5/24/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

Ripe quince apple, not very balanced

5/9/2024 - chatters wrote:

Oxidised and out of condition; feels like adjusted acidity married to slight baked apple and marmalade and luscious sugar levels. Clumsy and not a good match to the food. Meh.

5/9/2024 - chatters wrote:

A little flat initially but opens to show polished oak, blackcurrant, plums, cream tends to crème du cassis, textured tannins. Lovely .

5/24/2024 - DougU Likes this wine:

Loved everything about this. It’s what I remember from when I bought it but amplified. I wish I’d been more patient because I think another 5-8 years would have done this wine well.
On the nose, mocha, dark fruit, some pyrazine notes, leather, earth notes.
On the palate, muted dark fruits, chocolate, coffee, green notes, cayenne and chili powder, raw wood, plum. Grippy tannins (needs more time) and string wood notes.
Great with good, heavy on its own but still very enjoyable. A perfect reminder of why you should always buy at least 2 bottles. Wish I had more.

5/9/2024 - chatters wrote:

Super pyarzine; very green capsicum notes to go with blackcurrant and plums, violets, plenty of tannins but super fresh and enjoyable.

5/9/2024 - chatters wrote:

Polished ripe red berry fruit ably supported by oak that lends complexity and texture rather than competing with the fruit. Lovely with the pork

5/24/2024 - leslievb Likes this wine:

red fruit, dry but not too tannic...

5/9/2024 - chatters wrote:

Oh, this is better; stone fruit, fresh, juicy, some malo buttery notes lends interest, touch of oak and a smidge of smoked bacon fat, fleshy and generous on the palate without losing freshness, Pretty good.

5/9/2024 - chatters wrote:

Quite forward; slight oxidised notes, honey, lemon curd, off-dry, a little out of whack and oxidised on the palate as well.

5/9/2024 - chatters wrote:

Waxy, herbal, a little orchard fruit, a little flat on the palate; I wanted more freshness to work with the food.

5/24/2024 - Burgnick Likes this wine:

Great Leflaive sesame aromatics. Palate was ripe but the fruit was losing a bit of its freshness and sweetness. Better on the nose than palate. Drink up.

5/24/2024 - Keith Levenberg Likes this wine:

This was a very satisfying bottle of LSG and I probably couldn't have hoped for a better showing on the basis of how it showed a dozen years ago. It features scents of forest and underbrush - still hasn't kicked that element of greenery it showed back then, but it's exhibiting it in a softer and more harmonious, less spiky fashion. I guess at this point it's likely to be a permanent feature, but I actually really like what it does for the wine. The fruit material is streamlined but still feeling on the young side, nowhere near autumnal territory and with more freshness and sweetness than I've been primed to expect from the vintage. Still, it is understated. There's nothing that stands out and yet I keep picking it up to take another sip. And just when I thought it might have given everything it had, it took a turn towards even more finesse.

5/21/2024 - martin_e Likes this wine:

Classic, balanced, moderate in expression. One of those mid-range Burgundy wines that you enjoy having at a dinner, but then forget the next day ;-)

5/24/2024 - RGCM Gananda Likes this wine:

Prior bottle was 6 months ago and my notes were virtually identical. White peach, white pineapple and other tropical notes as well as floral qualities on the nose. Medium bodied with rounded white apple and brighter white peach upfront. Adds yellow peach and some yellow apple through the middle, along with white pineapple, passion fruit and other tropical notes. Backside citrus notes along with acidity and other tart qualities continue to contribute to balance and provide structure. Showing quite well at present and considering how many bottles I have access to, may arrange to open another one as soon as July.

5/11/2024 - remyworldpeace Likes this wine:

Still showing some fruit. Mature touch of rose and some ferrous and mocha notes.

5/11/2024 - remyworldpeace Likes this wine:

Complex fruity nose with yellow stone fruit, apricot, ginger and lemon. Lemon and melon with buttery finish and a deep gun flint smokiness on finish. Very refined and concentrated.

I really like Clos Blanc de Vougeot.

5/24/2024 - Discobiscuits42 wrote:

Quite nice, nice texture with decent minerality with subtle fruit. Fairly rounded and a touch hot. Good qpr.

5/11/2024 - remyworldpeace Likes this wine:

Good intensity of red fruit lovely young pinot. Fresh.

