Vasanth Balakrishnan

9.1

Second bottle out of 3 of this fascinating, delicious #mourvedre from a deep-rooted, renowned family producer in #sonomacounty. This wine is interesting when it opens up, big eucalyptus, menthol up nose, layered black/purple fruit, dark coffee, nice acidity and some fine grippy tannins. Paired well with an Indian-topped pizza with that bold eucalyptus fruit and acid standing up well to the spicy flavors. #contracostacounty #bigbreakvineyard — 8 months ago

Lisa Pearce

9.3

Very nice bottle of wine. Smooth and flavorful. — 4 years ago

Frank Kuo

9.2

Color of ruby, clear. Nose of fresh cranberry, milky vanilla, licorice, spice, some strawberry ice cream, tangerine, and sweet sensation. Taste of spice and zest, some backbone tannins, sweetness, and fresh grapes. Aftertaste of some more warmth in the throat. Easy to drink. A bit sweet for me. On par. — 5 years ago

Jake Perez

9.3

Pristine, still has life and acid to boot. Wonderful wine. — 6 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

A Collection of great Australian Reds - Christmas break up of the Tennis Group. This was the wine I brought. I forgot to say all these wines were tasted blind. Only the owner of the wine knew the identity. This was a standout thanks to the vintage with a long life ahead of it. HH has a drinking window through to 2040. As well as the savoury liquorice accents like the 2007, this had plenty of red and black fruits. That was my 3rd of 6 - 3 to go. Next in a couple of years if I have the willpower. — 3 years ago

Daniel P. Drake

9.0

My Sunday night wine I have gone back to a favorite of mine that is not going to break the bank and is consistently good. I have opened the Jim Clendenon 2018 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County.

On the nose there is raspberry, cranberry, cherry, spice vanilla anise, clove and earthiness.

On the palate I detect good red fruit, raspberry, cherry, cranberry, red currant, anise, clove and earthiness.

The wine is medium bodied with medium + acidity and medium fine tannins that leads into a long fresh red fruit finish. Another well blended wine from Jim Clendenon that i have come to expect. I hope everyone's weekend was a good one and we are all still safe and healthy. Have a great week, Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷 — 5 years ago

Tom Garland

9.7

Day 10 of covid isolation and finally a negative test. Yeah!.....had to break out something nice to celebrate. Prior notes mostly apply. This is a beauty of a wine worthy of any celebration. Cheers! — 3 years ago

with Brenda

Paul J

9.4

First day to break out the summer wines!! Classic Ribolla Gialla! Cloudy orange color. Big nose filled with citrus and tangerines with a hint of honey and oak. Same on the palate and very vibrant. Shortish finish. — 4 years ago

with Brooke

Bobbi Jo Broxson

9.3

We have been holding on to this one for a while. What better day is there to break it out than a cold, rainy, shelter in place kind of day. — 6 years ago

with Brian

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Happy Friday & weekend all. Cheers! 🥂

I don’t often celebrate bad political operatives going to jail but, when I do, it’s for good cause and with a good glass of Rosé Champagne.

My numerous notes still apply. Ruinart is very good and consistent if anything.

Photos of, the House of Ruinart, famous paintings of Dom Thierry Ruinart, their caves and Grand Cru Vineyard. — 6 years ago