Dawn E.

9.2

Yep you saw that price tag correctly 😱!! My favorite wine stop in Iowa City decided these were not moving! So I ever so graciously took the last three off of his hands!
@David T I was slightly concerned...no temp/climate control..just sitting on the shelf (thoughts?). Chance it I did and nothing off with this Tempier!
Delicious as always previous notes apply!
Lucky I am! 👍😁🤷‍♂️ — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Pound for pound, ounce for ounce, the best Blanc de Blanc champagne for the money and then some! IMHO!

All previous notes apply. — 8 years ago

with Christina and James

Anthony Lombardi

9.2

As they always do, a singular & outstanding take on a difficult vintage. 2003 was hot & this wine is more powerful and robust than previous Tondonia. That said, 30 minutes in the decanter has this one open for business & delivering that distinct spicy fruit & structured textural expression. Will certainly cellar some, but this is good to go. — 10 years ago

Paul J

9.7

Same as previous notes... — 7 years ago

with Brooke

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Long day cleaning & painting getting our rental property getting it ready for our new tenant. We are burnt but, a glass of Ruinart Rosé always perks us up.

We’ll be doing this a lot over the next two weeks. Hope everyone has better weekend plans than we do! Cheers!🥂

All my previous notes apply.

Photos of; the House of Ruinart, painting of Dom Thierry Ruinart, their caves & one of their Grand Cru vineyards. — 7 years ago

Geoff Troup

Sales Eder Brothers, Cellar Fine Wines

9.2

This is quite a bit darker than previous vintages. Palate is right on though. Firm tannin, rustic through and through with barnyard, roasted meat, smoke, and charcoal. Elegance body, layered, nuanced and contemplative. A consistently great wine vintage to vintage. — 8 years ago

Bradley Brown

Owner/Winemaker Big Basin Vineyards

8.9

Ripeness seems more in check than previous vintages. Beautiful texture and length. — 13 years ago

Jim Wagonfeld

9.0

Drink more Galician wines. See previous notes. — 7 years ago

with Judy

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

It’s Friday and that always and forever calls for Champagne.

This is an amazing Blanc de Blanc Champange for $24.99. What a QPR! It’s like stealing.

Previous notes apply.

Happy Friday & weekend!!!

Photos, we are kicking in those chairs, full yard candlelight with the Baron and watching the World Series. It’s a good Friday and not in the complete religious sense but, close. Cheers!🥂 — 7 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

a classic Bordeaux style blend, previous older vintages they omitted Petit Verdot. Pouring a glass I noticed a deep purple wine with ruby edges and aromas of red and dark fruit with cedar spice notes. The palate showed ripe blackberries, blueberries and sweet red berry fruit, with sweet and savory oak notes. Very approachable for a 2013, but it needs 30 minutes to open up. On the finish tannins were smooth and firm, showing some minerality on the long finish. Faust wines do not disappoint, even when young. — 10 years ago