Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Champagne is for celebrating, not that I need a celebratory reason to open a bottle as I am hooked on champagne. 💉

However, after installing 27 solar panels and waiting an additional seven weeks for my Tesla, I/we have almost erased our carbon footprint. Finally picked it up today. I believe we all need to do our part to save the glorious vines that bring so much happiness to our lives. 🍷🥂👍

As for the Baron Fuentes, the is a very good Champange and is perhaps the best QPR out of Champagne at $24.99.

Bright lemon, lime, grapefruit w/ sugar, bruised red apple & pear, touch of ginger & cider, bread dough, baguette crust, sea spray, white spice with some palate heat, sea fossils, grey volcanic minerals, spring flowers, lilacs and yellow lilies. The acidity is bright, crisp and lively. The finish is smartly polished, well balanced and persistent for minutes.

Whoo hoo! So close to carbon free! 🍾🥂 — 6 years ago

Sonali O'Keefe

9.0

Not nearly as sweet as previous vintages (thank God). Fruity, slightly floral, and chalky aromatics. Strong berry fruit and minerality for taste and a crisp finish. I'm currently at a Rose tasting party, and so far this is my fav; I hope it's not sold out. 70% Syrah 18% Grenache 12% Mourvedre — 8 years ago

Steven Beishuizen

9.0

A nice, level-tallied merlot that would pair well with pretty much any piece of meat you could chase down. The tannins are silky and the fruit vey fresh. I'm thinking cherry and red plum here. Not bad at all. — 8 years ago

Henrik Poulsen

9.4

Insanely fresh, young and vibrant at age 25!! — 9 years ago

with Kurt-Inge, Yan and 1 other

Robert Davis

9.2

Paired with Dover Sole at South Beverly Grill for the anniversary with @Katie Wudel — 9 years ago

with Katie

Jayson Noland

9.2

At craftsteak in MGM — 10 years ago

Dan Pugh

9.0

Really a very nice Chardonnay. The nose is very rich and buttery, while the wine is slightly acidic and rather floral on the tongue. It is floral and citric at the finish. Overall, very nice at $15. Maureen says "pleasant, citrusy, acidic. Not my favorite, but fine." — 11 years ago

Mr. Winecountry

9.4

Delish. Classic sonoma coast cran and bright cherry. If you dont know this brand. You should. — 11 years ago

Lisa Trevino

9.5

Crisp, not heavy, reminds me of Cakebread Sauvignon Blanca at a lower price — 12 years ago

Matt LeBlanc

9.7

Chalk Hill Red was a shows stopper! This wine was paired with a pork tenderloin at Ruth's Chris South Park! — 12 years ago

Daniil Karp

9.0

Napa Chardonnay made with neutral oak. Round and zesty, great because of how not Napa it is. The vineyards are also gorgeous. — 7 years ago

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.4

The 2015 Jerusalem Hill Vineyard is another sensation Pinot Noir from the talented team at Domaine Serene. This Eola-Amity Hills bottling begins with bright aromatics of bing cherry, rose water and spice box that connect with earthy undertones. The palate reveals a beautiful texture and a soft, supple mouthfeel with considerable weight, as there is a seamless quality to this wine that utterly impresses. Displaying a wonderful combination of black and red fruits on the palate, this finishes long with cherry cream and minerals leaving an impression. The Jerusalem Hill shows wonderful ageing potential and should continue to evolve beautifully over the course of the next decade. Drink 2019-2035- 94 — 7 years ago

Mono Head

9.1

2007 petite Syrah - 9.1+dynamite-strong and grippy, bold. I really liked this. I bought 3 bottles of this. $63? — 8 years ago

Connie P

9.7

Bought at tasting room, October 2017. Love 😀 — 9 years ago

Rick Baumgarten

9.7

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From: Rick Baumgarten <rick@leelumber.com>
Date: August 14, 2017 at 3:52:54 PM CDT


This was not good...it was spectacular. Was great at the winery when we bought 6 bottles a couple of years ago, and each bottle has gotten better. I just ordered another case! Esther said she thought it one of the best wines she had ever tasted. It was complex with tons of fruit while remaining subtle. Acid and tannins present, but balanced. Long, long, round finish. The kind of nose that's so good, you don't even need to drink. — 9 years ago

Daryl Calhoun

9.6

Remarkable evening last night at VHR sponsored tasting of the 2014 vintage VHR. Heather and Bruce (@Bruce Phillips) hosted a lovely evening for the VHR faithful popping a Shramsburg Champagne toast with heavy appetizers followed by comparison of the 2012 and new 2014 vintages. Notes for 2014: Obviously young, but the aromatics hitting the nose are alive and run the continuum of all the green leaves in your spice drawer mixed together. Heavy mouth feel with flavor from the darker end of the spectrum: licorice, dates, tobacco. Finish is long and constant. Will be interesting to see how this one changes over time. — 10 years ago

with Ryan

Richard Hirstwood

9.3

Needs to be served at the right temperature and then the flavour flows. A great affordable new world red but don't have it too cold. — 11 years ago

Matt Babin

9.1

With dinner at Corduroy in DC. — 11 years ago

with Brian and Kori

Chadwick Allenbaugh

9.4

Another tough day at the office — 12 years ago

Anna Fang Hamm

9.9

Great cab. At delfini w Rachel. 60usd — 13 years ago

Paul Woolls

9.3

Youthful, at almost 20 years. 2000 vintage. — 7 years ago

Chris Ward

9.3

Lively, fresh, elegant. Nose of red fruits herbs, and spice. Great balance and acidity. — 7 years ago

Mark Flesher

8.9

have been holding on to this one for a while. It was first stored in a 50 bottle chiller before it was removed and stored in a cellar around 60 degrees. This one is definitely not too far over the hill. Maybe a year or so. That being said, with proper storage I see this one could probably go another five to seven years. Lots of black cherry on the front. Medium-plus bodied. The finish of this wine is quite enjoyable with a little sweet cedar tannin. This wins the award of wine of the day when considering wines that I thought were completely done. The 2007 Silver Oak Alexander valley beat it out by at least two to 3 points. — 7 years ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.7

Fortunately the stigma of 2011 has turned out in our favor on this one, continuing to find this under $50.00 nowadays, great Chardonnay. So glad @Martin G Rivard for sending me my first bottle, gone through a case since then, its a must buy at this price. — 8 years ago

JKT

9.1

At Estes park with SHs. Excellent still with mature notes of darker red fruit and earthiness and secondary complex aromas. Palate that's balanced and firm body and long complex finish. — 9 years ago

Curtis Osborn

9.5

Curtis had this 10 years ago

Kirsten Benham

9.1

Enjoyed this yummy wine on a cozy Friday night at home with my hubby. — 10 years ago

Roy Goble

9.2

Good stuff. — 11 years ago

Cyrus Limón

9.2

Great Pinot. Round but with an acid backbone. IPOB would approve. — 12 years ago

Robin Skees

9.6

John & I loved it. Smooth but full bodied. Found at Old Ebbits grill. — 12 years ago