Disgorgement date: Sept 2006. I think other Champagnes in Theise's portfolio shine better than this one, however it was very nice. I've also found that many of the grower NV Blanc de Blancs benefit from a few years in the bottle, as the acidity is somewhat overwhelming and the wines are rather simple. Crisp and clean, very refreshing acidity with steely minerality. Loads of lemon zest characteristics, not all that chalky or yeasty either. I'm a little jealous that I'm seeing purchases at $20 or under for this bottling by other users, as mine was over $40. Oh well, I would drink/buy again.

Hands down one of the best, if not THE best Italian white I've had. Similar to the '05 in intensity and complexity, yet with not as much richness and an overall better balance. Loads of tropical fruits on the nose with a vanilla, slightly floral tone. The palate is explosive with fruit, nice medium body with refreshing acidity and hints of minerality on the finish. Does this guy make anything less than stunning??

What a bummer. Nothing wrong with this one by any means, but just your typical Cali chard. Over oaked, flabby acidity, and not balance whatsoever. Fruit components were good, the toast levels were high with a vanilla spice thing going on. I expected a little richer Chard maybe? Not my style, nor anyone else that tasted this, but I'm sure others will enjoy.

Not defective, just well past its prime. Took on a medicinal, cough syrup heat with no fruit. OH well, thats what ya get for waiting too long!!

Very happy with this wine, and even happier after opening the previous bottle. Beautiful sweet fruit nose, maraschino cherries, slight warm spiced vanilla, and very little oak. Medium bodied, nice acidity up front with bright red cherries. Very simple and quaffable, yet enjoyable and not crazy expensive either. I would definitely buy again.

Unique. Not too sure I've had many older Zins or Zin blends. The fruit comonent was still there, just not as jammy or bright. Also still had a clumsy tannin structure towards the finish, which was undesirable. Good spice, black pepper, and held a menthol quality too. This might appeal to some, but not necessarily myself. A good experience though.

I think I loved this one more than the others attending, which is fine, more for me!! Not even brick in colour anymore, more of a light brown with hints of burnt orange. The aromatics are great with dirt, fresh black truffles, baking spices, and a subtle bitter chocolate tone with hints of coffee. Palate is just as complex as nose with rosehips, dried cranberries (the only fruit component left in the wine), tea leaves, and cinnamon. I also found the acidity to be beautifully balanced with superfine tannins, in which were a bit dusty. Wish I had more!

This one was hard to determine if I liked it or not. The nose was wretched, unfortunately. Lots of canned corn and sweet cream, which I don't find appealing to smell. The palate, however, was stunning. Richly extracted and layered apricot, dried golden raisins, almost a slight botrytis spice with wonderfully balanced acidity. Overall I enjoyed this wine, once getting past the nose.