Shay A

9.3

Always a reliable restaurant pick. My first ‘15 from any of Chappellet’s wines, and I was astounded at how approachable this was at pop and pour! Wow. The aromatics were just sensational...blueberry and blackberry medley, baked pie, very small hint of smoked meat, and plum. Extremely lush on the palate from start to finish...black cherry cordial, mixed berry, and cocoa dusted dates. Phenomenal value! — 7 years ago

Mike R

9.3

Wow - that was fun / pop and pour a 2001 Syrah and had some funk but quickly it opened to display why Alban makes such wonderful wines

Spicy and meaty with full bodied and complex structure - aroma of jammy fruits but no heat no burn and no funk / it can sing

Smile and world will smile with you and this baby sure helps me smile - drink if you have - it is on the downslope of age — 8 years ago

Jimmy Vo

9.3

First time trying Realm Cellars. Decided to try after all the rave reviews on this app. Very nice.... earthy with a hint of spice .... resisting the urge to pop open my ‘13s — 8 years ago

Daron Watson

9.1

reserved nose of cherry w wild strawberry & raspberry patch, bordering eucalyptus yet also w brown sugar ~ juicy acid enlivens the pop of fruit on the palate which transitions into a finish of graphite and volcanic ash — 8 years ago

Brandon T

9.2

Close to a pop n pour. One hour decant and it was ready to go. IMO, this and the Rivers Marie Napa cab are the best I've come across at this price point. — 9 years ago

Jonathan Bensick

9.7

Not bad for $11.97! Excellent with roasted tomato and braised bacon pasta at the Chez Benzique Oakland pop-up. — 9 years ago

with Chris

Ryan Brazell

Rise Over Run

9.2

From a new estate (for me) based in Chavanay (Condrieu). This is apparently 90% Roussanne, but is remarkably Viognier-like. It's totally delicious, but a little confusing. Then again, I'm easily confused. — 10 years ago

Daniel Taub

9.3

Very solid showing. Pop and pour from 375 — 11 years ago

Bill Bender

9.2

Funky nose and a little disjointed on pop. Developed very well after an hour in the decanter. Fruit has faded but it still packs the lunch bags punch. Drink now. — 11 years ago

Ford Kirkmyer

10

Pop bottles — 12 years ago

Justin Wittkopf

9.4

Interesting comparison tonight. Both wines 2007 from Greer Vineyard, same winemaker, different clones. Did the same comparison 5 yrs ago. Greer wine was better then and still is now. For us, the Arsenal was really great, but a bit too fruity, whereas the Greer was a bit more subtle, nuanced, and complete. Both quite good, but the edge goes to Greer. Both served pop and pour. No need for decant. — 8 years ago

Carl Fischer

9.2

Most vintages of this wine are great pop and pour candidates but this one really benefitted from some time in the decanter. Both the tannins and the acid are strong. Nice flavors of raspberry, cola, baking spices and vanilla with mineral notes on the finish. — 8 years ago

Daryl Calhoun

9.1

The wine gods have smiled and urged me to open this ‘08 Pride cab. Tobacco, plum, a hint of wood ash and leather from a well-worn saddle bag. Seriously, this is at a premium place in its aging process. Thinking only another 2-3 years, so pop ‘em if you got ‘em. Toasting all of you, my friends, for a prosperous new year filled with wine, family and friends! — 8 years ago

Kirk F

9.2

Just a baby, this was showing beautifully already. Delicate floral notes on the nose and nice pop of acidity to take on the charcuterie. Delish! — 8 years ago

Norman

9.4

An impossible Rose to get, but thanks to @Henrik Poulsen I got some along with an even better story. We will be trying his Rose in two weeks with a bunch of friends. I'm sure it will be as good. Had this during the crazy heat wave a few weeks back. It made having no a/c bearable. — 9 years ago

Sara Beth Wilson

8.9

Always a great bottle to pop open without thinking twice. Fruit forward and a little bold. — 10 years ago

Eric Egan

9.4

I suspect this didn't get quite enough air. Not quite pop and pour but it was only open for 45 mins before we drank it (we were perhaps over-concerned about the mid shoulder level). Lovely (and lively) russet core with long legs as a ruby rim; nose of pencil shavings, cigar tubes (hint of metal with lots of tobacco), blackberry stalks, and lingering aromas of compté cheese rind and venerable (on-the-edge) rose petals; long and satisfying - persistent tannins and well integrated but still present acidity. From half bottle - need to give the next one more time!!! — 10 years ago

Christopher J. Simovich

9.4

Just about a perfect rep of a fine Italian wine. Pop it and drink it. Paired with a nice florentine steak will make you feel like an angel baby swaddled in cloud candy. Roses, velvety tannins and fruit. — 11 years ago

Apple Zhong

9.0

Great! Will pop, bubbly. But smell a little weird? Like cinnamon? And a little bit 涩 after drinking — 11 years ago

Lisa Tarulli

9.5

Dom perignon 1980. Bad cork no pop but pleasantly surprised with a great bottle. Great bubbles old golden color apples and PERFECT!! — 12 years ago

Jake Rubash

9.1

What an awesome Rosé, great depth and acidity. To Kalon fruit all the way baby!!! — 8 years ago

E & K G

9.1

A big more volume on the palate vs past vintages I’ve had. Easy drinking as usual though. Pop and pour! — 8 years ago

Chris England

9.1

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Paid £65 now £210+ nice but overpriced - I’d leave until 2025 or sell em 😁

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👃 Chocolate covered blackcurrant in soft smoked oak w/ dark cherry, fine blackberry, cedar & herbs

👄 Med+ body of creamy mocha dominated black fruits that need more time

🎯 Long dark 85% mocha & ripe ninja fruit sludgy linger & green stalky kick — 8 years ago

David L

9.5

04’ Joseph Phelps Insignia . Thought it would be close to a pop & pour...NO! Thick tannins that dissipate nicely after a 45 minute decant. Full - bodied.
Color- Dark purple
Nose- Flowers , lavender
Palate- Blackberry , espresso, light oak, nicely integrated acidity.
WOW... Seamless/smooth.
Drinking- now with another 5+? great years. Could possibly be many more. Drinking so nicely, why wait. — 8 years ago

John Malcolm

9.8

Fantastic! Intense, smoky, earthy, and sexy. Spices and cherries to boot. Pop and pour. Paired beautifully with venison. Juicy, creamy, and sweet finish. At its peak! — 9 years ago

David L

9.4

10' Bressler. Cabernet. This is my second venture into Bressler . The first being the 2006 which was a pop & pour. This 2010 needs a nice decanting. @Martin G Rivard What can I say? We greatly appreciate your generosity. My wife's gonna snuggle up with this for the next several hours. To all my delectable friends, wishing each one of you a healthy and prosperous 2017! Happy New Year !🍾🍾 — 9 years ago

Martin G Rivard

9.4

I found this to be a very enjoyable wine. I was hoping for a little bit more Oak. I'm not quite sure how it would evolve over time. I always find these to be a great pop and pour wine. I never hang on to them too long in my cellar.
I would love feedback from anyone that has aged some of these to see how they evolve.@Ron R @Mike Rowe @David A Lentine @Howard Greenfield — 10 years ago

with Christine

Coop Coop

9.0

Yummy inexpensive blend. Smooth. — 11 years ago

Melanie Schwank-Hogendorn

9.5

Nice smooth Pinot. — 11 years ago

Greg Kramer

9.4

Yes the vintage precludes its vibrancy but this '80 is deeply engaging, put on weight throughout and was delicious. Despite pop 'n pour into small plastic cups. — 12 years ago