Steve Rura

9.2

Impromptu dinner: my wife happened to pick up a salmon filet, and I happened to pick up this bottle. Had poached salmon and sticky rice with carrots and white wine butter sauce. This Spanish white is mostly like a Chablis, but with an earthy/savory dimension. Very nice! I only wish I had added some cream to the sauce - this wine could hold up to more richness. — a day ago

Steve Rura

8.7

Super bone dry and yeasty. 100% Pinot Noir. 12% abv. Nice, but lacks some flavor. With old friends for Saturday brunch at home. Butternut squash, Stilton and membrillo quiche, citrus-honey fruit salad, arugula avocado salad, and some good ol Gouda and crackers. — a month ago

Steve Rura

8.4

This Chablis has a lot of good ratings, but I was disappointed. Great acidity, yet feels a bit flimsy for a 12.5% abv Chardonnay. Had it with roast chicken thighs, market carrots, potatoes and a red oak leaf, plum radish, almond, feta and honey mustard Fall salad. It’s good as an aperitif, but not a great food wine. — a month ago

Steve Rura

8.7

This might be the clearest wine I’ve ever seen. Looks like slightly yellow water. But it’s packed with dry, acidic flavor that went well with homemade chicken, rice, and sweet potato soup. Perfect on a very cold last day of November. — 7 days ago

Steve Rura

8.7

Steve had this a month ago

Steve Rura

8.7

Roannaise is in the Loire Valley but close to Beaujolais, so it tastes similar. Light-bodied (12.5% abv), acidic, carbonic Gamay. Bright red dried fruit, serve colder. — a month ago

Steve Rura

9.0

Work wine tasting part 2. Exactly what you would expect from a Willamette Pinot 👍. Paired with aged Gouda. — 18 days ago

Steve Rura

8.8

Very good for the price, but not quite enough weight for the meal. 12.5% abv. With chicken breast, oyster mushrooms, butternut squash risotto, and balsamic sauce. Side of arugula, Bosc pear, Stilton, walnut and honey Dijon salad. Tried to make the leftovers meal nice! — a month ago

Steve Rura

8.9

Crisp, clean red fruits, particularly strawberry. Rosé is excellent with late Fall dishes, but I might save my second bottle for next summer. — a month ago

Steve Rura

9.1

Fruit forward, slightly sweet and perfumed, but nicely balanced. Good for sharp, pungent cheeses like aged Gouda. — a month ago