Martin G Rivard

9.8

@Mike R Holy mother of God!!! Thank you Mary for convincing my Bud Mike to relinquish a bottle and ship this to me. This had it all going on!!! I was a little worried when I 1st opened it. It was somewhat muted. I could not pick up anything on the nose and the palate was shut down as well. Decanted 2 hours and the transformation was EPIC! Tannins were balanced, dark fruits were singing, front mid and back were soaked in a lush blanket of intertwined velvety orchestrated notes. Precise and defined with layers upon layers. The finish was as good as Queen playing at you high school prom.
Nuf Said 👍👏👏👍 — 9 years ago

with Christine

Kelsey Lindsey

9.2

A tad mossy with a hint of oak. Feels like a velvet room within a cave on feathers. Definitely would recommend. — 10 years ago

speedy duncan

9.1

young mineral and acid perfect with scallops local chantrelles in tomatillo salsa on creamed silver queen — 10 years ago

Janiz Frago

9.2

Thank you Thomas for turning me on to this little sexy number. She ain't no pillow queen! — 11 years ago

Christine Havens

9.0

Continuing with my exploration of rosé wines, is this charming not so pink from Château de Trinquevedel, a cranberry-hued blend of 56% Grenache, 20% Cinsault, 10% Clairette, 4% Syrah, 4% Bourboulenc, 3% Mourvedre and 3% Brenache blanc. Enchanting aromas of linen and dried cherries lead into a wine that displays tons of rhubarb and spice, followed by Queen Anne’s Cherries, blood oranges, and watermelon rind with subtle earthiness and smoke on the finish. Always a favorite from Kermit Lynch. 13.5% ABV — 11 years ago

Christine Havens

9.4

Fidèle Extra Brut Champagne offers up gorgeous leesy-yeasty notes: pastry dough, toasted almonds and hazelnuts, poached pear and spiced applesauce simmering away on the stove. Golden-hued, it reminds me of Autumn, with cozy apple galette and pear tart notes, brioche and custard are well-incorporated into this Champagne's soft texture and medium acidity. Finishes with a sort of dried fall leaves and red berries, or even a Queen Anne's cherries sort of thing. I approve! Disgorged 02.10.12 — 11 years ago

Christine Havens

9.1

This is the second bottle I've tasted from Leah Jørgensen, on finishing my glass, I can honestly say her wines leave me with more questions than answers. The 2014 Tour Rain reminds me of some of my favorite wines from the Bourgueil. With a brilliant dark magenta robe, this Oregon Cab Franc is seductive and multifaceted. Dusky plums and Queen Anne's cherries are couched in layers of dried rose petals, pomander ball, cinnamon bark and brown spice. It's medium-bodied, beautifully balanced and concise. Tart cherries, sweet tobacco, warm wicker. All of which leads me to wonder, who is this young winemaker? She's definitely one to watch in Oregon's evolving wine scene. 13.4% ABV | Sample — 9 years ago

Christine Havens

9.3

Another standout producer from last week's tasting in Chicago held by the Champagne Bureau, Bruno Paillard is a new discovery for me, and I find myself wondering how it is I've never tasted it before. Stated on their website, "putting together a wine is very like for a painter carefully choosing the origin of colours" as a trained fine artist and former winemaker, I could not agree more. The Première Cuvée boasts classical lines and multi-faceted beauty, one first notices the extremely fine mousse, followed by razor-sharp minerality, oyster shells and persistent bubbles give way to layers of brioche, citrus, orchard fruit, and more nuanced aromas of raspberries and Queen Anne's cherries As for this author, Bruno Paillard is instantly a new favorite. Sample — 10 years ago

Larry Clopp

10

Pure ambrosia. Amazing mouth feel. The Queen got 2x 4.5L on her Golden day in 2012 and had 1 at lunch. No small bottles left, so we're bringing 1 home! — 10 years ago

Dade Thieriot

10

#Roumier red #Burgundies are now considered to be amongst the very top echelon of #Pinots from anywhere on earth. His #Musigny is virtually unaffordable along with the top DRCs, but the queen at his court is this Bonnes-Mares, and a very worthy royalty it is. Drinks now but will continue to improve for another decade...if you can find it. #2002 — 11 years ago

with Petra and Wietske

James Webb

9.7

Waving goodbye to this Napa queen. On the way out but is it?? Unique, treasure! Nose of mahogany, baked red fruit, menthol, anise, sweetbreads, muted cassis. Balanced, subtle sweetness, soft, integrated tannins. Near perfect palette. Citric gripping finish of medium to long length. Really, really cool vintage Napa. An honor to have this 29. With every sip the rating goes up. — 11 years ago

Warren Sibley

9.5

Delicious. First sip delivers and keeps on growing as you give it time. All that you would expect from the queen of pinot. — 11 years ago

Centura Churchill

10

Devine. I know when I was a Queen in my past life I had it on my table. Expensive, but so worth it. — 12 years ago

Joshua Crisp

8.9

A little heat on the nose, but African violets, raspberries and juicy-ripe blackberries, cherry cola, and blueberry pie with hints of fresh mushrooms, cedar, and eucalyptus comes through. Surprisingly light in the body and tannic structure in spite of other clues - it opens with fresh, ripe Queen Anne cherries and July strawberries, immediately giving way to prunes, pot roast and crimini mushrooms, and finishing with anise, green peppers, bitter cocoa. Would be perfect with a molè. — 9 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

Merry Edwards, the "Queen of Pinot" just keeps on going with greatness. Ruby with aromas of ripe fruits and earthy spice. On the palate red berry flavors with a bramble texture and mushroom notes. Well integrated tannins with good balance. A good grip of minerality hits on the lingering finish. The cellar will add benefit to this outstanding wine. — 9 years ago

Brad Donaldson

9.3

Beautiful sparkling, toasty oak and plum on the nose. Subtle dried fruits on the palate! — 10 years ago

Bernard Rethore

Owner, Fion Wines

9.1

Not much from the last century left in the cellar. But, fortunately I found this. 16 and still going strong. Dark, red rich fruit with tannins mellowed by time. Too good for Tyrion Lannister but fit for a queen on the iron throne as it seems as if it has it origins from the blood of dragons. — 11 years ago

with Susan

Tor Boswick

9.2

This is such a solid beer. Runs the gamut of the taste experience and has on hell of a right hook. The Queen of summer bbq beers. See what I did there? — 11 years ago

BrixChick Liza

9.3

Refreshing and alive with acidity and fruit. Touch of (injected) spritz 9 RS to put handcuffs on an acid queen In a good way — 11 years ago

Michael Brewer

9.2

Pretty good Pinot. Got it on clearance sale at Wine Sensations. — 12 years ago