Canon Thomas

9.1

More fruit forward style. Like the reserve PN better. — 5 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Thought it would be good timing to finally try Rajat’s 2013 Bloom’s Field.

The nose straight out of the decanter gave a strong presence of potpourri laced candle wax. That has subsided now. The fruits are ripe, ruby; blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, baked strawberries, some dry cranberries, raspberries with blackberries pulling up the rear. Nice evenly, soft, layered baking spices; clove, cinnamon, light nutmeg and gentle vanilla. Mixed dark berry cola, understated, black licorice, whiff of lightly grilled meats, black, fruit tea, limestone alluvial soils, dry crushed rocks, dark turned earth, dry herb blend, light, fresh tobacco notes, worn leather with a nice bouquet of; red, dark, purple and blue florals.

The body is, round, ruby and just full. Tannins still have adolescent teeth. The structure, tension could use some more time in bottle...length and balance have just hit their stride. Gorgeous mouthfeel. The fruits are ripe, ruby, a little gluey; blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, baked strawberries, some dry cranberries, raspberries with blackberries pulling up the rear. Nice evenly, soft, layered baking spices; clove, cinnamon, light nutmeg and gentle vanilla. Mixed dark berry cola, dark spices, understated, black licorice, lightly grilled meats, black, fruit tea, limestone alluvial soils, dry crushed rocks, dry pebbles, moist, dark turned earth, dry herb blend, light, fresh tobacco notes, worn leather with a nice bouquet of; red, dark, purple and blue florals with gentle lavender on the back end. The acidity is a gentle rain shower. The beautiful finish is straight up; elegant, well balanced, seamless and persists nicely for minutes.

Paired with Kentucky Bourbon Marinated Chicken Skewers and Wild Rice.

Photos of; Bloom’s Field Vineyard, The Sommeliers Altas of Taste that Rajat & Jordan Macrat wrote. Good read if you are so inclined & of course, Master Sommelier/Owner/Winemaker-Rajat Parr.

Additional notes; Rajat has always loved Pinot and its many expressions from all over the world. After becoming one of the better & more well known Master Somms, it was his dream to make world class Pinot Noir. He is succeeding as his last few vintages have gotten very high notoriety. It was his 2015 Bloom’s Field that Master Sommelier Dustin Wilson featured in Somm 3 in his recreation of the Judgment of Paris with some of the best palates in NYC and again separately with The Godfather of Master Somms-Fred Dame, Author-Jancis Robinson & Steven Spurrier. — 6 years ago

Craig Williams

9.2

Trebbiano in all it’s splendor! Valentini is a master. Fresh, youthful, essential oils and amazing length. How do they do it? Just delicious.
— 7 years ago

Nick Ferrall

9.1

Great texture without being overwhelmed by oak. Jim C. remains the master of elegant balance. — 8 years ago

Sion Iorwerth

9.6

Tha master at work. 2013 — 9 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.5

Great expression of Cornas from the master. Amazingly youthful, complex and finessed with lots of black cherry, raspberry, hung meat, licorice, black olive and violets. — 9 years ago

Roy Goble

9.7

Zoom call tasting with owner Bruce Phillips, plus master sommeliers Chris Blanchard and Jack Mason. Really fun, and such great wine! — 6 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

The comic sans MS master of Mercurey does it again. His 14’s absolutely thrash. Hugely expressive nose. Big cherry, lipstick like intensity, lovely sous bois, such purity to the aromas. Cherry flower. Just pungent aromas. Juicy and complex with sour tangy mid season cherries and dazzling purity and freshness. Balanced and so much great acidity. Amazingly refined wine that is open now but has so much more to say. Good complexity and a lovely earthy sweetness. Long. — 7 years ago

Donald Ross Patrick

9.5

Raisins and leather on the nose. Slightly sweet. Taste begins sweet and caramel; very full. Slightly alcohol forward. Dries out late with hints of oak and smoke. As someone else said, it's like the offspring of bourbon and rum. — 7 years ago

HH Lim

9.0

Drank on 12/6/19 in Seoul with Eagle Master Friend. Nice & strong aroma on the nose. Very balance & Long finish. — 7 years ago

Lowell Su

9.2

Rich flavor with tannin that smooths towards the end with hints of acidity and cherries. — 7 years ago

Alexander Vadas

9.3

Selosse cellar master ... not quite as oxidative and present. But good nevertheless — 8 years ago

Candace Fleischmann

9.2

Nice balance between minerality and creaminess — 9 years ago

Maggie Shepard

9.1

Very juicy and light! Mellows a bit into the more subtle flavors of blackberry and currant as it opens up. Would be a great spring wine outdoor wine. Serve slightly chilled. — 6 years ago

Marc vanholst

10

Probably the best Riesling I ever had in the glass. KP Keller is a true master ! — 6 years ago

Ron R

9.3

Another reco from @Paul T- Huntington Beach. Strong showing. Loved it. Fill yer boots at K and L Wines!!! — 7 years ago

with Anne-marie

Rahul Sinha

9.1

Acid forward and the tartness of cherries — 7 years ago

with Daisy

Jo Anne B

9.0

Funky and interesting. — 8 years ago

Mike R

9.2

Nice wine and was pleasantly surprised so smiling more after this one — 8 years ago

Matt Sterr

9.5

30 YO. Nuts, spice and caramel. Soft. — 9 years ago