Rick Phillips

9.5

Decanted for 3 hours. Dark chocolate with rustic earthy notes. Deep plum, old leather, tobacco and hints of black berry and pepper. Has a lot of life left! — 3 days ago

with Letha

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.5

A steal on auction
I wouldn’t consider it a 🥩 wine but great with charcuterie
Web info
Chateau Valandraud is represented by the passion of a couple: Jean-Luc Thunevin and Murielle Andraud. Following the great success with the wine merchant business in Saint Emilion, they opened their own vineyard to produce their own wine.
In 1989, they bought a small parcel of 0.6 hectare (1.48 acres) located in a small valley near Saint Emilion between Pavie-Macquin and La Clotte. The origin of the wine name is as much geographic (Val: Vallon de Fongaban), as sentimental (Andraud: Murielle’s maiden name). Thus Chateau Valandraud was born.
Little by little, Jean-Luc and his wife purchased several other parcels of vines, and now, the domain represents a total surface of 10 hectares (24.71 acres), located in various areas of Saint Emilion. The diversity of soils and varietals permit the production of 6 different wines: Chateau Valandraud, Chateau Valandraud Casher, Virginie de Valandraud and the 3 de Valandraud (the second wine of Chateau Valandraud and Virginie de Valandraud), Blanc de Valandraud N° 1 and N° 2.
The final blending of the various parcels occurs in the month of March, following a blind tasting with the help of the world famous oenologist, Michel Rolland. — 3 years ago

Amy Callihan

10

Smooth and bold Pinot . Kathryn Hall’s Pinot collection (Walt is her maiden name )-I’ve enjoyed all releases — 5 years ago

Cathy Fay

9.0

This bold red is delicious. It pairs nicely with some pepperoni pizza. It makes me not want to eat my peas...but that could also be a lack of sleep. I feel this would also be a nice accompaniment to my All Dressed chips. Great impulse buy bc my half-brothers mother’s maiden name is Karas. — 6 years ago

with Brannon

Chris Harvey

9.2

Been holding this one for 8 years. Worth the wait! Maiden voyage with the Coravin. — 7 years ago

Bill Bender

9.4

A luxurious treat of orange rind and cranberry, clove and cedar. Picked me back up after the Maiden. The betta was in to it and I got my date to watch one of my favorite movies—Almost Famous—with minimal chatter and no falling asleep. Success all around. — 7 years ago

Nick

9.0

This is the GSM blend but there’s no way for delectable to tell the difference. Phenomenal blend. — 3 months ago

Jan A

9.5

Maiden vintage, paired with lobster and truffle — a year ago

Roy Goble

9.1

Enjoyable wine at this price point — 4 years ago

John Van Trijp

10

The maiden vintage. 50% of the production.is lost in the ocean. What a wine! — 5 years ago

Rob

9.0

Typically stay away from nigori, but got this one in a subscription box, so I paired it with spicy Chinese chicken. Perfect smoothness and hint of sweetness. This will make a fan of anyone who says they don’t like unfiltered sake. — 6 years ago

Blake Brown

9.7

This one was so sweet, but not too sweet! It was so refreshing and perfect after a meal. I usually tend to avoid white blends, but this one was delightful! — 7 years ago

Jennifer Ott

9.4

A great light and lovely rose. Plus, it's my maiden name — 7 years ago

Neal Krishna Devaraj

9.2

Smooth and floral with notes of honey. Celebrating our 4 year anniversary. — 8 years ago

ESF

8.9

wowza - this was wild stuff: really cloudy, heavy, almost sludge-like, savory, hi alcohol - OK w/sushi & asian noodles — 6 months ago

Stuart Pollack

9.1

Good Provençal style Rosé. Crisp and light. Not as good as the top French Rosés but certainly a good Rosé. — 2 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

I am a big fan of David Swift Phinney wines. In 1998 David founded Orin Swift Cellars; Orin is his father’s middle name and Swift is his mother’s maiden name. Aged 10 mos in French oak, 42% new, Ruby with complex aromas of fresh fruits, floral and herb spice, nice mouthfeel. On the palate flavors of raspberry and cherry with cacao and hints of pepper spice. Rich full chewy tannins, well balanced on long finish ending with fruit and earthy spice. — 5 years ago

Eric Ford

9.4

Very good, smooth, no harsh tannins. Cab Sauvignon, not Cab Franc. 19 barrels made. Would buy again, was $40 on Last Bottle. — 5 years ago

with Jill

Alex Sopp

9.2

Austin: It arrives mid bubble on the tongue. - Alex: like massage balls for my nostalgia. I can smell my friends but I can’t see them. - Austin: I’m caught peeping at the maiden amidst her chores and sheepishly avert my eyes. - Alex: I do like pińa coladas and getting caught in the rain, thank you. - Austin: left with no shame only a sweet blush — 6 years ago

with Gabriel and Rob

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

One of my favorite small production wine, 300 cases. Cal Nicholson spent his youth in So. CA & after a long marketing career he hung up his spurs to follow his 2 real interests in life – surfing & wine making. Jones is the maiden name of Cal’s wife Pam. A wonderful wine. Aromas of lemon citrus with herb, stone & tropical fruits. Palate, peach, Granny Smith apple & ripe melon flavors with lively citrus zest wrapped in lbalanced acidity. Lingering finish ending with mineral citrus finish. Consistent! Nice! — 7 years ago