Chris Buggy

9.0

Dry January, meet wet February! I’ve got memories of Sevilla coursing through my veins in this frigid winter-warm me up! — 5 months ago

with Jennifer

Jenks

9.4

This was so good. If I were going to narrow a singular profile of Chardonnay that I enjoy the most, this is the example and it more closely resembles Oregon or Burgundy than California. Crisp, minerals, lemon curd, striking an excellent balance between acidity and oak. At 13% abv it sits in the mouth with far less weight than Napa Chardonnay but with similar characteristics. I didn’t even know Hirsch made Chardonnay. Sonoma coast FTW- I’ll meet you there this summer @Turd Ferguson — 3 years ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.1

Cute lil half btl for Christmas Day — 4 years ago

Phil Kessling

9.2

Off the charts Cab Franc. When two great wine shops meet and share gems! Doesn’t get much better than this. Classic Chinon with age! — 5 years ago

Juliano Gonçalves

10

Vinho excelente — 7 years ago

Brooks Burgum

9.2

Paired with prime rib. It exposed the subtlety of the meet. — 7 years ago

Arnold Ha

8.9

Never meet your heroes — 7 years ago

with Kenny and Jeff

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2001 vintage. Sweet fill. Cork perfect (used a Durand) but more than a bit underwaxed so it was a positively Italian experience during the opening process. I trust those in the know completely understand what the hell imma talking about. Workout! Cork out in one piece and expected amount of sed. Medium body with overtures towards more. Blueberry, tobacco, plum and gravelly, wet earth impressions leading the charge throughout. Grippy tannins providing visible and raised guardrails during. A little editorial...the 2001's were generally emasculated/minimized after the supposed "vintage of the (which one?) century" in 2000. The 2000's have largely failed to deliver the anticipated goods whereas the "meh" 2001's (at vastly reduced prices from the 2000's) are rocking don't bother knocking now. Completely like the guy or girl that was always cute but totally caught fire after high school. A late(r) bloomer and completely underrated. This wine has an easy 20-spot of top-notch drinking ahead. 1.24.26. — 5 months ago

Behrang Assemi

9.0

Very nice, medium bodied, smooth wine with traces of plum. Nice with bbq'd chicken or meet. — 4 years ago

Anthony De Blasi

9.2

Our princess turned 10, time for our yearly 2011. This year the Sassicaia. Positive evolution compared to 3 years ago and a lot better on day 2. Nevertheless this wine still did not meet the expectations. Quite high in acidity and fruit not in balance making it “difficult”. I give comparable wines at a third of this price higher ratings, I guess that says enough — 4 years ago

James Forsyth

9.0

Mid to light weight, the 2018 Hirsch Bohan-Dillon is elegant with a touch of blood orange that complements the red fruit. Tart and floral. Yet the aspect of this wine that went down best was the cute label with a cat... Very nice. — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

I will only say one of the very best CA Pinot Noirs for the money 💰!!! Just buy it. Especially, the Cahill.

Nice to meet Stephen Hansel (left photo) and talk about his wines. — 7 years ago

Jason Lee

9.1

I heard in Melbourne they call “natural wine” “collingwood koolaid”. Jonestown 2018 sounds cute right about now. After one dexy I could be fooled very easily into drinking this sans sulfur koolaid. Strawberry milkshake made with buttermilk frozen custard with a little Yuzu zest. Living in New York you sometimes forget it’s always summer/sunny somewhere. This will remind you, and if you’re lucky it will make you forget again 💁 — 8 years ago

with Vivian and Esther

Tree Kilpatrick

9.0

Cute label with a nautilus. Pretty color with a hint of rose petals. Smells like hibiscus red zinger tea and cranberry sauce. Flavors are mellow and warm. Fruits in a toasted Danish. Finish is tannic yet likable. — 7 months ago

Sharon B

9.3

On a girls trip enjoying all the wine places. Very nice bubbly to match the cute place! The Bubble Bar St. Simon Island — 3 years ago

with Julie

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2018 vintage. Cute as a button. — 4 years ago

David Walser

9.5

Third wine at the meet the meat event. Now this is a MEAT wine. Well aged and ready to drink. — 5 years ago

RJ Stefanski

8.9

First Charta Riesling I have tried (and still the only one I have ever come across). Complex aromatics of white flowers, crushed stone, and red apple. Barely off dry with adequate acidity - this is designed as the perfect food wine. Very good at $19 (on sale).

11.5% abv - 9.8 g/l RS - 6.9 g/l acidity

More on Charta Riesling: An esteemed group of 30 top VDP growers in Rheingau who release this style of Riesling. Must meet the groups high standards to release in their inimitable bottles (heavy, dark hued glass ready for the cellar) with the embossed Romanic arches. — 5 years ago

Tobin Trevarthen

9.0

A fun way to meet Jean Charles and his new book Alchemy of the Senses. Bright and bubbly. — 7 years ago

Shay A

9.5

Monthly WTF wine group meet up.

Potpourri, fresh squeezed blackberries, currant, and candied teriyaki. Plush on the palate, with more acidity than ‘14. Structure here seems more beefed up. I waited an hour or so to try, and it was very soft. Full fruit spectrum (red, blue and black). Muddled mulberry with a flavor punch finish. Thanks for opening @Weston Eidson . — 8 years ago

with Dan, Will and 1 other