10/6/2023 - moben wrote:

Drinking really well right now.

9/13/2023 - moben wrote:

A bit off - spicier than I like

6/17/2023 - moben Likes this wine:

Needs more time

6/5/2023 - moben Likes this wine:

Great balance. Muted strawberry and dark cherries medium long finish

5/20/2023 - moben Likes this wine:

Bursting with raspberry and hints of white pepper. Perfectly balanced An undiscovered gem

2/24/2023 - moben Likes this wine:

So under-the-radar outstanding

2/24/2023 - moben Likes this wine:

So under the radar outstanding

12/18/2022 - moben Likes this wine:

Needs more time, certainly

11/6/2022 - moben Likes this wine:

Way too early

7/17/2022 - moben Likes this wine:

WS 93

6/16/2022 - moben wrote:

Sweet spot

5/19/2022 - moben wrote:

At BNO: held its own with many first growths but did not hold a candle to Taylor’s 1996 Angelus

4/17/2022 - moben wrote:

Wow! Luxurious and layered Prime drinking window.

12/31/2021 - moben Likes this wine:

At its peak IMO. Classic lead pencil, ridiculously long finish and plenty of body.

4/1/2021 - moben Likes this wine:

A revelation. Great QPR!

1/21/2021 - moben wrote:

Needs more time

3/22/2020 - moben Likes this wine:

Pleasant surprise

8/3/2019 - moben Does not like this wine:

Past due

4/11/2019 - moben Likes this wine:

So under-rated

12/31/2018 - moben Likes this wine:

With FSC of MYE with prime rib. In its prime right now with good fruit, medium tannins, and quintessential Bordeaux pencil lead.

11/15/2018 - moben wrote:

Over

3/22/2018 - moben Likes this wine:

Still needs some time or a long decant

3/10/2018 - moben Likes this wine:

All kinds of pinot-funky. More mellow after a long decant.

1/17/2018 - moben Likes this wine:

I’ve had the good fortune of being on DuMol’s list for a number of years and I’ve always much preferred their Isobel bottling but this year’s Chloe is a revelation. Balanced, bright and llloooinngg.

1/14/2018 - moben Likes this wine:

Drank at Jay’s annual blind tasting. IMHO, definitively outclassed the competition of 99 Ceval Blanc, 2006 Bond Vecina, and 2003 L. Barton. Loads and layers of deep, dark fruit with an unreal finish.

12/27/2017 - moben Likes this wine:

Spent a lot of moola on it. Wanted to like it. But tasted blind it paled behind wines 1/3 of the price.

12/7/2017 - moben Likes this wine:

FANTASTIC QPR

11/20/2017 - moben Likes this wine:

Heavier than previous vintages. Would wait a bit longer or decant longer. Wonder if they changed the percentage of varietals?

10/29/2017 - moben Likes this wine:

Still could benefit from some time or a long decant

9/25/2017 - moben Likes this wine:

Great value! Really nice after 4+ hr decant.

5/11/2017 - moben Likes this wine:

Stellar Oregon Pinot - very striking in its differences from Cali Pinot. Less fruit, more balance and Burgundian funk

5/2/2017 - moben Likes this wine:

Worth the hype

4/13/2017 - moben wrote:

I've been fortunate enough to have been on the KB allocation lists for 4-5 years and this bottle was one of my favorites.

2/20/2017 - moben Likes this wine:

Worth the hype

2/20/2017 - moben Likes this wine:

Fantastic length and balance. Could still age a bit but perhaps near peak.

2/10/2017 - moben wrote:

Well within the prime drinking window but could definitely age more. Better the second day.

1/1/2017 - moben wrote:

Enjoyable but didn't meet the expectations I had from the WS hype.

12/24/2016 - moben Likes this wine:

Vibrant SB chard

12/9/2016 - moben Likes this wine:

Everything lovable about Champagne

8/6/2016 - moben wrote:

Drinking very well right now. Full of Italian sunshine

8/6/2016 - moben wrote:

Really well balanced and bold but needs time

4/23/2016 - moben wrote:

Drink up - starting to fade?

4/19/2016 - moben wrote:

Fading?

3/21/2016 - moben Likes this wine:

A revelation. Not expecting much other that good, but full, explosive and long. In the sweet spot.

1/21/2016 - moben wrote:

Needs a bit of time or a long decanters

6/28/2015 - moben wrote:

Unbelievable length. No signs of fading. Probably the best Rose Champagne I've ever had.

1/1/2015 - moben Likes this wine:

Good to go with a 3-4 hour decant

12/28/2014 - moben Likes this wine:

Drinking really well.

10/16/2014 - moben wrote:

Definitely better the second day. Needs a long decant or more time.

9/29/2014 - moben Likes this wine:

Good but did not meet expectations - nothing wrong, perfectly good but just not outstanding for me.