Dawn E.

9.0

Excited that we had Temps in the 40's today, not bad for Iowa! Rated previously.. showing hazelnut notes now! A relaxing Sunday; musical enjoyment "Gòrecki Symphony No. 3. — 8 months ago

Severn Goodwin

9.3

No notes, a quiet celebration for my wife and me as I have successfully ticked another box in the years-on-planet category today. Feeling older...I think.

Cailleze-Lemaire Eclats, Lot No. 0514; A newer bottle than what was previously in the cellar. I'll capture notes on a future bottle. Palate seems a little subdued from prior lot, perhaps more time in bottle is deserved.

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On the Lawn at Tanglewood this evening with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Our Conductor Anna Rakitina (BSO’s Assistant Conductor) is leading Elena LANGER (Figaro Gets a Divorce, Orchestral Suite), RAVEL (Piano Concerto in G) and ELGAR (Opus 36, Enigma Theme). The soloist for the piano concerto tonight is none other than Jean-Yves Thibaudet, our absolute favorite pianist (or piano-player as Emanuel Ax has been noted to say because he thinks the traditional term sounds funny when spoken), a never-to-be-missed event for us whenever he plays these hallowed grounds. (In 2004 Jean-Yves served as president of the Hospices de Beaune, factoid for any wine nerds who are also classical music nerds.) — 2 years ago

Scott Rowe

9.0

Lychee bomb!!!! 💣
Reminiscent of flat Passiona.
Tasty and drinkable. — 3 years ago

Greg Smith

9.0

What’s not to like? Name a wine a Lodi Zin and I can’t resist. This has good legs, deep flavours and a smooth finish. Just what I expect from an old vine Zin. Yes you should get this wine. Buy a case and drink lots. — 9 months ago

Jeremy Pollard

9.4

Smooth, full bodied but elegant, mix of red and black fruit, baking spices, a little cola aroma, tannins fine and playing a background role. — a year ago

with Sam

Daniel Sullivan

9.0

Brilliant straw color.
Light muscat aromas and honey.
Crisp fresh acid driven palate. — 2 years ago

Catherine Leith

9.3

Full of fresh raspberry and blackberry balanced with toast and spice. Similar to a fruity pinot noir. — 3 years ago

Brad Jensen

9.3

Silky yet tannic and beautiful. Still young, give it another 5 years and it’ll be a symphony. Drank with brisket at Christmas dinner! — 9 months ago

Severn Goodwin

8.9

Nose has yellow apple peel, pear slice, straw and beach sand.

Palate has tangerine zest, ripe pear, under-ripe yellow peach, cold clementine orange with medium acidity and slightly dry finish.
A nice bottle; not sure if this wants more time, or a couple years past prime...

On the sold out (18K+ patrons) Lawn at Tanglewood this evening with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Our guest Conductor Ken-David Masur is leading a 90th birthday celebration of John Williams. BSO soloists tonight are J. Williams Hudgins (vibraphone) & Jessica Zhou (harp), joined by Yo-Yo Ma (cello), Branford Marsalis (saxophone), Eric Revis (bass) and James Taylor (vocals/guitar). A truly wonderful night lay ahead, and my money is certainly on hearing at least one or two Star Wars movements this evening... — a year ago

Christina Burnham

9.7

Would definitely buy again! Smooth and refreshing. — 3 years ago