6/18/2020 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Nice grapefruit note. Clean and refreshing.

4/23/2020 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

So savory! Enjoyed with pasta first course and chuckeye steak main. Lovely bottle.

8/27/2019 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Great value. Crisp fruit. Very clean and refreshing.

5/29/2019 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Dry, buiscuity. Outstanding.

11/17/2018 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Don't see how this could be better. The balance of dark fruit, oak, cedar, tobacco is perfect. Truly one of the smoothest, most satisfying bottles I have ever had the pleasure of tasting. More experienced tasters suggest further aging, but I love where it is right now. I have two additional (375ml) bottles, so I can do both!

7/24/2018 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Crisp, clean. Mineral nose, whit peach, medium+ acidity. Great with seafood paella.

7/2/2018 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Best Brut Rosé I've tasted. Very pale pink with orange tint. Dry yet fruity.

6/25/2018 - WineGuyL wrote:

No flaws. No reason to get excited. Maybe I waited too long?

6/22/2018 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Really nice for $25. Rich mouthfeel, right amount of oak. Cedar, black cherry. Medium-dry finish.

6/7/2018 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Pretty delicious. Maybe touch sweeter than my taste. Red apple, slightly yeasty. Not bad for $40.

6/6/2018 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Cherry, leather, graphite, bell pepper which fades after an hour in decanter. Fine tannins. Bit of cocoa, licorice came on after a couple hours. Complex, savory. Fruit comes somewhat forward after a few hours. Great experience.

5/31/2018 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Smooth, subtle fruit. Hint of yeastiness. Rich and round. Superb.

5/27/2018 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Dark fruit, leather, smooth tannins. Beautiful. Time to drink.

5/30/2018 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Showing incredibly after just 3 months in bottle! More savory and meaty than fruity at this stage, but blueberry makes an appearance. Fine tannins, lingering finish. This should evolve over next 10-15 years.

5/8/2018 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Baked apple, not really bread-y. First glass superb. Second quickly lost its bubbles. Judging by this bottle it's time to drink. Consume immediately after opening.

4/22/2018 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Well-rounded, dark fruit, medium tannins. Enjoyed with risibisi, wild boar ragu gnocchi. Some days are better than others.

4/11/2018 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Our tasting panel other than me and one other didn’t like this, but I always found its herbaceous, non-fruit-forward nature appealing. Held up brilliantly. Dark cocoa, slight bell pepper, dry finish. Cuts through fat, rich dishes with ease. Last of six. Wish I would have bought 12 at the price.

4/6/2018 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Dark plum, hint of fig, spice. Rich, dark color. Full mouthfeel. Fruit forward. Soft tannin. Still holding up. Nice bottle.

4/4/2018 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Surprisingly alive. Still medium acidity, slate, lemon pith. Again with Caesar salad. Then chicken picatta. Enjoyable.

4/1/2018 - WineGuyL wrote:

Last bottle. Really good three years ago. Average now. Stored OK but not perfectly.

3/31/2018 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Nice acidity. Plum, red cherry. Medium tannin. Pair with tomato-based sauce, pasta. Ratatouille. Ribs with tangy tomato BBQ sauce. Time to drink next 2 years IMO, but Unti wines consistently exceed my aging expectations.

3/27/2018 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Showing well in youth. Dark fruit, vibrant acidity, mild tannins. Pair with usual suspects: pizza, pasta, burgers, BBQ. Lighter choice for steak, Ratatouille, spicy chili, chile verde, charcuterie/hard cheese. Full disclosure: I work at Ledson and this is always one of our best.

3/13/2018 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Medium-bodied, some tannin. Red fruit. Hint of spice. Well-balanced. Great with GF's Carbonara. Superb value. I'd say it's time to drink this wine.

3/7/2018 - WineGuyL wrote:

Odd experience here. First glass: Loved red wine mouthfeel, dry yeastiness of a sparkling. But by the end of the second glass, palate fatigue had set in and it felt more like drinking cherry cough syrup. Try it for its uniqueness, but share with friends. Not worth the money.

2/22/2018 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Black fruit, spice, firm and lingering tannins. What else could you ask for?

2/20/2018 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Deep color. Firm yet smooth tannins. Blue fruit. Incredible balance. One of Ledson's best of 2014.

2/7/2018 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Well-balanced, dark fruit, medium tannins. Solid value.

2/1/2018 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

No flaws. Bit of caramel on nose. Tart fruit, long finish. Mixed feelings on this. Not sure it's worth what I paid, but solid.

1/26/2018 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Deep color, rich, dark fruit aromas. Red, blue fruit palate. Firm tannins extend finish beautifully. Should cellar 5-7 more years.

1/23/2018 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Dark fruit, smooth tannins. Lacks peppery notes that Cab Franc is known for and I enjoy. Overall, complemon Ted ribeye well.

1/19/2018 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Solid. Smooth, good body, nice, dark fruit. Solid Zin.

1/12/2018 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Delicious. Strawberry fruit. Nice mousse. Drink alone or with food. But drink it.

1/12/2018 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Dark fruit. Soft tannins. Tasty but lacks Syrah complexity. Typical Wilson offering. Bit overextracted.

1/7/2018 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Rich, creamy, medium acidity. Great with caviar.

1/5/2018 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Dark fruit, smooth, well-integrated tannins. Very enjoyable. Good value.

1/5/2018 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

LD Le Rêve, in my opinion, best sparkling in US. Rivals any Champagne. Serve with fine caviar or great oysters. Don't waste it.

12/28/2017 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Dark ruby color. Robust for a Pinot. Cranberry notes. No flaws. Nice, just not transcendent.

12/17/2017 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Mousse wasn't that fine or delicate as I remember. May have just been that bottle. But gorgeous color, yeast, red fruit, long finish. Love to have ham or pork loin with this, but we just enjoyed at cocktail hour.

12/14/2017 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Tough to do much better for $22 retail. Medium to full body, firm yet approachable tannins. Nice fruit. Very satisfied with this.

12/7/2017 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Hopefully I can hold back and age these, but it's fabulous now. Creamy texture, just a hint of lemon, fine mousse. Best in the USA. Compares favorably with Champagne.

12/6/2017 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Could certainly lay down longer, but rich, smooth, balanced now.

12/7/2017 - WineGuyL wrote:

Bad cork.

11/22/2017 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Superb but don't drink for at least 2-3 more years. Waiting 10+ from vintage is always rewarded with L'Ermitage. That's when the creamy texture and bready characters come forward. Absolute steal if you have the patience.

11/21/2017 - WineGuyL wrote:

Creamy, rich, long finish. Everything you could ask for. Worthy of the finest caviar. Treat yourself to both.

11/22/2017 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Dark fruit, medium tannins, hint of black pepper. Solid, not memorable.

11/15/2017 - WineGuyL wrote:

Not bad, but expected more than 87 pts considering what I paid in trade for this. Sharp, simple. No elegance, no creaminess. Maybe it just needed another ten years?

11/6/2017 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Blue, black fruit. Elegant tannins even in youth. Long finish. Great bottle.

10/28/2017 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Awesome Cab. Perfect balance of fruit, spice, green pepper, oak, structure. Great with rack of lamb.

10/28/2017 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Nother overly sweet. Fruity, medium-bodied.

8/15/2017 - WineGuyL Likes this wine:

Strawberry notes. Good acidity bordering on tart, but not. Very refreshing. Complemons spicy food. Highly recommended.