Alex Matos

9.2

Full bodied good fruit notes. Poured from a coravian at 55 degrees. — 7 years ago

Rob Brobst III

9.5

This winter heat (80 degrees today in Cali) demanded a proper Chardonnay! — 8 years ago

Kay Cockerill

9.0

Enjoyed this 2013 bottle w Danny and friends. Went well w a variety of items we had for dinner at Olympic Club. Price was 67.00 at the club and our local wine and cheese shop sells it for 42. — 9 years ago

with Danny

Jim McCusker

8.9

Can't say I've had a lot of examples of saperavis (one of the few grapes with colored juice),but this was interesting. Reminded me a lot of the North American Norton varietal, this wine was a bit one-dimensional but had a lot of fruit coupled with an earthy, almost musky undertone. Was significantly better when chilled down a few degrees (say, at cellar temp - this had been on the shelf), as well as when paired with food. — 9 years ago

with Gavin and Vanessa

Greg Clark

9.4

Recommend lightly chilled. Served around 50 degrees or so. Light and playful on the tongue with what feels like an light effervescence. Tart and candy like when warmer. But slightly chilled the wine is elegant with tart cherry notes. Perfect as an aperitif red — 10 years ago

Warren Brodine

9.6

Perfect for turkey. — 10 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.2

Planted in 2001 2200 feet enervation and Heidi Peterson Barrett said plant ps a very fresh style only 1 acre 4yh leaf 42 cases 2004 was first harvest 42 cases won international gold medals and the rest is history. Ick was a mentor the dot sell any fruit today. Mitch Hawkins is winemaker and has tied to sf. Wine club free shipments 3 times a year. 90 cases if magnums everything total is 2200 cases. Highland cattle on the property amino acids on these cattle are similar to Kobe beef. — 10 years ago

Clarissa Nagy

9.2

By the glass at 38 degrees North at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn- so good I had a glass 2 nights in a row! — 11 years ago

Vinny Eng

9.2

Love & Collarbones & 90 degrees on Eastside Road, Healdsburg. Cali Sparkles Rising! — 11 years ago

with Heather

Ryan Prestwood

10

Outstanding example of finger lakes Riesling. Muted acidity but the distinct taste of pear. Unique. — 12 years ago

Chris Harvey

9.0

Lean, graphite, grippy. Really drinks well at about 50 degrees. Very tasty! Monarch April CSA wine — 8 years ago

Matt Palackdharry

9.2

This brewery is great. Their cab is better but 46 degrees north is awesome. — 8 years ago

G Kat

8.9

Lot 42 2014 good. — 9 years ago

David Walser

8.9

This is a great low cost wine to enjoy at home with a simple meal. Doesn't disappoint. — 9 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Cuvée de la Pompadour is 58% Pinot Noir and 42% Chardonnay, named for Madame de la Pompadour, Louis XV's great paramour, and she introduced sparkling wine to the court at Versailles, famous for having said, "Champagne is the only wine that a woman can drink and remain beautiful." Salmon color with aromas of red fruits and spices. On the palate fresh strawberry and raspberry flavors with cinnamon spice and toasty oak. Well balanced with acidity the wine finishes with citrus and honey notes on a long ending. — 9 years ago

Giovanni Bartolini

9.0

Extremely smooth, blunted citrusy notes, faint tannin, slightly oxidized but still very good and drinkable after 14 years at 51 degrees... — 10 years ago

Jason Clarke

9.0

All 2012's have been great. $42 at restaurant. — 10 years ago

Matt Reilly

9.0

Out of magnum, 2010, in the park, 80 degrees, life's good. Med acid, soft yellow fruits, slight nuttiness. — 10 years ago

Joe Hirsch

9.0

It topped 30 degrees today, so we opened this. #roseseasonisnear — 11 years ago

with Lexi and Theo

Brian Feist

9.6

Bought at Garnet great Pinot $42 — 12 years ago

Diedra West

9.1

Warm rosy red. Aromas of cured meat, tomato, smoke, earth; the nose is round and warming, with a tiny kiss of oak. The wine has a gorgeous mouthfeel, very coating but also nuanced. There's raspberry and tart cherry, but overall it's lean and clean, a nice high-acid style. 13.5% | $42 (sample) — 12 years ago

Nick Ferrall

9.5

This one checks every box for me, and once I read the winemaking tech specs I realized why. These guys really put in the work to avoid just being a fun but forgettable pet-nat...Of course, at $42 it better be a more serious presentation, but I’m diving back in asap. Copper / Salmon coloring in the glass; focused carbonation; Old vine Carignan completely shines as a skin contact sparkler - great fruit throughout, but never overtly sweet. Finally, the Jen Stark bottle design, and the fact that @Eric Wareheim is behind this wine just makes me happy. — 8 years ago

with Dash

Zachary Price

9.0

Ah, that Riverbench Pinot Noir....nestled in the Santa Maria Valley, Riverbench specializes in mainly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The One Palm vintage is made from a single clone, 667, which is typically a blending Pinot for estate cuvées. Per usual, the clone is a finicky one, showing wide variability depending on climate - Too warm? Sugars concentrate and odd flavors emerge, (think apple). Too cold? Tight, spiciness emerges, (think all spice). Riverbench farms the Santa Maria AVA which benefits from an excellent marine influence and a wonderful stewed red cabbage terroir flavor point. Always a favorite of mine - (I did get married there) - and paired with a Chirashi Style rice bowl. Delish! ~$42 | #riverbench #pinotnoir #santamariavalley

On the eyes: Clear, light ruby, quite bright, med stain, med tears, no gas/floc.

On the nose: Stewed cranberry, tart cherry, cedar, slate, hints of braised red cabbage, med alcohol.

On the tongue: med acid, med tannin, med alcohol, med body, smooth. Sharp cherry, pomegranate, cranberry, hint of red cabbage, finishing with clove and star anise. Nice long pleasant finish, benefits from room temperature (began drinking at 60 degrees), and decanting. — 8 years ago

Randy B

9.1

Paid $42. Very nice balance. Would buy more. — 9 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

A blend of 58% Chardonnay, 42% Pinot Noir, pale yellow with crisp aromas of stone fruits with a touch of floral scents. On the palate pear and apple flavors, some citrus nuances with fine bubbles and light mousse. The finish has a creamy texture, well structured, ending with toasty notes and yeasty tang that lingers. This 2011 has good aging potential. I still have some 2007 in my cellar that is tasting great now. — 9 years ago

Charles D Cummings

9.0

Wanted something new and different so I thought I would give this a try. Found this to be a full-bodied red blend that offered up peppery and berry flavored. Flavor seemed to get better in the 60 degrees range. — 10 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.1

2014, fresh, vibrant, finessed and just what the dr ordered as it still feels like a thousand degrees outside. — 10 years ago

Mikey T

9.4

And 10 degrees coming next month?!?! You've got to be kidding.
The 2012 was somewhere around 80 with the portfolio club case discount. Well worth it! — 10 years ago

Carolyn Herkner

9.7

My Birthday Wine and it's Great ! It's 95 degrees here and a Chard . Is perfect ! — 11 years ago

Karen Lawhun

9.6

Excellent cab franc. $42 bottle at flying fig — 12 years ago