Ron R

9.5

Absolutely stunning wine with my Dover Sole and hollandaise sauce, which was made from scratch by yours truly…

Must we discuss the wine? Wispy and delicate nose of sherbet, and fresh cut flowers. Displays a polished mid palate of candied citrus fruits with a hint of beeswax. Finishes with balance and a deft amount of sweetness. Acidity plays a secondary role. Outstanding. — 11 hours ago

with Anne-marie

Lindsay N Jason Larsen

9.0

Love it. Mild and flavorful — 4 months ago

Ron R

9.5

Outstanding example of Cali Pinot. Even more so since this is 2012 vintage. Overripe cherries and coffee notes explode on the nose. The palate displays crunchy black fruits along with syrop de cassis. Superb grainy tannins combine with bright acidity. A reference point in Sonoma/Cali.

Here are my top 2023 tastings by type. Let me know what your favorites are…

2023 Wines of my Year
Sauvignon Blanc - Modus Operandi (2021) - $45
Chablis - Domaine Genot-Boulanger Puligny Montrachet (2020) - $85
Chardonnay - Kongsgaard (2020) - $120
Pinot - Aston Estate (2012) - $70
Cabernet - Sinegal (2019) - $75 &
Cabernet - Lewelling (2019) - $59 — 5 months ago

with Anne-marie

Ron R

9.1

Winemaker has recently announced that he’ll no longer make this. It’s well behaved and shows its vineyard pedigree. A good rosé bites the dust - Bivio, Montclair. — 10 days ago

Raul Puga

9.2

A tad too sweet but still very good — 4 months ago

Ron R

9.4

Refer to my prior notes. — 5 months ago

with Anne-marie

Zoran Korencan

9.0

Livigno 8.2.2023 — a year ago

Chris Zitzman

9.6

2019 Modus Operandi ‘Napa Valley’, is what this is. The nose, as it breathes continues to offer notes of mixed bury, intense cassis and deeper paths of a striking evolution. The palate, as well, reveals deep cherry, cassis, a refreshing and intense feel that coats the palate with more chapters as it breathes. I’m finding it as to be one of the quiet knock-outs that very few of the Napa Cabs can be. This is a statement. — 2 months ago

with Beth

Shay A

9.4

I’m scoring as is today, but I really think this inches upward a bit over the next 5-7yrs.

This fell victim to curiosity (as well as a ‘21 Modus Operandi UV-Laguna Pinot). I’ve had a few of Lato’s entry and mid-level offerings, but this was my first Pisoni from them. Loved it.

Profile wise, this is similar to Dumol (not as big as Aubert, but not a lean style either). A very pretty down-the-middle style. While the aromatics here were lovely (honeysuckle, faint lemon cream, citrus and sweet baking spices), the texture of this wine was a standout. Sports much more depth than initially expected (yellow fruits, peach, apricot, pink cotton candy, limestone)…not quite a lees-y style, but close, while remaining elegant and light on its feet (good acidity). Oak is there but plays a supporting role. For being so young, this was a supremely balanced wine. I need to consider buying more. — 4 months ago

Jess

8.9

Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of dark fruit, herbal. Faint.
Dry. Flavors of stewed black plum/cherry, black pepper, spice, cinnamon, licorice, clove

Intensity: 3/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 7 months ago