Ryan Kravitz

10

Un tempranillo mezcla de rioja. este es mi tercero tempranillo desde rioja. espero sentirme un caballero. first scent was coke (cola) on the cork. hue is extremely dark. No clarity much turbidity in broad daylight. slight note of sweet cherry. much barrel and deep tannic tones of turbulence i find terrific. sour cherry on the tongue. Really dazzling deep wine brings the whole picnic and woodsy fairytale all together #tempranilloblend — 14 days ago

David Shaw

9.3

300 cases made. Ruby red, very good clarity, moderate to heavy pigment extraction. Rich flavor profile, slightly oily with black currant, cherry, raspberry notes in mouth. Light mouth coating tannins on finish. Mint and herb aftertaste. Nice complexity though fruit intensity seems lighter than tannin and alcohol levels. I like the acidity, not too low or high. Still highly ageable overall. After one hour, fruit expression intensifies, so decant at least that long — 6 months ago

David Shaw

9.2

Last bottle of the 2020 vintage, 130 cases made. Orange with a hint of pink, excellent clarity. Floral and stone fruit aromas, subtle. Lactic, citrus and subdued orchard fruit flavor. Some skin astringency on finish but less than you would expect after a 72 cold soak before fermentation in used wood. An orange wine with finesse, or at least a light touch. Refreshing — a year ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.4

Roulot’s 2020 Luchets is gorgeous already, incisive, textural and captivatingly elegant showing impeccable clarity of clean and defined white orchard fruit, fresh lilies, marcona almond and stony minerals. The palate is creamy, pure and ultra mineral with racy citrusy acids and exceptional balance and detail. Beautiful wine. — a month ago

David Shaw

9.2

Cooler Shades of Pinot, 66/34 blend of Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. Willamette Valley. Pale golden, excellent clarity. Floral and citrus aromas, good acidity, rich mouthfeel, stone fruit, citrus flavors, lemon and lemon peel finish with length. Very well crafted — 5 months ago

David Shaw

9.1

Salmon pink and orange, excellent clarity. Back label is accurate: flavors of watermelon, raspberry, cranberry and, arguably, pomegranate. There’s some orange and citrus pith in there as well. Better than the recent vintages I’ve tasted from them. Dry, crisp, fruity, tasty. — 7 months ago

Conrad Green

9.4

Dark and sweet and delicious. Gnarly deep fruit but a lifted clarity and deliciousness. Really good — 2 months ago

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David Shaw

9.2

Pale yellow, excellent clarity. Sulfites on nose initially. Stone fruit and lemony-citrus flavors with white flowers on finish, lightly crisp and fruity. Ok with food, even better perhaps for sipping. Great moderation of the floral character here in the varietal. — 5 months ago

David Shaw

8.9

Old vines. Pale yellow, excellent clarity. Some sulfured dried apricot on the nose. Floral, apple, underripe nectarine, pear and lemon flavors, dryish. Mild but slightly prickly skin astringency on the finish. Great fruit, nothing fancy, but a solid take on the variety — 6 months ago

David Shaw

9.3

Copeland Vineyard, Rattlesnake Hills. Orange red, excellent clarity. Cherry and citrus notes in nose. Cherry, tangerine flavors, rounded mouthfeel, fruity but dry, slight skin astringency on finish. Well crafted. — 2 years ago