Scott E. Becker

8.9

[Tasted on March 13, 2021 at Home]

Candied cherry, red raspberry and pomegranate fruit, with notes of Earl Gray tea, spice and forest floor. Fruit forward wine with a saline note on the tannic finish. — 5 years ago

Mandy Tripp

10

An absolute delicious cab — 6 years ago

Will Rogers

9.3

Pasta dinner at home with Bowen’s — 6 years ago

Lauren Ruvolo

9.1

Steakhouse dinner at home. Was the star of the show. Held up nicely to some hefty meats and buttery potatoes. — 6 years ago

with John

Tiffany Dearborn

9.0

17 year anniversary at home — 7 years ago

Joe Gillies

9.2

Pnp. At its peak now, drink em if ya got em. Still good but fading.....BlackBerry, black cherry, and a chocolate finish. — 7 years ago

Daniel Swanson

9.0

Excellent rose' for this price point. Equally at home with brunch or as an aperitif. This is a terrific grab and go wine for a gathering with friends, a picnic, or a day at the beach. — 8 years ago

Will Rogers

9.7

Steak dinner at home for our 7 year anniversary. Phenomenal wine. — 5 years ago

Dennis Durkee

9.4

May 20, 2020 at home — 5 years ago

Scott E. Becker

9.0

[Tasted on January 11, 2020 at Home]

Big, fruit forward expression of Pinot Noir. — 6 years ago

Ming L

9.3

The 2010 Esprit de Beaucastel from Tablas Creek was a tough act to follow, but this elegant Rhône blend from Sonoma just did that.

The nose was quite similar with aroma of blue fruits and earthy elements with hint of violet, it was the palate that set it apart: soft, complex and deep, with great texture and beautiful acidity that adds the tension. Elegant and seamless.

Kale Anderson was the long time wine maker at Pahlmeyer, and Kale wines are all vineyard-specific. Worth seeking out. — 6 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

Ordered this at the Delta Sky Lounge before my flight home to celebrate another incredible La Paulee. — 7 years ago

Rob Sternthal

9.7

Had this last wkd. Wow! When I visit Realm this is exactly what I experience but it is rare to repeat at home. If you have any 2014 Farella, don’t wait. Pop one now. You won’t regret it....til it’s gone! — 7 years ago

D Segil

9.0

Love this with Debbie and Rita at home. — 9 years ago

Ian Staub

10

This bottle brings me right back to the beginning where I fell in love with Gideon’s work. Highly concentrated, intense, sappy texture that sticks to your gums.
Juicy ripe black summer plum, black cherry, blood orange, fresh fennel, pomegranate, purple flowers, tomato leaf, black pepper. Extremely complex and extremely delicious.

Still a strong backbone of acid and fruit persisting through the long finish. Tannins are fully resolved. Completely clean after a couple minutes to air out the bit of Brett and VA (which I expect and embrace with these wines).

I was ready to start popping all my remaining Clos Saron bottles thinking they were starting to decline, but a bottle like this could go forever. There is definite bottle variation at play, and the off bottles can be a bit muddy and dull. But when they hit (which they usually do) there’s really nothing like it. — 5 years ago

Scott E. Becker

9.2

[Tasted on April 18, 2020 at Home]

Black cherry, strawberry and raspberry fruit. Floral wine with roses, tobacco and tar. Delicious Barbaresco, which was Highly Recommended by Wine Spectator. — 6 years ago

Eric Ford

9.2

Outstanding. Jill bought it at Blue Sushi and brought some home. Could tell it was going to taste good before even tasting it. — 6 years ago

with Jill

Brenda Terzich-Garland

9.1

An early evening HH at home with a fabulous Bordeaux wine. Color is a dark brown especially on the edges Red fruit and dark plum with a subtle barnyard lingering on the nose. Tastes of black fruit, currant and leather with earthy and smoky flavors and a sweet finish; tannins are mild and drinks smoothly. — 6 years ago

Chris England

9.4

Rev 386
€53

A ”mid range” Priorat from Terroir Al Limit of 4,684 bottles that’s 90+ from all critics that we tasted at the winery but wow at home it was even better 😍 For €53 this is just superb 👏 it screams elegance 💖

📍 Terroir Al Limit Dits del Terra 2014

🏵 94-95 points w/ more potential

🍇 100% Cariñena (Carignan)

🍷 Deep vibrant ruby

👃 Red cherry, red berry fruit & blackberry in soggy blueberry infused earth, rose petals & parma-violet w/ a soft flinty mineral undertone then prune & date as it really opens up

👄 Light-Med body of silky smooth punchy ripe red cherry, blackberry & blueberry w/ a touch of creamy cocoa, liquorice & a tiny hint of green

🎯 Long lingering creamy red cherry, blueberry & blackberry decadence oozing sophistication w/ a little cheeky liquorice cocoa kissypoos 💋
— 7 years ago