Mark Ryan Winery

Wild Eyed Red Mountain Syrah 2023

9.0

Smoky Red Mountain Syrah. Silty on the nose. Blackberry/raspberry, Acidic and astringent. Might be better with longer decanting. — 21 days ago

Greywacke

Wild Sauvignon Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2021

David White

9.3

Terrific fresh flavours, acidity, balance and finish.
Could apply the Aldi motto-good, different — 5 months ago

Bob and Andrew liked this

Paolo Bea

San Valentino Sangiovese Blend 2017

Jay Kline

9.0

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of 90 minutes. The 2017 San Valentino pours a slightly hazy, ruby color with medium+ viscosity and light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart, red fruit: sour Montmorency cherry, wood varnish, horse blanket, black licorice, old wood, and stony earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and zippy. One of the more wild vintages of San Valentino I’ve ever had and this bottle wasn’t quite as good as the one I had a couple years back. Drink now and enjoy what nature gave to Paolo and Giampiero. — 6 months ago

Ely, Severn and 11 others liked this

Michael Shaps

Wild Meadow Vineyard Chardonnay 2022

Randy Fuller

9.4

This wine is a lovely golden color. The nose carries plenty of lemon, citrus minerality, and a touch of oak spice. The palate has a good bit of acidity, lemon, stone fruit, and vanilla. It finishes long, full of citrus and a bit of apricot. This wine is made for seafood, but will also fit well with chicken or lemony pasta dishes. — 3 months ago

Tom, Paul and 1 other liked this

Enderle & Moll

Liaison Pinot Noir 2020

Ely Cohn

9.2

A less wild, thicker, charismatic version of Liaison. More filled out. Still with that E&M corduroy murk, more glow for par.

Candy coat with cherry, raspberry, and acetone.

— 6 months ago

Jay, Dawn and 13 others liked this

Pinotman /// Andreas

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Jean Foillard

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2020

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

What a pair w/ Crostini, Chervil Sheep Cheese & Duck Confit. 👌

Dark, juicy, lush to mid fruit core, dark cherries, strawberries, hues of blueberries, raspberries, limestone, softened granitic earth, deeper red cola, black & red licorice, baseball card bubble gum, understated fresh herbs, dark, rich, sweet earth, hints of maple syrup, tree bark w/ sap, dark & red florals for days, excellent, round acidity and a well made, balanced, relaxed tension, polished, lush finish that lasts 90 seconds. Delicious.

This is better than some premier cru red burgundies for far less $.

Absolutely one of the top three producers of Grand Cru Gamay. — 9 months ago

Bob, Ceccherini and 17 others liked this

Jay Kline

Yvon is worthy to be in that group…but his wines are so difficult to come by.

Somm David T

Deliberate.
Yvon embodies the humble and proud vigneron, a man who would rather tend his vines than host appointments, and sell to close friends than foreign markets.He has long farmed what are sure to be among the oldest vines in the entirety of the region, predominantly centered in Fleurie. Undoubtedly, these are some of the most pure, fresh yet unctuous wines that have ever come from the Beaujolais region. Never sulfured, they are the pinnacle of freshness and drinkability upon release, yet benefit from long cellar aging as well.

Jay Kline

I’ve had L’Ultime once. It was worth the hype.

Olivia Brion

Heron Lake Vinyard Pinot Noir 2018

Ted Holland

9.3

Beautiful Pinot with a nose full of cherries and fruit. At 7 years young this wine has some wonderful flavors of jam with a hint of smoke. Really nice wine! Enjoy!!! — 3 months ago