Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.7

Outrageous. So supple and generous and knockout aromas. — 5 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2023 vintage. Light-medium body. Rhubarb, cherry, earth and concentration in waves. Great OR pinot value. 04.23.25. — a year ago

Michael Walker

9.9

Excellent chard, beautiful golden color, fragrant pear on the nose, good full bodied follow through on the palate. Only demerit is the slightest acidic twist at the back end. But that mellows after breathing awhile. Don’t overchill — 2 years ago

Matthew Cohen

9.2

Nose is dense cherry with a hint of smoke.

Palate is lovely cherry. Some spice.

Needs some air. — 3 years ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.3

Summer yum …. Killer gamay noir from Pinot/chard experts. We all need more light bodied summer reds that dance across your palate at cellar temp. Low ABV… light purple, cherry, berry, juicy sweetness with lively acid driving the fruit towards the finish. The bottle was gone too quickly with smash burgers and hand cut fries. Reminder to self: buy more next year, — 4 years ago

Ming L

9.3

The expressive nose shows ripe peach, apricot, coconut, dried white flower, roasted almond, and hint of honey. The medium to full body is richly textured with great depth of flavors echoing the nose, yet mange’s to be nimble enough. Long elegant finish.
From selected parcels from the estate vineyards at the highest elevation, This is an exuberant yet graceful chard. Super delicious. — 5 years ago

Brett Rogosin

9.2

This is good. The nose is gorgeous. I can smell it for days (I have been). There’s white pepper, potpourri medley (rose, lavender), red and blue fruit. The tannins are lush with present acidity that’s not overbearing. That palate has a good spice, less floral quality with good red fruit, pomegranate and red cherries. I’d say drink now, but definitely don’t wait more than a couple years (2022 ish). — 6 years ago

Andrew Formi

9.3

Just perfect — 6 months ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

Nose is a spice bomb. Dried, desiccated leaves. Some mid season cherry, wet earth and everything about the nose says aged but with some youthful vigor. Palate is lush and rich, really good, with great concentration and freshness. Nimble and with wonderful acidity and such purity. Velvety sweet tannins and so focused. This is drinking so well. Terrific sweetness and love the classical structure. Long finish and still got some fuel to burn. Even better in 5-8 years. With air this gets so juicy and the energy really shines through. Wow the elegance shines through after 2 hours. 9.5 now. — 9 months ago

Phil Kessling

9.0

Thank you, Paul. First time tasting this. Very Meursault like. Tart green apple, lemon custard, crisp acidity, some new oak. — 3 years ago

Adam Kincaid

9.4

Paired side-by-side with 2016 Lingua Franca Bunker Hill. (Same vintage, same vineyard, different producers!) the this Walter Scott won our hearts and tongues but just barely. Beautiful reduction notes on the nose - burnt matches, some grass, and candied tropical fruits. Strong lemon and orchard fruit components with good malo creaminess and oak, but bright acid and medium bodied tightness. Drank over a few hours and it kept opening with more fruit like papaya, green apple, and apricot. I wish this wouldn’t end. — 4 years ago

with Jillian

Paul J

9.3

Dark gold color. Needed some air to blow off some funk. Nutty and buttery with low acid. Medium plus depth. Finish could have been longer. Good QPR @ $34. — 4 years ago

Darren Dittrich

9.2

2018 might be even better than the ‘17. Lemon curd, light tropical notes, but steely Chablis-like acidity makes it all work. Another lovely WScott Chard, esp. for those that are not as fond of the warmer siblings father south. — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Dollar for dollar, the best producer of CA Pinot Noir.

Dark cherries, plum, blackberries, black raspberries, mid berry cola/licorice, hint of eucalyptus, dark, rich soil, dry, crushed rocks, limestone, soft; clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt me grilled meats,soft smokiness, mix of dark & red flowers with violets. Round acidity with balance, smartly polished elegance with a finish that lasts 90 seconds and falls evenly on earth & fruits. — 9 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

From 100% Wente clones that get max hang time, large and tiny berries packed together, pale lemon with subtle aromas of citrus and stone fruits. On the palate flavors of apple, lemon and lime flavors, crisp acidity, long finish ending with rich mineral character. Perfect now! — 2 years ago

Dave Mayers

9.5

Lucille. Holy WOW! This is American excellence. Lemon stones and reduction xtreme. Wish I could try this in 10 yrs. Perf. — 3 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

What a nose. Huge minerals, herbs, vanilla extract, flowers. Really herbal and perfumed. Also some sort of tree bark and tonic aromas. Huge intense palate with that 21 edge. Salty, crunchy and intense. Long and pure. Terrific inner mouth aromas. Concentration. So juicy and long. Elegant. So pure. Refreshing. Salty. So so long. The finish is so good. — 4 years ago

Brendan Baker

9.1

Very reduced initially - some manure notes. With air it becomes much more pleasant, moving into struck match, lemon pith and orchard fruit, mineral and bright acid ⚡️ — 4 years ago

Colleen McManus

9.1

Birthday gift cards = high-end thanksgiving pinots. Russian River candy apple top notes remain my favorite. — 5 years ago

David Shaw

9.2

Accompanied Thanksgiving dinner. Might be one of the highest rated Chards I’ve ever tried. Enjoyed it. Well made. Matched well with our Bernaise sauce. We debated how to rate this given all the other wines served were red or dessert wines. Should be rated higher if served with other Chardonnay-appropriate dishes. — 6 years ago