4/6/2024 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Nice balance, with some melon, medium acidity. Dont remember too much, but paired nicely with seafood and had some nice complexity.

3/31/2024 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Drank on Easter Sunday with Lamb Chops and an assortment of spring veggies. Somewhere in between medium garnet and deep tawny in color. Tertiary aromas coming off the nose from the jump with sweet leather and stewed mixed berries. Palate was very nice with mostly resolved tannins. Aged leather, sumac, and mixed berries coming through, with blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, and a wild spice character giving structure on the finish. This still had life left, but was very nicely integrated. I don't have much experience with Southern Rhone wines on the "nicer" spectrum, but this was real treat. Like an old cowboy - Rough around the edges, but the age has given wisdom and mellowed him out. Fantastic with Lamb.

3/30/2024 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Fantastic Langhe Nebbiolo. A little expensive, but I wasn't disappointed. Drank a while back so specifics are escaping me, but I remember lots of nice fruit, complexity, and a little well integrated oak, but not too much. Makes me want to try the Barolos.

3/24/2024 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Delicious. Purchased last September at the winery. Nose was medium low intensity, though once you got your nose in the glass it had nice dark red fruits and a little oak. Palate was actually very plump with lots of primary flavors - red fruit with great purity and a touch of oaky complexity, though not overdone. I definitely got some signature Dundee strawberry notes, maybe some black cherry as well. Tannins/acidity were very integrated, which was surprising considering the label has it at 14% alc. It's super approachable already with a smooth mouthfeel, reminding me of some 2017 burgundies I've had. Great Oregon pinot.

2/16/2024 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

This was really great. Unusual for Egly to have a Chardonnay dominated blend, but I was certainly impressed. Very clean on the nose, fresh on the palate, but with the stuffing to make it more serious that a normal aperitif. Drank at a party so specifics are escaping me, but I remember it was the champagne of the night. Not as bright as a Krug, or as rich as a Bollinger, but found this somewhere in the middle and very high quality and vinous.

2/14/2024 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Man this was great. Roses, barnyard and dark cherries on the nose. Color was typical Nebbiolo garnet with some burn orange browning at the rim. Dark fruit and tar on the palate. First sip was almost Bordeaux-like, but with some air, the tannins mellowed and more cherries and red fruit came to the forefront. After an hour it was very soft, fine integrated tannins, nice acidity, and very balanced. Really fantastic normale.

12/22/2023 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Strawberry short cake vibes. You have some fruit, a touch of yeasty elements, nice freshness. Not super complex, but very well made and a cut above your typical rose champagne.

12/18/2023 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Drank alongside some homemade steak frites. Decanted for an hour or so before diving in. Nice dark fruits, leather, and very dense and plush. Some age coming through, but still lots of life left. Great QPR.

1/19/2024 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Heavenly for my palate. Perfumed notes of red fruits with a touch of leather. Resolved smooth tannins, red fruits, some tertiary leather bound book vibes, integrated acidity. No rough edges, with a nice blend of youthful and aged flavors. It was very subtle, balanced, and extremely easy to drink. I would drink this again in a heartbeat. Incredibly pleasurable.

12/23/2023 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

I just love Bollinger. This had the typical rich yeasty notes I've come to expect from the producer, though this version was much more "fresh" than the 2012 I've had previously. Maybe a colder vintage. Lemon curd, brioche, saline qualities. I could drink these all day. Perfect with a shrimp cocktail during the holidays. I would guess this will age beautifully.

11/17/2023 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Wow. In all honesty I've had other vintages of this cuvee and have not been very into it. This was a different story though - Very expressive and elegant on the nose with smoked deli meat & dark fruits. On the palate it's juicy and round with nice acidy and spice on the finish to bring structure and balance. Meaty beef jerky, blackberry pie, thyme, & a touch of cayenne. Exactly what I like in a Northern Rhone Syrah.

10/15/2023 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Delicious Rosé. Very aromatic, fresh strawberries on the nose. More strawberries and nice acidity on the palate. This was extraordinarily clean and pure. Definitely a cut above the normal Cote de Provence competitors. Absolutely up there as one of the best Rosé's I've had.

