The 2017 Chablis Montmains 1er Cru is clean, racy and super precise. Chalk, white flowers, mint and white pepper all confer brightness to this energetic, brisk taut Chablis. In the glass, the Montmains is so attractive and translucent. Orchard fruit and sweet floral notes linger on the close. Readers who want to see the elegance of 2017 will find plenty of that here. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2020)
— 7 years ago
Delicious passion fruit on the nose and palate. Clean and crisp. Very nice. — 8 years ago
(raised in stainless steel tanks and made with no malo) Limpid straw-yellow. Assertive, mineral-accented orchard fruit, melon and fennel aromas are sharpened by hints of ginger and lemon zest. Intense pear skin, Meyer lemon and violet pastille flavors show a suave blend of richness and delicacy thanks to a spine of juicy acidity. Closes minerally, taut and impressively long, leaving a powerful floral note behind. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, February 2018) — 8 years ago
Orchard fruit, lemon, petrichor. Crisp and fresh - juicy acidity. — 9 years ago
Awesome to revisit this with some bottle age on it. Uncoiled, more presence on the nose and weight on the palate without sacrificing the precision I remember it having. Those nervy edges are starting to unravel. Carmalized apple/pear, golden orchard fruit and blossom, tart sweet citrus, spice laden minerality, almost salty on the finish. Pleasant surprise — 9 years ago
In the tradition of ice wines and ice ciders. Slightly effervescent and pairs wonderfully with roast turkey. — 11 years ago
Very good. Amazing — 11 years ago
A gin for those who don't like gin. It has a crisp clean taste and is very refreshing. Great with ginger-ale or in a French 75. — 12 years ago
Delishhhhhh — 13 years ago
Beautiful orchard fruit with some limestone minerality - poised and structured. Finish was somewhat soft. Such nice oak. — 7 years ago
Got during naramata trip 2018. Excellent not too sweet — 8 years ago
Beautiful copper hued, gorgeous fruit forward aromatics. Candied green apple, ripe pear, sweet citrus, orchard blossom, confectionaries, sweet dough. Palate is creamy, broad with a sense of nerve and weightlessness. Soulful and energetic to drink. Disgorged 12/2016 3g/l dosage. SV "Les Misy" 48 y/o vines. — 9 years ago
The best yet — 11 years ago
Lots of vanilla smooth — 11 years ago
Enjoyed this Chardonnay. Great balance of oak and buttery melon flavors. — 12 years ago
Golden color. Delicate white flower, apple, and other orchard fruit aromatics. Nicely textured, and crisp, fresh, citrus, apple, almond flavors. Drinking great tonight — 6 years ago
At home drinking with grass fed tenderloin. Haven’t had one in awhile. Holding up well. — 7 years ago
The 2009 'Cristal' is a completely stunning Champagne which impresses with its polish, complexity, weight and silky mousse. The brightness is wonderful with intense lemon zest and kumquat aromatics that all mingle in the glass. The soft mousse and bright effervescence really impresses. The freshness of the wine also shows beautifully on the mid-palate, displaying not only good weight but intense orchard fruits that mingle with the wet stone, and high-toned citrus zest accents. I love the silky mouthfeel that adds to the wonderful experience. This is settling in after some time after release. Drink 2019-2035- 95 — 7 years ago
Not as developed and maderized as I would’ve thought but nice nutty aromas with orchard fruit and sunflower. — 8 years ago
Pithy with very smoky minerality, fresh orchard fruit and floral overtones. Lovely. — 8 years ago
Cherry, cranberry, rhubarb, raspberry, lay earth, smoke, currant and oak. Good structure and soft tannins. — 9 years ago
Yum! Do wish it were a little crisper, but overall pretty good — 11 years ago
My favorite cider. A sweeter cider but well balanced and slightly spicy for an overall great flavor profile. Their Saskatoon cider is great if you are looking for something a little sweeter and more unusual. — 11 years ago
Really great Sauvignon Blanc! One if the top five Sauvignon Blancs I have ever tasted. I had a great time wine tasting at Orchard Station Winery! Great guy owns this winery - if you go there, check out his classic Corvette! — 13 years ago
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Orchard fruit, canned pineapple, ginger, zippy acidity, kinda funky and minerally. Delicious! — 6 years ago