Michael Seely

9.3

Never disappointed when I open a Brian O’Donald created wine. This 2010 is a classic with time to continue its journey to perfection. Big fruit that is balanced and not overwhelming in anyway. Delightful! — 9 days ago

with Jeff and Joe

Joel Brunk

9.6

Whoa... so much to say about this. Love this producer. Will limit to maybe favorite Chardonnay in last 6-12months. Characteristics of burgundy - soft and lush mouthfeel, buttery notes, complexity - but great aspects of new world - slightly grass nose, citrus on palate and lush, low filtering body. Acidity is med/high and Montreal its is great. Color is unique - very pale gold but unfiltered appearance.

Bought at PDX transport shop. — 8 days ago

Kendall Johnson

9.0

Juicy dark fruit (black currant, blackberry), spice, and toast #wsjwine — 4 days ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.3

A spicy Pinot. White pepper, light red fruit, pine needles, oak, and a hint of motor oil. On the palate, it starts with a mild sweet/nuttiness. I suppose it's almond. It subsides with pronounced nuts, with low tannins..

Had this with baked cod. Nice pair .


UPDATE:
Wow, so Delectable is great. I just learned that I had this wine/vintage last year, and rated it 89+ points. Nevertheless, this disturbed me. I can say that the residual sugar isn't hitting me this time (maybe bottle age is helping) otherwise, some notes are redundant-- e.g., spice. Also, the wood has definitely mellowed and now I find it enjoyable.

93 points — 6 days ago

Blair Campomizzi

9.0

American oaks shows through adding a hint of vanilla to the burst of cherry, raspberry and gravel. — 14 days ago

with Marilea

Austin Maples

9.5

Large berry flavors, full bodied, smoky — 9 days ago

Jason Brater

8.9

Very solid bubbly at the under $20 price. Medium bubbles w a nice mousse. A touch of grassiness and a touch of dry and grassy flavors. I’m not getting the sweetness people have commented on. Nice stuff. I’d go w Roederer over this in a heartbeat at same price but this is intriguing. Also made a great French 75 after a glass by itself. — 18 days ago

with Heather and Jonathan

Ron Siegel

9.5

Floral & polished showing lots of dark cherry, raspberry fruits, bacon fat, licorice spice & violets that is just reaching its drinking window. — 11 days ago

Amber Unger

9.0

Oh my! I tried this at Kristin and Darrel's housewarming party. So dangerously delicious! — 3 days ago

Mark Diblin

8.9

Really nice syrah that taste more like a merlot or red blend as it is not dry and rather full bodied and complex. I rated it a little low as the price is about $40 — 23 days ago