Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Main course is a Beef Tenderloin Roast with Rosemary, Crispy Duck Fat Potatoes, Sautéed Greens. The beef is among the most tender (cut it with a fork) & flavorful we’ve had.

From magnum. The nose shows; dark currants/cassis, blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, plum, anise, dry soils, dry crushed rocks, some graphite, cigar, dark, rich earth, blue/purple fruit cola, very soft dark spice with blue and purple florals set in lavender.

The body full, lush & thick. The tannins, rounded, tarry and velvety chewy. The structure & tension have hit its stride but, a little leaner than I’m used to in a Phelps Cabernet. The length and balance are exactly what I expect from them. It’s elegant, ripe & juicy. Dark currants/cassis, blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, plum, anise to black licorice, cinnamon, soft clove, vanilla, nutmeg, dry soils, dry crushed rocks, moist clay some graphite, cigar, leather, limestone, dry herbs, dark, rich earth, blue/purple fruit cola, very soft dark spice with blue and purple florals set in lavender. The acidity is a gentle rain shower. The long finish is delicious and persists into a dark spice.

Perfect with Hedy’s Boeuf.

Wine is peaking in Magnum with another 5-8 years ahead.

The “Truth” which, is the very bottom, concentrated part of the bottle is a 9.3.

Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅🤶🎁🦌❄️⛄️🍷 — 6 years ago

Keith Herrick

9.5

😂😂😂 this was popped with no expectations, next to the sink so we could quickly pour it down the drain. the wine ended up being beautiful! The fruit is all secondary of course, bust still tons of dried tart cherry and forest floor. It is refreshing and zero signs of oxidation. Not sure if there is truth to this, but I was told that it had belonged to R Welland. — 7 years ago

Mark McCoy

9.8

Bobby Moy, Winemaker "Layers of red plum, blackberries, and cassis explode from the glass. Spices mingle with the fruit giving way to notes of lavender, nutmeg, and cardamom. On the palate it is in balance due to a solid acid backbone and rich, but fairly-tight tannins. The finish lingers with red fruits and wisps of graphite. This approachable wine is rich in color, texture and flavor with an elegance not often seen in mountain Cabernets of this intensity. Delicious now and opens very well with a quick decant. Best from 2019-2030." chironwines.com $55.00 750ml — 8 years ago

Kevin Murphy

9.0

The un-oaked process allows more of the natural flavors to come through. Enjoyed it. — 8 years ago

Antoine Cauchard

9.2

J' adore ce genre de bière. Astringente et très amère, une explosion d' agrumes et de notes florales et de pin, une jolie couleur dorée. Double IPA américaine qui titre à 8.7. Elle me fait vraiment penser à ma référence du genre, la west coast IPA de l' association des brasseries Green Flash et Saint-Feuillin — 8 years ago

Juan Pablo Perez

9.0

Alternativa mas económica que el Champagne. Buen balance de acido y azucar. Buena mineralidad con tonos de granito. Olores y sabores a miel tambien. Buen valor. ( B Fernandez) — 9 years ago

boyd

9.0

Reminiscent of glacier lettuce. Drying. This + oysters = the truth. Sometimes it's good to do different. — 9 years ago

TheSkip

9.5

What a tremendous IPA. None of that annoying harsh bitterness but also not overly flowery. Delightful! — 7 years ago

Marcus Janke

9.2

In terms of bubbly wines, this is wonderful! Even overall this Cava is great and definitely replaces champagne in taste (but without the headache afterwards) — 7 years ago

Thomas Brenner

9.2

There are some places in the world where they view present day America as a place where we expect to be happy. Should we feel bad they live in places where you should just expect hardship? We live in a time and place where we can focus on building our inner selves and have a chance at....When we're not constantly putting out fires we can really focus on...should that be a source of shame. When the desperate struggle to find food and shelter is finally behind us, we can turn our attention to other sources of pain and truth.
This is the kinda wine you feel bad about being able to enjoy. I feel privileged. — 8 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

10

The truth is… over the years, I've had the occasional fanciful thoughts where I imagined picking up and moving to wine country. Those dreams always seemed so impractical and, of course, it’s never the right time. So, when my favorite winery – Theorem Vineyards – whose wines are made by my favorite winemaker – Thomas Rivers Brown – approached ME about moving to Napa Valley to work for THEM, I fell off my chair. Fortunately, I was more prepared when they asked me to join their team as Vice President of Sales and Marketing; my only condition was a bottle of their 2012 Voir Dire Cabernet Sauvignon – their first born. I will be relocating to Napa Valley at the end of May.

As for that 2012, I believe 60 cases were produced. I previously tasted the 2013 and 2014, so the 2012 was the only released vintage I had not tasted. It’s immediately recognizable as Voir Dire with its ethereally dense and exotically potent perfume. Drenched in wild and savory blackberry, luscious crème de cassis, and the most flawless graphite that will make you understand why diamonds exist. The primary components of its flavor profile are so pure and exalted, and so much so, that I’m reminded how right the decision is. What makes this world class, though, is the mosaic backdrop of secondary flavors that comes across like some sort of haute couture tapestry – polished and refined, yet pure and exotic – a mélange of herbs, black licorice, iron, cedar, truffle, game, and leather. It’s very Thomas Rivers Brown, but the terroir is undeniable. — 8 years ago

Juan Pablo Perez

9.0

Nariz: manzana, melocoton, flores.

Boca: en boca piedra mojada. Seco, pero con un poco de dulzura. Alcohol M-, Acidez M/M+, Buen valor (consumido en restaurante).
— 9 years ago

GaryWEdwards

9.4

Silky start to finish, amazing offering — 9 years ago

with Logan

David Saenz

9.2

Delicious and tasty — 7 years ago

with Megan

Dean Bernal Sr.

9.5

2014 Voir Dire. n. an oath taken by jurors to tell the truth. Crisp & clean. Hints of light tobacco and soft corinthian leather with a light fruit finish. Smooth and silky. Great with a hearty meal of slow cooked pot roast and earthy mushroom rice. 👍🏼 — 7 years ago

with Jeff, April and 2 others

Juan Pablo Perez

9.0

Nariz: miel, naranja, albaricoque, pina

Boca: Alcohol M, Acidez M. Untuoso, glycerol. Largo.

Buen valor. — 8 years ago

Muralee Murugesu

9.3

Very very nice sake at the offered price range. Lots of lovely character with smooth texture (almost like a condrieu). — 8 years ago

Meeter B

9.0

Smells amazing. Tastes better. It's the X-Men of BC Cabs. It's something you didn't think would jump so effortlessly from bottle to tummy. It's inhuman. It's a mutant. It's fighting for truth and drunkenness for those who can't fight for themselves. Wow. Thanks Charlotte. — 8 years ago

Kimberly

9.0

Good wine for everyday, great for the price. — 9 years ago

Juan Pablo Perez

9.1

Rico al paladar. Buen color. Nariz un poco amarrada todavía. Considerando solo seis anos sorprendentemente fácil de tomar. Buen valor al precio. (V Suarez) — 9 years ago