Allyson O'Keefe

8.5

I should start by saying that I am not, at all, a Chardonnay drinker. It’s not a grape that I enjoy, but I’ll never turn down a free bottle of anything. That said, this Chardonnay is more enjoyable than most I’ve had. Bright, crisp notes of green and yellow apple, pear, nectarine, and lemon and lime zest. Toast & buttered bread come through on the finish. Sharp, acidic front with a creamy finish that lingers. Subtle caramel and flint. — 2 days ago

Allyson O'Keefe

9.0

Rich, dry currant, raspberry, smoke, & leather on the nose. Jammy cherry front with smoke in the middle, and ash & tar on the finish. Medium acidity. Medium-plus tannin. — 6 months ago

Allyson O'Keefe

9.0

Fresh, soft smoke & tobacco on the nose. Silky front. Soft notes of smoked raspberry & currant. Grippy finish. Medium-plus tannin. Smooth, complex, and so silky. — 6 months ago

Allyson O'Keefe

9.0

I’m not normally a rosé or a sparkling fan, but this is really nice. Off-dry and well balanced. Notes of strawberry, overripe pink and Fuji apples, light yeast, & a subtle honey finish. Effervescent is light enough to not be too overpowering or sharply acidic, but is a gentle reminder that it’s there. Excellent with salmon & teriyaki (and teriyaki salmon 😊). — 14 days ago

Allyson O'Keefe

9.0

I wanted this wine experience to be as New Orleans as possible, from stopper to glass... This wine grew on me once it sat a bit. I prefer it in a tight glass rather than opened up, which allowed for more nuance & tannins to shine through. Not much nose at all. Sharp red currant & raspberry front. Velvety middle with violet & black cherry. Lush, robust finish with notes of cocoa, blueberry muffin, black currant, cassis, & raspberry jam. — 4 months ago

Allyson O'Keefe

9.0

Robust, dark red fruit on the nose & palate. Smooth fig, plum, boysenberry, cocoa, & subtle tobacco. Sweatery finish. Dark & brooding. Really nice. — 6 months ago

Allyson O'Keefe

8.5

Blackberries & black currant on the nose. Subtle. Lush on the palate, with subdued blue and black fruits, tar, and a lightly tangy, fruit tannin finish. Dark & subdued. Alcohol comes through; doesn’t hide well. Medium-minus acidity. — a month ago

Allyson O'Keefe

9.0

Sour cherry on the nose & palate. Flat, tart front that quickly becomes a beautiful smoked raspberry, leather, blueberry, currant, violet, & milk chocolate. Medium bodied with a medium acidity. Doesn’t linger on the palate. Light and easy to drink, yet complex enough to pique my interest. — 3 months ago

Allyson O'Keefe

8.5

Robust, dry, leathery notes of raspberry, cherry, cigar, smoke, plum, & tar. Sweatery. Red fruit pie. Medium-plus acidity. Starts thin and underwhelming and finishes bold & tannic. — 6 months ago

Allyson O'Keefe

8.5

2016—Fresh muddled strawberry, red cherry, & raspberry aroma. Very juicy and lush. Pure fruit juice on the palate. Smooth & thin with low tannins and low acid. Grippy finish with notes of coffee grounds & cocoa powder. — 6 months ago