Ely Cohn

9.3

Cab Franc can sometimes overwhelm the palette with excessive pyrazines and bell pepper. Romaine Guibertau’s Rouge, though, is a good example of how de-stemming, introducing little or no oak, and relying instead on minerals, earth, and the right amount of fruit can form a really terrific finessed wine.

This entry level from the masterful Loire winemaker has a high toned whiff of Serrano pepper followed by earthier damp notes of gravel, minerals, green strawberry, and sour plum. Clean and pure, it is chalky dry and beautifully constructed. — 6 years ago

Zachary Price

9.0

Had to pick up a few ingredients at the PCC, and bumped into this lil' cutie. As far as white wines go, I'm a sucker for either high acid (the Albariño) and low acid (the Viognier) - the middle stuff, meh. The Albariño grape is typically grown in Spain and Portugal because it is partial to heat and humidity, but some growers in California and Washington have been experimenting with the old world fruit. Prone to fits of bitterness, like the Viognier, it typically yields stone fruit flavors on the palette. Barnard Griffin has been producing WA wines for over 30 years; this is their third offering of Albariño, (100 cases, 2016). Fruit comes from Crawford vineyard in Yakima Valley AVA. Paired it with homemade cannelloni and romaine salad. Find it and drink it! ~$18 | #barnardgriffin #yakimavalley #albariño

On the eyes: Pale straw yellow, starbright, med stain, med tears, no gas/floc.

On the nose: Intense tropical (passionfruit, mango?) bubblegum notes, coconut, white peach, with hints of sea air, med alcohol.

On the tongue: high acid, med tannin, med alcohol, med body, creamy. No malolactic on this one. Ripe nectarine, and white peach, rainier cherry, orange peel, with hints of caramel on the way down. Cold and warm drinking temps work - flavors will evolve. Enjoy! — 7 years ago

Dave Montagne

9.1

Sept 13. By the glass in Vaison la Romaine — 8 years ago

Joel Stevens

9.3

Amazing Bordeaux-like Cabernet drinking on the cusp of breaking out - could not wait any longer - had to pull it out! Strong black fruit on the nose with a leathery, tobacco and balanced finish. Outstanding with our main course of steak and grilled romaine. — 8 years ago

with Jennifer

Paul CArlisle

9.0

Blindingly grassy and zitron fresh — 8 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.2

I am happy to have bought a case of this! This rosé is feather light and refreshing but still has great presence and strawberry fruit. It was lovely with Cinnamon's miso glazed wild salmon, grilled romaine and garlic bread. — 9 years ago

with Cleora

Dianna Peterson

9.3

Paired with Italian salad with mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, grilled romaine and chicken quenelles. Very earthy. Great Chianti. — 9 years ago

Jane Jagger

8.9

Chilled with white anchovies, sundries tomatoes, olives, capers & feta on romaine lettuce — 10 years ago

Deb Martin

9.7

Grilled romaine citrus salad, perfect summer starter! — 11 years ago

Steve Rura

9.0

#garagiste Went well with salmon steak and asparagus romaine salad 👍 — 6 years ago

Dave Montagne

9.0

Last night in Vaison-La-Romaine with Matthieu. — 7 years ago

Joe Kaiser

9.2

Nice white burg! Needs 2-hour decant and reveals its wonderful complexity! Wonderful with grilled romaine, beef tartar, tuna Crudo ! — 7 years ago

Dave Montagne

9.1

Purchased at L'Arbe à Vins in Vaison-la-Romaine — 8 years ago

Matt Reilly

9.4

100% Mourvèdre - stunning. Don't let the pale color fool you. Platter of grilled sausage, herbed chicken, portobellos, romaine, peppers and sweet onions. Handled it like a boss — 8 years ago

Peg Hanssen

9.1

Luzon Verde has long been a staple of Surdyk’s Spanish wine section. The owners of this winery are passionate about organic and sustainable farming, for both health reasons as well as improving the taste of the grapes. Made from 100% organic Monastrell grapes (known as Mourvedre in France) grown in Jumilla in southeast Spain. The wine shows a pretty red purple color with a violet rim, while the nose shows subtle spice, dark berries and floral notes. Flavors of red and black fruits with tobacco and slight earthy notes make for a very interesting wine with soft and round tannins and well-balanced acidity. This is the perfect wine for large gatherings where many different foods are being served.
$7.99 Summer 2015 (12.99) Surdyks
Staff Selections – Drew Fuller, Surdyks. Wonderful with hamburgers, roasted asparagus and grilled romaine. — 8 years ago

Edgar Solis

9.5

Orange blossom, ripe pear and Meyer lemon on the aromas. Silky texture on the palate with flavors of pear, kiwi, pineapple and a nice hint of citrus. Beautiful dry white wine with bright acidity and low alcohol. I did enjoy this wine with a Romaine house salad with shrimps an a ligth vinaigrette dressing, just delicious! — 9 years ago

Craig

9.6

Spicy and wonderful. Having with grilled Romaine and steaks. Great finish. — 9 years ago

Giampiero Nadali

Wine Blogger Aristide

8.9

2013 - Such a tasty, fresh, long and pleasant Humagne Blanc. I like it very much. — 10 years ago

jarred gild

Head Wine Buyer Western Market

9.0

long, persistent acidity. the best of the 3, even though i would have preferred to feature another appellation. also, only $16 on the shelf. — 11 years ago

Mathew Cain

9.7

Phenomenal everyday wine! Delicious with a strong appricot flavor. Sweet with a hint of tart flavor. Light and enjoyable! — 6 years ago

Cathern Wilkerson

9.0

Cathern had this 7 years ago

Michael Mendelsohn

9.1

Bargain from St Romaine — 7 years ago

molly crandles

9.0

Showing nicely. Fruit, slight leather, soft tannins. — 7 years ago

with Molly

Stephen Stone

9.0

Citrus, minerality, bright. Paired with Pan Fried Turbot atop a Romaine Salad w/Honey-Lemon Vinaigrette. — 8 years ago

with Janet

Nikki Goddard, DWS

9.0

Brick red, floral, strawberry rhubarb preserves. Pretty and perfumed. — 8 years ago

Edgar Solis

9.5

Well balance between fruit, wood and acidity. At 12.5 % alcohol. Aromas of ripe cherry, red currants, tobacco, licorice with earthy and smoky notes. On the palate, dark fruit, root beer, cranberry, fresh mushrooms and a touch of mineral and smoked meat. Had it with roasted pork with Romaine salad and pan seared salmon with a side green salad and pesto dressing. — 9 years ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.1

Paired with Tagliata- grilled creekstone 50-day dry aged sirloin, braised romaine, bone marrow panzanella — 9 years ago

Lisa Wicker

9.0

Lovely...served it with shrimp with shallots...salad of romaine, fennel, avocado, radish dressed in olive oil and fresh lemon...crusty bread. Huckleberry ice cream. Picked it on a whim and it suited perfectly. Bright, lemony & limestone. — 9 years ago

Angus M

9.7

Peppery smoky and pretty supple - moorish — 10 years ago

Tom Young

9.1

Big juicy Rhine Would not buy again for $36 — 11 years ago