Conrad Green

9.1

Broad white flowers and lime on the nose. A hint of apples (premox on the horizon?) but a broad complex palate that’s quite developed. Lacks a little of the puligny definition you’d want but fun right now. Given the appley notes I’d check in with this soon or it could be another sad example of Leflaive’s descent into premox. A good wine right now. — 7 years ago

David Kline

9.2

What a lovely extra brut rosé of 100% Nebbiolo! Really nice to experience it in a singular context, away from its sister wines of such pedigree and substance that they cause her to become an afterthought. She is an amazing rosé extra brut with mineralogy for meters and miles and a tinge of signature Nebbiolo citrus upon a strawberry seed bed. With a smoky note to the bluing descent into a rain puddle of gravure. Charcoal lines connoting the breadth of an ageless arboreal apparition. #Nebbiolo #italiansparkling #extrabrut #piedmont #bubbles #spumantizzata #spumante #cascinachicco #rosealldamnday #roseseasonneverends #piemonte — 8 years ago

with Courtney

John Greer

8.9

A bit more smooth and lacks the fruiry complexity of its Argentinian counterpart. But is fitting for a wine of this region. More dry than I expected. I prefer the South American appellation but a descent wine. — 8 years ago

Kalamota

8.9

A very very descent cab from this part of the world. Inky enough, dry and good taste of berries. Will work this in to a regular rotation during the cold months. — 8 years ago

Wooly Sheep

8.9

Paired with lobster dumplings, descent Chad for $31 — 8 years ago

with Jana

Alex Zagoro

8.9

Very descent Malbec. Not too earthy. It's sharp and goes great with steak — 9 years ago

Mirelsa Modestti

9.8

At the beginning of the fourteenth century, Castilla and León participated in the Reconquista, the re-conquest of the spanish peninsula from its medieval muslim rulers.
Seven centuries later, Bodegas Mauro reconquers our palate.
Absolutely stunning from the cristal clear dark ruby, subtle, but flirty nose, to the rich, red fruit balanced with formal tannins, and a dash of cassis.
The incredibly silky descent, and long, beautiful aftertaste must have the Vega Sicilia family on edge. They simply cannot deliver this craftsmanship at this price.
Unforgettable! — 9 years ago

Kenta Hayashi

9.3

Unlike any Arnoux Lachaux I've had so far. Has the most purple-ish/violet color of them all. Barnyard funk, floral (not unlike Rousseau at first), and black berry fruits. This and the Noellat had the most complexity. On the palate, this kept singing and remained relatively linear throughout the night, whereas the Grivot began its descent towards the end of dinner. It has all the elements to age for a few more years. Opened at 10 am - all my friends prepared well! — 7 years ago

Daniel M

8.9

Much too young but ... when paired with red meat it unveils its potential : superb nose of sour cherry, blood, a bit of térébenthine too. Some spices. A profound, intense nose that makes us think and reflect on the wine. The palate is much too young but the sour cherry little song plays again among subtle tannins and along a long acid backbone that wants to go the extra mile. Red berries play a little part in this piece and raspberry comes at last. Very nice work. Would love to come to it again in 5-7 years. Fun fact : we are currently spending Christmas time with the in laws in Warsaw, Poland. This winemaker is of polish descent. His great grandfather came to France in the early years of the 20th century to make wine in burgundy. It's quite consistent with our life story that we open this wine during our Christmas diner! — 7 years ago

William Hughes

9.0

This winery is owned by an Argentine of Armenian descent. In Argentina his wineries are pretty top end. He hired Michel Rolland as his consultant and produces a good and very accessible wine with very good fruit. Blue and red fruits in this blend of Syrah, Tannat, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Montepulciano, and Khdoghni. Better than a lot of other Rolland wines I've had! — 8 years ago

Jason Schwyn

9.5

Our favorite riesling and the start of our descent into sweet wines. We consider it to be sweet, but not too sweet. The wine steward at Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill in Las Vegas said it is not a true riesling, though I do not remember what style he said it was. — 8 years ago

Cindy Lin

9.2

Dark colour. Intense cherry note with a hint of oak. Ripe, soft, balanced and sweet tannins and yet with descent acidity that gives it a bit of freshness. After taste isn't long, not lingering. — 8 years ago

ie

9.0

A descent PN — 9 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.0

More jammy than what's typical from Oregon. Lots of spice and a descent amount of tannin grip. — 9 years ago

Александр Богоявленский

9.0

Good ice wine. Has descent sweetness but little lack of complexity in the blend. — 7 years ago

Scott Samlan

9.0

Opened it up from a 60 degree cellar. Initially was a bit tight. After an hour opened up nicely. Dark ruby, dark cherries and pepper nose, descent body and well rounded soft tannins. Not terribly complex but Went great with rigatoni with Bolognese. Great SuperT for 30 bucks — 7 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.4

That's impressive. Color...like urine after a long bike ride. But it both tastes and smells way better. This has peaked, but it can't be more than 200 meters into the descent. Drink now!!! or tomorrow — 8 years ago

with Mark

Isaac Pirolo

9.2

I was mentally prepared for a wine that had begun its slow descent. Instead, like a United security officer, it immediately punched me in the face, but in a sort of stately, gentlemanly sort of way. The broad-shouldered structure still manages to contain the pungent damp clay, fresh cherry, tea leaf, underbrush, tobacco, cedar, and worcestershire. For a second wine from a fifth growth, this seems to defy its age. Superb. — 8 years ago

Vickie Hammer

9.1

Last longer than most reds after opening (3 days was still descent) — 9 years ago

Docho Dochev

9.0

Descent flavor, dark fruits, not very long finish. Can stay in the bottle for a few years, good value. — 9 years ago