John Bratincevic

9.3

Lots of dried orange and zest! Some ginger. Lots of acidity, I usually like the older, richer style of sauternes but I think this is really great. 93! — 8 days ago

John Bratincevic

8.5

Tastes like simple unoaked Chardonnay. Meh. Wine guy steered me wrong on this one. 85. — a month ago

John Bratincevic

9.5

Nose: old wood, tobacco, charcoal.

TASTE: awesome structure, cassis, pomegranate — old enough to have some of that “parchment” quality I associate with age. 95! — a month ago

John Bratincevic

9.2

NOSE: muted, red fruit, oaky vanilla, graphite

TASTE: super smooth, the fruit is candied and dried (cherry and maybe some fig?), mild spices and earth and fragrant wood — still enough acidity to keep it balanced. I like more fruit and oomph, but it is good. 92. — 8 days ago

John Bratincevic

8.7

Apple, peach, and tropical fruits. It’s OK — not enough mineral or citrus, texture is thin. 87. — a month ago

John Bratincevic

9.4

Nose: brambly cassis, graphite.

TASTE: the nose plus charcoal and lavender. Wow! So much purpley goodness. A delight! 94. — a month ago

John Bratincevic

9.0

Seems to go down every year … but still good. 90. — 15 days ago

John Bratincevic

9.1

Shockingly good for the price ($34 at a nice restaurant — an American wine!). Good acidity really makes it. Still good two days later! 91. — 23 days ago

John Bratincevic

8.9

Not bad! Crisp and a little toasty. Pear. Nice texture. 89. — a month ago

John Bratincevic

9.2

Stone fruit, toast, and tangerine — a little saltwater. Nice texture. The brut (vs extra dry) works really well here. Super tasty. I think … 92! — a month ago