ESF

9.2

@S.S. Mandani really nailed this note: didn't hesitate grabbing an obscure southern French varietal from Redwood country in northern CA. there was a distinct genuineness to this wine, a juicy savory engaging mouthfeel, very cerebral & well made (11%!) - you can tell they just got out of the way and let the grapes shine... — a year ago

Severn G

9.4

2002; Father's Day 2022
👃 Dried blackberries, dried blueberries, over-ripe black cherry, crushed dark chocolate | 👅 Black cherry & strawberry syrup reduction, over-ripe nectarine skin, dark chocolate sauce, light tar notes, acidity/tannins persists with a long, round finish. Satisfying.

Cork pulled for slow oxidation, 11H rest at time of notes.

The end of the line for our Annette's stock, starting life in our cellar as a 4-pack back in Nov. 2005 ($22.50), this has been an enjoyable run.
Paired to homemade chocolate lava cake. 🤤 — 4 years ago

Ron Del Rio

8.9

It’s all in the can! Easy to drink acidic finish — 6 years ago

Angela Winnike

8.9

Tart raspberry, bright, with a little sand-grainy-ness to it, like you have to chew it a little-in a good way. — 7 years ago

with Luke and Matthew

Sharon Ambrose

9.1

Very good celebratory toast! — 7 years ago

Steve Medbery

9.2

Excellent old vine Carignan. Bright red fruit, earthy. — 8 years ago

Jeffrey Ritterson

8.9

Dark purple. Dry. Medium plus tannins. Med acid. 13.5% abv. Dark berries, plum. Ripe. A bit of that Douro funk that I’m looking for, but not quite there. Med plus body. Would do well with food. — a year ago

Allison Lyzenga

9.2

Lime peel, green candy, petrol, yellow Gatorade, marjoram, sage, slate, jasmine, fresh ginger root, saffron on finish — 4 years ago

Jake Hajer

9.1

Heady wild black fruit. Minimal oak and air influence. It holds its fruit tight, but clear and clean. I think this will be magic in ten years. — 5 years ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

8.9

I’m a huge VJB fan but I gotta be honest that I was a bit disappointed in this #sagrantino. It drinks similarly to a Dry Creek Valley old vine Zin. Big fruit lovers will rejoice but I was looking for more bright acidity and it was a touch syrupy for my preference. — 7 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Wonderful FLX Riesling! Big apple/pear fruit that almost seems sweet at first. But then the acidity takes over and balances the wine beautifully. Hint of petrol. Very Germanic and extremely well made. EE is an extremely underrated FLX producer. — 7 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.1

They don’t make it anymore. :( — 7 years ago

with Mark

Austin Tabbone

9.2

Fruity and watermelony. A bit of celery with lovely acidity and a dash of RS provides a nice little pet nat. — 8 years ago

Jason Bowman

9.5

Vinho Branco 2021 - very good, smooth buttery mouthfeel but still has a crisp taste. Strong enough to go with spicy meaty dishes even for a white. — a year ago

Charlie C

9.1

Electric pink color. Green strawberry, sweet tarts. — 3 years ago

Neil Blaze

8.9

Tart cranberry and cherry flavors and racy acidity. There was also a sour, yeasty component on the back palate that was slightly redolent of sourdough bread. Interesting. Nonetheless an enjoyable bottle for all its funkiness. 100% Valdiguie. 7/4/22. — 4 years ago

Joe Hakim

9.0

Paired well with grilled chicken parm — 6 years ago

Alanna Lucas (Nantucket Wine & Spirits)

9.0

I mean, the name alone makes you want to, at the very least, try it. And let me tell you, you’ll be happy you did! Some red fruit (cranberry mainly) and acidity with a yeasty finish. A fun change from your standard bubble options and the perfect holiday color! — 7 years ago

Joe F.

8.9

Full bodied with a good amount of spice and dark fruit flavor..,paired well with grilled NY strip steaks with sweet potato. — 7 years ago

with Laurene

Patricia Dreves

9.0

Is it a full bodied Cab no, but very Delicious and oh so Smooth!!! — 8 years ago