heavy pencil shavings and cigar smoke on the nose. black olive and green bell pepper too. color is definitely what you’d expect in a 20 year old wine. palate is consistent with nose, very bordeaux-lite. heavy cigar box. a lot of olive and herb tapenade character. some black pepper on the finish too. very savory overall. — 2 years ago
Beautiful wine for a beautiful day in Napa — 4 years ago
Monthly WTF wine group tasting. This month’s theme was chardonnay from any region or vintage. Nice eclectic bunch! All wines tasted blind.
Winner of the “biggest imitator”. This was very ripe, as though the wine was meant to be made a certain way. I think the entire group called this new world. Good bit of oak in play here, alongside melon, apple crumble pie, and hardly any acidity. Typical baking spice notes of nutmeg and vanilla too. May be starting to oxidize a bit, which probably gives this some complexity. Thanks @Michael Rariden . — 5 years ago
While not usually a big fan of Merlot I will definitely but this again. Totally enjoyable. — 5 years ago
This bone-dry Michigan Riesling is a mineral-driven wine. Light golden in color, it has a nose of citrus peel and a wet driveway. The aromas aren't terribly complex, but as Spencer Tracy said, “What’s there is cherce.” On the palate there are flavors of lemon and lime with a chalky minerality. Acidity is almost racy, certainly zippy enough to handle a sandwich or salad. The finish is lengthy and reminiscent of an older vintage Riesling, quite nice. — 6 years ago
2021 vintage — 9 months ago
We had the 2013 Vintage on 5/2-3/21. This was a terrific full bodied, well balanced wine. Tastes of blackberry, plum, kirsch and vanilla on the palate. The tannins were smoothed out. A great example of the Napa floor. — 4 years ago
Great balance between sweet and dry. — 6 years ago
Whole clusters used instead of de stemming. Lemony tartness upfront then a mineral finish.- almost a hint of tannins. But not tannins. A different taste for a Riesling — 10 months ago
Above average Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc. Rich, mild citrus flavor. Paired very well with shrimp. — 3 years ago
Amazing! Just as good as chateau Fontaine — 4 years ago
Very fruity light cab. Love it! P38 — 5 years ago
Dominus 94 won out this night. A little muted on the palate but smells right — 5 years ago
Strawberries, a bit of bell pepper, and funk. chewy tannins. Very very good. Drank with Wagyu beef at Maison d a Cote outside chambord. — 6 years ago
Nice bottle. Rounded out fruit and tannins, great pairing with Italian. — 6 years ago
Joshua Figg
Fruit forward and very jammy. Silky and velvety smooth. Full bodied. Rich, excellent! — 9 months ago