4/18/2024 - TheGreenFrog Likes this wine:

Very delicious forward fruit; not much complexity. Nice length and balance. Youngish but drinking very well. Although this will improve hard to tell by how much. Will revisit in a couple of years.

4/18/2024 - foyfrcs Likes this wine:

Not tasted this since June 2021.
It is still drinking very well.
Similar characteristics with some black pepper on the palate.
Tastes very fresh.
Couple of bottles left and this should be fine until 2030.

4/18/2024 - winepog wrote:

Drinking well. A bit interesting, and not your typical white. Cheers!

4/18/2024 - winepog wrote:

Really like this, and drink well with nice fruit. It there is one negative, I would say that there is a touch too much vanilla flavor, but overall not really a problem. Cheers!

4/18/2024 - Ben Christiansen wrote:

Magical. Delicate. And wonderful.

4/18/2024 - djhammond Likes this wine:

Consistent with my note from 15 months ago,, I do feel ths is just entering the later stages of its prime drinking window. Blueberry and bell pepper are prominent, with a deeply aromatic nose and decent balance and depth on the palate. As noted last time, as the fruit has faded, the finish has been compromised, and is a little astringent. Minimal decanting is needed.

4/14/2024 - SH Wu wrote:

Fresh, mineral and lifted. White floral, menthol and a gently tart green apple acidity make this a soothing drink.

A one hour cold decant helped this a lot.

4/18/2024 - Ben Christiansen wrote:

Compared to the 2013, more elegant and refined.

4/18/2024 - Taterhaus Likes this wine:

Lively, red fruit on both the nose and palate with a zesty/spicy quality on the mid-palate. Very little oak. A really fun expression of Sta. Rita Hills, and will reach for this in the future.

4/18/2024 - fpg Likes this wine:

Very dry and mineralic, only a hint of strawberry, some herbs, vanilla. Beautiful pale rose in the glass.

4/18/2024 - Miccog Likes this wine:

First encounter with Dolcetto, this sweet little grape from Piedmont. And what a delightful acquaintance it turned out to be! This is a soft and tannic wine – not at all sweet as the grape's name would suggest – with well-balanced acidity and a wonderfully juicy berry character. The aromas are dominated by blackberries, black currants, and cherries with hints of licorice and a touch of cinnamon. The flavor is dominated by cherries along with earthy dark fruit. Long and almost slightly nutty finish (marzipan?). Really, really delicious!

4/18/2024 - carstenf wrote:

Very young Gevrey from a excelent producer. This was a baby now , but will for sure turn into a “Swan” in due time. Tasted it a month ago. Buy more.

4/18/2024 - Ben Christiansen wrote:

Wow is that a big huge secy beast.

4/18/2024 - advinm41 Likes this wine:

Needs about 1 hr in decanter and then ready to go. Modern styled Bordeaux with bigger legs and dark fruit: blackberries, blueberries, tobacco, coffee, chocolate, and tar on the nose, palate smoothened after decant, similar dark fruit, licorice, tobacco and chocolate on the palate with slightly edgy tannins, however balanced and decadent. Medium slightly bitter finish. Good wine.

4/17/2024 - ChateauDutremble Likes this wine:

Arômes de fruits mûrs...la prune et des mûres, d'épices-bois, d'olives vertes, de tabac, de viande fumée...bacon, de fines herbes et de bois de santal...complexe et très beau ! Un vin fruité...fruits noirs confits même liquoreux, corsé, charpenté, avec des tannins fins présents et asséchants...umami. Finale moyenne avec des notes de griotte et salines. Meilleur avec aération et le repas. Prochaine bouteille 2025 ou plus. 91+

3/4/2023 - Colbrook Likes this wine:

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4/18/2024 - sean20waldo Likes this wine:

Dark fruit but very silky and very well made. Verging on the spicy.

4/18/2024 - Murphy6000 Likes this wine:

Delicious, red fruits, maybe gooseberry, elderflower. Great value.

12/8/2023 - smoothjazz Likes this wine:

Wow! Requires at least one hour decant. Lots of life left and what a treat. Equals any Red Burgundy Volnay or Vosne-Romanee.

4/18/2024 - mysterycooper Likes this wine:

Popped just ten minutes ago, and its nose has that slightly funky fresh sweat thing, almost musky, in a good way.

Lovely concentration, almost juicy fruited, but balanced nicely with a mineral acidity & savoury/bitter nuttiness at the back (stalky?). Very fine powdery tannin dries the finish. Definitely some spice in there too. I'll still have some of this around tomorrow night, so I'll add anything significant if it offers up anything much different.

A good Cote du Py.

4/18/2024 - Yagil wrote:

pale salmon
pleasant dry mineral fruity lean Grenache aromas and flavors.
enjoyable as daily fresh wine.

4/18/2024 - Jtgjesvik Likes this wine:

Melon, fersken, sitrus, mineraler inen medium intens aroma. Høy- syre, medium/høy fylde. Medium alkohol. Steinfrukt og mineraler på smak. Medium + finish. Elegant og ordentlig digg vin. Fin balanse.

1/2/2024 - smoothjazz wrote:

Outstanding example of an Old World White Burgundy from the New wprld

4/18/2024 - wineguy1968 Likes this wine:

unfortunately I think this bottle was a bit past peak. it never really performed up to its potential after opening. just a bit flat. not bad by any means but IMO should have opened this a few years ago. will finish remaining bottles.

4/18/2024 - sean20waldo Likes this wine:

Dense powerful wine with good fruit considering the year. Quite tannic but a lovely cassis flavour. Amazing intensity

4/18/2024 - Henman wrote:

Medium bodied, sweet, showing balanced ripe apricot and citrus with firm acidity. Quite poised and good. Excellent dessert wine.