9/3/2023 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Bought and drunk during Willamette trip. Dark purple/ruby color, very juicy dark fruits on the nose with a touch of heat. Very deep, intense flavors. On the palate this was thick, full bodied, with juicy blackberries and blueberries. Some spice and acidity bringing up the finish reminding me of baking spices and cayenne pepper. This is a heavy wine for Pinot. Hard to drink without food at this stage. With a big steak on a cold night in fall or winter, this is fantastic. On a hot day or without some sort of hardy food to accompany it, not the best choice. Very well made wine and should be interesting to try in another 5+ years.

5/6/2023 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

From 375ml - Very mature, deep ruby purple. Library, leather bound books, fennel seeds, dried purple fruits on the nose. Palate had fully resolved tannins Had an interesting mature flavor profile. Very enjoyable.

5/19/2023 - IDKDavid wrote:

Nice, but still young and austere. A little too much bitter green olive for my liking. Probably should have waited a little longer. Still nice quality. Girlfriend liked it.

3/10/2023 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

These are so good. I've tried 4-5 different Schiava producers from Alto Adige and I think this is my favorite. Super light, slightly brownish red. Intensely floral and fragrant nose. Palate has some acidy to keep it fresh (which is sometimes lacking in other producers). Perfect for hotter weather Italian dinners on the patio.

1/28/2023 - IDKDavid Does not like this wine:

Oh boy. The nose was really promising. Dried flowers and cotton candy vibes. Almost cheap perfume-like. On the palate it was massively disappointing. Rancid hairspray. First Ruche that I've tried, but this one may have been defective in some way. Couldn't finish a glass. Need to give this another try with another bottle.

2/11/2023 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Drank from Magnum at L'Antica De Michelle in Los Angeles. Nice leather library potpourri on the nose. Tannins nicely resolved, but still some interesting minty funk. Some ashy, black cherry & floral notes coming through. Very fun to try.

2/25/2023 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Light gold, with nice vibrant bubbles. Good freshness, some apples, lemon tart, a hint of toasty notes but not much. A touch of sweetness came through, but very balanced. Not bad at all for the price, exceeded my expectations.

2/10/2023 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Drank at Smitty's in Pasadena for my birthday. From loose memory, the nose was very attractive & elegant. Palate was nice, but still a few sharp edges and some that could be smoothed out with some more time in bottle. Overall, a very nice village burg at a decent price.

2/10/2023 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Drank at Smitty’s in Pasadena for a birthday celebration. Certainly a nice complex nose that would lead me to think it was older than a 2011 (probably due to the rough vintage). Some bruised apple, ripe strawberries, and a cheesy funk on the nose. Nice weight to it and nicely balanced. My first BdN and I’m honestly not sure I like the style as much as a BdB or blend. That said, very nice mouthfeel and very impressive given the poor vintage. Makes me want to revisit in a different vintage.

1/1/2023 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

This has been on the list to try for a while. Opened New Years Day for my girlfriend's bday at Lucky's Steakhouse in Santa Barbara. Ruby color with a tinge of browning. Somewhere between light and medium body in density. Subtle luxardo cherry and raspberry on the nose with violets and vanilla. While low intensity, the nose was extremely smooth and clean for such a young wine. On the palate it was sexy smooth, with acidity and tannins integrated very nicely already. Still very primary with cherries, raspberries, vanilla extract, cloves, and molasses coming though. Oak fattens it up a bit, but isn't very noticeable in the overall experience. Dangerously easy to drink as there are no rough edges. This is in a great place now, but will likely be great in different ways over the next 5-10 years depending on your personal preference. Lovely!

12/31/2022 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Bollinger is just my favorite big house at the moment. Opened NYE night with a good chill and let it warm throughout the night. Pale gold color, fine mousse. Intense yeasty aromas upon opening (to a surprising degree). As it warmed, there was an ultra complex nose of baked cheese tart, brioche, and baked cinnamon apple/pear pie. I couldn't stop smelling it. Hedonistic. I've only been fortunate enough to smell this type of nose on a Champagne once in my life previously, and that was a '97 Salon (which was the best Champagne I've ever had to date). On the palate it was creamy, oxidative bruised apples and pears, bread crust, yet very dry due to the low dosage. Still plenty of acidity keeping it fresh, but very nicely integrated. It was a tad thinner on the palate than the '97 Salon (from memory), but at a fraction of the price this was just over the top good. If you like fresh citrus and bright champagnes, maybe this isn't the one for you. However, if you like creamy oxidative champagnes with age, it's hard to imagine getting much better. Unreal enjoyment.

