3/11/2023 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Found this in my cellar; better than expected for an aging rosé. Drink now. Or yesterday.

2/9/2023 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Definitely notes of mineral, slate, wet rock - in a very good way. Light, well-integrated, and a delicious match for food (paired surprisingly well with the salmon and rice), I would definitely look for this again. I liked the Trebbiano / Chardonnay blend (70% / 30%).

2/5/2023 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Brought to tasting at Noyes and Cutler. Smoky, cherry, and - oddly - grapefruit Delicious and very approachable.

2/1/2023 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Fun label; this was a gift from Andrea and Rebecca. Opened and enjoyed with beef and mushroom sauce. The wine is a little too young, with noticeable tannins on the palate. Good, slightly smoky, with a good mouthfeel and a satisfying flavor. Enjoyed it, opened it a little too early, but still a respectable QPR (with a ridiculously fun label).

1/30/2023 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Long finish, very smooth wine. Still could use some time in bottle. One of our tasters didn’t like the finish, but this is a more complex wine for the vintage

1/30/2023 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Lively golden color, warm toasty notes. Zero dosage, very accessible and enjoyable

1/30/2023 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Loved this one. Beautiful, light wine with a deep rose color, lovely balance. Smooth and bright, with citrus and strawberry, I would definitely buy this again.

1/23/2023 - DianeR wrote:

Slightly oxidized, dark gold color. Slight note of sulfur when opening. Despite that, surprisingly good… one I’d like to find when it hasn’t been heat-damaged.

1/23/2023 - DianeR wrote:

Not the greatest Chardonnay for the price; it’s a little bitter. Slightly jarring note of acidity, sort of a slightly old pineapple taste. There’s a tiny bit of a creamy finish, but it’s short and I still taste the bitter citrus. Disappointed in this one.

11/30/2022 - DianeR wrote:

Drank with friends at Bacio; this was a lovely wine. 50% pinot noir, 25% pinot meunier, and 25% chardonnay grapes.

1/19/2023 - DianeR wrote:

Much different flavor profile than we were expecting from an Oregon Chardonnay. Very light, almost more like a pinot gris than a chardonnay, with notes of pineapple, slate, and the merest breath of oak. Good, but a little unusual. Would pair well with oysters or scallops, but would be completely overwhelmed by anything with a rich sauce.

1/15/2023 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Enjoyed at a wine tasting dinner with Brenda, Laura, and Sarah at Ciao Bella. Light and crisp, and an excellent pairing with appetizers (ahi tuna spring rolls and caramelized Brussels sprouts). Good by itself but better with food.

1/15/2023 - DianeR wrote:

Beautiful wine, light orange-rose color. Pineapple and citrus on the nose, with a dry, refreshing mineral taste. Lovely wine, and delicious by itself or with light appetizers.

1/13/2023 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Really enjoyed this sparkling wine from Austria. Lovely, complex, toasty - delicious with food or just to enjoy (with a champagne beurre blanc sauce).

1/11/2023 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Wine dinner at Estelle in St. Paul, with tapas and pasta. The wine was an excellent pairing with the food, a delicious, well-integrated red wine with a long finish. No specific notes, but I would definitely seek this wine out again.

1/7/2023 - DianeR wrote:

Smoked meat (pastrami?) on the nose, and cherries and figs. Mouthfeel is a little lighter than expected; short finish, leaving me feeling that the wine is a little insubstantial. Gift from Solo Vino wine store as “homework” for us to taste and report back. Not bad, but I don’t think I’d purchase the wine.

1/2/2023 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Cherry, tobacco, well-integrated but with noticeable tannins; slightly bitter (but warm) finish. Good but better with food to balance out the slight bitterness.

6/16/2015 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Excellent Tavel rosé.

5/29/2015 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Light, uncomplicated- medium finish with notes of crushed roses, mineral, and cherry. Good match for cider and mushroom chicken, and held up surprisingly well to short ribs at Joan's in the Park.

5/27/2015 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Cool, fruity with notes of citrus and pineapple- really! A very light rosé.

1/22/2015 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Still an intense wine. Could use a little more time in bottle. Good overall, with rich ruby color, cloves, sausage, and tart blackberry on the palate.

1/22/2015 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Love this wine. A blend of 50% Grenache Blanc, 30% Chardonnay, 20% Marsanne, this is a well-integrated wine. Smooth mouthfeel, with floral notes, orange, pineapple, and a slate / mineral finish.

5/31/2014 - DianeR Likes this wine:

loved this one!

5/11/2014 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Still a lovely wine. Drank with Spanish tapas, including patatas bravas, pinchitos, and empanadas, with some goat cheese and homemade bread - a perfect accompaniment. Still fresh and elegant.

5/12/2014 - DianeR wrote:

definitely past its drinking window, but not completely undrinkable. Clear gold, with notes of vinegar, paint thinner, and sour lemon. A wee bit of granite still evident... or maybe slate... but my mouth is puckering up too much to tell. Ok, maybe undrinkable.

