Joshua Fisher

9.6

Staff line up with winemaker owner Luc Morlet — 7 years ago

Laura Dugas

9.3

This was staff pick at Bacon's in Hudson. Dry, in a good way. Very good. — 8 years ago

with Mr.

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

On the nose, sweet liqueured dark fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, plum, blueberries, black raspberries. Black olive, mocha, spices, wood shavings touch of grilled meats, violets and fresh & dark florals. The palate has; nearly completely resolved tannins, medium body, elegance and richness. Ripe, slightly liqueured fruits of; blackberries, plum, blueberries, black plum, black raspberries, dark cherries, strawberries, soft baking spices, underbrush, vanilla, mocha chocolate, salted caramel, dark, soft spices, black cherry cola/licorice, light anise, tarry notes, crushed rocks, dry stone, suede leather, mint, tobacco leaf, violet & fresh dark florals, the acidity is like rain on over the palate, still has nice freshness, good tension and an elegant finish that goes on & on. Photo tour of their SF store. I bought this 07 Kalinda for around $18. What a steal! I'm not sure who's Napa juice they bottled, but it's easily worth 3 or 4 times what I paid for it. I've never been disappointed by any of their Kalinda Cabernets. Just cellar them for 5 plus years. I've done business with just about every major wine retailer in the country, K&L stands out well above all of them. Amazing, knowledgeable, passionate staff. Sadly, this is my last bottle of their 07! 🍷😪 — 8 years ago

Ki Punwar

Owner, California Wine Republic

9.3

This wine is massive and still full of potential. Would have enjoyed it on day 2but left the rest for the staff at the restaurant. — 9 years ago

Andy Mc Nees

9.7

Heavy deep rose petal. Suave oak. Absolutely sex ruby red color. Haven't seen a more beautiful color wine in a decade. Great finish. Bravo. Bravo Market staff. Bought off the list. At a very reasonable price. — 9 years ago

Kris Hysler

9.4

Staff tasted this at Market Table NYC. This wine is beautiful. The best of Beaujolais style and California in perfect harmony. Very fresh, bright and elegant gamay. Thank you Raj Parr, Duncan Arnot, and Nathan Roberts! — 10 years ago

Thomas McKee

9.2

A magnum for a special night to be shared with the wonderful staff at Sorella. — 7 years ago

Donald Williams

9.2

Sue Ann Staff makes some excellent wines. — 8 years ago

with Bonnie

Caleb Schiff

9.0

When staff opens the wrong bottle but you don't get upset. — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

On the nose, red perfumed florals, dark cherries, cherries, strawberry preserves, cherries and pomegranate. On the palate, cherries, dark cherries, strawberries, pomegranate, fragrant florals for days, nice soft spices, cinnamon, vanilla, powdery tannins & minerality. The fruits brighten and the spices grow on the long polished rounded acid finish. Photos one shows their low yields and photo two shows the staff enjoying second breakfast. — 9 years ago

Kurtis Massey

9.0

$14.95 - very mild and smooth, not very dry — 9 years ago

cc suen

9.3

suggested by costco staff and they were right. great deal — 9 years ago

Martin Frowde

9.1

A monopole out of negociant Antonin rodet. Honeyed straw colour with a lightly caramel nose. Refreshing and refined lemon, caramel and honey taste. Nice! And very good value versus bigger names from burgundy. Can also heartily recommend a visit to their cellar door, the staff at which made it one of the most inviting and accommodating we have ever been to. — 9 years ago

with Georgina

Billy L.

9.8

Delectable please update your files, Wine is:

2014 Del Dotto Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon St. Emilion Allier & Troncais Alain Fouquet French Oak Connoisseurs’ Series “North”

PNP
Fabulous! Gonna say “Smokin”!
Already classic Oakville tannins completely integrated; seamless concentrated dense fruit. Best 100% Cabernet I’ve enjoyed in a long time! Kudos to Dave Del Dotto, Del Dotto Family & his entire Winemaking Staff & Team!Cheers 🍇🍷👍🏻👏🏻 — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

On the nose, creamy lemons, lime, green apple, pear no skin, notes of honey, green melon and yellow lilies. It's a stunner at first entry. Fresh, delicate and beautiful. Ripe round fruits of; lemon, lime, green apple, pineapple flesh, green melon, pear, white peach, notes of honey, amazing richness, round, lush, thick, elegant and beautiful. All day. Photos of; the tasting room and blown glass chandelier, the staff busy doing packaging and us barrel tasting with their Director of Winemaking & Viticulture, Gilles Nicault. Really nice Riesling for $20. — 8 years ago

Randy Fuller

9.2

It's a dark wine, dark in color, dark in aromas and dark in flavors. The nose offers abundant blackberry and black raspberry notes with an earthy base. There is an element of smoke at the top of the glass. The palate is deep and rich, dark fruit joined with a sense of black olives and tea. It leans toward savory, but not without taking the fruit with it. The wine finishes with a little raspberry tartness and a lot of berries that stay for a medium length. It's not too much of a bruiser as far as Pinot goes, rather elegant. Let your kitchen staff know you’d like a grilled pork chop for dinner. — 9 years ago

Peg Hanssen

9.3

Surdyks Staff Selection (Noelle Star). Stellenbosch, South Africa 2014. "Overgaauw is one of South Africa’s pioneer wine estates. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (60%) and Merlot (40%) that shows concentrated berry aromas and flavors. Not jammy or sweet. The supporting notes of violet, cocoa powder, a definite mineral presence along with a hint of espresso bring balance, and the mouth-coating texture and serious structure make this a wine worthy of a higher price tag than it possesses. Perfect for just about anything on your dinner menu, but incredibly delicious with an aged Cheddar – especially in the form of homemade mac-and-cheese."

Great with spicy brown-sugar glazed grilled salmon. — 9 years ago

Bradley Brown

Owner/Winemaker Big Basin Vineyards

9.2

Staff meeting warmup...awesome floral note, dense texture — 9 years ago

with Bradley

Winery Explorers

9.2

Only 3 barrels produced, making this CA Pinot Noir very special. The great staff at V Wine Cellar Yountville tipped us off on this one and we are sure glad they did. Earth, rose, spice and minerals all unfold into some eye opening excitement on the palate! #vivierwines #vivier #sonomacoast #sunchasevineyard — 9 years ago

Christine Havens

10

From pre-phylloxera vines, Taylor's bought a small lot of only three barrels from the 1863 vintage that had been quietly resting in a cellar for well over a century—the producer had the foresight to reserve them when phylloxera swept through the region. An important wine because, as Taylor's staff pointed out, ungrafted vines no longer exist in the Douro. An incredible experience, and one that I felt lucky to have since the winery has fewer than 12 bottles remaining.

There is an incredible, concentrated sweetness on the nose; coffee, vanilla, maple syrup, and dried tobacco leaf. In the mouth, lacquered elegance, a long toffee-hued ribbon slowly unfurling, like removing a sheet from an ancient mahogany bureau, there is dust and warm wood and leather, layered against dates, dried orange skins and burnt sugar. Spiciness and minerality emerge on the finish, filtered sunlight through ancient glass and sea salt captured by time and slow evaporation. — 10 years ago