Hammell Wine Alliance

True Believer California Red Blend 2013

9.5

2013 vintage. Pretty much identical to @Shay A's beyond excellent notes on this wine from 03.31.23. This was from an infuriatingly custom 5L bottle tho. Super-youthful. From this format? An easy 15-20 years of life. From a standard 750ml format? 12-15 years of great drinking. Right in line with Central Coast red Rhône blend/varietals usual ABV%. That is, to say, not exactly bashful. 12.06.24. — 20 days ago

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Shay A

Read recently that this label is closing shop. Also, @Antonio Galloni ‘s review of this wine is puzzling to me…

Lucien Le Moine

Les Hauts Doix Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2018

Jack Hasten

9.2

Thank you Shawn at Alliance, Paris, 2018 vintage, February 2, 2023 — 2 years ago

Dominique Cornin

Clos Reyssié Pouilly-Fuissé Chardonnay 2017

Lukasz Niedzielski

9.4

Bright yellow. Clear. A bit closed on the nose, ripe apples, peach, honey, oak. Dried fruits, orange on palette. Acid. Tangy or spicy. Silky, medium finish. Tasted in May 2021 at BigMacs&Burgundy book event by Alliance Francaise. — 4 years ago

Hammell Wine Alliance

True Believer Cuvée 99 Santa Maria Valley Red Blend 2016

Ming L

9.3

Another Southern Rhone blend that has higher percentage of Grenache than the reserve, the ‘16 is in a good place now. More dark-fruited than the ‘17 I tasted, the nose shows plum, blackberry, currant, black pepper, licorice, and violet. Rich and concentrated on the palate with tightly knit fruits, round acidity and savory undertone. Plush ripe tannins. — a month ago

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Daniel & Julien Barraud

Alliance Vergisson Pouilly-Fuissé Chardonnay 2021

J. Kim

9.0

The 2021 Alliance has everything, it is not as well balanced as the 2020 but close. — 2 years ago

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Domaine De l'Iserand

Alliance S. Larnaud & J-F. Malsert Grenache Gamay 2018

Angela Mazziotta

9.0

Bright and a tad hot. Some pepper/spice. Cherry cola with soft tannins and a TON of acidity. Almost an effervescence which never hurts my feelings. Smells candy sweet but drinks with a bit more maturity. — 3 years ago

Hammell Wine Alliance

Santa Maria Valley Red Blend

Ming L

9.3

My last bottle of this terrific multi-vintage blend of 61% Grenache, 35% Syrah, and 4% Mourvèdre. TB1 was released in 2019 and it’s the only non-vintage release. There will be no TB2, sadly.
Redolent with spiced ripe dark and red fruits, this is nevertheless savory and meaty. Proper GSM blend with California flair. — 6 months ago

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