Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

Awesome, expressive nose of big ripe cherries, mulling spices, cinnamon, cardamon, clove and bitter citrus. Such an aromatic nose. Tiny berry fruit intensity and just awesome depth. Palate is spicey, sweet and super fresh. Wonderful spice and oak accents. Terrific length. Supple texture and lovely sweet fruit and oak. Very fresh and complex. Air is this estate’s friend so I’ll be back. 9.3 for now.

9.3 to 9.4 overnight. - Big, ripe cherry nose. Spice and less oak than yesterday. Elegant, juicy and complex. Very elegant and pure. Zero oak today after significant wood yesterday. lovely freshness and length. World class. — 4 years ago

Mono Head

9.0

rich. A little but it orange flavors, a tiny bit of dark finish. 9.0 — 6 years ago

Ken Cassady

8.9

What a great Temp! It really reminded me a strong West Texas Tempranillo. It paired well with Antelope blackstrap. — 6 years ago

with Charla

Micha Segeritz

9.2

Toasted bread & slightly over-ripe apple nose, pale gold color, medium body, intense tiny bubbles, hints of grapefruit and ripe apple, long-lasting finish — 7 years ago

Peter Lutz

9.0

Easy to drink fun California cab. Love the glow in the dark label. — 8 years ago

Lisa Radcliff

10

Refreshing! Serve chilled. Nice little scavenger hunt on the back label to spice up your Sunday afternoon! — 8 years ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.3

Gorgeous light pink color, elegant nose of dark ripe plum, beaucoup tiny pin-prick bubbles that persist like the head of a beer. The flavors are electric dark plum, blood orange, and ruby red grapefruit with a long, lean finish that eventually tapers off with a tartness that refreshes the palate for more. Ultra bruts and low dosage bubbles rock! — 9 years ago

John Bratincevic

9.1

Nose: pear, toast, mild cheese. Taste: nuts, toast, dry lemon, lovely smooth champagne-y texture and bubbles. Tiny dash of red fruit (pomegranate?). Nice acidity. Not worth the price premium by a long shot - but tasty. And a suitable excuse for poor Sean Connery mimicry. — 4 years ago

Karen DeLand

9.0

Totally enjoyed this for an easy glass of red wine on a cold wintry afternoon- would buy again. — 5 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

This wine hit 18 on top 100 list in 2017. Best known for Sparkling Wines, served at White House since 1985. Pale salmon color, a blend of 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay & aged 3 years prior to release, showing aromas of red fruit with citrus and biscuit notes. On the palate apple, strawberry and cherry flavors with orange zest, earthy yeasty spice and tiny bubbles. The wine is well balanced, good acidity, some yeast and minerality on the long finish. — 6 years ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.3

Intro for New Years Champagne indulgence... I love this wine... crisp, clean, vibrant...at $60 retail this wine over delivers on all fronts. Dry, elegant green apple and ripe pear with impeccable balance between fruit and acid structure. Tiny, persistent bubbles in the mousse...I bought half of the dozen available and should have scooped them all. — 7 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.3

Pretty good strawberry and some lighter, less severe watermelon notes here. The wine has a nose with a lot of sweeter strawberry and nutty notes. Enters with tiny bubbles all around, coating the glass and your mouth. The finish is VERY mildly tart and quite dry. Overall I think this wine is doing great, especially given its roots. Very well balanced sparkler. Takes me back to touring and tasting in the cave. — 8 years ago

with Dan, Shay and 1 other

Jeroen Koenen

9.1

Less Riesling in this vintage... so less distinctive and different and interesting than the corresponding 2013.
Still a very, very well made Napa Chardonnay, low acidity, lots of vanilla. — 9 years ago

Debbie Hopper

9.6

Saved this from a tasting in Spring of 2014, aged beautifully. Deep, complex, full of body and clean finish — 5 years ago

Kristin Cancellieri

9.0

Delicious jammy blend. Smooth hints of vanilla and pairs well with smoky bbq flank steak — 5 years ago

with Lorraine

Jennifer Joyal

8.9

Loving the smooth chocolate taste. Was recommended by a gal at work and it did not disappoint. — 7 years ago

JordanneRenner

10

The effervescence is perfectly tiny, and bright! Delish on a sunny afternoon. — 7 years ago

Timothy Cowan

9.2

Big, rich and bold. Lightly sweet up front and tart + spice on the back. A bit on the tart side of the spectrum for me. Tart fruits really pop! — 8 years ago

with Katie

Maya Seeney

9.0

Yeasty aroma but more predominantly acid, citrus, minerality, wet stone, and floral on the palate. Dry with a tiny touch of sweetness. Soft/creamy mousse. — 8 years ago

Conrad Green

9.7

Looks almost rose. Quite dark. Tiny bubbles, very gentle. Glorious nose of resolved pinkish fruit. On the palate a beautiful strawberry soft and precise mid palate with delicate acidity. Long and phenomenal. — 9 years ago

with Paul and Matt