12/31/2022 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

First time trying an Occhipinti 100% Frappato, though I've had many of her uncle's Frappatos over the last few years and I've had her SP68. Had this along with Italian food at Toma restaurant in Santa Barbara on NYE night in the middle of an epic rainstorm, seated on the plastic covered patio out front. Dark ruby color with an orange tinge. Funky bret at first on the nose, but eventually opened up with bright cranberry, orange peel, cinnemon, and a tiny bit of smokey roasted red chili flake on the nose. On the palate it there was tart cranberry, black cherry, orange liquor (like Grand Marnier) and cinnamon/cloves notes. Had a bit of smokiness on the aftertaste along with tart cranberry acidity. Really lovely. There were fine tannins and a nice mouth watering acidity bringing freshness on the finish. Over the coarse of dinner it softened and tamed a bit. Day 2 the acidity was more integrated and the minerality came through a bit more. Given Arianna is considered arguably the best wine maker in Sicily, and this is one of her top single vineyard cuvee's - This may be one of the best Frappato's you can drink at the moment. Very enjoyable now, but curious to try one with 5 more years of age.

12/26/2022 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Finally popped this open on Christmas day with my girlfriend and drank over 4 hours. Faded light ruby, bricking on the edges. First 30-45 minutes after opening, there was a "new sneakers" funk on the nose. After it blew off, the nose revealed beautiful raspberries, strawberries, cherries, flowers and leather. On the palate, this was light bodied and easy drinking. Stewed raspberries, tart cherries, with some tangy acidity finishing it out. Tannins were fully resolved, so it was a very light mouth feel. Like a cru Beaujolais' wiser, more refined older brother. As the wine warmed, the acidity seemed to stand out a bit more (around the 90 minute mark). Then at the 2-2.5 hour mark, the wine began to sing as all the elements started to really meld well together. Baked Cherry pie on the nose. Sour cherry, fresh raspberries, pie crust and fall baking spices on the palate. Acidity tamed and integrated perfectly. If you like light bodied wines, I can't imagine anything being much better than this. Best Burgundy I've had to date. Wow.

12/24/2022 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Paired with an excessive amount of Chinese takeout on Christmas Eve. Based on the code on the cork, this was disgorged q4 2017, so had a nice 5 years of bottle age. Color was a nice light pink with a bit of burnt orange hue. Faint strawberries and flowers on the nose. Nice bead with some crisp bubbles. On the palate there was some nice salinity, unripe strawberry, tart cherry. A touch of sweetness on the aftertaste, but overall a very dry champagne. You’re not getting much yeast/bread notes here. Likely spent very little time on the lees. Simple, nice quality rose champagne.

12/23/2022 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Decanted for 2 hours before having alongside a steak for dinner. Nose was fantastic. Like smelling a blueberry/blackberry pie in a leather jacket store a few hours after the owner made coffee. Lots of fruit with wonderful leather savory notes and depth. Couldn’t stop smelling it all night. On the palate, the fruit and leather came through initially, but mid palate was a tad thin for my liking and there was a bit of a green astringency finishing it out with moderate drying tannins. Still a very nice mouthfeel and highly enjoyable. I kept it in the decanter for a few more hours and it continued to soften throughout the night. Nice food wine and glimpses of what a great Bordeaux can be. Still has plenty of life and an amazing QPR.

12/22/2022 - IDKDavid wrote:

May have received an off bottle (or just needed more time in bottle before opening). Nose was veryyyy funky. Rubber yoga mat fart. Not pleasant. Beautiful translucent red color though, and the palate was a whole different story. Tart sour cherries, raspberries, a bit of smoke, nice lip puckering acidity (bordering on VA, but enjoyable) and low tannins. I could crush this with a chill on a summer day, just wish the nose blew off to show some of the fruits from the palate. I waited an hour and no change on the nose. Waiting til day two and the nose was still the same. Saved one glass for day three for experimental purposes, same story. Stay away if you aren't a fan of natural wines, but if you like tart fruit in your wine, may be worth a try.

