Jeremiah Diaz

9.1

Fruit and oak on the nose, plum and blackberry notes. A really good cab. — 3 years ago

Deborah Lyman

9.3

So good. Smooth, cherries, hint of smokiness. Definitely dark fruits are present. — 5 years ago

Jay Kline

9.3

One of the few producers that I purchase each and every vintage. I find that Laurence Feraud’s wines are consistently some of the more interesting and enjoyable wines made in all of Chateauneuf du Pape; particularly when value comes into play. This bottle is my first experience with her 2018 vintage and the first bottle of a small tranche that I swooped up upon release. Popped and poured; consumed over 5 hours. The color is deep ruby with a near opaque core; glossy and gorgeous to behold. Medium+ viscosity. On the nose, this is classic Pegaü with loads of dark cherry and bramble fruit, a veritable hillside full of garrigue, lavender, black pepper, and something that reminds me of old books. On that palate, the fruit is equally generous, brambles and cherries, exotic spices, Herbs de Provence and a somewhat sanguine-like character to it. Substantial structure, though it seems to be a notch lower than the previous three vintages at this point in its young life. The tannins are very sneaky. Almost imperceptible for the first hour and yet, by hour four, they were very much making themselves known (in the Medium+ range). Acid is also Medium+ indicating these have an exciting life ahead. The finish lasts for well over a minute. All in all, another lovely Pegaü that will likely live in the shadow of some of the more heralded vintages in the last ten years however, that doesn’t mean this isn’t a stunner. Absolutely lovely stuff and I very much look forward to enjoying these well into the 2030’s. — 5 years ago

Eduardo Maldonado

9.9

Sabroso con una ensalada Caesar and chicken — 6 years ago

Renato Hoyle

9.4

Wonderful balance — 7 years ago

Jim Restrepo

8.9

Light body pleasant Pinot from Willamette Valley — 8 years ago

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9.4

The 2012 Montrose has a taut and focused bouquet with crisp blackberry, tobacco and light earthy scents on the nose. Fine vigour and class evident here. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannins on the entry, fine acidity, lightly spiced with a nicely proportioned and focused finish. This is a solid, almost swarthy Montrose, though it is surpassed by more recent vintages. Tasted twice at Bordeaux Index's Ten Year-On tasting and blind at the Southwold Ten-Year On tasting. (Neal Martin, Vinous, September 2022)
— 4 years ago

Kim Tobin

9.5

Love this! Can’t wait to visit Portugal again. Yes, fruity, floral, crisp- great summer white — 5 years ago

Michael

9.5

Light in taste and color. Lightly bitter. Easy drink. — 6 years ago

Amber Hall

10

The perfect Pinot! Well balanced, juicy but not sweet. Loved it! — 6 years ago

Skip Smyser

9.4

At ten this baby is coming into its own. Marvelous red fruit with so much life and youth. Will continue to improve for years. The Barrett Family has an incredible ability to make the most of every vintage!🍷 — 6 years ago

Adrienne Rolls

9.6

@ smooth 10% alc/v this is a nice and easy sip with delicious peach and nectarine flavors. — 8 years ago

Dani Muñoz

9.6

I’m not a Chardonnay person but I loved this one! Less oaky. My favorite Chardonnay so far. — 8 years ago

TJ

9.3

Crisp and dry and Steve liked it, also. — 4 years ago

Randy Fillingim

9.5

As good a Pinot - 2009. - that I have had. Seamless. Tannins and fruits in near perfect harmony. Initial taste - amazing. AND it finishes just as good. — 5 years ago

Katie

9.3

Great for the price! — 5 years ago

Lauren Willis

9.5

🍷✔✔ just lovely. Bought from the cellar door — 6 years ago

Dan Wesolowski

8.9

Especially excellent at the price! — 6 years ago

Haelli Cannon

9.0

Pretty good. First taste is a little strong but it gets better as you go — 7 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Another great vintage of this underrated NZ single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc. Loads of citrus (primarily grapefruit) and herbaceous notes. Light bodied with Bracing acidity. Crisp and refreshing. Consistent from year to year. — 8 years ago