Darby Mae

8.7

100% alfrocheiro from Monte in the Algarve...transported right back to the wind swept Portuguese version of chaparral. Stewed figs, mulled strawberries, damp earth coated in cinnamon. A hint of smoke on a lingering finish. Rich, generous, and full bodied but not without freshness and vibrancy. — 2 years ago

Darby Mae

9.2

Jalapeño, asian pear, zingy zangy, grapefruit pithy. — 3 years ago

with Alex and Katie

Darby Mae

9.2

Miammmm my kind of grungy earthy mean and lean orange pet nat. Waxy marmalade wearing a vintage duster smelling of rogue perfume and mothballs ever so slightly. High acidity high tannins high class -- but also punk rock. — 3 years ago

Darby Mae

9.2

My kind of fizzy rosatooooo. Crunchy, herbal, perfumed, but only enough to make you feel like you're drinking something with feminine energy. It's edgy and dry and spunky. — 3 years ago

Darby Mae

9.5

Gold speckled pale yellow hue with an intoxicatingly cerebral nose recalling shaved eraser and marzipan, with whiffs of white pepper, the stem of fennel and hints of thyme or garrigue. On the palate the nose melts into a wet hay ride eating bruised caramel apples that don't taste in the slightest sweet, but the peculiar smell of rubber and apple pie linger in the distance. Retronasal. A gorgeous chenin blanc with an effortless flair beyond its value. Delicately layered and nuanced. Enduring acidity. Medium long finish. — 3 years ago

Darby Mae

8.7

Solid expression of chardonnay; citrus, green apple, hints of aniseed. Dry and easy to drink — 3 years ago

Darby Mae

9.0

Explosive 🧨 razor sharp acidity and low abv make for one spicy pet nat. Peachy apricot dusted with salt and ribbons of minerality. Textural but still highly quaffable. — 3 years ago

Darby Mae

9.6

Rooibos, white pepper, red currants and Asian plum, umami smoked meats, barnyard but in a fresh unfiltered pleasantly offbeat kind of way. My kind of rosatooooo — 3 years ago

with Alex and Katie

Darby Mae

9.5

Egyptian liquid gold, hazelnut daydream, energetic elegance, oxidative layers of lemon oil cured mango and titillating bursts of exotic fruit. MARVELOUS — 3 years ago

with Alex and Katie

Darby Mae

8.5

Not my favorite but can certainly appreciate this. The ume and hibiscus really come through bringing a cool, imaginative take on traditional piquette. Not worth the price, per se, but if you're into piquettes, put this one on your list. — 3 years ago