Matthew Cohen

9.4

Super balanced richness. A strand of yeast. Great wine. — 11 years ago

Mitchell Mulder

9.2

Had this fresh at the Lagunitas brewery, like it very much, pick up some very fresh 12 0z bottles, Just as good happy to say, this is a very good pale ale, big hops, nice fruit notes, has that very familiar Lagunitas Hop strand that gives it that very special quality, nice! — 11 years ago

Ryan Frank

8.9

It's a sour! Yum. — 11 years ago

Mo Cherry

9.0

Close-out buy from my homegirl. On it's last leg, bit for $20/btl? I'll take it - and drink it...needs grilled fish or any lighter meat application, as the acidity is the strand that keeps the whole ball of yarn together — 11 years ago

Matté

Manager The Wine Cellars

9.5

Maison Pierre Overnoy Arbois Pupillin 2010 Chardonnay

Smoky, golden, honey, hints at Amber in colour. The sediment that you usually find down the side of old(ish) reds seems in-flux here, as you lift the bottle to the light the sediment shifts like a vinous DNA strand, a rare sight.
Nose is subtle but with plenty of depth. Quince jelly, smoky honey, curry leaf, apple/treacle/pecan tart, apple sauce but with an overriding, roughhewn rockiness to its character.
In the mouth there is complexity but it's more about texture and mouthfeel than well defined fruits. Although this is mineral, refreshing with high acidity there is an incredibly appealing richness too. Monolithic is not a word that I would often use for a wine but it seems to sit well here, there are few contours or subtle intricacy. It will be fascinating to see how this ages — 11 years ago

Mike McGlone

9.6

Fresh, fruity and flavorful. — 11 years ago

Mike McGlone

9.5

This is special. May be the best Pale Ale I have had. Great flavors. Thanks Rich for the treat. — 11 years ago

Scott T

VP/Senior Wine Specialist Christie's

9.5

Local brewhaus. Great stuff if you can get it. — 11 years ago