David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Starting the long Labor Day weekend in Big Sur the right way with a little N/V Krug Grande Cuvée. @Nepenthe

Happy Labor Day weekend all! 🍾🥂

Noses reveals; heavy bruised red apple, Bosc pear, overripe pineapple, lemon meringue, tropical melons, lime zest, white spice, sea fossils, deep crisp chalkiness, grey volcanics, yeast & bread dough, nougat, baguette crust, limestone, caramel notes, cream, vanillin framed in yellow lilies, white & spring flowers & mixed greens.

The palate is, ripe, lush, fresh and lively. The mouthfeel all Krug beautiful. Bruised red & golden apple with hints of cider, Bosc pear, overripe pineapple, lemon meringue, tropical melons, white stone fruits, lime zest/candy, white spice, sea fossils, crisp chalkiness, grey volcanics, yeast & bread dough, nougat, baguette crust, limestone, caramel notes, cream, cream soda, vanillin framed in yellow lilies, spring flowers & mixed greens. The acidity is near perfect. The long, elegant, well knitted & balanced finish is gentle until the long set when you get a full presence of white spice and minerality that persists for minutes.

This bottle was composed around 2011 and is made from over 120 different wines that span over 10 years. It is 47% Pinot Noir, 36% Chardonnay & 17% Pinot Meunier. — 4 years ago

"Odedi"

9.1

A very tasty Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Showing black fruits with cedar, vanilla, leather, spices, earth, chocolates, tobacco and herbs.

Bone dry on the palate, and full bodied with medium acidity.

Needs time to open up properly.
Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly.

Wine Advocate 92 points.

Spicy and tangy finish with firm tannins.

14.2% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$43. — 4 years ago

John Willison

9.2

Lemon zest, mineral, almonds...burgundy-esque. — 5 years ago

Rob Sternthal

9.2

A lighter Cabernet with a slightly sweet taste. Not overpowering in any way. Slight tannins. — 6 years ago

Richard Lewis

9.3

Red currant and black raspberry, plus some raspberry leaf (greenness and tannin). Good acid, could still age a bit longer. — 7 years ago

with Lynne

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Stone fruits and citrus blossoms on the nose. Thick & waxy. Stone fruit heaven, marmalade, pineapples, dry apricots, granulated soft minerality and dead on acidity. Beautiful finish that last a full minute. — 8 years ago

Jonathan Bleasel

9.0

Smells a bit swampy, deep red fruit, fine sweet bright minerally palate. — 8 years ago

with Kate

Patrick Herrington

9.2

Floral nose, crisp with long stone fruit like finish
Very nice! — 9 years ago

Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

9.2

Odd for a restaurant (with a Michelin star) to sell wine like this but not have decanters or stemware. — 9 years ago

Danny Gone

9.2

Fresh vibrant stone fruit citrus very deliciouso:) — 4 years ago

with Sylvia

David Tedman

9.5

Light red fruits, raspberry, cranberry, cherry, baking spices, cherry cola. Light on the tannins — 4 years ago

Severn Goodwin

9.1

In-House, Corporate holiday party... — 4 years ago

Larry Frierson

9.8

Brought by David Speer to Martie’s birthday dinner at our Oregon Beach house. Very strong, complex, edgy. Seems twenty years younger. What a treat! A Krug paradigm. — 5 years ago

with Craig

RCB

9.0

Nice wine. Fruity, just off dry. Would get it again. — 6 years ago

TheSkip

9.8

Finest IPA in the land. #micdrop — 7 years ago

Maggie May

9.0

I liked it — 8 years ago

John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

8.9

2013 - very nice Chenin with some substance and charm. — 9 years ago

Randy Barker

9.8

Great great wine! Smooth easy drinking. Loved it. — 9 years ago

Tim Romero

9.1

Good tasting Zin, a little oak, black berry, medium spicy peppery. Very drinkable. — 10 years ago

Alton Komori

9.2

2015 - Luscious honey nectar like bouquet, golden hue, medium heavy body, slightly acidic, pineapple notes, medium long finish. — 4 years ago

G

9.6

2009 is perfect! And, I love these tiny bottles! — 4 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.6

Nice regal gold hue. Amazing pit fruit and wet stone nose. Plus notes of apricot, white clay soil, salty ocean breeze and some Raveneau honey on the finish. Rich and powerful in the mouth. Coats the palate with lots of fruit and fine grained acidity. I’ve had this a few times and this was at its best. Great Raveneau at age 30 is an amazing treat. — 4 years ago

Sean Christensen

9.0

Like a flat sour beer — 5 years ago

Megan

9.0

I usually tend toward Pinot Noir, but when I want something just a bit bolder, Gamay hits the spot. I have really been enjoying this 2015 vintage. — 6 years ago

Rosita Loftesnes

9.5

Birthday Wine!! — 7 years ago

with Whitney

Natasha Gilfoy

9.0

Cheap and crisp easy drinking! — 7 years ago

Shannon Saylor

8.9

Really liked. I'm learning I like red blends of wine. — 8 years ago

Bob Gaby

9.2

Great Thanksgiving Wine. Pairs well with Turkey and all the fixings. — 9 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.4

Boyz Raveneau tasting. Light straw color. Honeyed nose with light fruit. Soil and stone notes in the mouth to go with lovely Chablis fruit Tight at first but really opened up nicely. — 9 years ago

Kelsey Dean

9.0

From their new Stone Flat Vineyard-Sonoma Coast.
Young but really balanced, buttery Chard. — 10 years ago

with Benjamin