Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

An English fortress built in the 13th Century, with its square tower, a design typical of the era, became a wine producing estate in 1643. From organically grown grapes, an estate that has never seen pesticides or artificial fertilizers (the previous owner was 104 years old when she died and never used them). Aromas of sweet rich stone fruits with citrus scents. On the palate peach and apricot flavors with orange nutty notes. Medium finish ending with a honey citrus character. Nice now. Tasting Sample. — 8 years ago

Emre

9.0

Pronounced aromas of orange blossom, marmalade, apricot on the nose. Expected the acidity to counterbalance the sweetness better. Felt a little too “heavy” for me. Not bad for $49 for 750ml bottle. — 8 years ago

Justin Martin

9.2

Dry, grassy, orange. Weird and delicious. — 9 years ago

October Cleveland

8.9

Red apple, rosy florals, mid-dry refreshing finish. A whiter shade of orange. — 10 years ago

with Adam

Tim Herrmann

9.6

My favorite part about aged rieussec is how the sweetness comes into balance with the acid so it's actually a refreshing wine. This was full of dried apricots, honey, and savory toast and saffron with occasional flashes of orange zest. — 11 years ago

Andrew Wyse

Co-owner Klima Weinhandler

9.4

Intriguing.The color is orange. Like copper. Unlike any pinot gris I've ever tasted. Hazelnuts and mineral. — 11 years ago

Rob Whitman

10

Vines in convent. Cloudy light orange. — 12 years ago

Jordan Wardlaw

9.1

Powerhouse of resinous, herbal and spice aromas. Dried flower, potpourri, figs, orange peel, spiced herbal tea with essential oils and tar in the background. Heredia and Musar are definitely the leading purveyors of this style, though this is Heredia’s first rosado in several years and very highly anticipated. It does not disappoint. — 8 years ago

Patrick Derdeyn

9.3

The 2016s just came in so I had to rip one open. This might be the best SC ever and that is saying a lot. It’s certainly the best one for early drinking as it was singing with only a splash decant. A return to dark fruits, cedar, orange peel. The life of the party. — 8 years ago

Jiga Hitorn

9.4

Brilliant appley orange wine — 9 years ago

Mika Jordan

9.0

Dried lemon rinds. Grapefruit, orange, honey and potpourri. The palate is lemon rind and pith. Orange zest. Saline and hints of honey. Reminds me of a fino sherry, but with more moderate acidity. Long finish. — 10 years ago

Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.1

Salty, savory & orange in the best way. Needs food. Geek love! — 11 years ago

Michelle Harvey

10

Delicious dessert wine, very sweet & yummy! — 11 years ago

GaYoung Kim

Graileys Fine Wines. Sommelier. Broker

9.8

Fresh citrus like Meyer lemon, melons, white tea, and orange blossoms. Dry, bright acidity, one of my favorite wine makers. — 13 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

From magnum and paired well with three different Tri-tip steaks sources and marinades.

On the nose, sweet & sour, ripe dark cherries, cherries, blackberries, strawberries, some ripe, slightly rustic rhubarb with just a hint of blue fruits. Glycerin, touch of fruit liqueur, vanilla, dry stones, crushed rocks, hints of dry herbs, used leather, saddle-wood, dark rich soils, soft dark spice, underlying white pepper and dark red fresh and slightly withering florals with a touch of violets.

The palate is med and beautiful. The length, structure, tension and balance are at its peak harmony from magnum. Sweet & sour, ripe dark cherries, cherries, blackberries, strawberries, pomegranate, some ripe, slightly rustic rhubarb, burnt orange, with just a hint of blue fruits. Glycerin, touch of fruit liqueur, vanilla, dry river stones, crushed rocks, hints of dry herbs, used leather, saddle-wood, dark rich soils, limestone minerals, dry stems, more presence, soft dark spice, underlying white pepper and dark red fresh and slightly withering florals with a touch of violets and blue flowers. The acidity is waterfall perfect. The rich, ripe, fresh fruit, well balanced finish is simply beauty on steroids.

Photos of, Lopez de Heredia, Vat fermenters that are still in use and somewhere between 100-200 years of age (they repair them as needed to keep them tight), their cooperage and Maria José López de Heredia who now runs the family business. — 8 years ago

Paul J

9.5

One of my favorite wines of all time! Nice yellow/orange color. Nose filled with tropical fruit, honey, and vanilla. Complex, crisp, and very refreshing. Love everything about it! — 8 years ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.3

funky earthy orange wine from the intimidating 7'1ft biodynamic producer Josko Gravner, excellent with food, notes of hazelnuts, orange peel, fresh peach, forest floor — 9 years ago

Michael Wilson

9.5

More amber than orange and very caramelly — 10 years ago

with Scott

Justin Ryan

9.1

Orange wine. — 11 years ago

Jacob Cohen

9.0

Orange Pinot Grigio. It's amazing. — 12 years ago