tomar, calidad precio buena, Saludos #winelover #pisco — 5 years ago

Juuso Volotinen

9.0

Tastes still like a very young wine. Would benefit from a couple of more years in cellar. — 6 years ago

Esther Garcia

8.9

Deep red. Prune aroma, slightly coarse. — 6 years ago

Michael Piaker

8.9

23 October 2018. Donna, Brooklyn, NY. — 7 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.5

The 2011 blend is 36% Mourvèdre, 32% Grenache, and 32% Syrah. New Year’s Eve afternoon on the patio in Carmel, CA overlooking the beach. Lovin’ the Mourvèdre funk. — 8 years ago

Corinne Novetti

9.5

Alla vita wine club — 8 years ago