Ron R

9.2

We really enjoy the relatively high dosage used by this producer, but a tartness is present which acts as a counter-balance.
Nose presents roasted nuts and toast. Palate is mineral-driven and energetic. Notes of meyer lemon and biscotti compete with the urgency of the profile of the wine - and this is day 2. — a year ago

with Anne-marie

Ron R

9.4

Happy Christmas Delectable peeps.
Much love to one and all from NJ.
So glad I’m on the Ultramarine list. This stuff is plush and very inviting. — 2 years ago

with Benny, James and 1 other

Al Shikoh

9.2

tight bead, amber hue; yellow apple, citrus, white flowers, cheese rind; light bodied, zesty acidity, touch of residual sugar, 12% ABV; made from Chenin Blanc sourced Seven Springs Vineyard in Eola-Amity Hills, fermented naturally, unfined, unfiltered, no added sulfites, in pétillant naturel style by Raj Parr with Michael Cruise of sparkling wine house Ultramarine; $32 — 3 years ago

Ely Cohn

9.0

My second vineyard of Cruse sparkling Valdiguie and it’s good but it’s definitely the less interesting of the two. Where Deming was a pretty hazy white strawberry, Rancho Chimiles is more upfront - visuals and flavors of bright Jolly Rancher watermelon and pink strawberry starburst. A little overpriced at $35.

Still searching for Ultramarine in Texas - help? — 4 years ago

Bryan Kesting

9.5

Cabernet night with the guys. Started with a few whites.

Other than the Ultramarine this is the Cab I brought. I decanted this for about 12 hours before the gathering. I really enjoyed this. — 5 years ago

with Scott

Michael Elmore

9.1

Peach fruit cup. Very reminiscent of Ultramarine Rose... or vice versa — 6 years ago

Alicia Cypress

9.1

A good midpoint between Ultramarine and traditional champagnes. Those farmers certainly know their fizz! — 7 years ago

with Art, Joe and 1 other

Sarah Milsow-Guenther

9.5

Absolute stunner of a blend. Intense creamy, caramely nose. Nice bite to it on the front and a smooth lingering finish. Can taste the Sherry cask and a nice touch of smoke. Love it. Keeps getting better and better the longer I sip it. — a year ago

Taylar Hart

9.2

Very Anderson Valley. Sweeter than Ultramarine; reminded me of Lichen sparkling. — 2 years ago

Lee Lightfoot

9.4

Acid for days. delicious lemon for our dungeness crab. Easily could have been base wine for ultramarine. — 2 years ago

Josh Morgenthau

9.3

Furry nose of black currants, black cherries, dank florals, tobacco. On the palate, black, ultramarine and red fruit, ripe cherries, toasted barley, light cocoa and deep spices. Young and heavy tannins, but with a few hours of air this is very nice- velvety, with flowers, minty herbs and spices. Chewy but lively. Needs 15 more years. Even so, not sure I see it meriting the same high marks as the professional critics gave it. Time will tell, I guess. — 3 years ago

Al Shikoh

9.0

light golden brown, looks like creme soda, medium beaded mousse; ripe berries, toasted hazelnuts, slight herbal tang; medium body, 12% ABV; 100% Pinot Noir sourced from Seven Springs Vineyard, zero dosage, disgorged early 2019, bottled and finished in Petaluma by Michael Cruse of Ultramarine; $65 — 4 years ago

Ely Cohn

9.3

The best thing I’ve tried from Cruse. Big boy pet nat. Sophisticated, serious, and not so different from something method traditional. Tight mousse and bone dry in a hazy white strawberry robe. Big red fruits, Dole strawberry, bing cherry, and candy watermelon slushee.

Now who can find a way for me to try some Ultramarine? — 5 years ago

Chris Durall

9.0

Finback Brewery Ultramarine DDH IPA. — 5 years ago

Shay A

9.3

Weston hosted Friday group today and was it definitely a can’t miss tasting. Wow! Absolutely knocked it out of the park with heavy hitter after heavy hitter. Similar to Wednesday group, all wines are tasted blind.

English sparkler ladies and gentlemen! Coming on the scene hot. Most guessed French NV. I wondered if it was possibly high end west coast like an Ultramarine. Loads of apple here. Little yeast and chalk. Great texture and bubbles. — 6 years ago

with Weston

Ellen Clifford

9.1

Watermelon and wet stone nose it just SMELLS thirst-quenching. All that on the palate plus raspberries and a hint of finder lime and pink peppercorn—which is to say floral without being floral. And something sappy and makes me think of the color ultramarine. It is also salmon pink taffeta in texture and feel.
Trinquevedel has historically a favorite of mine—I feel Iike this vintage is a bit more coy than others. A little less generous but give the glass time and it gives up pithy gems. Whether open upfront or mysterious but complex it always keeps me coming back. — 2 years ago

Josh Morgenthau

9.1

Sensual aromas lead in, and then this is so bright on the palate. Over time florals emerge- and glycerine, almost verging on soapy. Dark, transparent and ultramarine fruit. Not too acidic, but bright and lively nonetheless. Cali Cab that you could pair with sushi. — 2 years ago

Shay A

9.3

One of three bottles of bubbly (2014 Ultramarine BdN and 2010 Larmandier-Bernier VV du Levant) opened when a good friend, @Shawn R , was in town. EO is one of my favorite champagne producers, but this was actually my first experience with the rosé.

5yrs on the lees, disgorged mid 2019. Slightly orange pink in the glass. Initially, it was very razor sharp and intense. Jasmine, orange zest, and dried apricots on the nose. On the palate, the intensity picked up with a strong backbone of limestone, chalk, tangerine and some honeysuckle. When this paired with food, it showed its true colors with a touch more body and richness. Even more impressive was how much better this was on day two...likely a champagne that could benefit from a decant at this age. Much more creamy and showing more red Berry fruit like raspberries, rhubarb and also a little floral. Yeast driven notes didn’t appear until day two. Complex, intense and lots of potential. — 3 years ago

with Shawn

Ben Lehman

9.4

Best American sparkling wine I’ve ever had. Tho I’ve never had the ultramarine. Very champagne like — 5 years ago

Shay A

9.3

A few of us stopped by the wine storage facility today to “celebrate” the 4th in style...wine style. American zins and American Sparklers. Happy 4th 🇺🇸

Wow! Happily pleased and fairly surprised by this. This was my contribution. Had an ‘06 last year which was tasting really great but this ‘07 was a level above. Next to Ultramarine and the Reserve Schramsberg Sparklers, this is one of the best domestic Sparklers I’ve had, especially at the price ($50). Nose was grilled honeycomb, baked yeast and a small bit of limestone. Extremely creamy on the front palate...bubbles were so incredibly tiny. Multiple bubble strings. Wonderful lemon bread palate, with a crisp, chalky finish highlighted by grilled pineapple. This is an excellent US version of champagne. — 6 years ago

with Dan