Liz Nichols

9.0

Had this with Andrew & Hannah at IE — 4 months ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.9

Nice label if a bit derivative of the euro chateau thing. Color is nice. Smells a bit funky with fruit in the mix. Flavors are smoky, complex and well balanced. Bit of tannin and some body (fat feeling) on the tongue. Finish is berry and chocolate. Nice red from the base of Mt. Diablo. — 7 months ago

John Chawluk

9.2

Reliable excellent Rhône Syrah. Paired especially well with delicious ribeye (also smoked duck bacon campanelle). Fun meal with Sophie, Hannah, and Andrea! — a year ago

with Scotti and Sophie

Aaron Tan

9.2

Burgel study courtesy of FK and MJ. I thought this was the better of the two wines, mainly because it was more complete at this stage. Time has brought about that inner sweetness, mineral backbone, black tea notes, and just that touch of sous bois which I really enjoy. I'd prefer a little more red fruit and more oak to shed away, but overall it was drinking well. — 2 years ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.3

Dark color. Not quite India ink, but deep maroon. Smells like blueberry pudding and heavy cream. Hint of fresh chopped redwood bark. Flavors are dense with a classic petite Sirah inky-ness with blueberry syrup and purple plum compote. This is a big delicious red. Drink with red meats, grilled. Or hard, salty cheeses. — 5 months ago

Nancy Burroughs

9.0

Opened on day of Christmas dinner (12/26/2022) at Anza Way with Hannah and Bobby. — a year ago

Aaron Tan

9.6

Blinded, FK was quick to identify this as a white Burgundy from a ripe vintage (2005?), which I felt was a good guess given the propensity of this vineyard to be a touch warm. Definitely looked a lot younger than it was, which is a testament to MJ’s cellar. An absolutely pristine bottle of Leflaive! Lot of apple skins, lemon peels, white flowers, and a touch of nuttiness. Full-bodied with a rich creamy texture, balanced by strong minerality and crisp acidity. This was Leflaive in all it’s glory! — 2 years ago

Nancy Burroughs

9.0

Birthday gift from Hannah opened when Hannah and Bobby visiting at Thanksgiving 11/20/2023. — 5 months ago

K L

8.9

Ok. Harsh and not worth it for the price to get again but interesting to try. Deep fruit and earthy. — 7 months ago

with Matt

Aaron Tan

9.4

Poured out with a pink-copper hue and with bubbles that dissipated quickly. Very vinous. Expansive nose of tart red fruits, spices, roses, sea breeze, almond meal, and a touch of smoky incense. Weighty and grippy on the palate, with lots of chalky notes and a dash of savouriness. Finished long and phenolic. Clearly quite special.

An easy blind for all on the table - a Pinot-based rosé champagne with some age. I didn’t think it was an 06’, but the vintage was thrown in the guesses by a few on the table. I just thought it looked too elegant. I concluded that it was Prevost’s Facsimile, but clearly I was wrong though I didn’t think it was a bad guess. Haha.

I really enjoyed this, but KP, FK, and BR all thought it was more intellectual than pleasurable. They thought it was too phenolic and soft to coax one into having the next glass. I understood where they came from, but I just thought the positives far out-weighted the negatives. Layered and powerful, yet beautifully mineral! — 2 years ago