4/12/2024 - ohne_musik wrote:

Can’t believe it’s been 6 years since my last bottle. A firecracker Le Mont, with thrilling acidity, lemon and lanolin, lime flower, a bit more evolution with honeycomb, some white mushroom, hay, and some complex umami laden tide pool. Dense, chewy texture full of dry extract, but mid weight in body. It will likely continue to gain complexity. Mighty fine.

4/6/2024 - prasm Likes this wine:

Consumed over 2 days (stored in Somm du Vin), note from day 2. Appearance: Clear, pale-medium ruby. Nose: Clean, medium+ intensity with developing aromas of ripe red fruit - cherry & strawberry, cinnamon, brown sugar, dust, and potpourri. Palate: Dry, medium acid, medium tannin is soft and round, medium+ intensity, medium body, 13.0% abv with developing flavors of ripe red fruit - cherry, strawberry, & raspberry - and baking spice with a medium+ finish.

Balance: Excellent
Length: Excellent
Intensity: Excellent
Complexity: Excellent

Excellent wine showing wonderful intensity of fruit with a spicy back-bone. Great upon opening today, should evolve nicely over the next 3-5 years and drink well for at least a decade.

12/31/2022 - twoamps wrote:

Please ignore my previous tasting note; it was intended for the 2014 Monte Bello we actually drank.

12/31/2022 - stokeme Likes this wine:

Red plum, fresh cranberries, combined with lively acidity, add a piquant note to this engaging Lodi Zin. It is so refreshing to experience a different side to such a multifaceted varietal. Old vines with their own roots, coupled with a judicious approach, yield a noteworthy wine. This rendition paints a unique comparison to North Coast Zin. Euro style (for Lodi) with a long, lithe finish that developed further on Day 2. Ultralight tannins support every sip.
P.S … It’s funny the Victor vineyard area produced my whole bone-in Holiday Ham every Xmas until the plant shut down years ago. Victor (Fine Foods) Goehring Brand was a favorite, old school cured & smoked, from local hogs.

11/30/2022 - rocknroller wrote:

2010 Fevre and Dauvissat Grand Cru Chablis (Oceanaire, Mpls, MN): Light gold color. PNP, drank plus a glass over 2 hours. Brilliantly fresh, remarkable sea air, white lilies, pulverized oyster shells, ocean aromas, lemon and white apple in a nose that just keeps on going. The palate is clean and steely, lemon, white apple, brilliant limestone, very long with such elegance and a truly deft touch.

10/23/2022 - EdKz@comcast.net Likes this wine:

Typical zin with faded fruit past its prime, poor qpr

3/26/2022 - zscheiner wrote:

7th and last bottle of this, although my local store has a few more so probably not my last ever. Among my top 5 Bedrock wines and we’ve been drinking since the ‘09 vintage. Love the floral, berry perfume, and the bright red fruit profile. Love this site and what Bedrock does with it.

10/3/2021 - zscheiner wrote:

First miss for my palate from a ‘19 Bedrock, but admittedly this is a bottling I rarely order because Morgan’s descriptions make it clear it’s not for me. Palate staining, full-bore with ripe berry fruit and intense acidity. This is a layered, riper, fuller-bodied Zin. Could imagine it will calm down and integrate with a year or two more in bottle.

4/18/2020 - haqofeta Likes this wine:

Wow. This is singing. Some of the secondary flavors and aromas are starting to step forward, but there’s barely a hint of brick on the edge and the primary fruit, roasted meats and spice you'd expect in a good CA Syrah are still there, in a very good way. This has at least 5 years, and I’d be comfortable waiting 10 if you like things on that side of the horizon and its been stored properly. This was one of my first mailing list orders from the winery way back when so it’s a fun memory and, thankfully, I still have one left! Now the question is whether I can resist the temptation with the more recent vintages ...

[PS, I generally don't give point scores or detailed tasting notes – even if I had a sophisticated palate, my strawberry is your raspberry and someone else's blackberry. For me wine is the story or experience, and whether I'd like live it again.]

3/21/2020 - zscheiner wrote:

Peach, lemon, sparkling mineral water nose. Dry and stony in the mouth, like Meyer lemon juice spritzed into a pure mountain stream. Long finish with just a touch of citrus pith. Fantastic juice, best Cali Riesling I can remember.

5/26/2019 - zscheiner Likes this wine:

Decanted for an hour before service. This is a big boy but balanced without rough edges—only a smidge of tannins on the finish. There are layers of ripe, dark fruit complemented beautifully by the olivey, meaty things that I really want in my Syrah. I’m sure this will last a very long time and shed some baby fat, maybe even allowing the savory side to take center stage, but there’s no reason not to pop one now if you have a few.

