Michael Walker

9.8

Got this at Schumers as a substitute when I was looking for the Romane HCdN, same year….this is down the fairway for J, has that refinement/elegance, strong melon/pear on the nose - but not bold enough for me, though worked well with Peruvian spiced chicken — 6 days ago

Michael Walker

9.8

Pretty decent value central coast cab from Last Bottle — a month ago

Michael Walker

9.7

Haven’t had much luck with Oregon Pinots and the streak continues - fruity enough (tart cherry) but kind of syrupy, almost like a beaujolais but more acidic. I can’t really decide but J likes it — 2 months ago

Michael Walker

9.8

Coming up as petite Syrah but actually a Malbec/Cab/Petite Verdot blend…tasty one from last bottle — 8 days ago

Michael Walker

9.9

Note this is the Napa Valley/Estate zin….somehow among the 21 Turleys I’ve reviewed I hadn’t gotten this one yet…luscious fruit still after 13 years…decanted an hour and held up well….classic Turley — a month ago

Michael Walker

9.9

Lovely white burgh…deep golden color, slightest bit hazy, so golden J wondered if it was oxidized but it’s not at all, strong pear/apricot nose, beautiful palate, not a bit of edge or acid on the back end….like a Cru Chablis….J noting the full body….excellent — 2 months ago

Michael Walker

9.4

First TG btl but not a fan - super acidic, can even tell on the nose, totally overwhelms the fruit and then a bitter finish. Not sure if villages but nowhere near the Morgons I love — 16 days ago

Michael Walker

9.7

Nice enough but what I would call an upper crust J white….somewhat acidic, subdued, just the slightest bit bitter….not bold enough for me yet not elegant like a Mersault…just not that interesting. J loves it — a month ago

Michael Walker

9.9

Barolo taster #2 - much better than #1 - classic Barolo boldness, probably even better in another 5yrs — 2 months ago

Michael Walker

9.7

First of the backyard Barolo tasting…..Good wine but not Barolo-esque at all, very light, can tell from the color, and matches on the palate. Served with the cheese which I think was the right call — 2 months ago