

Superlative. Virtuoso. The reason to drink wine. Scott McLeod + Coppola-Niebaum old vine Rutherford Cabernet + 2007 = near-perfection. One cannot overstate the beauty and artistry of this wonderful Cabernet. It is like a symphony, from the opening notes of muted mocha cherry to the finishing tones of classic Rutherford dust. In a word, exquisite! — 8 years ago
A great Pinot Noir — 9 years ago
Sum up of my #Tokaj tastings:this trio from Bott r the best dry 2013s I tasted. Virtuoso balance in tough vintage. #Tokajauction — 11 years ago
Easy drinking, fruit forward. Very cherry. Nice sipper. — 11 years ago
On the Lawn at Tanglewood this afternoon with the Boston Pops Orchestra. Our conductors are David Newman and John Williams are leading a diverse program of cinematic works composed by John Williams entitled "Across The Stars: Music Of John Williams". We'll enjoy pieces from Star Wars (various episodes), Harry Potter, E.T., Memoirs of a Geisha and many others. All works to feature the violin virtuoso, Anne-Sophie Mutter, a personal favorite soloist of ours on these hallowed grounds. Mr. Williams has rearranged many of the selections today to better feature Ms. Mutter, an exciting afternoon will lay ahead. 🎼🎻
A nicely aging monopole Chardonnay, loving the lightly oxidized yellow fruits.
Nose has oxidized, yellow apple skin peel, papaya and medium oak more notable today than prior bottles, albeit not distracting but embracing.
Palate has creamy, tropical fruits, over-ripe lemon and light minerality.
Just an exceptional bottle, likely the best of all the 'Clos de Malte' 2011's we've enjoyed to date. — 6 years ago


Nice wine with a sour note — 8 years ago
Good. Fruity. — 9 years ago
Crisp steely stuff. Nose shows a beautiful depth of citrus fruit. The palate has a great balance of fruit, acid & salinity. This producer makes makes great wine across the board. This is a hauntingly beautiful record. Reminiscent of Leo Kottke & John Fahey in a slower tempo. Almost ballad-like guitar work from a virtuoso. — 7 years ago
Cherries & smoke on the nose, following to the palate. Needed about an hour in the decanter to blossom fully. Classic producer. The album is the Brazilian masterpiece, Krishnanda by Pedro Santos, a virtuoso percussionist & composer. It evolves across genres as the wine shows a variety of facets & characteristics. Brilliance across the board. — 8 years ago


Karoushi Junmai Ginjo Muroka. Vigorous grapefruit and fresh flower aromatics. Vibrant and zesty (lemon) with cocoa. — 10 years ago
Fresh, lively on the palate. Surprisingly elegant for a dessert wine. Creme d'cassis, stewed plums, balsamic reduction, lingonberry. — 11 years ago
Dark, ruby red color. — 12 years ago
Severn G

On the Lawn at Tanglewood this afternoon with the Boston Pops Orchestra. Our conductors are David Newman and John Williams are leading a diverse program of cinematic works composed by John Williams entitled "Across The Stars: Music Of John Williams". We'll enjoy pieces from Star Wars (various episodes), Harry Potter, E.T., Memoirs of a Geisha and many others. All works to feature the violin virtuoso, Anne-Sophie Mutter, a personal favorite soloist of ours on these hallowed grounds. Mr. Williams has rearranged many of the selections today to better feature Ms. Mutter, an exciting afternoon will lay ahead. 🎼🎻
Nose has mashed strawberry/banana and cut red delicious apple.
Palate has sweet strawberry, banana peel, ripe red currant and light green herb notes.
The wine is 100% DeChaunac, a more common varietal for colder climates, like Ontario; fruit is sourced locally (FLX region) from Sheldrake Point.
The 2018 may just be the finest version of this wine to date, so juicy and expressive on the palate, just beautiful for this warm afternoon. — 6 years ago