Bob McDonald

9.3

Eric Bordelet is the acknowledged Cider Master from the Loire valley in Normandy (Mayenne). The colour of amber beer. This cider is made from a blend of 19 apple varieties including bitter, sweet and acidic varieties. Aromas of mouldy apple (unsurprisingly) Palate is intense yet refreshing with stewed apple and low acid. Fine bubbles. Only 6% ABV and very enjoyable. — 7 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruits, cigar box and cedar scents. On the palate flavors of black cherry, plum and currants with cacao, floral and oaky notes. Fine dusty tannins, long finish ending with fruit, floral, oak and earthy mineral character. Very Nice! Good now. — 4 months ago

Scott E. Becker

9.1

[Tasted on October 11, 2024 at Home with Jay, Eric and Lillie]

Wine is Annabelle’s Block Pinot Noir from Klopp Ranch in Russian River Valley. Purchased wine at Donelan tasting organized by Ned and Beth on May 8, 2024. Tart black cherry, boysenberry and black currant fruit, with nice acidity, spice and chalky note. — 8 months ago

JKT

9.0

New one for me, good combination of earthiness, roundness and bite. — 8 days ago

Matthew Cohen

9.3

Nose: herbal. Elegant. Amazing.

Palate: mineral. Citrus. — 2 months ago

April Hill

10

Winter Trip ❄️ sooo good!!! — 5 months ago

Kelley Raymond

9.4

Super tannic and long finish. Dark color, so much oak it has to be decanted — 9 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.3

Dark ruby color with purple highlights. Aromas of black and blue fruit, violets, roasted meat, spices, wet stones and tobacco. Flavors of blackberry, blueberry, black raspberry, roasted herbs, black pepper and black olives. Long and savory finish. Complex and very “Northern Rhône-like.” Full bodied, lively and just the right amount of tannin. Excellent! — a month ago

Shaun McKinsey

9.0

Blackberry and currant. Hint of figs; earthy on the nose. Long finish. Nice bottle. — 3 months ago

with Sarah

Peter Sultan

9.2

Every New Years I try to drink and/or to gift. Elegant, near bone dry pear goodness in its most articulate essence. Truly life affirming. — 6 months ago