Ron R

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DuMOL

Chloe Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2021

9.3

Aligned with Vinous on this. Not quite as nuanced and textured as the Hudson SV’s, more delicate, but still impressive. See prior notes for more details.
Bivio, Montclair, NJ. Get some! — 12 days ago

with Anne-marie

Neil, John and 31 others liked this

Château Latour

Le Pauillac de Chateau Latour Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

Ron R

9.4

This is definitely previous. Hold for another 2-3 years and you will reap the rewards. — 24 days ago

with Andrew, Rick and 1 other

Paul, Daniel and 25 others liked this

Telmont

Réserve Brut Champagne Blend

Ron R

9.3

I’m in raptures with this stuff. It’s light on its feet, energetic and focused. Relatively high dosage helps to display a moderate sweetness. Very reasonably priced, too. — 25 days ago

with Andrew and Rick

Stef, Tom and 27 others liked this

Domaine Laroche

Les Beauroys Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2022

Ron R

9.3

89 point average for this is a thorough disgrace.. loving this product. It’s focused and linear. Quintessential Chablis. — a month ago

with Andrew and Rick

Shay, LM and 21 others liked this

Groth Vineyards & Winery

Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Ron R

9.1

We didn’t detect any smoke. I like it. — 13 days ago

with Mo

Tom, Severn and 25 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay 2022

Ron R

9.3

Honeydew melon and pineapple everywhere.. broad and expansive on the mid-palate. Moderate and honied sweetness is tucked in with complementary acidity. A beauty. — 18 days ago

with Anne-marie

Tom, Ted and 26 others liked this

Aubert

Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2023

Ron R

9.2

Obviously, not as nuanced and textured as the single vineyard bottlings, but no complaints from us. Less amplification, but still possess the Aubert signature on the mid palate. Roasted pineapples and lychees caress the palate. Great balance and acidity. — 24 days ago

with Anne-marie

Ted, Daniel and 23 others liked this

Telmont

Réserve Héritage Brut Champagne Blend

Ron R

9.3

Brilliant, and the price… good god!
BeefBar, NYC. — a month ago

with Andrew and Rick

Ron, Tom and 21 others liked this

Yarra Yering

Underhill Shiraz 2016

Ron R

9.4

It’s been years since I tasted this wine. Indeed, I was drinking the stuff made by Dr Bailey Carrodus before he passed. I’m pleased to note that the current winemaker hasn’t stepped off the reservation.
Nose is brambly and dense. Notes of figs, dates and cedar waft from the glass. Not as dense on the mid-palate as i recall, but well balanced, with no overbearing oak. Texture on the palate invokes a crunchy mouthfeel. This will benefit from more cellaring, but drinking very well right now.
Thanks to @Bob McDonald for reminding me how much I have missed this wine. — 18 days ago

with Anne-marie

Tom, Norman and 27 others liked this

Norman Gennaro

Been years since I’ve tried one of these. Nice to see.

Ron R

I forgot to mention that it comes with a screw cap. I used my Coravin screw cap closure for the first time and it’s great. That Coravin innovation has revolutionized my wine tasting.

Bob McDonald

@Ron R Thanks for the reference Ron. I can say again that Sarah Crowe is a more than worthy successor to the legendary Dr Bailey Carrodus as winemaker. It was a privilege to sit next to her at the recent Yarra Yering dinner in Brisbane. It’s great you can source YY in the USA.

DuMOL

Chloe Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2021

Ron R

9.3

You know this makes sense… — a month ago

with Andrew and Rick

John, Scott@Mister and 24 others liked this

Bob McDonald

@Ron R Maybe a rich red or a fortified or rum or a single malt?? Love a good cigar every now and then.

Ron R

Bob, you are a wise man. I agree with your proposition, I’m just drinking more white wine at the moment. Clearly Cubans partner better with a robust red.