4/18/2024 - ploher wrote:

Roasted red fruits, chalky minerality, sweet, fresh raspberries after some time in the glass; a finesse driven style, fresh but with good substance and very "Chinon". Already drinking beautifully. Lovely wine. 17.5/20

4/18/2024 - NiklasT Likes this wine:

Consistent with previous note, a slight bitterness came through in the earthy notes of this bottle but may be the food pairing.

4/18/2024 - wineaficionado Likes this wine:

Color: Medium yellow. Nose: Herbs and peppermint. Mouth: Very lean and dry. That's right upon my ally. Just the right amount of acidity. Excellent expressiveness and length. Pink grapefruit in the finish. Passion fruit. A slight aroma of honey Bought at Coop.

4/18/2024 - Xavier Auerbach wrote:

A domaine that flies under the international radar, but that delivers very decent and sometimes excellent wines. Les Chaumées is a cool vineyard high up on the hill, and very good producers have holdings here. In 2019 "chez Jouard" this is a pretty big wine - a full 15% ABV on the label. The weight and concentration are clearly noticeable but they does not throw the wine off kilter - there is sufficient acidity and minerally energy for balance. The fruit is very ripe but fresh, and the tropical edge is attractive. The oak is present but well-judged. The aromatic expression is limited - the price to pay for all that ripeness and power, and also a limitation on the score. No point in keeping this - drink soon.

4/18/2024 - Ben Christiansen wrote:

Not that bad.

4/18/2024 - aagrawal wrote:

Coravin. Light-med ruby, slight bricking typical for nebbiolo, overall a bit more purple/darker than the 2018 Bricco della Viole; medium intensity aromatics, not as pretty and red fruited as BdV, a little black cherry and violets; the palate is really where this shines, light bodied but with a dense sweetness and purity of fruit throughout, youthful tannins but surprisingly well integrated and very drinkable, alcohol is listed as 14.5% but integrated better than BdV, a bit of black cherry and early savory soy; finish is medium-plus to long and slightly tannic. Vajra is always impeccable, totally different profile than the BdV so in some ways not really comparable. I love the red fruitedness and elegance of BdV, but this Ravera seems so phenomenally well put together and full of life and intensity that I enjoy it as well. 92+, lovely Barolo for the price.
With air and time, better and better. Tannins are a bit more pronounced though. Stellar barolo. 93+

4/18/2024 - Ben Christiansen wrote:

Is that corked or just green.

4/18/2024 - thomasbahr80 wrote:

Colour: medium straw, legs are medium, no sediment
Nose: acacia, mirabelles, bruised apple
Mouth: honey, yellow apple with stone fruit, medium acidity
Finish: good and dense structure, but slightly one dimensional, ripe apples

4/18/2024 - Ben Christiansen wrote:

Juicy and lively and fresh. Easy does it, but why not buy beaujolais.

4/18/2024 - tomlee wrote:

Ruby red in color. 13.4% ABV. Beautiful nose of red fruits, baking spices and flowers. Light to medium body with exquisite acidity. Impeccably balanced. Bursting with bright, earthy fruits. Bing Cherry, cranberry, black tea and minerals on the palate. Exceptional length on the finish. Beguiling Pinot Noir that should age well. Best over the next 6-8 years.

4/18/2024 - Ben Christiansen wrote:

And the wildness showing a bit more through.

4/18/2024 - empire80 Likes this wine:

Bone dry, fresh and flowery, rose and lychees, maybe even a hint of peach and apricot?

4/15/2024 - ELH wrote:

More integrated on second day. Worth a decant on first day?

4/18/2024 - Ben Christiansen wrote:

Almost a sweet candied cherry fruit note to the nose. Doesn't really taste like NZ SB to me.

4/16/2024 - Sperls Likes this wine:

Nice chard, if tasting a bit clunky to me with a bit too much oak. The underlying citrus was nice and the finish and mouthfeel were great so I might wait a bit on bottles and see if the fruit emerges a bit more as the oak integrates further. That being said, other dinner companions thought it was terrific so I was in the minority not being too wowed.

4/18/2024 - Eike Likes this wine:

Very nice white, long lasting taste in the back, dark, oily taste, ligth Gewürztraminer.

4/18/2024 - tastark Likes this wine:

More advanced than the last one.

4/18/2024 - Ben Christiansen wrote:

A little touch more richness to it.

4/18/2024 - Ben Christiansen wrote:

Still smells so reductive. Otherwise rather darn tasty.

4/17/2024 - cubswinws Likes this wine:

Sharp and intensive with grapefruit and green chile notes. Really classic NZ sav blanc.

4/18/2024 - SuperSomm wrote:

Pale lemon colour. Medium and developing nose with ripe yellow apples, ripe lemon, rosehip, charred wood and walnuts. Medium taste of ripe yellow apples, lemon, rosehip, cream, charred wood and walnuts. Long and dry finish. High acidity. Medium body. A very good South-African Chardonnay. Drink now or over the next couple of years. Goes well with fish or shellfish.

4/18/2024 - Ben Christiansen wrote:

Tastes just fine, interesting, I'd drink it in a pinch.

4/18/2024 - Jonnhy99 Likes this wine:

Portuguese time. Aromas of red fruit, dried herbs, gunpowder, blueberry, cassis, mint, and dried Indian spices. After some time, it had a pleasant perfume. On the palate, the wine had flavours of violet, cherry, black fruit, red licorice, pepper, menthol, and salt. The nose was complex, but the palate was not quite as intricate; nonetheless, still a nice wine. Soft tannins with medium minus acidity.

4/18/2024 - cellarcat Likes this wine:

Easy drinking. Citrus and some yeast but not complex. I wouldn’t seek it out, but I still enjoyed it.