Joe Christenson

9.2

Well integrated. Cocoa, purple and red fruit, cedar and tobacco notes. Supple and juicy, but has some terroir complexity. — 3 hours ago

Joe Christenson

8.8

Has all the hallmarks of a good Ripasso, but this particular bottle is a bit too effervescent to fully appreciate all the leathery purple-fruited depth. Herbal and smoky, but just a bit too bubbly. — 20 days ago

Joe Christenson

8.8

Great value. Tropical fruit and citrus (others said pomelo), white flowers, and flint. Singing acidity, but the mineral and fruit keeps it in a lively balance. Great pairing with roast chicken and white beans. — a month ago

Joe Christenson

8.7

Smooth and juicy. Lots of blackberry and blueberry. Sometimes it’s fun to be big, bold, and delightful. — a day ago

Joe Christenson

8.9

Solid Loire bubbles. Lemon, slate, brine, and apricot. Prominent bubbles. Would be great with oysters. This one is from 2019 — several reviewers seem to be mistaking the vintage with the establishment year. This certainly isn’t a 250+ year old wine! — 16 days ago

Joe Christenson

8.9

Crisp, bright acid and clean slate. White floral notes and lemon zest. Has a rounded finish that balances its high notes. — 2 months ago

Joe Christenson

9.0

Great value. Pear, white peach, honey, floral notes. Nice acidity, with medium mouthfeel with slate mineral notes. Paired well with roasted chicken and vegetables, and an apple/arugula salad. — 13 days ago

Joe Christenson

9.1

Plenty of ripe fruit — dark red and purple — with leather, good tannic structure, all smoothed out. Big and supple. Great with a steak. — 21 days ago

Joe Christenson

9.0

Fun and funky. As it opens and warms up from cellar temp the torrontes jumps out. Fruity, integrated, plenty of acid. — 2 months ago

Joe Christenson

8.8

Joe had this 2 months ago