Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Blend of 96% Sauv Blanc with 4% Sauv Gris adding an interesting dynamic to the wine & distinctive aromas (prior to ‘18 vintage some Semillon added). Pale lemon color, citrus, tropical & floral aromas. On the palate peach, melon, herb & earthy tones, well balanced with acidity, smooth yet robust on a long finish ending rich with wet stone character. Good value! A Fav!! Very consistent! — 3 years ago

Severn G

9.1

A solid case buy on most vintages, can't really go wrong here. 🤯 NV(2018) Pinot Noir Crémant; please see my prior notes. — 4 years ago

Ron R

9.5

Prior notes apply. This ranks as one of the very best Napa cabs in the less than $100 range - we just love this stuff. — 5 years ago

with Anne-marie

Joseph Barsky

9.6

2012 Vintage. Consistent with prior notes. We won’t make the pickup party this weekend but are enjoying our own library selections! — 6 years ago

Severn G

9.3

Dinner with friends and extended family, notes possibly...

Prior notes still apply! — 6 years ago

Severn G

9.2

On the Lawn at Tanglewood this afternoon with the Boston Pops Orchestra. Our conductors are David Newman and John Williams are leading a diverse program of cinematic works composed by John Williams entitled "Across The Stars: Music Of John Williams". We'll enjoy pieces from Star Wars (various episodes), Harry Potter, E.T., Memoirs of a Geisha and many others. All works to feature the violin virtuoso, Anne-Sophie Mutter, a personal favorite soloist of ours on these hallowed grounds. Mr. Williams has rearranged many of the selections today to better feature Ms. Mutter, an exciting afternoon will lay ahead. 🎼🎻

A nicely aging monopole Chardonnay, loving the lightly oxidized yellow fruits.

Nose has oxidized, yellow apple skin peel, papaya and medium oak more notable today than prior bottles, albeit not distracting but embracing.

Palate has creamy, tropical fruits, over-ripe lemon and light minerality.

Just an exceptional bottle, likely the best of all the 'Clos de Malte' 2011's we've enjoyed to date. — 6 years ago

Ron R

9.0

Not as exuberant as prior vintages, which is welcome. As always, very modern, open knit, full throttle. Not sure I cud stomach a bottle... — 8 years ago

with Anne-marie

Scotty Scott

9.1

Decanted 2 hours prior to dinner. Outstanding with filets an asparagus with crab meunière. — 9 years ago

Filippo Sironi

8.9

Nuovo nuovo, fresco fresco, buono buono! — 10 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.3

2018 Vintage. 14.1% ABV. Consistent with prior notes. — 4 years ago

Jay Kline

9.6

Presented blind alongside three other red wines; another Bordeaux and two Bordeaux blends from CA. All wines were descanted and returned to the bottle 8 hours prior.

This wine pours a deep garnet with an opaque core. Medium+ viscosity. Medium+ intensity. The nose was a mix of red and dark fruits with currants and cherries, tobacco, pencil shavings, earth, espresso and baking spice. There’s just a whiff of a barnyard in the distance too. On the palate, again the mixed fruit set with beautifully ripened blackberries and black cherries, currants, earth, coffee and baking chocolate. Medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Finishes looooooong, dry and immensely satisfying.

The wine is balanced and leans towards its structure. I called 2004 Latour. The soaring aromatics were simply incredible. I just wanted to spend the entire evening with my nose buried in the glass. This is squarely in the drinking window yet has many years left in it. Drink now with an extended decant or enjoy over the next 10-15 years. — 4 years ago

Severn G

9.1

The best Champagne one can buy for $27! Our last bottle until my next shipment lands between now and the end of the year. Prior notes still apply. — 5 years ago

Severn G

9.1

All prior notes apply! One of the best value, sparkling Riesling in the FLX. Our last 2017 and the nose is just exploding out of the Gabriel Glas! Lovely. — 6 years ago

Severn G

9.4

Just can't get enough of this bottle, best QPR in Champagne, for my palate!

Prior notes apply; Nose is toasty brioche and a minerally quince jam. Ultra clean, creamy palate reflecting the same notes.

I love this wine! Thank you @Lyle Fass — 6 years ago

Karl Nichols

9.0

Not as sharp, crisp or creamy as prior years, but still a nice bubbly — 7 years ago

Megan Prikhodko

9.2

Yummy and fruity — 8 years ago

Gregory Fulchiero

9.3

Intense full bodied wine. Should have been opened 1 hr prior to service. Menthol and spice came thru on the very last pour.. — 8 years ago

Rebecca Fletcher

9.3

Red fruit, cherry, cranberry, ripe strawberry, floral, pine needles, wet earth and chocolate covered cherries. M- acid, m body, m+ tannin. Great structure and balance but very young. Give it some more time. — 10 years ago

Jaylene Gipson

9.5

Cab Franc and Malbec. — 12 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.5

2013 Vintage. Consistent with prior notes, yet this bottle was showing some sediment crusting. Winery direct bottle, so not a provenance issue. Best wine of the weekend. Decant recommended. — 4 years ago

Severn G

9.1

Similar to prior notes:

Nose has Maraschino cherry juice, mashed strawberry/banana and red delicious apple peel.
Palate has sweet strawberry, banana peel, ripe red currant and light green herb notes.

The wine is 100% DeChaunac, a more common varietal for colder climates, like Ontario; fruit is sourced locally (FLX region) from Sheldrake Point. — 4 years ago

Severn G

9.2

Prior notes apply; fruit is lightly fading, but this is still an elegant and sophisticated lady.

Nose has strawberry, roses, cut tangerine, juiced Clementine and dry earth.
Palate is strawberry-tangerine (light), wet minerals, so much finesse, yet light in the mouth, just stunning.

Our final bottle of the vintage. — 5 years ago

Joshua Fisher

9.4

Burgess is gone. Viader is not — 5 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

This wine hit 18 on top 100 list in 2017. Best known for Sparkling Wines, served at White House since 1985. Pale salmon color, a blend of 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay & aged 3 years prior to release, showing aromas of red fruit with citrus and biscuit notes. On the palate apple, strawberry and cherry flavors with orange zest, earthy yeasty spice and tiny bubbles. The wine is well balanced, good acidity, some yeast and minerality on the long finish. — 6 years ago

Severn G

9.0

Independence Day 2019 🇺🇸🍾🎆
Evening BBQ with some close friends.

Prior Glou-Glou notes apply 🤓👍 — 6 years ago

Charles Garrison

9.3

Not as big as prior notes; continues to be a well balanced and crafted Pinot — 6 years ago

Fent el Got

9.1

Sorpresa, esta prou bo. — 8 years ago

Rob Mondavi

Owner/President of Winemaking Folio Fine Wine Partners

9.1

Little chalky but really nice. Good fruit and texture. Get a steak and have a party — 8 years ago

J Mcconeg

9.6

Wow. This shows what some age will do to improve a great wine. My son asked I this was a Cabernet as it was too smooth based on his prior experience. — 9 years ago

Heather Sweeney

9.5

Another great St. Bernardus — 12 years ago

with Conor