9/24/2022 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Been dying to try a cru Muscadet and finally got my hands on this. Very pale straw, crystal clear. Lots of fruit on the nose with cantaloupe, white peach, tangerine, gummy bears, yellow flowers and rubber. This is soft and creamy on the palate with white peach, melon, lychee, and yellow flowers coming through. Acidity on the backend is fairly well integrated, making the mouth water, but not standing out in any noticeable way. Not too much tension or austerity. I feel like I was expecting this to be more crisp given the normal seafood pairing suggestions, but not disappointed. Nice weight to it, while still remaining light. Definitely get the chablis comparisons but with a more tropical fruit vibe.

9/9/2022 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

This is so cool. Extremely fragrant nose of black cherry, strawberry, cocoa & cloves. Simplified, the nose resembled a sort of black cherry tiramisu with a small touch of natural wine funk. On the palate this was dry, light on the mid-palate, with a nice mouthwatering acidity. Juicy red fruits with some sour tang and cocoa powder bringing up the finish. It reminds me of a Ribiera Sacra mixed with a Beaujolais, however, the black cherry really brings it home to Italy. Really enjoying this.

8/26/2022 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Very light ruby red, with funk and ambiguous red fruits and red roses on the nose. Palate had some synthetic raspberries, cherries, cranberries coming through along with a touch of herbs, and some funk, which blows off after about 30 minutes or so. Rounded mouthfeel on the mid palate, with a touch of austere acidity on finish. I love these wines. I've had a few of the '17s, but this is my first '19. Great wine to go alongside mushroom pasta.

8/19/2022 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

From a 375ml - Wow. Vibrant ruby and ultra expressive on the nose. Fragrant strawberries, flowers, damp earth, and minerals all coming through. I could smell this for hours. On the palate it was soft, with velvety tannins, saline minerality with stewed and fresh red fruits, mushrooms, wet leaves, and fall spices. There was a touch of sharp acidity on the finish, bringing it together and adding clarity. Would absolutely rebuy.

8/19/2022 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Disgorged Dec 11th, 2014 (Likely from vintages ’07, ’08, & ’09). This has been a bucket list wine for some time now. I saw this for a great price at a restaurant on vacation so sprang for it! Absolutely beautiful deep golden color out of the bottle, and very light effervesce. At first, the nose had some buttermilk-esc bacteria funk coming through, followed by some ultra complex apple pastry notes. After about 10 minutes time, the funk blew off and underneath was an interesting nose of soft honey, cinnamon apple pie with fresh granny smith apples, tangy buttermilk cake frosting, and yeasty brioche. On the palate, the bubbles were barely there, as this was closer to a still wine, then to a typical champagne. Oxidative in style, this was soft and creamy on the palate, with honey, bruised granny smith apples, sea water, and tangy buttermilk notes which added to the mysterious complexity. Gentle mouth-feel, brilliantly complex, and a slight crispness on the finish with a touch of lemon acidity, and some faint bubbles giving some loose, relaxed structure. I just wanted to keep sipping it to understand what hidden flavors were hiding in there. Every 15 minutes, it opened up more, and new flavors emerged. I tried it colder and warmer - each method showing different flavor profiles and perspectives. All of that said, I don’t want to overhype this - It is an insanely expensive bottle of wine and ultimately, unless you’re very wealthy, this is likely overpriced due to rarity, and market hype. However, the reputation is there for a reason, and if you like champagne, if you appreciate the creativity, subtle complexity, and relevance to champagne history, this is an incredibly unique experience and wildly delicious. If you’re looking for a more budget friendly alternative, I found the Jacquesson 700 series, Disgorgment Tardifs to be similar in style, though ultimately much less complex and less magic. All in all a great memory to add to the book.

8/12/2022 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Delicious. Decanted for about an hour - Bright ruby/garnet and restrained nose. After some intense swirling, black cherries, damp earth could be picked out. On the palate there was a soft mouthfeel, smooth and gentle tannins, nicely integrated acidity with cranberries, black cherries, damp forest floor. This felt slightly more serious then the Rosso Di Valtellinas I've had from PizzoCoca & Arpepe. Very impressed.

