4/9/24, 6:49 AM - 50pts baseline +5 points appearance/presentation +15 points aroma +20 points palate and taste +10 points finish/overall impression=100 pointsThese were the guidelines we were taught in the WSET training and I believe it's how Robert Parker and other critics arrive at their ratings. Cheers
3/17/24, 8:15 PM - Congrats on 4000 notes, DB!
2/7/24, 12:02 PM - Nice note, buddy. We should plan an OL sometime this year ;)
2/5/24, 12:05 PM - Well, it was just lacking the depth of flavors that other bottles have exhibited. The color was also a definite orange, rather than pink, hue, but that has been normal for this wine. Followed over two days open with no change
1/11/24, 4:55 PM - Bring 'em on!BD specials?
1/8/24, 7:35 PM - Brilliant note! Nothing like mine, yet both descriptions work ;) In fact, I love the diversity of descriptions here... and they all work!Cheers!
12/30/23, 8:58 AM - As I look through my notes on CF over the years, it seems I just don't pick up the bell pepper and herbal notes in any of the New World stuff the way I do from Loire. I can still love the wines, but it's like they're two different animals and Loire is my stubborn reference. btw - is this 100%?Thanks for the comment, LS. This is probably more about the taster than proper varietal expression ;)Cheers!
12/26/23, 8:34 AM - 82? Seems rather mediocre for something you really enjoyed(?)Cheers
12/3/23, 8:48 PM - Wow, that's nuts. It's like we didn't receive the same wine!I have two more to see how it plays out.🤓
12/4/23, 10:53 AM - Tim, I fully accept that I enjoy Burgundy as much as the next guy 😘
12/2/23, 12:34 PM - He shoots, he scores!Nice note, compadre
11/11/23, 5:42 PM - Excellent note, my friend. With 64 different wines in common, this being one of them, I truly feel a kindred spirit :)Cheers
11/5/23, 6:57 PM - Killer note, buddy!
10/19/23, 9:21 AM - Yum mania!!Cheers!
9/27/23, 6:17 PM - Love that metaphor!!Can't wait to open one of these pups.Cheers!
9/14/23, 9:46 AM - :) Love you too, Seth!So, apparently, my educated Yak palate needs a little work... could 6 months of time make a big difference here? Thanks to you and the other reviews, I am now really looking forward to trying this again. Whether my first bottle was off or the taster was off, my opinion is certainly in the minority. CheersBob
9/6/23, 5:09 PM - Nicely done on the note, T!This is one that I won't mind getting booted out of LTS ;)
8/29/23, 7:57 PM - Thanks for the advice, Bueks... Probably won't touch until '27
8/27/23, 2:23 PM - SBC. Didn't realize there was more than one, but I will say this is quite yummy. Almost in a Hardy Wallace vein ;)If you keep making this, I will keep buying... cheers!
8/27/23, 5:10 PM - Sorry, Larry. On the back, it does say Zaca Mesa. My bad
8/20/23, 9:36 AM - Excellent tasting note!Hope to see you post more :)Cheers
8/19/23, 11:59 AM - Nice note! Might need to do a similar pairing with Del Taco.... in the name of science, of course ;)
8/3/23, 5:36 PM - Hi Larry, it's just a tiny hint of something cruciferous or sulphery(?) Couldn't taste anything like that in the wine, but I still think this bottle was compromised from sitting in the back of the kitchen fridge for almost 3 months. I tried to account for variables like stemware, etc. but it was there and more noticeable as it warmed. I've had many of these and know its supposed to be better.... but I'll still be finishing the bottle!CheersBob
8/3/23, 5:38 PM - BTW - had the Cinsault rosy yesterday (again) and it still kicks major butt. Love it
7/29/23, 6:30 AM - Awesome to see you posting again, mio amico!
7/28/23, 11:33 AM - Great note, Paul! Makes me look forward to the two bottles sitting in my fridge :)Cheers
7/18/23, 3:29 PM - Nice note! Did you really intend to check the "flawed" box?
