Ian Staub

9.0

Fading gracefully. Fun find for less than $40 at a new (to me) local shop. Red and purple fruit moving towards the faded watercolor end of the spectrum, matched with some dried flowers and earth. Palate is resolved, gentle. Spoke quietly but had a little something to say. Would love the chance to try some of de Montille’s village and premier bottlings with this age. This one enjoyed with homemade pasta and fresh porcini mushrooms. — 9 days ago

with Ken

Ian Staub

Ian had this 18 days ago

with Alex

Ian Staub

9.0

Gorgeous color - a light crystal clear ruby moving towards orange on the rim. Like eating a handful of ripe fruit: cherries and strawberries with the delicate yet present tannins from their skins. Great juicy acid, surprisingly long. Poulsard is simply amazing. — a month ago

Ian Staub

9.6

Completely bowled over by this - definitely one of best and most memorable white wines I’ve ever had. Pure crystalline energy, a laser beam acid/citrus core wrapped in lush fruit and white flowers. Two textures, saline minerality and soft cream, are in perfect balance. Long lingering finish. Wow. — 10 days ago

with Ken

Ian Staub

9.9

Ian had this 11 days ago

with Ken

Ian Staub

8.6

Pretty intense aromas of bruised apple, honey and white/yellow florals. A bit Riesling-like, or Loire Chenin without the texture. Body is two-faced, both lean and low-alcohol, but simultaneously somewhat oily. Tart, round sine-wave acidity. I can respect what’s going on here but it’s not entirely working for me. — a month ago

Ian Staub

9.0

A textural beauty - ripe fruit and tons of maquis herbs, with a heavy saline quality and mouthfeel hinting at oiliness. Enjoyed with lunch at Antoine Arena’s house (lucky us). Part of a full Giacometti lineup tasting. — 2 months ago

Ian Staub

9.5

Happy 30th Birthday to my wife and to this bottle- we enjoyed with friends and family at the wonderful Saison in SF. Smelled so good I didn’t want to drink it- tons of purple florals, cedar, spice box, elegant old perfumes and dark purple and black fruit, which were still very fresh smelling. Palate was quite ethereal, a bit austere, but wonderfully balanced with fruit, tannin and acid doing a nice dance. Not as much impact as the nose but a very special bottle for a special occasion. — 10 days ago

with Ken

Ian Staub

9.2

2011 pulling up with the beautiful, beguiling truffle aroma! With red and black fruits moving towards the bruised and stewed end of the spectrum. Wonderful silky texture with juicy acid keeping it all together. Fantastic. — a month ago

Ian Staub

8.9

Pure sweet and tart cherry fruit and that dusty bloody earth. Pretty, classic Chianti from organic fruit. Another great $20 bottle from @Vineyard Gate Selections, LLC — a month ago