Patrick Stites

10

If you stumble across a 2010 vintage that someone doesn't realize the have (restaurant or small wine shop) be sure to fill up the truck. Top 100 wine that drinks with the best of the napa cabs at 1/2 the price. The 2011 vintage was much weaker in complexity. The 2012 is definitely an improvement but is young and needs age — 11 years ago

Alishia Odom

9.1

Alishia had this 11 years ago

Stephen Becker

9.6

You wake up in the house you used to live in, the colours both de- and super-saturated at the same time. You stumble down the stairs, and the feel of the red shag rug under your feet (where did that come from?) is the best. That feeling in you chest? Joy.  — 11 years ago

Rick Hadsall

9.5

You drink Albariño because it's wonderful. You know what it is - it's elusive but worth the hunt. And every 10th bottle or so you stumble upon this - the true Albariño. Tangy stone fruit with a full mouth coating body and long finish. This is a perfect example of this grape. — 12 years ago

Christopher Losa

Owner/Wine Director Bar Bambino

9.0

Slim pickings down here in West Palm, FL, but happy to stumble on this at Whole Foods. Always a tasty classic. — 11 years ago

Adam Wills

9.2

3rd attempt to get delectable to recognize this, shame because the label is so nice. But. Um..This is Jean-François Ganevat blending Beaujolais with ancient Jura varietals and I'm in Heaven. Lucky to stumble on one of the best wine shops in London. — 11 years ago

Arthur Gousby III

9.4

I have searched high and low for the vuele cuvée version of Leffe and I happen to stumble upon it in a very American biker bar in Cadiz, Spain called Woodstock. Wow!! — 12 years ago

Ian Blackburn

9.8

Produced by Anselme and Corinne Selosse - owners of "les Avizes" hotel - a place I will visit to learn more about this fascinating producer. This wine is not like any champagne you have had before, your "initiale" impression might jolt your senses!! You must have an open mind and allow this wines innate qualities to take over. *oxidized style, a kiss of balsamic or sherry from time in wood and age of cuvée - this wine was disgorged in 2011 and is a blend of 03-04-05. I think a Tete de cuvée seeker will stumble on this wine and try to fit it in the wrong frame - at $250 it comes with expectations that a good Sommelier will need to steer. This is not like Krug or anything else - it is so unique that you probably need to totally remove your mind from Champagne.... With that said, this wine haunts my mind!!! Two days later it is all I can think about. I will attempt to describe: stewed apricot, lime zest, quince, balsamic, vanilla, and a bubble so faint that it acts like a housekeeper just refreshing the room that is your palate. Haunting - charming - devious - sensual - erotic - mind altering....must have again soon. — 11 years ago

Alishia Odom

9.6

Alishia had this 11 years ago

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9.1

Nice rebound after a major stumble on the '10. — 12 years ago