Joakim Andersson

8.9

Herbal nose with violets, chocolate. Pretty smooth. Chalky violet texture. Fruit - present but not screaming for attention. Some coarse tart cherry does appear. Violet in the finish. — 8 years ago

Sarah O'Kelley

9.0

Love that this well priced Chenin outclassed some more pricey ones at our Chenin tasting!! Apricot, white flowers, lemon verbena, crushed rocks - pretty!! — 8 years ago

with Dorit

Leslee D. Miller

Owner and Certified Sommelier Amusée Wine Consulting

9.2

Brine, like licking the back of a wet oyster shell, racy & beaming with lemon verbena, tangelo & underripe white peach skin. Dom. de la Pépiète 'Clos des Briords' Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, a gem! #certifiablydelish — 8 years ago

David Kline

9.2

Fantastic wine! Pineapple and tangerine, chives, haricot verts, spritzy citrus, lemon verbena. The palate is plump, with lemon, grapefruit pith, chalky pomelo, lemongrass, grapefruit soda, briny lime. Huge acidic backbone to support really big fruit! Remember this as sweeter, but not tonight! — 9 years ago

with Courtney

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.6

A wine of great density and inner structure, it boasts grilled lemon, verbena additions, spice, chalk and ripe, green apple flavors. Stretched finish thanks to its dazzling acidity, where repeating mineral flavors dominate. Better on 2020. — 9 years ago

David Kline

9.6

Dark color that is reflected in the nose and on the palate. The aromas of dried lemon and lemon sourdough predominate, but there is also a snippet of lemon verbena and jackfruit, dried apricots, pumpkin, dried mango, dried papaya and a Flemish red beer streak! The lemon and beer notes are evocative of a brew room after cleanup, but a honey note in a spring grove plants you firmly outside. Plenty of sunshine here, and tangerines in a basket with fresh bread. Medium to heavy mouthfeel, and blood orange, grapefruit, lemon drops, grapefruit pith, limestone and a dried grass and chalky lemon pith finish that is exemplary. A writhing, evolving spectacle that boasts the intermittent Apple cider vinegar whisper without offense. Tannins abound, along with lemoncello custard. — 9 years ago

with Courtney

Matt

9.0

As always this wine kicks ass. This bottle showed more striking herbal character. Lemon balm, verbena, spring flowers, jalapeño, grapefruit zest. Great mineral notes. Has lost a little freshness than the last bottle. Still has great precision and weight behind it 50/50 stainless/barrel. — 8 years ago

Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.0

Super solid Chardonnay. Only $35 and worth every penny. Crystalline yellow with a lime green tinge. Slightly hazy. Great nose of orange rind, lemon zest, essential oil, verbena, and creme brulee. Framed by subtle oak. Almost reminds me kistler Durrell — 8 years ago

with Lee

John Wabeck

8.9

White flowers, verbena, and Yuzu. Very energetic, dry and quenchy. — 8 years ago

Roger Cabrera

8.9

Pristine fruit, racy acidity, and briny minerality. Lemon verbena, yellow peaches, and a distinct creaminess. Stunning. — 9 years ago

Julian Weber

8.9

Almost equal blend of Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Roussanne. Silky smooth white peach floral and light mineralogy. Verbena chamomile brisk-edged finish. Not big but pretty long and pure. Could stand some more time in the cellar — 9 years ago

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.2

Weird and very personal but positively restraint aromas and flavors of verbena, grapefruit, soft spices and candied peaches. Naked finish where its natural elevage becomes obvious. Feels older than it is (2011 vintage), but I'm still intrigued to revisit this one in another few years. — 9 years ago

Eddie Townsend

Winery Ambassador Hyde de Villaine

9.4

All citrus/mineral driven initially and then... whoa! Brioche, mushroom, verbena, bruised apple and slightly bacterial. The BIZ!!! — 11 years ago

with Greg

Matt

9.0

Crushed rocks, snow, white leaches, peach skin, lime zest, verbena, lime blossom, slight kiss of barrel influence, slight nuttiness coupled with some leesy notes. A touch plush on the attack but racy mineral driven finish follows. Crumbly/spritzy texture. Great value. — 8 years ago

Dorit Handrus

8.9

More subtleties and brightness than the nose would imply. Certainly a bit oxidized, but the waxy, resiny side plays well with the herbal, verbena characteristics — 8 years ago

with Stems, Tripti and 4 others

Brent Mayeaux

Production Burn Cottage Vineyard

8.9

Tight and rough on opening. Much better on day two. I wish I had saved more. Margarita mix, lemon verbena, hint of some sweet fruit, and lots of acid. A bit linear. — 8 years ago

Karen Hawkins

9.6

Absolutely the epitome of Brunello. Buy this wine, now. 2009 vintage. — 9 years ago

Michael Schamis

9.1

Bright, creamy nose full of peach, white flowers and citrus with almost a hint of smoke. Warm full butter, oak and smoky notes on the palate lead to big acidity and stony minerality with just a touch lemon verbena. The finish is lingering and clean. — 9 years ago

with Kati

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.2

Vivid and ripe, highlighted by white peach, apricots and verbena lemon aromas, this elegant yet ripe vintage is bursting with flavors and chalky minerality. Long finish. — 9 years ago

Peter Monteleone

Sales & Marketing Martine's Wines

9.0

Freshest vintage yet, more lemon verbena and waxy pear. This is a knockout. — 11 years ago