5/14/2017 - Swaggering Beaunie Does not like this wine:

Overrated by others here. I taste alcohol, tannins, and acid, but no fruit.....another bland saignee. Its popularity is a mystery to me.

12/9/2016 - sawira wrote:

Bottle #11 of 18. Ridiculously good. Still bright and deep purple red, no bricking. Great acidity, complexity, with the structure still asserting after being open three nights. Deep ripe black cherries, plenty of Oregon bramble, and beautiful precision - all in a suave, subtle and elegant package. I don't know what rickspicks was drinking, but it wasn't this. Stored since release in a quite cool cellar. This has many years to go - at least 10-12, and may go longer than that. This is still young and improving. Total score.

9/8/2016 - brigcampbell wrote:

Book Club (Maro Grill, Laguna Beach): Blind, sort of, as I brought this and it was bagged in the lineup by the restaurant for us. Everyone guessed PN. Spectacular wine. It's gentle, lightly oak, touches of sandalwood and mushroom. Tasty dark red fruit and tobacco leaf flavors. Medium finish and very graceful. My WOTN and the groups WOTN. Glad I was able to share with people that appreciate a good bottle of PN as it was my last and I had been saving this for them.

9/4/2016 - Procurare wrote:

Monolithic and disjointed. Dark fruit spice and oak dominates. I found this unbalanced. Another overbearing Zin. Poor QPR.
A: 5 N: 5 B: 5 T: 15 F: 4
Total 84

4/23/2016 - Ridgerunner Likes this wine:

Odd thing. One bottle was corked, the other was absolutely fine.

4/14/2015 - pizzamaker wrote:

Usually when I drink a wine I look for aromas of fruit, then yeasts, then oak influences. But right away when I drank this wine it forced me think about tannins. I can only imagine that 5-10 years ago the tannins in this wine were powerful and gripping with a mouth-drying persimmon like astringency. I can imagine the tannins creating a long, narrow bitter finish in a wine that likely was completely out of balance.

But now? The passage of time has smoothed and beveled away at the tannins resulting in a wine with a full and creamy mouthfeel, a wide middle, and a long and velvety smooth finish. The tannins are in good balance with the alcohol. The fruit has mainly faded, (subtle, very subtle cherry notes are present) so I have to issue a demerit because only 10 years out of the vineyard. Still there is a pleasant aroma of earth, mushrooms, and spices. Makes me want to search for the 2007/2008 to appreciate what this wine is like before the fruit fades.

12/4/2014 - Jimywags wrote:

Was so excited to find 5 375's of this wine at Half Wit last month. This wine blew me away earlier in the year with its chenin blanc in such a sec style. Have now had two from this lot and been disappointed both times. The bottles seemed way too advanced. Dark yellow color, honeyed flavors, and not nearly enough zing. Maybe they were damaged by heat? Not sure, but hope the remaining three break the streak. 85pts.

10/7/2014 - Soteriologist wrote:

OK, I moved this TN to the proper place. See above note.

9/28/2014 - alpha_ori Likes this wine:

These Bedrock Heritage wines are such beautiful conundrums. Right now, this one is just sheets of fruit, each layer different than the last. It's 5 different Zinfandels in one. I cant imagine what it will be like as it ages, but it's quite fascinating now.

1/27/2014 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote:

Very light yellow color; maturing, aromatic, yeasty nose; tasty, savory, mineral, tart pear palate; medium-plus finish

3/14/2014 - bajayngo wrote:

So much going on in this even in its youth. A laser beam of pineapple and pear fruit just so pure, all wrapped with mineral, sea shell, some nice honey notes, a bit of mulch. What really wow'd me is the way the wine hit all area's of the palate, acids, a touch of sweet then savory. It was a killer pairing with coconut curry chicken over jasmine rice.

3/13/2014 - DoubleMagnum Likes this wine:

Dark, deep, herbal but ripe on the nose. Mature but not over-the-hill. Good amount of fruit on the palate, tannins are at a perfect stage. Good structure for a wine of this volume. Acid keeps it all in check. Had it with spicy Popeye's. Strange but for some reason I really like the pairing.

2/17/2014 - WoodieBayArea wrote:

enjoyed by all (me, tiff, jeannie, cathy) at bridge night, as was the case with my previous bottles, very full bodied with loads of citrus, minerals and some oak spice… on night two it was more linear with clear citrus domination… awesome

2/5/2014 - kenhoeve Likes this wine:

This is one of those you knew was firing from the first whiff. Cool, fruity, but something exotic that is a combination of earth and spice that is unique and subdued. That character carried over to the palate very well, but it became immeasurably better. Balance and earthy elegance dance on the palate while bright red fruit is very expressive, the stream of red fruited flavors and acidity literally make you salivate, and lead into a very long finish. Notes of cranberry, sour cherry, red licorice, and spice, with a backbone of earth continue to echo. A complete and incredibly satisfying Pinot that is outstanding with both food and alone. Lean and powerful, this screams integrity. A real treat that is likely on the upswing, one of the best Rhys I've had and not even estate. Superb.

