Hong Kong wine enthusiast by route of New York City and SF Bay area. Big fan Russian River Valley Pinot and German Riesling.
9 years in and still fresh and bright. Any hard edges are gone. Not much tannic structure, but earthiness provides a good foundation. — 14 days ago
A successful bull in a China closet; Big and powerful with a lot going on… But graceful at the same time. It will likely develop more depth over a few years, though it’s delicious now. — a month ago
Hyde is always beautiful. And the ‘17 is particularly uplifting and clean. Long finish. Great job. — a month ago
Wow… a few years relaxing has done well for this 2015. The nose is haunting… Burgundian… Pommardy, and goes on and on. Wish I had another. I’d pay double! — 14 days ago
Two years after the last time I had the Boy ‘16 and it has matured a suspicious amount in that two years (while in a wine cooler). Nice, now dominated by caramelized burnt cherry, licorice, underbrush… which sounds good but finished inconsistent and astringent. Disappointing as I was fully expecting improvement. — 23 days ago
I decanted knowing this was way too young. But found it balanced and drinking well. As usual, I suspect depth and character will develop with patience. 375ml. — 14 days ago
Cantemerle is one of my favorite bargain Chateaus. Medium weight, woodsie (but not oaky), a little cocoa… good potential but doesn’t fully come together because of a diluted watery streak. Had the 2010 not long ago which was better. — 14 days ago
Dark berries, dark cocoa, lavender, soil. A bit hot. Tannins are in check for being so young. Very nice! — 21 days ago
Jonathan Wall
Clean apple, peach, cold mountain stream. Perfect for the hottest day of the year so far… must stock up. 375ml. — 3 days ago