Domaine De La Prose

Aubert

Eastside Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2017

Ron R
9.5

Thought I’d check in on this bad boy, and all is well. Aubert could be the patron saint of Cali chards - he (inc. Kistler and Mount Eden) set the standard against which most of the multitude are judged. For me, this represents the dew of brilliance in a glass. When you taste it, it explains itself. The nose displays a hint of caramel, honeycomb and biscotti. The mid-palate is ethereal - at this point, you know you have fallen into good hands. Acidity is relaxed, and the oak treatment frames this up well. Finishes sweet with an uncommon density.
I’m modifying an author’s prose when I say, “Tasting wine is like viewing art. Most of it isn’t great, and the good stuff is out of our price range.” Aubert occupies the latter category.
— 2 years ago

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@Ron R Spot on! Wine has created many friendships.
Norman Gennaro

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Been a while since I’ve bought a Mt Eden but always enjoyed them as well and thought they were more reasonable than the Peter Michael /Aubert/Kongs. The Chards are getting into the stratosphere which I find interesting since I thought that hype trend had faded.
Ron R

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Relative to Cabernet and some other reds, relatively speaking, whites cause me less financial anxiety. In addition, I wake up in the morning feeling much better.

High West Distillery

Midwinter Nights Dram Blend of Straight Rye Whiskeys

That’s got to be the best prose whiskey to grace me lips laddies. Go Utah. — 5 years ago

Mark Freund
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I visited the distillery last year but didn’t get to try this, unfortunately. I’ve heard it’s killer.

Urban South Brewery

Coop'd Up Tart Farmhouse Ale

@delectable you done wiped out my write up. Such a shame. I had some NoLa praise prose. — 5 years ago

Mark Freund
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Domaine Michel Lafarge

Clos des Chênes Volnay 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2006

Beautiful nose, rich dark fruit and nicely balanced tannins, waiting to see Andrew's more eloquent prose and description! — 3 years ago

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Vérité

La Joie Sonoma County Red Blend 2012

First Vérité and it’s a jaw dropper. About as French as Cali can get. To many descriptors to list. Wish I had @David T ‘s gift of prose. Good gawd is this some kind of wine. — 4 years ago

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David T

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It one of the effects of spending everyday, M-F for 2 1/2 months with several Master Sommeliers. It’s either a blessing or curse, depending on how you see it. I think @Paul T- Huntington Beach may say it’s a curse.
Paul T- Huntington Beach

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Im strung out on cheap rose, I’ll respond to this tomorrow when I understand how I’m insulted🤔

Selbach-Oster

Zeltinger Schlossberg Schmitt Auslese Riesling 2016

In poetic prose, Terry Thiese’s review says nothing beyond this wine being “deeper than terroir.” Not a tangible note or descriptor. Indeed, it is so layered, multidimensional, constantly in motion with intersections of aromas, flavors, textures, and tone. Perhaps the best we can do is capture a snapshot of this spectacular Riesling Auslese in motion.

It’s beautifully expressive and exceedingly generous. A pale hay color and more reserved aromatically compared to the explosive flavor profile. Nose of spiced pineapple, bruised apple, and smokey fumey petrol. Full bodied, well balanced high acid that loses battle to dark buckwheat honeyed notes.

The finish lasts forever. Not satisfying. Not even a little bit.
— 5 years ago

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Dawn E.

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@Ely Cohn I want! Sounds amazing!
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Thanks @Dawn Emory ! It clocks in at less than 8% abv so there is a good amount of residual sugar but it’s freakin delicious!

Domaine des Huards (Michel Gendrier)

Prose Cheverny Pinot Noir Gamay 2020

Ruled fresh light red ?! deep rose?! Beau texture & cherry nose invigorating salinity — 3 years ago

Guy Breton

Vieilles Vignes Morgon Gamay 2017

These aromatics... Pros can write the well-earned prose on this Gang of Four beauty, I'm going to just keep inhaling. — 3 years ago

Aubaï Mema

Albion Chardonnay Viognier 2016

Ron R
9.3

Many social platforms today use the term "social" (as an adjective) to describe the value they would like their platforms to provide. I feel many fall short. You have loads of friends on the other platforms; yet, they are friends of nobody, really. I consider Delectable to be different. @Bill Bender spoke of this so eloquently a while back. My prose in no way could ever rival a Cambridge Don, but I'd like to tip my hat to the points that he made. First, I have made many close friends here; you know who you are. I can't say that for LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, et al? Wine is sometimes considered an odd, and somewhat obscure passion. But I find clarity amongst this obscurity, because of your posts and scores that you share. But I always find gems, such as this one shared by Paul T. $5 from K&L, its criminal! Most of the peeps I follow share great tips, like this one! So for this reason, I thank Delectable for providing the opportunity to expand my true network of friends, and grow my knowledge of fine wines. Renovation update - second staircase has been removed. Additional framing has been installed to support the sheetrock behind the 2nd staircase. With any luck the second staircase will be installed just before thanksgiving. — 4 years ago

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Mark Turner

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@Ron R well said. I think the thing that differentiates Delectable is we all share the same passion for wine and genuinely want to share reference points with one another so we all get collectively smarter. As you have so eloquently pointed out, you don’t have to spend a fortune to find a bottle of wine you really enjoy. As long as it continues to be about sharing knowledge for the greater good this will continue to be a place to build friendships.
Ron R

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@Peter Zandbergen, Thank you so much!!! I love Belgium. I lived in Waterloo (ex-pat ghetto) for a year or so. I have promised to take my wife there, soon. When we plan our trip, I reach out to you.
Ron R

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@Mark Turner, I couldn’t agree with you more, and thank you for your kind words...