Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

When I’m not drinking a Napa Cab, and I’m having a fillet mignon, I reach for a Jordon. Blend of 87% Cab Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot & 1% Malbec, aged 13 months in 100% French oak (35% new). Deep Ruby red color with aromas of red fruit, floral and an array of herb spices. On the palate flavors of blackberry and raspberry with oak, vanilla spice, leather and cacao notes. Rich fine tannins, well balanced and integrated with fruit and oak. Very Nice! Will age well. Just had this at a chophouse, Nice! — a month ago

Jeff Ball

9.0

A great mid tier cab that paired well with my filet mignon. — 2 years ago

Byron C Mayes

9.1

Dark purple with near black core. Inviting nose and medium full palate yield black currant, baked plum, and blackberry cobbler. Velvety tannins that only assert back-palate and on the lengthy finish. Add in the juicy, medium acidity and it's -- still -- an excellent companion for red meat centric meals. Filet mignon (or sirloin) with Bordelaise is a natural. Ready to drink now through 2030 if kept properly. — 3 years ago

Chris Spencer

9.1

Beautiful wine. Full bodied, but soft on the palate. Paired with filet mignon. — 3 years ago

with Erik

Charlie Gourlis

9.2

Lots of acidity which we both loved. Tiny exquisite bubbles. CFG says 9.0; CPG says 9.4. Green apples and very smooth. — 5 years ago

Jeannine

8.9

Great pairing with filet mignon for Mother’s Day. ❤️ — 5 years ago

Marti Smith Osterhout

8.9

Spice on the nose. First hints of sour cherries. Smoky and smooth with a bold spiced finish. Paired with filet mignon. — 5 years ago

Charlie C

9.1

Apples and peach. Citrus acid. Sharp. Excellent value. Should have bought more. — 6 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.5

Blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot, deep Ruby with aromas of rich berry fruit, floral and slight spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and blueberry with floral spice, warm integrated vanilla oak and earthy cinnamon. Fine soft tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice, vanilla oak and soft earthy notes, nice now, will still develop. A nice fillet mignon with Cabernet gravy will go well. — 2 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot & 4% Cabernet Franc, deep Ruby with aromas of rich berry fruit, floral and slight spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and blueberry with floral spice, warm vanilla oak and earthy cinnamon. Fine soft tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice, vanilla oak and soft earthy notes, will still develop. A nice fillet mignon with mushroom gravy will go well. — 3 years ago

Jess

9.2

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of fresh cut apples, buttered toast, lemon.
Dry. Flavors of fresh lemon, sliced green apple, crisp minerality. Fresh! Long finish!

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5 — 3 years ago

Brian Ager

9.0

A delicious left bank Bordeaux which greatly beneifted from a 60+ minute decant. The nose presents fig jam & blueberry along with notes of anise, cocoa, and pencil lead.  The palate is impressively well balanced with flavors of blueberry and blackberry along with tertiary notes of sage & leather along with well integrated tannins and a bright acidity. Paired equally well with both filet mignon on day 1 & burgers on day 2! ($33) [5/27/22] — 4 years ago

Palmer Emmitt

Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

8.9

The last of 3 bottles I bought as futures in 2007 for $22 each - quite a “deal” for a Michel Rolland consulted wine. It definitely bears his international, point-chasing style, being riper than you’d expect from Bordeaux and favoring richness and intensity over elegance and finesse. Although I think it would’ve been a bit better a few years ago when the fruit was brighter rather than slightly raisin-y, it’s holding up, in the way well-made Napa Cabs of the showier ilk do after a decade plus. Neither as intense as those wines, or as distinct and balanced as the best Bordeaux, it falls into a weird middle ground that probably won’t please most people but hits my palate just fine. A “win” for a Monday night with a pan seared filet mignon. — 5 years ago

Autumn Anderson

9.4

2017, disgorged 2/10/2023 — 7 months ago

K Brooks

9.1

Delicious with Pat’s filet mignon — 2 years ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.3

Opened too early. How anyone enjoyed this previous to 2020 is beyond me. 3rd day wine but chose Wagyu Fillet Mignon instead of another cut so my bad. Definitely a 3 day wine or 10 more years — 3 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

A blend of grapes from the Montagne de Reims and the Côtes des Blancs, medium lemon color, aromas of stone and citrus fruits with yeasty notes, significant Pinot Noir in blend. On the palate flavors of apple and pear with lemon citrus zest and bread notes. Fine bubbles, light mousse, medium finish ending with fruit, citrus and yeasty biscuit character. Pair this with shrimp cocktail.
— 3 years ago

Brendan Baker

9.2

Strawberries and cranberry, orange and citrus peel, damp earth, vinous 🥰 — 4 years ago

Gunar Olsen

9.3

was sold to me as a menu pineal/chenin blend but apparently sauv Blanc. still cheesy af — 5 years ago

with Arnau

Willie Carter

8.9

An enchanting pale rose petal pink color in the glass. A fine perlage with plenty of small bubbles. A classic rosé nose with nice red fruits and a floral character. Black cherry dominate with cherry blossoms and wild strawberries. Fresh herbal aromas are underlying with hot buttered toast.

70/30 CH/PN from Grand Crus in Louvois, Bouzy, Avize, Cramant, and Chouilly, this has an impressive pedigree. Non vintage but a blend of a single year, this can withstand more time being left alone for a few years but it oh so pleasant right now. As much as I love the no or low dose champagnes, the 7 g/l is more than welcome here. Bright acid throughout.

There’s a definite intensity to the fruit on the palate. More of those nice red fruits occupy most of the attention here with a touch of chalky minerality. That familiar yeast makes a quick appearance backing up the herbs and spice. Immensely enjoyable. — 5 years ago