Patrick Derdeyn

9.2

Always a favorite in our house. 60% pinot noir and 30% of it is aged in barrel. Its shows in the power of the wine, but there has been a turn towards a little more finesse in recent bottlings of this wine. This strikes a great balance. — 5 years ago

Severn Goodwin

9.1

In-House, Corporate holiday party... — 5 years ago

Daniel M

8.9

This label cracks me up every single time😃
Violet, cherry, iron, earth. A firework of a nose and no trace of any barnyard funk lately which is good improvement on the same bottles opened one year ago. The palate is well balanced with a crazy fruit, violet exploding here and there, a strong acid frame and some matter, côte du Rhône style. Gentle tannins kick off a very playful finish with violet and cherry and a lot of fun. This wine is made out of grapes grown 10 miles from the house I grew up in near toulouse and it's always a win! (pun intended) — 6 years ago

Sam Agami

10

Wow, old school perfection! California wine from a forgotten age. Pure Italian-American greatness. Reminds me of the wine my childhood landlord would make from the vines that grew behind our house just upstate from NYC. Dark fruits abundant, soft acidity and tanins, nice touch of oak, without obscuring the graps as so many California wineries are obsessed with doing for some reason these days. Found this at a random liquor store on a road trip, will seek it out now. Even better than the Cribari Chianti or Coppola Rosso, which were my previous favorite in this genre, the wonderfully underappreciated "backyard" wine... — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

This wine was corked in the winter of 2014. There are 45 wines in the blend ranging from 2002-2007.

The color is near blood orange. The nose shows, orange citrus, blood orange, apricots, overripe strawberries, marmalade, papaya, sea spray, sea shells, soft, powdery chalkiness, hint of volcanic minerals with withering pink & red roses and spring flowers.

The body is round, rich and full. The flavors are similar to the nose, Orange citrus, blood orange, apricots, overripe strawberries, marmalade, papaya, sea spray, sea shells, soft, powdery chalkiness, light spice, more pronounced & grippy volcanic minerals with withering pink & red roses and spring flowers.

Photos of, the house of Krug, their Salon Lounge, Krug dinning room and Krug’s wildly famous Clos du Mesnil Vineyard. — 7 years ago

Fabio Priori

9.2

England, Kingston, Chloe & G's House, Dinner, Giles, Chloe & Fab. (Very Nice, Purchased In Roma At Trimani Enoteca With Marcello ), Yum. — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Delamotte is the sister house to Salon. The Delamotte generally gets the grapes that do not go into Salon. The 07 while tasty is a little simple. Nice green apple, lemon/lime zest, grapefruit, grapefruit pit, touch oily, citrus blossoms, nice minerality & acidity but missing the level of chalk you'd expect. Honey & butterscotch candy comes out as it sits in the glass awhile. — 9 years ago

Joy Lindholm

Sales Synergy Fine Wines

9.2

Needs time to really shine but lovely after a couple hours in the decanter. — 9 years ago

Marshal White

9.3

Combines with shepherd's pie to combat winter in May — 10 years ago

Yaroslav Rogoza

9.5

Great wine. Especially good in winter — 10 years ago

W Antinario

9.6

Had it at the new Lunda Byerlys store in Watzata. — 11 years ago

Andy Hall

9.5

Number 2 in the wine, cigars and golf weekend. Following the ‘07 Robert Foley is not easy but Vineyard House held it’s own. — 5 years ago

with Jerry

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

It’s a 375ml double dip night.

There was a time in my life, I almost never opened Champagne. Now, can’t seem to get enough.

The Ruinart Rosé has the; deeper, darker, richer fruits over the BSR but, while the chalk, sea fossils, minerals are very good, it just not as a impressive as the BSR.

Photos of; the House of Ruinart, Dom Thierry Ruinart, their caves and one of their their Grand Cru vineyards. — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Still detoxing from Napa & Bordeaux Cabernet.

The nose reveals; dark cassis with some currants, some tarriness, hint of savory, smoked meats, black licorice to the core of anise, blackberries, black cherries, pomegranate extract, dry cranberries, some plum & blue fruits, dark fruit cola, liqueur notes, limestone minerals, some crushed rock powder, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, light vanilla, hints of sage & bay leaf, dark rich forest floor with dry leaves, dark fresh & withering flowers with a touch of bright red florals.