7/18/23, 4:13 PM - Cheers!You drink a nice selection. Keep up the notes!
6/5/23, 8:39 PM - Just a fantastic note, Frank. Thank you so much for the perspective.I have two ;)CheersBob
5/9/23, 10:23 AM - My personal drink window starts at 2028 for these ;)
5/9/23, 3:57 PM - Hey Brian, guess what I'll be bringing to one of our offlines in 2028! ;)
5/5/23, 8:06 PM - Nice note, Brian. It makes me think I'm going to really enjoy this :)Cheers!
5/1/23, 9:40 PM - Excellent note and thank you for the great observations. I've been very happy with this producer thus far and will likely commit to more when I see Genet on offer.Cheers!
4/30/23, 7:46 PM - Great note, my friend. I fully agree on all points, particularly the value proposition.
4/25/23, 1:40 PM - Thanks for this note, buddy. It's an aphrodisiac!;)
4/9/23, 12:39 PM - I would tend to agree with you on the whites vs reds, if not for the roses'!!!Truth is, I love 'em all :)Cheers!
4/7/23, 7:17 AM - 75 isn't a very good score for a wine you liked (?)
4/7/23, 8:04 AM - That makes more sense!Cheers Elvis! Long live the King :)
3/26/23, 7:12 PM - Trust your instincts ;)From.what I've heard, and to some degree experienced, Guion is worth a few years of patience.Nice note!Cheers
2/27/23, 9:13 PM - We should all be on the side of science.;)
2/23/23, 8:04 PM - Great note! Sounds like it could be a Hardy Wallace (Dirty & Rowdy/Extradimensional Wine) concoction. I love having some interesting stuff in the cellar and this should be fun to follow over the next several years.Cheers!
2/21/23, 12:26 PM - garagiste.comNot sure anyone else in the US has L'Idylle
2/17/23, 8:31 PM - Best of luck for future fizz!I appreciate the note :)
2/3/23, 11:05 AM - Superb note. Might I ask how long was this open before enjoying?Cheers!
1/6/23, 8:25 AM - I should have prefaced the comment by stating that people with sophisticated and eclectic tastes love Carignan! :)Cheers, C!Bob
11/3/22, 6:39 PM - You are right, LS. I'm exaggerating to say the bouquet disappeared. As it warmed and took on air, there was so much delicious flavor still gaining on the palate that I think it simply overwhelmed the aroma ;) You want that point? You got that point!Cheers!Bob
9/22/22, 10:22 PM - Great note!!I hope my two bottles show as nicely someday.Cheers
9/20/22, 7:57 PM - If you can possibly hold off another 6 months or longer, the wine should be doing better. I don't plan to.touch any of mine until 2024+.Cheers
9/14/22, 7:27 AM - Loved reading your note!Thank you for the extra info and details
9/12/22, 12:53 PM - Thank you, J. And relative to your experience with this, it did get better and better throughout the first hour open. $70 isn't exactly on the cheap end of the bubbly world, but I thought this fully lived up to its price category.Cheers!
9/2/22, 6:05 PM - Your note is precisely what I hope to read about this wine at this point in time.Thank you for the perspective.Cheers!
9/2/22, 8:13 PM - Thank you so much for the thoughtful reply.Refreshing, in today's world!
8/28/22, 2:07 PM - Love your note... I'm on board anytime I see mellifluous in a tasting note!All that's missing is dulcet! :)Cheers
7/16/22, 1:39 PM - I bet that you would also dig #245... One of the best "oaky" Chards I've ever had!Not sure if dN has any left, but I highly recommend.Cheers
7/14/22, 9:05 AM - Almost sounds faulty, no?
6/14/22, 7:36 AM - Only if you say ARRGGGHH! after a swig ;)
6/8/22, 9:45 AM - Wow Bob, I hope you let Larry know about your experiences with these. I would be interested in his response.Cheers!Fellow Bob
6/8/22, 5:58 PM - You da' man, LS!Definitely looking forward to cracking one of my own this summer to try!Cheers
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