4/5/2014 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Well-integrated, and drinking beautifully right now. Excellent QPR.

3/5/2014 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Loved it - elegant fruit balanced with beautiful structure; drinking well now.

3/5/2014 - DianeR wrote:

Enjoyed this Bressler pinot very much; well-integrated and perfect drinking now. Do not hold.

3/5/2014 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Lacking complexity, more of a gold color than expected. May have been slightly oxidated; overall a disappointment.

1/23/2014 - DianeR wrote:

Notes of prune, cherry, sweet and not very tannic. Sweet, almond aftertaste.

1/23/2014 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Amazing nose - earthy, pepper, a little musty, and a distinctive peppercorn finish. I could just smell this wine - it's wonderful to drink, but really I just want to keep smelling it.

1/23/2014 - DianeR wrote:

Jammy, blueberry pie; sweet and intense and very young. Vanilla and oak on the nose. Long finish, with slightly bitter notes on the palate.

1/23/2014 - DianeR wrote:

Bright, fruity, elegant Merlot; soft mouthfeel and a smooth balance. Not much complexity.

1/23/2014 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Deep, rich, intense, with an unexpected sweetness. Moderately tannic, and still mostly closed.

1/23/2014 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Beautiful, still very young wine. Tannins noticeable but well-integrated and balanced by fruit; hints of chocolate on the nose.

1/23/2014 - DianeR wrote:

Beautiful nose - deep, rich, earthy, with a deep red color and hints of orange around the edge - almost a bloody-colored wine. Slightly mushroom-y, with soft, integrated tannins. Earth and mushrooms on the palate, with tobacco and an orange (blood-orange?) flavor on the finish.

1/23/2014 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Very approachable, with blackberries, blackcurrant, on the nose - very fruity. Love this wine. Layers of complexity as it opens up - pencil shavings, violets, more dark fruit.

1/23/2014 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Musty, with a slightly sharp note on the nose; initially little complexity. Good mouthfeel with light tannins; with vigorous swirling I get smoky cherry flavor and a slightly floral note. Opened up gradually over 1 hour.

1/23/2014 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Initially bitter with a spreading warmth, notes of tobacco and cherry. Still very young, hints of cool fog and subtle Burgundian notes as it opens up.

1/23/2014 - DianeR wrote:

Sharp on nose, drink early, bitter and short finish. Not getting much from this wine aside from the volatile acidity. Slight improvement over 1/2 hour but not significant.

1/23/2014 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Light wine with good acidity and vivid rose color; slight cherry on nose. Lovely, but a little bitter on the palate with a warm, fruity finish.

1/22/2014 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Darker gold, with a honeyed smell; glycerine-like mouthfeel, very sweet wine. Fortified to 17-21% alcohol.

1/22/2014 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Watermelon, lily-of-the-valley, roasted peppercorns - an interesting but fascinating nose. On the palate, slate, pear, more floral notes. The wine is light yellow and simply lovely - made from vineyards on a Chaveney ridge just overlooking Condrieu, and fermented in small oak barrels.

1/22/2014 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Sugar cookies and limestone on the nose; on the palate vanilla and a hint of grapefruit. Slightly harsh finish but a toasty aftertaste. 80% Roussanne, 15% Grenache Blanc, and 5% Bourboulenc, Clairette, Picardan, and Picpoul.

1/22/2014 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Coconut, pineapple, and some vanilla; lovely wine. More glycerin-like mouthfeel and a good balance.

1/22/2014 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Slightly musty smell, with a vanilla, warm toast aroma. Complex wine - layers and layers on the nose. Smooth, well-balanced, very slightly oxidized (caramel) on the finish, but still has a ripe luscious flavor and layers of complexity. Love this wine.

1/22/2014 - DianeR wrote:

Not to my taste, but I'll rate it fairly. On the nose - cat pee, gunflint, high acidity with a chalky, mineral nose. On the palate - very mineral-y, very flinty, slightly sneaker-y smell and taste.

1/22/2014 - DianeR wrote:

Very light straw color, high acidity and an interesting nose - a combination of strawberry and marigold - earthy and a little sweet. Flavor was a bit odd - a hint of dill, with notable floral elements and crisp acidity.

1/22/2014 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Very light straw color, with a hint of green. Nose is refreshing - almost like cool mineral water. Very little on the palate - few strong flavors - better after a few minutes in the glass. High acidity, grown in a very volcanic soil, has sort of a "wet-sock" taste. Despite this, I enjoyed the wine - but am not certain I would ever purchase it.

1/22/2014 - DianeR Likes this wine:

Vivid gold color, limestone and mineral aromas; oddly a slight licorice / anise smell and a spicy nose with a hint of sour musk. Very light mouthfeel, with a slightly bitter, acidic finish. Very dry. Fresh and distinctive, especially for a 2000 vintage. The high acidity pairs well with spicy Asian foods.