Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.0

Exceeded my expectations. Dosage felt high but it was a nice Champagne to open with Family on thanksgiving. — 3 years ago

Dennis Hogenkamp

9.2

13.5% ABV Salute to Lulu Peyraud of Domaine Tempier in France. Lulu’s father owned the vineyard , and she along with her husband took it over. Sadly we lost her in October 2020 at the age of 102 y/o. This is a blend of old vine Mataro and Grenache. Light salmon color, watermelon initially , later apple. Very nice! — 3 years ago

Wendy H

9.1

First bottle of the Biden Harris administration and it didn’t disappoint. — 4 years ago

Paul K

9.1

A little to pronounced sweet vanilla. Give it time to settle down. — 5 years ago

Eric James Thompson

9.5

Took forever to get but well worth it! My new favorite — 6 years ago

Jordan Franceschini

9.3

Took an hour to open but when it did.... — 8 years ago

Jonathan Wall

9.1

This wine rocked it with family movie night. Initial palate reminded of a smooth St. Joseph. Oddly it was best pop and pour the first hour or so... then seemed to shut down, not even opening the second night. The movie "Sing" I give a 9.5 and recommend finding some little friends to watch with. — 8 years ago

Joseph Lewinski

9.5

This was one of the first Pet Nats that had years ago and it still hits. Love everything Michael Cruz does. This sparkling Valdigue is easy drinking with still awesome complexity. Nose of rose and strawberry. Notes of rose hip, camomile, and bright green apple. First wine in the new house in NOLA. — 3 years ago

with Ginny

Ed Lehrman

9.2

Very tasty, fruit a little simple but the whole cluster flavors keep it all flowing. — 4 years ago

Gaurav Tiwari

9.2

Opaque dark violet with clear meniscus.. couldn’t have told this is 12 yrs old looking at the wine in the glass. Medium viscosity. oak-spiced, red and blue fruit, chocolate, tobacco and floral pastille aromas.  Mocha and vanilla flourish. Plush, velvety and broad mouthfeel, it offers sweet cassis and blackberry flavors with a long spice and oak finish. Rich and energetic in style, medium acidity, resolved medium minus tannins and medium alcohol. Delicious expression of a high quality CA cab. I like this much better than bold and high ABV CA cabs. This was 14% ABV. — 5 years ago

Charles Fetter

9.0

Delicious Pinot. Well balanced fruit with dark cherry flavors and soft tannins. It was even better on day 2. — 6 years ago

Diane A.

10

Just amazing! Bill & I love it! — 7 years ago

Justin Hansohn

8.9

California with a very judicial hand. Did best to keep it fresh. Sorta won. Simple. Fun. — 8 years ago

Maggie Harrison

9.1

I know I should have waited but I just had to have it with smoked pork shoulder, pulled pork. it was near perfect. — 8 years ago

Jay Kline

9.1

Popped and poured, no formal notes. This bottle has been stored in my cellar since release. I have always appreciated the restrained expression of Clos du Val however, this was enjoyed after the 2005 “Caravina” and there is a very clear difference in class between the two. The Seavey had a level of energy, sophistication and polish that the CdV just couldn’t match, even though it was 8 years younger. However, there was a subtle charm to it and if enjoyed on its own, would have made more of an impression. The profile was dark, with loads of earth. Structure was firm but in balance with the fruit. Finish was medium. Built for another decade but probably won’t improve.
— 3 years ago

Gina Puente

9.3

Full pear, enjoyed it!! Would order again $138 — 4 years ago

Jennifer Rothfuss

9.3

Delicious Pinot Noir, thicker than most Pinot’s, but worth it. — 5 years ago

with Steve

Neal Ferry

8.9

This has been here awhile, reasonable and bold... it’s a Washington gig so it fits my Ora Dora — 6 years ago

Scott Soren

9.0

Enjoyed this. First time i had it. Great nose. Very palatable no back end. Nice summer red — 7 years ago

with Brian

Norman

9.2

Always get this when I can but I now think the Suntory is better and tonight the Coedo Beniaka (draft) outshines it as well. — 8 years ago