5/24/2024 - PC312 Likes this wine:

Coffee, cedar, cloves, red and black fruits, forest floor and pepper on the nose; tannins really well integrated, exceptionally balanced. Surprisingly old world in style and in a lovely place right now.

5/11/2024 - remyworldpeace Does not like this wine:

Found this rather thin!

5/24/2024 - BHRH wrote:

PnP. Nice golden color. Appealing aromas of ripe apples, oak, pears and hazelnuts. Rich but extremely well balanced palate. Long but elegant finish. Best Cali Chard I've had all year. Clearly at peak - has a bit of acid so maybe has another year at this level, but I'd drink up sooner than later. Absolutely delightful!!

5/24/2024 - duchamp wrote:

Pale ruby, slightly musty red currant, raspberry, black cherry, and dried strawberry on the first nose followed by earth, spice and orange peel, delicate berry fruit on the attack followed by spice, taut acidity, soft tannins, and red fruit, finishes with dry red fruits, plump acidity, spice, earth, minerality, and lingering dried cherry notes

Note: many references to the potential longevity of this Corton, I would agree, seems to be just dipping it's tow into the the drinking window and may not hit full "cannonball" for a decade or more, looking forward to splash

5/11/2024 - remyworldpeace Likes this wine:

I agree with the previous note this is Burgundian in style. Nice strawberry still showing, along with mature earth and smokey mushroom. Good structure and holding up v nicely considering the age.

5/24/2024 - GrimTuesday Likes this wine:

Medium intensity red fruit, olives, spice. High acidity, great with food. Tannins are there in the expectedly high amounts but are enjoyable. All around great wine and really makes you say "yum" - the only knock against is the nose is decidedly "medium intensity" and complexity is limited.

5/24/2024 - penywyse Likes this wine:

I agree with the recent reviews. Light nose, well balanced, mild tannins, and a touch of oak round out this wine nicely. I will add that this is drinking much better on the second day. It’s very enjoyable and a perfect price point Bordeaux for quality and food.
Cheers

5/11/2024 - remyworldpeace Likes this wine:

Great raspberry, blackberry and dark cherry fruit with nice oak, toast, jam. Good depth and concentration still going strong.

Fantastic mature Rioja.

5/24/2024 - TWSA wrote:

Nose: iron, black fruits, musk, mixed nuts, tar, cherry, cedarwood
Notes: 13％ ABV. While the palate of this wine shows a much softer tone than its nose but metallic and iron aroma is quite prominant, a common nose one will get from the Pommard appellation. Wines from this appellation surely requires one with an acquired taste to appreciate. Although this may not be the appellation that I admire but I'm able to appreciate the complexity and completeness of this wine. This is starting to be drinkable but probably would be better in a few more years.
Drink: 2027+
Rating: 88

5/11/2024 - remyworldpeace Likes this wine:

Dark berry and cherry with a beautiful cedar and tobacco leaf nose and on palate. Good earth and forest floor. Great subtlety and elegant complexity.

5/11/2024 - remyworldpeace Likes this wine:

From magnum. Rich, smooth, cherry and dark fruit. Good earthiness and long finish. Not ultra complex but good. Respect to Musar for making a wine with this longevity.

5/11/2024 - remyworldpeace Likes this wine:

No detailed note but this was still fruity and vibrant! Great length to finish.

5/24/2024 - TWSA Does not like this wine:

Nose: white flower, fig, caramel, mandarin, coconut, creme brulee
Notes: the nose is those of typical old Champagne so it's already quite oxidative and perhaps quite advanced already. It's difficult to say that I like this very much as most of the fruits are gone and lacks the freshness that would otherwise make the wine a more balanced one. This is probably over its optimal drinking window already and whoever still holding on to this should drink up.
Drink: now+
Rating: 86

5/24/2024 - HideyokidsHideyowine Likes this wine:

Very young. Strawberry, cherry pit, florals, juicy acidity, integrated tannins and a lingering finish. Has the bones to be something interesting with some more time in bottle

5/21/2024 - d.f.c Likes this wine:

Very well balanced, rich and jammy taste, floral and fruity nose. This is a remarkably made Tempranillo!

5/24/2024 - rahul_d_chatter@yahoo.com Does not like this wine:

Strong smell of sulphites..smell of cat piss and rotten eggs. Not a pleasant wine. Shocking that WE have this 93 pts and JS 92 pts.

10/30/2021 - JJKinch wrote:

Popped and poured.
Red fruit (cherry, raspberry), nice spice, typical burgundy flavors, earth, good acidity. Lingering finish. Really enjoyable.

