Will Stanley

9.3

It’s been a few years since I opened one of these, a perennial ‘cellar defender’ to open on a whim when duty calls. Sadly, this is my last – but my word, I must buy more! This was absolutely sensational, a wine that punches well above its weight and provides the sort of value only a select few wines in the northern Rhône can muster up.

A doppelgänger for rock-solid Cornas, and inky purple in colour, the nose is effusive with dark cherry, blackcurrant, kirsch, smoked bacon, iron and sweet balsamic – all of it fresh, and no trace of alcohol at 13.5% from a hot vintage. The palate is sappy, vibrant, detailed and harmonious with quite good concentration and a sneaky long finish.

I would love to see this thrown into a blind tasting with wines four times its price. At six years of age, this is on fabulous form now and may improve with further time in the cellar.

93 points – but 100 for value!
— a month ago

Kevin McCann

9.0

Good rose from green monkey wine club, bought one to go — 7 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Taking its name from the sea and sun – the two forces of nature that shape its character. Pale lemon, aromas of Stone and tropical fruits, with floral and sweet spice notes. On the palate flavors of apple, peach & apricot with lemon zest and toasty vanilla notes. Smooth long finish, well balanced, nice acidity, ending with fruit, vanilla oak and mineral character. Sip’s well now. Pair this with some pan seared white fish. — 9 months ago

Pat A

9.7

Wow for an oaked Chardonnay, I like that! Green apple taste... Key lime... Smooth. Even Steph liked it. — 14 days ago

Joan Mutschelknaus

9.0

Spicy scent—like cinnamon?! Nice, drinkable, but little after-taste. I would buy again: $36 (on sale for $20) — 6 months ago

Kristen Grimes

10

Happy America Wedding Reception!! — 8 months ago

Alexandre Pagliano

9.2

Mesnil sur Oger grand cru chardonnay. This is top notch cuvée. — a year ago

with Jose, veronique and 1 other

Rob N

9.2

A light, refreshing red for the price. $45. — 2 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Blend of about 65% Grenache, 25% Syrah and rest Mourvèdre, deep Ruby red color with aromas of red fruit flavors, spice and cedar. On the palate flavors of raspberry, tart cherry and plum with herb spice, cedar and pepper notes. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice and earthy oak. Nice! — 6 months ago

Kristen Grimes

10

Happy America Wedding Reception!! — 8 months ago