Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

A blend of 75% Semillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc, & 2% Muscadelle. Golden with complex aromas, somewhat Riesling like, and adding a tropical bouquet. On the palate this botrytis rich wine shows apple, pineapple and honeysuckle flavors. Lingering finish ending with smoky vanilla notes. Had this at tasting and bought a few bottles! Will contine to age in the bottle. Nice! — 5 years ago

Eric Grasser

9.5

California white Burgundy of the highest class. Bottle #2174 of reported 102 barrels. Still lively with prominent acidity in its 14th year. Flavors of hazelnut, cashew, pineapple, lime, granite and orange. Spicy wood flavors. Fabulous depth and power balanced by verve and delicacy. Could be at its height of complexity while showing aging colors and the beginning of matured flavors — 6 years ago

Ryan Guy

9.5

Dark golden bordering Carmel. Seductive nose. Ginger root, organic honey, and toasted almond. The oxidation is in a great spot. Medium weight with dried apricot and pineapple. Acidity carries on the finish. In a wonderful place, drink or hold. — 7 years ago

Evan Kennedy/Caroline Kielar

9.0

Very good, easy to drink on its own, but would certainly hold up to a variety of foods ... would be quite good with fish. On the nose - initial strong notes of apricot and possibly pineapple, more subtle notes of green apple, peach, and purple grape. On the palette - quite fruity, relatively long finish. Maybe a bit of fig taste. Comes across as sweet but in further thought is rather off dry. Creamy in the mouth. Strong mandarin flavor. — 7 years ago

Douglas Braun

9.1

Pineapple creme apricot honey spice really nice — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Wow...has this wine improved since I had it last. It's still thick and waxy but it's added a beautiful butterscotch quality. Add to that; a honey character, green apple, citrus, pineapple, citrus blossoms, chalkiness and minerality that is so soft, elegant & beautiful that is rare even in this quality burgundy. The acidity is perfect as is the balance, mouthfeel, structure, length and a finish you want in all your white burgundy. So elegant. Can't believe how underrated and under appreciated this terroir remains...not to mention the producer. — 9 years ago

Luke Hankins

9.0

A really beautiful New World Chardonnay. Initial notes of golden apple and a touch of pineapple. Balanced acidity and oakiness come through as lemon curd and vanilla. — 9 years ago

Robert Torretti

9.1

Lovely Riesling even from a mediocre year. Nice acidity but not high enough to imply long life. Good minerality. Green apples, good pineapple and a little peach. — 10 years ago

M

9.0

Pineapple, mango, and white peach on the nose. Palate has tons of vanilla bean and pear. Rich, creamy, and delicious. — 10 years ago

with Diane

Rob Toups

9.8

Smooth, pear, pineapple....wonderful citrus finish. 2012 vintage, great bottle of wine — 11 years ago

John Maltese

9.0

Dang. This is a pretty complex white. Honey and vanilla on the nose. Loads of tropical fruit up front. Overripe melon. Funky pineapple. But all this dissipates in seconds and gives way to a relatively clean middle with slight boozy astringency. This finishes with a slight pucker. Lime zest. And drying slate. I had this with Thai coconut chicken curry in summer. Paired perfectly. Not sure I’ve had a wine that’s so fruity and then incredibly drying. Fun one! — 5 years ago

with Kim

David Koenen

9.3

Fresh, apricot, nutty and salty aftertastes. Pineapple, nice tension. Unbelievably young. — 6 years ago

Anna Sangiacomo

9.1

Bruised pear and over ripe pineapple flavors. — 7 years ago

Marcelino Gonzalez

9.1

From a 2012 successful harvest this “Chardo” is no exception of a classical Napa Valley showcase. Opened at 55 degrees for inviting botanical, and subtlety toasted aromas. Mouthfeel incredibly light no oak for instance… bwell balanced for that peach, pineapple, and all that ripe baked fruit like that fruit tartars from that famous French Bakery. Ten years later it does stand to be drinkable now, not later than 2023

— 8 years ago

Rob Brobst III

9.7

The level of honeysuckle, pineapple, and lemon oil blew me away. Crisp and clean. It was sitting next to a well crafted bottle from the Dry Stack Vineyard which couldn't compare. — 8 years ago

with Jade

Kyle Groombridge

9.2

Second Matthiasson wine that I've tried and it definitely does not disappoint. Low alcohol, elegant smooth mouthfeel and not over-the-top with the cream which is a breath of fresh air for a Californian Chardonnay. Pineapple, guava, and a hint of banana on the nose, Meyer lemon and a distinct minerality on the palate with just a dollop of creamy texture. A lovely wine. Bravo. — 9 years ago

Patrick Fenton

9.8

Toasted marshmallow n pineapple — 10 years ago

Asef Quader

9.6

Excellent. A touch better than the 09 I had. Flavors of honey, peach syrup, a touch of pineapple. Pour this and then let it sit in the glass for 20 mins. Your patience will be rewarded. — 10 years ago

Sean Wallner - WSET II

9.5

Definition of refreshing!
Nose: Stone fruit, minerals, lemon grass
Notes: same with a hint a pineapple and orange peel.
All around impressive Sav Blanc, can't believe I waited this long to try it. — 10 years ago

Sean Smith

9.1

Lots of tropical notes, pineapple in particular. Great roundness you don’t typically get from 100% SB. — 5 years ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.4

Rich and full body showing strong intensity and power. Pineapple core, exotic citrus fruits and hints of orange skin and marzipan. Length is exceptional as is its depth. Decant. — 5 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Consistently delicious and great value in Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc Champagne.

Fresh, reductive, lively on the palate. Green apple, lemon, lime zest, baguette crust, pineapple, white peach, lanolin, cream, perfect chalk & minerality, yellow & white florals, beautiful acidity and rich polished finish that persists.

Photos of; one of their Grand Cru vineyards, two views of their historical museum of champagne/wine artifacts since it’s beginnings and Launois. — 6 years ago

Kristina Cassingham

9.1

Not too sweet and tastes just like pineapples! Pairs great with poke or Thai food. I was really shocked by how much I liked this wine and I’m not normally a sweet white wine drinker. — 7 years ago

Matthew Woodall

9.4

Lemon, Gravel, Pineapple, Yogurt on the nose. It’s off dry. Medium bodied and acidic up front but mellowing on the end. Coconut and citrus on the pallet. Really great wine at a great value. — 8 years ago

Renee Mason

8.9

Purchased during a recent visit to Hawaii and it survived the flight back to AZ. Very fragrant- a solid punch in the sniffer of pineapple sweetness. Brings back awesome memories of a fantastic vacation. Can't say I'd drink it regularly but it definitely a fun treat. — 8 years ago

Sean Genn

9.1

Pineapple, baked banana, golden raisin, cognac, ginger and lemon grass. Unique. — 9 years ago

with Michael

Karah Wicklander

10

It tastes like a Pina Colada! — 9 years ago

Jeanne gills

8.9

Killer pineapple notes. Intriguing. At Wine dinner with clients in Philly. — 10 years ago

Shane Grennan

9.0

90/100 An icon and for good reason.
Straw yellow, the nose is barely restraining the intense floral, peach, apricot, pineapple, minerals and citrus. So engaging and easy to respond too but with controlled sophistication.

The medium palate has crispness but balanced with great full mouthfeel on the middle plate, wonderful acidity, vibrant, far reaching.
The finish reflects the whole journey but it a tad shallow, — 10 years ago

Greg Rubin

9.3

Much lighter in color than expected. Lots going on: pineapple juice, chamomile, lemon curd, oyster shell, beeswax, white flowers...huge finish. — 11 years ago