Craig Williams

9.0

No greenies or acidic expression for this ‘11. Red fruits, some loamy aspects with soft mouthfeel and moderate length. Was a pleasant surprise owing to the vintage. Kudos to A Gros! — 5 days ago

Craig Williams

9.0

This was a bit too stemmy for me. Underneath the green notes resides a nicely crafted Syrah of modest alcohol and extraction. — 19 days ago

with Gavin

Craig Williams

9.5

Black cherry, black tea aromas are the first impression, then a spice aspect... Asian, Vosne-spice, as many often refer. What was so compelling was the incredibly smooth, satiny tannins making this a joy to drink. Acid was present yet not dominating or negatively affecting the tannin taste. Not an extracted wine; nor concentrated. Understated perhaps but regal nonetheless. — 24 days ago

with Gavin

Craig Williams

9.2

Lovely Burgundian, stemmy aromas and spice. Nice balance and lightness. Becomes tighter and a little rustic with time and aeration in the glass. Remains youthful and full of promise. But no doubt a convincing rendition of PN! — 15 days ago

with Gavin

Craig Williams

9.3

This was one of those fascinating whites that improved over 24 hrs. Started out golden in color, with slightly tired citrus aromas, perhaps bruised apple but seemingly old and past its prime. Set it aside in the frig, and a day later, lighter color, lemon verbena, more energy and structure. Will this go longer? No, drink up but oxygen helped oxidize some of the funk in this wine; and it is quite delicious for an aged white Burg. — 19 days ago

with Gavin

Craig Williams

9.6

This was terrific from the first taste. Lemon curd, brioche with modest oak accents. Then, a combination of lemon-pear creamy goodness framed by electric acidity. The length and concentration is compelling. Really fine. — 2 months ago

with Larry

Craig Williams

8.8

Ripe, slight diesel aroma, honeyed, apple, nutty; soft entry, modest acid, some hefty body with a short finish. A style. — 19 days ago

with Gavin

Craig Williams

9.2

Red fruit, a little brambly, with nice length and zippy balance. — 19 days ago

with Gavin

Craig Williams

9.2

At Boulevard in SF, this was very tasty with red fruit, spice box aromas and good length/texture. Didn’t expect such depth of flavor from this producer. Very enjoyable; and open for business.
— a month ago

Craig Williams

9.6

Essence of Nebbiolo. Liqueur-cherry-rose fragrance and flavors with silky, soft tannins. Purity abounds. Long, lasting finish. And in great shape to go many more years. — 2 months ago

with Larry