Further to Oct. 3, '21: Down to a handful left from the case; this is #8. Passed over but found recently. Developing somewhat richer gold color; fragrant white stone fruits, some subdued oak, good mouthfeel. Almost delicious, likely at prime or a bit past but still very good for everyday. Solid Notable+.
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Further to my Note of Oct 29, '20: This continues to please--rich (so less crisp than May '20), white stone fruits, hint of FR oak, paired well with grilled Tilapia. Overall consistent notes, including the color.
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Further to my Note of Aug 31 '20: This continues to please. Held back a glassful for 24h (screwcap), and it held up well. While the color still seems prematurely golden, this is delicious and notable+.
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Further to my Note of May 11 '20: Opened a bottle to pair with simple al fresco dinner of lightly breaded tilapia and potato salad. The color struck me as a bit prematurely golden, but the wine was delicious with rich white stone tree fruits and a hint of oak. Solidly notable+.
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Bought a 12b case for 14/b from North Berkeley about a month ago; this is #2. Light yellow gold; fragrant white stone fruit, bit of citrus that follow on the palate, crisp, very good mouthfeel, difficult to predict lifespan. Delicious. Stored vertically (screwcap) in a cool, dark basement since purchase. My evaluation: For me, scores on a "100-point scale" are misleading. I use a 4-category scale (perhaps with +/-)--not including flawed--which runs outstanding/notable/drinkable/poor. This is notable+ when considering quality, age, and price.
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Light golden yellow in color. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of lemons, apples & grapefruit with mineral overtones, some floral notes, stony, chalky & a slight hint of vanilla in the background. Medium-light bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth texture, ripe fruit flavors of lemons, apples & pears with stones, minerals & a slight hint of vanilla/oak. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present although it may hold for a few more years. Good QPR, especially when found at discount.
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“North Berkeley Imports’ special selection of Mâcon-Villages from 1 of the region’s award-winning cooperative producers; Vyds (with vines 30-50 yrs old) are located on hillsides some 900 ft above sea level or higher, not far from the appellation of Saint-Veran. Soils are a mineral-rich combination of chalk & clay. Hand-harvested grapes are pressed full-cluster, then fermented on indigenous yeasts in temp-controlled, s/s tanks. Aged primarily in tank; some 10% of the wine is aged in older FR oak barrels. Bottled unfined & unfiltered;”
N: Butter slightly atop apples/pears, poss with notes of toast?
P: Med, poss LM, body; RNDISH entry with NICE, ALMOST swtish oak/frt counterbalanced by an acidity which keeps things together into & through the LONG, balanced, very, VERY slightly bitterish, yet still (currently) pleasant finish. For now & through '20. 12.5% ABV; My VG+/EXC-, the higher arguably for QPR in the style. [This vendor's $13.99 is $2 < the lower of wine-searcher's 2 current postings.]
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6/26/2023 - Oenecnist wrote:
Further to Oct. 3, '21: Down to a handful left from the case; this is #8. Passed over but found recently. Developing somewhat richer gold color; fragrant white stone fruits, some subdued oak, good mouthfeel. Almost delicious, likely at prime or a bit past but still very good for everyday. Solid Notable+.
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10/3/2021 - Oenecnist wrote:
Further to my Note of Oct 29, '20: This continues to please--rich (so less crisp than May '20), white stone fruits, hint of FR oak, paired well with grilled Tilapia. Overall consistent notes, including the color.
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10/29/2020 - Oenecnist wrote:
Further to my Note of Aug 31 '20: This continues to please. Held back a glassful for 24h (screwcap), and it held up well. While the color still seems prematurely golden, this is delicious and notable+.
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8/31/2020 - Oenecnist wrote:
Further to my Note of May 11 '20: Opened a bottle to pair with simple al fresco dinner of lightly breaded tilapia and potato salad. The color struck me as a bit prematurely golden, but the wine was delicious with rich white stone tree fruits and a hint of oak. Solidly notable+.
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5/11/2020 - Oenecnist wrote:
Bought a 12b case for 14/b from North Berkeley about a month ago; this is #2. Light yellow gold; fragrant white stone fruit, bit of citrus that follow on the palate, crisp, very good mouthfeel, difficult to predict lifespan. Delicious. Stored vertically (screwcap) in a cool, dark basement since purchase. My evaluation: For me, scores on a "100-point scale" are misleading. I use a 4-category scale (perhaps with +/-)--not including flawed--which runs outstanding/notable/drinkable/poor. This is notable+ when considering quality, age, and price.
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4/1/2020 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 88 Points
Light golden yellow in color. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of lemons, apples & grapefruit with mineral overtones, some floral notes, stony, chalky & a slight hint of vanilla in the background. Medium-light bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth texture, ripe fruit flavors of lemons, apples & pears with stones, minerals & a slight hint of vanilla/oak. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present although it may hold for a few more years. Good QPR, especially when found at discount.
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1/18/2020 - jnewman77 Likes this wine:
Solid value Macon with nice orchard fruits and a bit of spice. Good balance and freshness. Easy to enjoy and good value.
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11/30/2019 - srh Likes this wine:
Taste New Arrivals (San Diego Wine Co.): WAY too cold
“North Berkeley Imports’ special selection of Mâcon-Villages from 1 of the region’s award-winning cooperative producers; Vyds (with vines 30-50 yrs old) are located on hillsides some 900 ft above sea level or higher, not far from the appellation of Saint-Veran. Soils are a mineral-rich combination of chalk & clay. Hand-harvested grapes are pressed full-cluster, then fermented on indigenous yeasts in temp-controlled, s/s tanks. Aged primarily in tank; some 10% of the wine is aged in older FR oak barrels. Bottled unfined & unfiltered;”
N: Butter slightly atop apples/pears, poss with notes of toast?
P: Med, poss LM, body; RNDISH entry with NICE, ALMOST swtish oak/frt counterbalanced by an acidity which keeps things together into & through the LONG, balanced, very, VERY slightly bitterish, yet still (currently) pleasant finish. For now & through '20. 12.5% ABV; My VG+/EXC-, the higher arguably for QPR in the style. [This vendor's $13.99 is $2 < the lower of wine-searcher's 2 current postings.]
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