RustyR

9.1

Not like any pinot — 3 years ago

Paul T HB

9.4

Nice bbq chicken 🐓 bottle Wine Advocate review & rating 92 points, be released in 2015, the 2008 San Leonardo is a wine in its infancy. The nose is immediately redolent of dark cherry, blackberry, leather, tobacco, mint and eucalyptus leaf. You will also appreciate the floral tones of pressed rose and almond blossom that lift from the glass. The harvest schedule played out on time with Carmenère coming in at the end of September and Cabernets Franc and Sauvignon towards the beginning of October. The 2008 vintage is especially marked by a duality of floral and menthol notes that rise from the glass with brilliant intensity. The 2008 vintage needs ten year or more to find its proper footing. — 4 years ago

Devin Bray

9.6

Aged 19 years, redolent of cedar, spice, dark fruits, cinnamon, and leather. Very different from the 17 year. — 5 years ago

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9.0

This sneakily 100% Garganega is redolent in fresh citrus and stone fruit aromas and flavors, with a noteworthy flinty undertones and terrific balance. It will match well with vegetable appetizers and most fish dishes. (ID) — 9 years ago

Mark Lindzy

9.4

My wife and I have no idea how this came into our cellar, or anything about Long Vineyards really. But man, this is a beautiful Napa Cabernet, very much in the style of @Cathy Corison and White Rock Vineyards. The 22 months in new French has completely integrated after 14 years, and now it is redolent (first time using that word) with cassis, black olive tapenade, dried herbs, and fine, dusty tannins.

When we grill steaks, this is the type of old-school California we really dig. — 9 years ago

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Michael Solway

9.3

2009 is singing! Rich, honeyed and full in the mouth, but still very fresh with plenty of lift and cut. The texture is much like a Meursault of the same age. Redolent of citrus and white peach with a nice mineral tang. — 9 years ago

Michael Solway

9.0

The nose is redolent of peach blossoms and mountain honey followed by ripe peach and more honey on the palate. The pleasing viscosity and sensual mouthfeel are bolstered by bright acidity. — 9 years ago

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9.4

The 2011 Dominus is a bold, powerful wine. It opens with a huge bouquet redolent of dried herbs, licorice, spice, tobacco and espresso. Relative to most vintages of Dominus, the 2011 is a bit light, but compared to most wines of the year, it is pretty big! The cool, savory notes that are typical of the year are present, but not dominant, while the 2011 is marked by a distinctly red fruit profile. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2022)
— 3 years ago

Ryan Mullins

9.3

This must be the place Pinot noir. It says with a clear voice that is from Eola. A beautiful expression of the very pretty 2019. On 72 cases made. Worth seeking out. — 4 years ago

Tyler Porterfield

9.5

Yes, more of this... — 5 years ago

Charlie Abbott

Sommelier Casa Mono

8.9

Redolent of tangerines. Vanilla and flint after a couple days but surprisingly vivacious — 5 years ago

Joe Lucca

9.3

Old world style from California central coast. The nose is redolent of Luxardo cherries and Antica Formula vermouth. On the palate, there is a battle between fruit and earth; deep, earthy forest flavors are offset by bright, tart spring cherries. Coastal botanicals play against wild fruit. Better than expected. — 9 years ago

Matt Perlman

9.2

Elegant and polished but still soulful. Black cherries, wildflowers and a cool minerality, redolent of steep mountainsides and old vines — 9 years ago

Chris DeBarr

9.3

Waxy, redolent of the mountain herbs this Erbaluce is named after, grown in the northern reaches of Asti. A rara avis who is only known to the Piemonte since 1606, I called it "herbs of light" wine & dare anyone to contradict me! — 9 years ago

Jay Kline

9.4

Popped and poured; consumed over two days with little way in evolution. Cork pulled perfectly. The 2013 Caravina pours a deep garnet color with an opaque core and some very fine sediment. Medium+ viscosity and moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is intense…redolent with black fruit, black currants, blackberries, some black cherry, black plum, tobacco leaf, eucalyptus, espresso, some green bell pepper, iron rich tilled earth, purple flowers, vanilla and baking spice. On the palate, the wine is very dry with medium++ tannins and medium+ acid. The tannins are integrating well but remain very firm. The black fruits dominate on the palate coming across tart and fresh in the most becoming way. Dark chocolate, earth, tobacco, vanilla and baking spices are there too. The finish is super long and incredibly satisfying. This wine has such a dark and sexy streak to it. It’s like, the Portishead of wines. It’s drinking very well right now and should continue to do so for at least another ten years. One of my favorite vintages of Caravina to date. — 3 years ago

Matt

9.4

Gorgeous, redolent with wild red berry and cherry fruit, blood orange, licorice, anise, mint, crushed rock, smoke. Acidity is so alive and vibrant and drive the wine. Tannins are charmingly granular yet fine, persistent and have a soulful feel to them. Day 2 more dark almost hinting at blue/black fruit emerged, riper and heady. Juniper and forest notes really coming to the forefront. The freshness and depth that is emerging is insane. — 4 years ago

Mompops

10

Redolent of ripe melon, honey, apricot, on the nose and the palate. Buy this wine! — 7 years ago

Chris DeBarr

9.2

A thoughtful rather powerful Pinot Noir Rosé (20% Trollinger, too), pale orange in color, redolent of grapefruit skin & yellow rose on the nose, with some heft, as I've got 2014 here in August '16, emerging in the weight. Not a frisky rosé, reflecting Schnaitmann's serious & head-turning Württemberg Pinot Noirs. — 9 years ago

Erik Nordman

9.4

Anniversary Jacuzzi suite bubbles 😎 this was in a really great place and was really singing; I could smell it intensely just from pouring it. Rich and redolent of bruised yellow apple as well as caramelized apple, lovely fresh brioche, starting to show a bit of pleasant oxidative nutty character reminiscent of glazed pecans, a bit of baking spice, English toffee, and chalk dust. Almost like a nutty, toffee apple pie or something, Just really delicious. Acid is still nervy and provides a strong backbone but has had a bit of time to integrate in the mix with all the other elements and is in great balance right now; not punishing like some younger blanc de blancs can be. Fine bead provides a rich, creamy mouthfeel that's just delightful. First Grand Cru Champagne and it lived up to expectations. Serious value as well when it comes down to it, I paid like 55 bucks for this thing. That's pretty impressive for a vintage Le Mesnil Grand Cru, I'd say! — 9 years ago

Scott Wren

9.6

There is champagne and their is Champagne. This all chard beauty is redolent of lemons, celery, pear and brioche all in a shimmering shist oceanic pale golden Elixir. You can't drink this and chatter away. It stops you in your tracks and says pay attention. — 10 years ago