1/13/2014 - yhn wrote:

No formal notes, but here's my impression: Well made, intense dark fruit, pretty extreme in whole cluster character and very complex. Very compelling and has the stuff to age. Initially tasted blind, at a winery, with Pinot Noir producers. No one thought this was a Pinot. Also, at this point, this wine shows zero vineyard character from what is a unique, and one of my favorite, Pinot Noir vineyards in California. Maybe, hopefully, time will change that. Duane Cronin, Frank Ashton and Ian Brand manged to make compelling PMR PNs. I would think the A-R guys, with their resources, would improve on that. Not sure they did, not sure how they could by using 100% whole cluster.

12/13/2013 - Keith Levenberg Likes this wine:

This was terrific, maybe the best young Huet I've ever had. Often they're kind of mute at this age and don't show much more than apples and acid, but this one is really generous - luscious, even, without showing any sweetness. The fruit material is pure but features some more sunny yellow fruits than usual; it's full and creamy, just wraps around the palate, and it's spackled with quartzy detail. You keep reaching for another sip and it shows another facet each time.

9/2/2013 - Frank Murray III wrote:

Have not enjoyed this wine since I was at the winery in 2011. Opened last night over dinner without a decant. Had a decent chill on it so got to see the wine at a spectum of temperature as we dined outside. I'd call this medium bodied, bouyed by moderate acidity of lemon peel. The fruit is a mix of pear, leaner pineapple and yellow apple. Where the wine still shows some youth is in the coconut from the oak, that is in the aromatic and palate. All taken together, this drinks pretty well now, save the oak, and with time and that last bit of oak fading into the wine, I'd say the best time to hit this would be 2015-2016. I don't see the wine fading as the balance is here.

8/24/2013 - rnellans wrote:

really lovely, went well with stir fry prime beef filet asian style.
dry with hint of sweetness a HINT...

8/12/2013 - danstrings Likes this wine:

Awesome "value" Burg, nice ripe balanced fruit, good grip, great food wine, slightly spicy and exotic.

8/4/2013 - zscheiner wrote:

This is ripe, oaky and not really my style but there is decent acidity along with some nice black olive notes. Not showing much tannin so this is drinking nicely if you don't mind a little vanilla and chocolate. Will hold my remaining bottles 3+ years, hoping the oak integrates. Plenty of fruit and not overripe or hot, so this could come around.

7/26/2013 - drwine2001 wrote:

Pale. Reduced nose. Thin, charmless and lacking flesh and fruit. Consistent with one other tasting. At best, this is at the level of generic Bourgogne and should be avoided.

4/2/2013 - zscheiner Likes this wine:

Can't believe this is my last bottle and there's no more on the west coast. Gorgeous nose, waves of citrus fruit, acid and flowers in the mouth. Damn.

6/29/2013 - Frank Murray III Likes this wine:

Drank through the first three courses of a tasting menu, pairing the best alongside a lavender/anise risotto. I've not drank a Choisilles in a while, last time the 2008 so I use that vintage as a reference. The 2010 here shows an absence of minerality, instead exhibiting a glossier palate. Found it more sec-like too with pear, green apple driving the flavors, then tangerine and lime as acidity in the finish. In total, less racy and more polished than I was expecting but very enjoyable. No rush to drink this now as there is sufficient acidity but does drink fine now, too.

6/20/2013 - zscheiner Likes this wine:

Blind Tasting Kutch Pinot Noirs (Tom's House, Palo Alto, CA): Pretty red cherry nose with a dash of baking spice. Tart raspberry palate, great acid, some structure. Focused and pure. Love this now but it will be even better in a few years. (my 1st, group's 2nd)

6/20/2013 - zscheiner Likes this wine:

Blind Tasting Kutch Pinot Noirs (Tom's House, Palo Alto, CA): Pomegranate juice with a touch of herbaceousness, like sweet vermouth, on the nose. Tart cranberry palate, earth and light tannins. I really thought this was the Burgundy ringer. (my 3rd, group's 4th)

4/19/2013 - zscheiner Likes this wine:

Eleventh and last bottle, just in time for the '12 release. I don't know how much this has improved over the last year because I've loved it all along. From first taste I think the '12 is even better but I'll unscrew a bottle soon to confirm.

4/28/2013 - europat55 wrote:

Outstanding. Even improved on day 2! Agreed with Wim de Leeuw's notes.