8/7/2022 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

One of the best Lambruscos on the market. Sorbara grape gives a light color, almost dark rose vibes. Ton of strawberry on the nose (fresh and baked). Fine mousse. Easy drinking, simple, strawberry soda vibes with lots of red fruits, a bit of tea-like astringency, and appropriate acidity to bring balance.

8/5/2022 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Hot diggity damn. The hype is real. Straw white color, with a restrained, low-intensity nose of yellow flowers, and a hot basketball on gravel pavement. On the palate, there's an explosion of bright lime acidity followed by mildly sweet white peach sherbet. There's some green apple vibes in there as well, and maybe a tinge of lemon alongside the dominate lime notes. As it opened and warmed a bit, the sharpness of the lime tamed and the mid-palate seemed more creamy, resembling a lime creamsicle. In all honesty, I am early in my riesling exploration, but this one is the best I've ever had. Literally the wine version of sprite. I was actually gulping it down with Thai food. Super vibrant, perfectly balanced acid to sweetness ratio for my palate. Insta-buy going forward.

7/4/2022 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Mid-day aperitivo by the pool. Palest gold bordering on straw. Nice yeasty nose of green apple and old sourdough pastries. Bubbles were fine and vibrant. On the palate there was a nice crisp acidity, with sour green apple coming through. It wasn't a candy-esc green apple, more like an actual granny smith apple. Some bready notes as well, but not much given the fairly short time on the lees (3-4 years I believe). This wasn't too complex, and was nice to sip on, however it was best right out of the fridge to keep it sharp. My first 100% Meunier, and while cool and interesting, not really something that wowed me out of the gate. Curious to try some of the Prevost stuff though.

7/4/2022 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Drank on the 4th of the July with grilled lamb chops. So so good. Compared with the '02 Rocce Rosse I had in December, this had much more fruit (to be expected). There was a touch of the leathery beef jerky which dominated the first few hours of the '02, however it was balanced out by notes of black cherry, stewed overripe strawberries, and damp leaves. There was also a touch of the pruney plum note I got from the '02, but this time it was much more in the background giving it additional complexity. Tannins were light and well integrated as was the acidity. Wonderful experience. In retrospect, this this was much more in it's optimal drinking window for my tastes. Will try to drink my future ARPEPE single vineyards at the 10-15 year mark going forward if I can swing it. Great wine.

7/2/2022 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

So good. Been seeing Envinate wines around town for a bit but finally tried this one as my first. Village level Mencía with a label that reminded me of cru Beaujolais from the gang of 4. For me, this was basically a Spanish style Foillard Morgon Cote Du Py. Red fruits, funk and the lightest touch of smoke on the nose. Velvety soft mouthfeel, with cherries, blackberries, some like smoked pepper, and funky acidity. My goodness. I love cru Beaujolias and this was right up my alley. Curious to try one with 2-3 more years of age.

7/3/2022 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Was looking for a brisk Albarino to go with a variety of Spanish tinned goodies (sardines, razor clams, and octopus) and this ended up being quite the treat. Stone fruits and yeast on the nose. On the palate, the elevage gave it some Champagne-esc toasty notes. Lots of interesting complexity from the wood and lees aging, however, the star of the show is still an amazing saline mineraltiy and sharp acidy. White peach, yellow flowers, lemon juice, and salty ocean water. I loved that the acidity/salty minerality was so prominent as it balanced nicely with the other complexities and kept this crisp to my liking. Serious wine.

6/25/2022 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Been looking forward to trying this for some time since I'm a huge fan of Italian Rossese. The color is so wild. Really vibrant pink with salmon hue. On the nose I got some apricots, yeasty sherry-like quality with a hint of roses. It was surprisingly deep and round on the palate, at least more so than I was expecting. It has an orange/citrus like quality to it, but not fresh acid-focused like an orange - More deep like a cumquat or apricot. Definitely some additional sherry vibes as well and a little acidy on the tail end to give it structure. The previous note from JVIZ mentioned bitters - Totally got that vibe as well. Cool wine!

6/18/2022 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

My first white Bordeaux (figured I'd start with a classic). Lots of Sauvignon Blanc vibes on the nose to start. Gooseberry, lemon, white flowers. On the palate it was fresh, with gooseberry, citrus, melon (?), and very nicely balanced. Not as much acid as a NZ Sauvignon Blanc, likely rounded out by the Semillon. Great with the french-style seafood dinner I whipped up. I can see why this has the reputation it does.

