Allyson O'Keefe

8.8

Blueberry, tobacco, raspberry, and tar throughout the nose & palate. Tannic & hot. More raspberry, cherry, & blackberry notes as it opens. Becomes velvety, almost robust. Alcohol lingers on the finish. — 4 months ago

Allyson O'Keefe

9.2

This is a delightful wine! Medium-minus body, ripe fruit, low acid, & easy to drink. Notes of red fruit juice, purple fruit, smooth raisin, bread pudding, & very subtle clove. Fruit-forward. Port without the cloying sweetness or sticky, viscous body. — 2 years ago

Allyson O'Keefe

8.5

My least favorite of the 8 Years so far. This one is hot, almost sharp. It’s jammy, but has such a bite too it. Notes of blueberry, plum, & raspberry with a sharp dark chocolate finish. Tannins linger on the finish. — 2 years ago

Allyson O'Keefe

8.5

My least favorite so far of the Michael David wines. Alcohol and currant on the nose. Thin, almost flat, notes of red currant, cherry pie, raspberry jam, & plum. Sort of fruit juice-y. Really does fall flat, which is disappointing, but it’ll do for a wine of this price point. — 3 years ago

Allyson O'Keefe

10

Crisp aroma of yellow apple, pear, & petroleum. Soft, almost buttery notes of lemon zest, yellow apple, pear, honeysuckle, & residual sugar. Crisp, yet sweet. Delicious wine. Had this next to the regular Boxler Pinot Gris, and both are phenomenal. This one leans a bit sweeter though. — 6 months ago

Allyson O'Keefe

9.0

Creamy notes of golden apple, buttered bread, & vanilla on the nose. Buttery like a Chardonnay up front. Acid & green notes on the mid-palate—kiwi, green grass, green apple, & pear. Crisp, honeyed apple finish with notes of honeysuckle, white flower, caramel, & vanilla custard. Unique wine, and pairs beautifully with my spicy Massaman curry. — 2 years ago

Allyson O'Keefe

9.0

Really enjoyable Chenin Blanc. Sort of a midrange between the honeyed Vouvray Chenin and the funky, wooly Chenins. Honeysuckle, candied lemon, & b.o. on the nose. Crisp, acidic, silky, & lightly sweet. Easy to drink with an enjoyable finish. — 3 years ago

Allyson O'Keefe

10

Holy cow, this is an exceptional wine. Inky color with hints of rust and electric pink in the rim. Soft aroma of raspberry tart, strawberry jam, red cherry, red currant, tobacco, & subtle violet. Pure silk on the palate, with a velvety grip on the finish. Notes of stewed plum, jammy red fruit, chocolate, subtle baking spice, and purple candy. Absolutely beautiful wine. Lovely to sip, but big enough to stand up to a hearty protein. Thank you, Ashley! — 2 years ago

Allyson O'Keefe

8.5

Rustic, earthy, and a bit of funk. Juicy, yet tannic and dusty. Notes of cranberry, raspberry, & plum. Medium-minus acidity. — 2 years ago

Allyson O'Keefe

9.2

Smooth raspberry, dusted cocoa, blueberry, & red currant throughout the palate. Leathery with subtle smoke. More subdued than I remember. The alcohol hides well; I never would’ve guessed it was 16.1% ABV. Enjoyable sipper. — 2 years ago