The body is on the fuller and richer side of Pinot. The wine is beautifully elegant across the palate. For a wine not coming from my best storage, this has held up nicely and showing far more complexity and integration than say a year ago. The structure & tension are still firm while the length and balance are approaching its high point. Dark cassis with some currants, some tarriness, hint of savory, smoked meats, black licorice to the core of anise, blackberries, black cherries, pomegranate extract, dry cranberries, some creamy black raspberries, mashed strawberries flesh, plum & blue fruits, raisins, dark fruit cola, liqueur notes, limestone minerals, some crushed rock powder, dark, long lasting spices with some heat, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, light vanilla, hints of sage & bay leaf, dark rich forest floor with dry leaves, dark fresh & withering flowers with a touch of bright red florals. The acidity is quite nice with well balanced fruit & earth finish that is persistent for minutes.

Photos of; Hope & Grace’s Stag’s Leap Vineyard, a very old vine which, I would say is 60 plus years old, Winemaker-Charles Hendricks willing to still do the heavy lifting and one of my favorite paintings that used to be in the Hope & Grace tasting room but, now is in Charles house. — 6 years ago

Kim Brater

9.4

Really delicious Pinot. Burgundian style. Elegant. Cassis and muted earth. Amazing for the original price. This 2011 is long gone. Paid under $40 several years ago. Wish I had another. Hear my Dad saying in my head "Always buy two..." 😀 🍷 — 7 years ago

"Odedi"

9.2

Deep inky, almost black in color, with a dark purple rim.

Beautiful Fruity nose of figs, blueberries, blackberries, sweet plums, cherry pie, earth, leather, smoke, spices, chocolates, licorice, oak, vanilla, black pepper, herbs, spices and peppermint.

Full bodied, bold and jammy, with medium acidity and long legs.

Fruity and dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, earth, spices, leather, smoke, chocolates, mocha, dark coffee and peppercorn.

Long finish with round tannins and spices.

A very enjoyable blend of 85% Petite Sirah and 15% Petite Verdot from the house of Michael David.

Well Balanced, bold, fruity and a great sipping wine. Good for parties and also good with food like BBQ Meats.

Good right out of the bottle, but even better after an hour.

Definitely a teeth staining red wine.

14.5 %alcohol by volume. — 8 years ago

KC

9.2

Perfect with the mousse au chocolate torte my sister in law made. — 9 years ago

Tabitha Doyle

9.2

Sweet, inexpensive weekday night red. Not a serious wine. So fruity and sweet I think of it as a sangria. But it's enjoyable for what it is. Almost always have a bottle in the house. — 10 years ago

Harumph Wines

Owner Harumph Wines

9.2

Dried prune nose in the best way, dusty framboise, great acidity and tartness, nice lil funk — 11 years ago

Alex Kurze

9.1

Not fruit forward nor heavy in body or overly spicy. A well balanced nice drinking wine. — 5 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Must have been Christmas Eve. Krug in the house. 375ml. Surprisingly good with frosted Christmas sugar & cornflake marshmallow wreath cookies.

Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅🤶🎁❄️⛄️ 🦌 — 5 years ago

with Christina and James

JKT

9.1

In Dublin hotel dinner brought by Hsing. Well made new world Aussie Shiraz with fruity well balanced nose of red fruits and cherry. Silky smooth texture for this style and long finish. — 6 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.1

My new ‘ house ‘ red- mountain Nebbiolo w some Negrette(I think), a fave Carema producer- under 17$ & beautifully balanced, tart ( but check as it evolves in glass) — 6 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

About a year since I had a bottle. The largest Champagne house in France, founded in 1743 by Claude Moët. Golden straw with stone fruit aromas with citrus and honey notes. On the palate clean fresh fruit tastes BOF apple, peach and pear with lemony undertone. Great balance, good bubble bead flow, lively acidity, lingering ending with crisp mineral tones. A Fav! — 7 years ago

WineMascot

9.2

Chablis in style, a little more acid on the back would be nice. But has the right balance and hint of the pencil shaving — 7 years ago

with Erik

Karen DeLand

10

Enjoyed for valentine's dinner 2017. So smooth and rich in flavor. Wonderful! Purchased for a steal on closeout - $4 (regular $45)! Wish I would've purchased more! — 8 years ago

Cody Short

9.1

A favorite in our house — 9 years ago

with Suzanne and Holli

Vic Petroff

9.0

In a good place. Very pleasant. — 10 years ago

Chris Leon

9.3

So fresh; tart red fruit, tomato skin, vibrant acidity. A welcomed glass of Spring in this cold. — 10 years ago

Christopher Strieter

Co-Founder, Senses Wines

9.3

Hookers House Bourbon aged in Pinot Noir barrels plus some Deadwood #winning — 11 years ago