Tom Garland

9.3

Winemaker Dinner with Julien Fayard

WINES
2023 Just Pink by Julien Fayard
2022 Julien Fayard McGah Family sav blanc
2022 Julien Fayard Ritchie vineyard chard
2022 Julien Fayard Platt vineyard pinot
2019 Purlieu Missouri Hopper vineyard cab
2018 Covert estate Coombsville cab
2014 Purlieu Martinez vineyard cab

FOOD
local striped bass mousseline
Grilled oysters and prawns
Braised rabbit conchiglioni
Veal cheeks
Venison loin chop
Chocolate cake — 3 months ago

with Brenda

Jake Hajer

9.2

Very nice but just starting to feel its age. — 2 years ago

Lars Fasel

9.0

Spicy cherry and raspberry. Smoked meats, tar, leather but still with punchy fruit. Not quite at the level of the ‘13 El Campo but still nice. — 5 years ago

Ali Watson

10

Birthday dinner loved it!! — 5 years ago

Bill Bender

9.4

More Petite Sirah than Pinot in style and taste profile but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Grainy tannins, black olive, smoke infused red fruits. Not at the mountain top where his Syrah and Grenache are perched but still very compelling and enjoyable to those who toss aside their pre-conceptions of what PN “should” taste like. — 8 years ago

Kate

9.0

Similar to a fruity Sauvignon Blanc. — 8 years ago

Ninad Karpe

9.2

Amazing. Really Red. Not sweet! Flavours of strawberries. Try it! — 9 years ago

Eric Zimmerman

9.1

solid wine for steak — 3 months ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Julien Fayard makes the Covert. He worked with Philippe Melka for yrs before going out on his own. Julien also makes the Nicholson Jones wines.

I went to taste’s the Nicolson Jones wines but they set up the coverts for me. My host said they upgraded me.

The Covert wines are spendy. North of $250 at the winery. This is my first experience having them.

Having said that, most of the 23 Napa reds show amazingly beautiful fruit. This had that. These are really soft and nicely layered but they just didn’t stand up-out at their price point. For me, just not compelling. — 6 months ago

David Shaw

9.0

73/13/7/5/2 blend of Garnacha, Syrah, Monastrell, Graciano and Piquepoul Blanc. Pink to red rose petal in color (it’s not just the artwork) light cherry aroma, Good tangerine-cherry-white pepper flavor consistent with two main red varietals here. Not quite bone dry but close. Nice acidity and mineral finish. Muted flavors overall but a fine wine for sipping on a hot day. Paired so well with a Bianco Verde pizza al fresco last week at Pizzeria Bianco that I went out and bought a bottle. — 5 years ago

Matt Nason

9.5

Damn son, beautiful cherries and herbs with the dopeness of the Greg Pop signature. Hope everybody is healthy and safe. — 6 years ago

Shay A

9.2

Julien Fayard, winemaker for Covert Estate, Azur, Taplin Cellars, Matthew Wallace and more, stopped by Fort Worth tonight to showcase a few different wines. A pleasure to meet and share wines with!

Without a doubt a nod to Julien’s upbringing. Very Provençal with little acid, salmon colored in the glass. Strawberry, peach and stone driven on the palate. — 8 years ago

with Weston and Benjamin

Rhett Reeves

9.1

Solid wine. Best I have had by A to Z. Nice cherry notes. Nice color, light in body. — 8 years ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.0

Classic off dry flavors. Fantastic value. — 6 months ago

Rich Thompson

9.5

Very fresh with lovely green apple hints — 10 months ago

Andrew Liguori

9.1

Not correct label. Dessert wine, private reserve bottling. Carmel brandy port with silky finish. — 4 years ago

Lars Fasel

9.3

Love this rose pink colored rosé. Wild tart strawberries, purple flowers, & chalky minerals. Real good stuff. — 5 years ago

Sarah Norman

8.9

Fun fresh and fruity. Pretty sweet. Nice bubbles. Super cheap. Good balcony and sunshine all day wine — 6 years ago

with Torey

Paul

9.5

Really well balanced, an easy drinking wine at a reasonable price — 8 years ago

Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.5

Something different tonight, Karen and I decided on a Excellent Rioja from Spain. Tobelos 2013, which is 100% Tempranillo. Opened 30 minutes ahead. First impression Rioja had a Great Mouthfeel with loads of black fruits and a touch of spice box. The tannin here are mild and in perfect balance with the fruit. Also on back palate a little wood. Enjoyed with Cobb Salad with a white Balsamic dressing. Wine purchased at WineWorks and salad at HoneyGrow in our center. Bravo to this winery! CB-95 Rating in my book! PS brushing up on top flight Riojas, which we are going to Spain’s Famous Rioja Country in 2 weeks! #wineworks #spainishwine #honeygrow — 8 years ago

with Filippo and Karen