3/30/2013 - zscheiner Likes this wine:

2010 Chateauneufs (Vin Vino Wine, Palo Alto, CA): Pretty ripe raspberry nose. Medium bodied with medium+ acidity. Bright red raspberry fruit, a bit prickly with acidity at first, some garrigue and light tannin. Didn't think this was a step up from the base cuvee, just different.

3/29/2013 - treidling Likes this wine:

Dark for a rose. Moderately aromatic nose of strawberry. Fresh strawberry entrance gives way to good acidity and much more tannin than one would normally find in a rose. Pepper on the finish. I agree with previous reviewers that this wine really shone when paired - in our case with quinoa and asparagus. Typical for the Arnot-Roberts profile.

2/4/2013 - SonomaWilliam wrote:

I wish the Broc website had a tech sheet or any notes - flying blind. This is a skin contact Roussanne, but no idea duration or other vinification notes.

Have heard mixed things on the skin contact Roussanne, and know from personal experience and a few other examples, its not super easy to work with this way.

The color is a dark golden yellow, leaning towards an orange hue. Very bright & clear, so likely filtered.
(not that thats bad.)

The nose is interesting; white fruit stone fruit flesh, saline, citrus rind, grilled pineapple.

The palate has interesting profile. a bit disjointed, but then I find most orange wines to be, especially this young.
Tart orange notes, baked apples.

I think this wine has potential, and is interesting to drink now, but suspect would be rewarded with cellar time.
I plan to get a few more bottles for that intent.

1/8/2013 - xwine wrote:

Very deep, inky color. This is loaded with black fruit, some licorice, spice; big on the palate, very intense, with a tarry quality, and yet maintains a sense of elegance. Easy to drink for such a big wine, which I think speaks to its balance. Not really my style, but it's very, very well made and I can see why people like it.

11/22/2012 - pete s. wrote:

Popped and poured at Thanksgiving...definitely was a hit. Nose was somewhat reserved showing wild red berries and floral notes. Much different story on the palate - vibrant and full of verve (lots of v's) with more of the red berry meets pomegranate with hints of stone. Great finish with mouth-watering acid that gives amazing lift and length. Not overly complex, but delicious. Should have bought more.

12/2/2012 - zscheiner Likes this wine:

Lifted, dark fruited nose with black pepper and a hint of smoky savoriness. Smells like a cross between a zin and a syrah. Medium to full bodied with bright and lively blackberry and plum fruit. Some fine-grained tannin but nothing remotely like what I've experienced in Madirans. Upends my idea of what Tannat can be and I like it. Seems likely to improve.

10/30/2011 - 14frimaire wrote:

Nice, but seems to be shutting down. Not at all overblown: I'm sure this will be nice when it comes out the other side.

9/17/2011 - bordeaux4wino wrote:

05 was a very good year for Sauternes, but it wasn't a classic year like '01 or even '03. This should really be peaking soon, but it will probably hold for a while too. The composition is 90% Sémillon, 8% Sauvignon, 2% Muscadelle.

4/24/2011 - Keith Levenberg wrote:

This was so green and stemmy on the first pour that I almost put it aside and opened something else. I'm guessing there were stems in here -- according to Burghound this domaine destems some wines and ferments others whole cluster on a case-by-case basis, although it doesn't mention what treatment this wine got. Either way, the first glass tastes sort of like a cross between a wine heavily influenced by the stems (it actually reminded me of a young Rhys) and a more aggressive kind of green not totally dissimilar to a greenie-tainted 2004, which is why I was afraid this might be destined to go down the sink. After maybe two hours in a decanter, though, it picked up a level of delicacy that would hardly have seemed within the realm of possibility on the basis of how the wine showed early on. It remained somewhat spinal but fanned out nicely. I'm not sure how this will turn out -- if it loses some fruit sweetness it will definitely go through a patch that's even rougher than any stage of its current showing, but it could turn out to be a very nice LSG in the end.

4/24/2011 - winetennis wrote:

Crisp, yellow (darker yellow than typical Sauvignon Blanc), and prominent lemon and citrus. Light bodied and tart on the mid and finish, acidic yet hints of the varietal's buttery nut components. Great with tuna, other mild fish, or chicken.

4/11/2011 - zscheiner Likes this wine:

Blueberries and black raspberries on the nose. Light to medium bodied, with juicy raspberries and blackberries on the palate, buoyed by medium+ acidity. Incredibly vibrant and fresh for a CA syrah, I couldn't stop sipping and swishing. Wish I had bought a case.

11/30/2010 - pxstone wrote:

Took forever to open up and then still lacked fruit. Nice nose on second day. Could it be past it's prime?