Matt Lasater

8.9

tastes similar to a Rhône white. Creamy, herbal, almost anise and mint, deep yellow fruits. Enjoyable, but balance of phenolic and chemical maturity seems a little off. Im sure classicist would hate it, but it’s snapshot of the vintage scored points for me. — 8 days ago

Paul T- Huntington Beach

9.7

If it didn’t have such a weird name I probably wouldn’t have bought it, hefty decant needed but 😳👍🏼
Wine Advocate 95,
Reviewed by Jeb when he was with Parker,


Showing beautifully from barrel and not disappointing from bottle, the 2012 Hommage a Francois Durif No. 1 (I reviewed this last year as the Petite Sirah) is a blend of 100% Petite Sirah that's certainly one of the finest examples of this variety coming out of California. Inky colored and a big, voluptuous and decadent beauty, it offers terrific notes of blackcurrants, plum, toasted spice, leather, graphite and espresso. Full-bodied, concentrated, rich and yet always balanced and light on its feet, it has sensational purity of fruit, a big, rich mid-palate and tons of sweet tannin that coat the palate and lengthen the finish. I wouldn't open another bottle for 2-3 years, but it will have 15-20 years of longevity. — 9 days ago

Mario Martínez Colino

9.0

2016. 35€. Muy complejo. Potente, olor cuerpo, recuerdo. La verdad es que hace honor a su fama. — 3 days ago

Adi

8.9

Great CdP.

Intense purple color with a little Garnet.

Pleasure of aroma. Black and red fruits, a little plum, a little seasoning, a little candy .. lovely.

Medium to full body, powerful, round, floral, fruity, medium tannins, so is the acidity, long and delightful finish.

A delicious wine, paired with chocolate and heartfelt wishes for the new year.

I loved it

Cheers ! 🥂🌿 — 3 days ago

Brendan Baker

9.1

Dark florals, red and black fruits, cracked black pepper, pure, slightly natty 👌 — 7 days ago

Dan R

8.9

Plump and fruity, on the richer side and very easy to drink. Strawberry and pomegranate on the palate. There’s a hint of herbs on the finish. Nicely textured, quite fun — 25 days ago

Rob Brobst III

9.3

Aligoté is a light bodied white that often ends up unfairly lost in Chardonnay’s shadow. In Côte Chalonnaise, in a quaint village named Bouzeron, just south of the Côte de Beaune, Aligoté has its very own appellation where yields are limited in order to enhance flavors, acidity and overall quality. — 21 hours ago

Rob Brobst III

9.3

This is slightly more elegant if perhaps a tad less ripe with high-toned red pinot fruit that leads to detailed, minerally and focused flavors that possess good energy and ample finishing punch. — 17 days ago

Sébastien F

9.0

nez séduisant. attaque ronde et fruitée restant fraîche, un peu d acidité en milieu de bouche. belle finale — 3 days ago

David Sweeney

9.3

For the Costco going types, this was a great find. Really enjoyed it. Medium bodied, super soft. Had it with a shepherds pie with ground lamb. Stood up well to a heavy meal. Nice one! — 7 days ago