6/12/2022 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Nice deep gold hue, showing some age. Picking up some golden pineapple, honey, white peach, lime, and yellow flowers on the nose. Nice honeyed acidity on the palate with the pineapple/peach/lime coming though. Lime-like acidity held up nicely over the years, but ultimately well balanced with the pineapple/white peach sweetness and very soft on the palate. Lovely.

6/7/2022 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Very nice Schiava. Beautiful vibrant ruby, extremely floral nose of candied cherry and 80's perfume. Palate had some cherry/raspberry coming through with very little tannin and acidity. In that sense, you could chug this stuff with little issue, however I found myself wishing it had a bit more acidity to give it some structure. I ended up chilling this a bit more than I would normally (which worked since it was a hot day). Very enjoyable with some pizza. I've enjoyed other Schiava's a bit more though if I'm honest.

6/3/2022 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

My first Cote Rotie! Been loving Northern Rhone Syrahs lately (mainly from Crozes Hermitage & Saint Joseph), so saw a good deal for this and sprang for it a few months back. Popped open last night with a steak. Nose had blue/black fruits and cracked pepper with a dusting of dried herbs. Palate was a little tight at first, but I got blueberries with black pepper, dried herbs, faint olive, and a hint of beef jerky. I'm not a fan of the olive note often found in syrah, but thankfully it was paired back in this. Had a slightly tannic finish, but the mid palate was lighter than expected (makes sense given the Cote Rotie reputation). Will definitely be better with a few more years, but very enjoyable now and after an hour or so of air with the steak - a very lovely experience. Thrilled to explore more.

5/20/2022 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Bright ruby, with a nose of strawberry, cherry, damp leaves and some funk. On the palate it had a nice acidity, and funky red fruits with some more earthy flavors in the background. There was also a bit of Oregon depth, coming across as a Willamette Pinot in Burgundy clothing. Fresh, complex enough, and delicious. Would absolutely re-buy this vintage.

5/7/2022 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

At my local wine shop, I once hear a staffer call Mencia the "Beaujolais of Spain". I had one a while back and don't remember liking it, even though I love Cru Beaujolais with a fierce passion. That said, I figured I'd give it another go with this cuvee. Loved this - Like a cross between a fruit forward Crozes-Hermitage and a Julienas. Nose had a spicy yeast note with an undercurrent of black cherry and blackberries. Palate basically confirmed all of that. Light, spicy, and rounded out with nice dark fruits and no oak. Will rebuy for sure.

4/8/2022 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Never had a Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo before this - Need to try more of these. Nice cherry raspberry nose, reminiscent of other light Italian reds that I love to drink chilled on a hot day. On the palate it was a real shocker - Explosive cherry/raspberry lime. It was like having a fruity sour candy. Extremely vibrant, big citrusy acidity, lots of nice candy-like fruits. Great stuff for a weekend on the patio.

4/22/2022 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

Inky purple/black (as you would expect), decanted for 30 minutes or so to open it up a bit. Cranberries and green olives on the nose. On the palate it hits you with green olives. Very savory. The fruit was there as well - Cranberries/blackberries, etc. But the overwhelming note was green olives. As my girlfriend called it - Olive juice. It was good, but I typically like more fruit/herb dominated Syrah. I also hate olives lol, so this was not really tailor-made for my palate. Still well made and a memorable experiance though.

4/15/2022 - IDKDavid Likes this wine:

My first Krug, shared with my mom and girlfriend celebrating Easter. Pale gold, ultra fine mousse. Some electric acidity on the attack, with a rush of yeasty bread, followed by bruised pear and apple on the mid palate and intense flavorful citrus notes finishing it out. Sometimes in wine I get acidity in general without being able to narrow it down - This was most definitely lemon and yuzu. The acidity wasn't harsh at all, but very flavorful, distinct, and mouthwatering. Paired with the effervescence it reminded me of a really high end yuzu lemonade I'd get at a Japanese grocery (but with more leesy action). No astringency at all, nice mouthfeel, and an incredibly impressive/enjoyable Champagne. One of the best I've had to date!