Berry fruity on the nose, watermelon Jolly Ranchers and sour cherries on the tongue. Really unique, distinct and DELISH!
— 7 years ago
When winemaker Simon Waghorn created his own brand, he chose the name Astrolabe, which is an ancient instrument of navigation that measures the altitude of the stars. Pale straw with grassy citrus notes and floral scents. On the palate peach, tangy citrus and melon flavors with gentle acidity. Medium+ finish ending with bright mineral character. — 8 years ago
Bright acid, moderate fruit, hardly any oak, medium body. — 9 years ago
Very tasty grenache, soft and luscious, vibrant red berry fruit, lingering finish, gift at party — 9 years ago
The 1980 vintage in Sauternes was challenging to say the least but Chateau D’Yquem has crafted one of the shining stars of the vintage. Aromatically quite expressive, the Sauternes takes the lead with candied ginger, lychee, apricot and shades of bananas foster that all sing in unison. The palate comes off with an unusual combination of sweet and sour tones, with a strong vein of salinity that races through the core of quince, sour apricot, vanilla creme brûlée and roasted pineapple flavors. Texturally elegant, this is far less on the unctuous side of D’Yquem, but has a beautiful feeling of refinement, freshness and elegance. Still humming at the forty year mark, the 1980 D’Yquem will provide drinking enjoyment for at least another five to ten years. Drink 2020-2027- 94 — 6 years ago
Light, bright and beautiful! — 8 years ago
Wow... very yummy and a surprising texture. Much more smooth and full bodied than I've experienced with a rose. I'm a fan! Yum! — 8 years ago
We drank the "Earth" variety and liked it slightly better than the "Stars". Both had the same delicacy and understated fruits, but the Earth had a richer mouth-feel. — 9 years ago
Carbonic fermentation and aging in concrete amphora make this a deliciously bright and fruity wine with silky tannins. Fresh and delicious. — 10 years ago
Kelly give a it 5 stars. — 7 years ago
Lo que Syrah Syrah 🥰 — 7 years ago
Had another bottle. Stéphane Ogier is one of Côte Rôtie’s most well-respected stars & looks for concentration in the vineyards and freshness in the cellars. "Le Temps est Venu, ‘the time has come’ for an adventure farther south, with old-vine Grenache and limestone slopes. A blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah that comes from the Plan de Dieu and Visan AOCs. Red fruit aromas and pepper spice notes. Sweet raspberry and cherry flavor adding herbs to the mix. Medium length ending with earthy notes. Nice value! — 8 years ago
I believe this is what tasting stars is like (and yes I know that's Dom related, but it applies to Cristal as well). — 8 years ago
New York Prime, Boca, Scuderia Club... Aston Martin driving CPA to the stars MZ concurs; this was simply black grape inky goodness. Wow, this winery never disappoints... — 9 years ago
Delicious full bodied Chardonnay! Just melts in your mouth and invites you to play! Can't wait to have more! Would 100% recommend and drink again. — 10 years ago
Med to low acid low tannins. Blackberry currant on the nose ripe berries black licorice and pepper. Smooth stars d finish with gentle length — 10 years ago
Alan
Mistakes at least 30 to 40 minutes to open up fully and when it does it is absolutely lovely. It tastes a lot like a pinot, white and fruit forward. — 5 years ago