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

Emily Biskup

9.0

Prancing through the Sardinian hills... even though not from Sardinia...Like the misted dew drops falling on the green grass in spring Bubbly and bright... flattened out. Wet and served at a perfect temperature. held up well to food. Like a Pinot noir. Sommelier loved mt etna wine.
— 9 years ago

Christopher Taylor

9.6

Club 33 has improved their wine selection! — 10 years ago

Sarah Sampsel

9.3

I would never have tried this, but the excitable sommelier made a suggestion and — its really fantastic. — 10 years ago

with John

Kevin Clayton

9.2

Good value cab that delivers a lot for the price — 10 years ago

Stephanie Williams

9.5

Very very good. We got this one from Tariq's sommelier friend, Brandon levold — 11 years ago

James Kaplan

9.5

One of the oldest wines I have had the pleasure of tasting! I don’t usually look for Madeira’s but what a treat from sommelier David Morris at Cut NYC! So much power for a wine made before WW1. Great nose, very tangy, and rich. — 7 years ago

Kate Hufnagel

9.8

Another winner! Sommelier Steve paired this with a pear salad and brought out the creamiest of blue cheeses. The wine brought me back to my time in Germany. — 8 years ago

Carl Fischer

9.3

Renegade Wine dinner series at Rebelle NYC presented by sommelier Patrick Cappiello. Focus was on Cab Franc: 15 wines paired with 5 courses. Posting a few favorites.

I lost my notes but remembered really enjoying this and how balanced it was on both the savory/fruit profile as well as the tannin/acid front.
— 9 years ago

Matthias Gassner

9.2

Smooth, soft tannins, needs some air otherwise too acidic — 9 years ago

Jim Levantino

9.2

This Pinot Noir (the t in Pinot is silent) is delectable. A true shining star. The aromatic treat starts with strong notes of red, and screams 'drink the entire bottle buddy'. Succumbing to the temptation you will discover a blissful elegance as this masterpiece flows through your body. Invigorating your inner youth, enchanting your inner sommelier, and appeasing your inner drunkard with the 16.0% alcohol by volume. This reasonably priced bottle of happiness would truly be a delight on any occasion. Additionally the surgeon general declares consumption of such a magnificent beverage could be detrimental to the growth of a child, pregnant women be warned. — 10 years ago

with Vin

Christian Baeppler

9.0

2012 Sandhi Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir from one of the oldest plantings in the Santa Rita Hills (1971). Youthful, lovely fruit purity and freshness, highlighting the vineyards cool micro climate. This wine speaks the language of the vineyard. Old world wine style made in the New World. This will age gracefully, but already delicious! Only 600 x 6-Packs produced, partnership between Charles Banks (Ex-Screaming Eagle and Sommelier Rajat Parr, winemaker Sashi Moorman) available in Thailand through wine garage. — 10 years ago

Jeff K

8.9

Better the second day. — 11 years ago

Philip Dobrin

9.3

Catching a Great wine at the right moment. Good rec from sommelier at takroom — 7 years ago

Jeff Miller

9.3

Had his as a Guwerztraminer tasting event at Beetle Cat in Atlanta, hosted by the Southeast Sommelier Society. Gorgeous floral nose of peach blossoms, white rose petals and lychee. On the palette, this wine was impeccably balanced with lemon tart acidity cutting though the evident residual sugar. Succulent notes of fresh apricot, lychee and lemon tart to a long and refined finish. — 8 years ago

Andrew Huang

9.3

The sommelier poured it into a decanter to serve. Went really well with rack of lamb and also chocolate. — 9 years ago

Mike

9.3

This is a really good big wine. Fruity , coffee flavor. Recommended by sommelier who just passed his test! — 9 years ago

with Jeffrey

Dana Thompson

8.9

Really nice Barbera recommended by the wannabe sommelier but educated waiter at Lago at the Bellagio. Very tobacco/blackberry with some slate added. Had it with a bunch of different Italian small plates that went from cheese selection to truffle risotto back to short ribs and accommodated all. I liked the finish more than the opening (OK no smartass comments by my friends) and agree with the pro's on this one. — 10 years ago

Ted Germosen

9.0

#itsaSicilianmessage #Christmaswine #MtEtna #NarelloMascalese #MtEtnaSicily #Graci 2013 the nose exudes warm violets, blackberries, coffee bean, cedar, citrus rind & charred earth. Nice & stinky. The palate is lean, a bit crisp & smoky, crushed violets, horse saddle, leather, savory herb, black cranberry and slightly bitter, dark and lasting finish. Still a baby! #sommlife #somm #sommelier #instawine #Sicilianwine #Italianwine #Sicily #wineofthenight
#MerryChristmas2015 — 10 years ago

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

9.5

2004 Chat Pape Clement Pessac-Leognan. I almost thought this was a Cali wine--intense extracted black fruit, almost raisinish. Whiffs of graphite, black Olive, herbal pepper dance on the long, velvet glove finish. #wine #bordeaux #sommelier #sommlife #winepimping — 11 years ago