5/24/2024 - Shay.Aldriedge Likes this wine:

Another Montagu Chardonnay, another QPR winner. This is undoubtedly the best non-vineyard designate that Weston has made (although it is technically 100% Hudson).

As most Hudson fruit Chardonnays are, the fruit is upfront and unabashed. Distinct herb crusted yellow fruits and lemon cream aromatically. Soft cotton candy, honeysuckle, more lemon fruit and salted lemon scone on the palate. This leans rich but doesn’t go over the edge. Good acidity. Not lean, but not a flabby/boozy Cali chard either. Really nice now…drink sooner rather than later.

5/24/2024 - BernieMSY Likes this wine:

Lush, with a lush mouthfeel. Tropical fruits and toasted bread. Delicious

5/24/2024 - d.f.c Likes this wine:

Powerful and fruit forward. Creamy, rich and high tannins. Good finish.

5/24/2024 - WineKnut Likes this wine:

So shut down on PNP. Dumb on the nose, but showed promise in the glass. Decided to let this sit in the decanter for at least an hour to see if it would open up... And it did!

Crunchy, dry and bright. Plenty to like with a bit of tar, chocolate, and minerality. That's day one.

Darker fruited on day two which suits me just fine.

Hold, or maybe a one to two hour decant for me.

5/24/2024 - Jheinlen Likes this wine:

Latisha: I don't really know how to rate pinot grigio but it's drinkable

10/31/2020 - JJKinch wrote:

Red fruit (cherry, raspberry), nice spice, slight floral, slight tannins, good acidity. Bright fruit. Lingering finish ~45 seconds. Really enjoyable.

5/21/2024 - martin_e Likes this wine:

Fantastic bouquet of black cherry with lots of spices and tobacco. Exotic spices continue into the palate complementing layers of black fruits. The structure is soft and fully integrated.

Undoubtedly, it is a special wine with strong character and unique personality.

5/24/2024 - Metalhorns Likes this wine:

It's almost decadent as it saunters in with a certain politesse before the pleasantly tart jab in the middle pulls everything into focus. Dark cherry, plum, oak, campfire, ripe strawberry, vanilla, cola and a nice terroir shading that is at once buttery and enveloping come through, leading to a bright and medium-long finish that accentuates the ripe fruit notes. Easy drinking, poised, structured and just lovely, Elouan did it the whole West Coast pinot noir thing quite nicely here, making it an easy choice at this price point.

5/24/2024 - SB5784 Likes this wine:

Beautiful crimson color. Glowing. Nose is exploding out of the glass tonight after about 90 minutes. Bright cherry and red berries with floral notes of roses. Candied cherry. Bright red licorice. On the palate, red berry fruit, cherry, with a chewy dry tannin structure and good balancing acidity. Good minerality. This is just entering its drinking window as the tannin structure has integrated nicely and is almost turning silky (but still plenty of structure). Nice length on the slightly drying finish. This is showing much better than my first bottle.

5/11/2024 - remyworldpeace Likes this wine:

Beautiful nose as one would expect from a mature Champagne. Tangerine, nuts, touch of melon, honey. Palate of lemon, smokey flint, hint of pineapple. Lovely!

From jeroboam.

5/11/2024 - remyworldpeace wrote:

Lot 14/2 No. 23. Disgorged 03/2019.

Lemon, brioche, stone fruit nose. Lovely intensity. Great clean and fresh lemon. Great depth of citrus and yellow fruit and touch of marzipan adding to the complexity.

5/24/2024 - devillighter wrote:

Drinking well right after opening. The Spatlese feinherbs from Falkenstein might be my favorite style from them. User friendly, energetic, delicious, with plenty of acidity but not rip your enamel off. From the 2018 vintage this is still very Falkenstein in style. Plenty of acidity and energy despite the hot vintage. I could drink these all day.

5/24/2024 - tdoyle@smcdslaw.com Likes this wine:

Excellent balance of fruit and tannin / structure. Neither element overtakes the other. I don't foresee this improving much from current statuts.

5/11/2024 - remyworldpeace Likes this wine:

Only a brief taste so no detailed note but showing good vibrancy and acidity. Lemon, nuttiness and a good mature oxidation. Very cool to try.

5/16/2024 - j30 Likes this wine:

Really great showing for my last bottle, mature, fruit forward and round.