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Altos Las Hormigas

Appellation Malbec 2020

John Howard
9.2

Malbec made like a good Pinot. A little bit funky. Interesting and different. — 3 days ago

Ray, Aravind and 12 others liked this

Eastern Peake

Intrinsic Pinot Noir

@Delectable Wine this is the Eastern Peake Brut Nature Zero Dosage, based on 2011 and 2017, Disg. July 2023, 100% PN. A gorgeous sparkler, with fantastic mousse, aromatic complexity and depth. — 6 months ago

Andrew, Iwan and 6 others liked this

Peay Vineyards

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2020

The 2020 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) is a lovely appellation-level wine. Crushed red berries, spice, floral top notes and a touch of blood orange give this tasty, ethereal Pinot a good bit of brightness and enough complexity to support fine drinking over the next few years. — 2 years ago

Louis Claude Desvignes

La Voûte Saint-Vincent Morgon Gamay 2019

The delicacy of Beaujolais wines with the beautiful concentration of Morgon wines. First Cuvée by great artisans of the appellation. A wine with direct pleasure but nevertheless deep with lightness. The finish is stretched with herbaceous notes and beautiful tight and persistent tannins.

La gourmandise des vins du Beaujolais avec la belle concentration des vins de Morgon. Cuvée d’entrée de gamme par des artisans de reconnus de l’appellation. Un vin au plaisir direct mais néanmoins profond avec de la légèreté. La finale est tendue avec des notes herbacées et de beaux tanins serrés et persistants.
— 3 years ago

Sharon, Ericsson and 19 others liked this

Boen Wines

'Tri Appellation' Santa Barbara, Monterey, Sonoma County Pinot Noir

Deep red. Smooth. Dark cherry, currants, blackberry, cinnamon, love this . . . had with cheese fondue followed by dark chocolate fondue - paired very well with both. Will definitely look for this at my local wine shops. — 22 days ago

Louis Jadot

Pouilly-Fuissé Chardonnay 2022

In southern Burgundy, at the northern border of Beaujolais, lies the Pouilly-Fuisse appellation. Pale lemon color with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and sweet floral notes. On the palate flavors of apple, melon and lemon citrus with notes of honey and vanilla oak. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity and ends with minerality. Consistent quality! Nice! Good value! — 7 months ago

Paul, Juan and 8 others liked this

Brewer-Clifton

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2020

Delectable Wine
9.5

The 2020 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) is fabulous. In fact, the appellation wine is my favorite Pinot in this range. The combination of the sites, and a bit less stem influence than the vineyard designates, works so well. There's a bit more fruit, more mid-palate sweetness and better balance overall, in my view. All the elements are so well put together. All of this fruit is from Machado and Hapgood. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2022)
— 2 years ago

Brewer-Clifton

Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2022

Delectable Wine
9.2

The 2022 Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills) is a fabulous introduction to the range. Served last in this series of Chardonnays, the appellation Chardonnay is perhaps a bit more floral and lighter in body, but other than that, it is in no way inferior to the vineyard designates. This is beautifully done. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2024)
— a month ago

Guy Breton

Vieilles Vignes Morgon Gamay 2019

Sourced from the Saint Joseph and Grand Crus subzones of the appellation, which give fine, stony wines, from 80-year old vines. A high-lying sandy parcel gives more complexity, structure, and acidity to the wine. Medium Ruby with red fruit and floral spice aromas. On the palate flavors of red raspberry, cherry, banana and earthy mint. Vivid acidity, fine tannins, medium+ finish, ending with fruit and spice. Very good, bottle age will benefit! — a year ago

Andrew, Anthony and 4 others liked this

Domaine Grosbot-Barbara

S.A.S Prince Charles-Henri de Lobkowicz St. Pourçain Chardonnay Blend 2019

This is a find. Tiny appellation Saint-Pourçain smack in the middle of France, renowned in the Middle Ages but sort of forgotten today. 70% Chardonnay, 30% tressalier (Sacy). Honeysuckle nose, pear. Rich luxurious palate unfolds like velvet curtains all balanced out by coursing acidity & mineral notes. Judicious buttery oak notes play second fiddle supporting the fruit. Stone fruit. Wow. 😍 @Lyle Fass @Matthew Cohen — 3 years ago

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Lyle Fass

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Glad you enjoyed. I adore these wines. Nothing like them!
Andrew Schirmer

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@Lyle Fass like a meursault / Loire cross. Beautiful.