Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

A few things first.

This Jasper Hill Farms Harbison is the creamiest, gooey delight out there, once you let it warm up. I take it out a 1/2 hour before serving. It is wrapped in spruce cambium, which is the inner bark layer of a spruce tree. Gives it a interesting characteristic. Always a great pair with WB and or Blanc de Blanc Champagne.

PYCM is simply one of the better & consistent white burgundy producers. They’re close to town and not far from Olivier Leflaive. Right around the corner basically.

2020-23 has been a good run in white burgundy. Maybe, 24 too. Not sure yet. I haven’t had a big enough sample size yet. The ones I have had, very good.

The nose reveals; Meyer lemon, green apple, lime zest, tropical melons, white stone fruits, honeycomb, frothy cream, light caramel, some herbaceous notes, paraffin, sea fossils, saline, grey volcanics, dry limestone, chalky powder, yellow & white lilies that remind me of funeral arrangements.

The palate is round to thick, vicious & waxy. The flavors mirror the nose. Meyer lemon, green apple, lime zest, tropical melons, white stone fruits, honeycomb, frothy cream, butterscotch, caramel, some herbaceous notes, white spice that palate burro’s w/ pleasant heat, paraffin, sea fossils, saline, grey volcanic fine bits, dry limestone, chalky powder, with tiny bits, yellow & white lilies that remind me of funeral arrangements, rainfall acidity with a round, lush, well balanced finish w/ good length/tension and lasts two-minutes long setting on earth-volcanics & spice. — 8 days ago

Tim O’Brien

9.3

Really good cab sav someone gave us for engagement, not bitter at all but still rich (in a good way) — a month ago

Michael Wehner

9.0

Apparently not a Tuesday wine — 4 months ago

with Margaret

Sergio L Figueiredo

9.0

Tereza/Osvaldo - USA - Álcool 14,5% — 7 months ago

Frank B

8.9

Little more tannic than I prefer but opened up well — 9 months ago

Jan G

9.1

Delightful for summer. Strawberry and cherry aromas. With Louise — 4 years ago

Sharon B

9.0

I don’t drink much Bordeaux, not sure why. Maybe the choices are a bit overwhelming for me 🤷‍♀️ this one is medium bodied, has smooth tannins, not much fruit. — 5 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2014 vintage. Medium/medium-heavy body. Fairly smooth performance with the anticipated arrival of the famous Heitz minty component like clockwork. 8.1.26. — 7 days ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Deep gold in color.

Strong nose of citrus, apples, lemons, oak, vanilla, mediterranean spices, light earth, herbs and honeysuckle.

Medium plus in body and creamy, with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with yellow apples, citrus, pears, oak, light vanilla, spices, herbs, earth and white pepper.

Long finish with limes and marzipan notes.

This 3 year old Chardonnay from Russian River Valley is drinking very nicely now, although a bit young, and needs a couple of years in the bottle to mature properly.

Fruit forward and oaky, with nice balance. Complex and engaging, rich and entertaining.

Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself as a sipping wine.

Buttery, with a soft mouthfeel. Elegant and tangy. Feels like a young white Burgundy.

Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years, and see how it evolves.

Really enjoyed the nose, and better when not too cold.

100% Chardonnay grapes were aged in (30% new) French Oak barrels for 10 months.

13.6% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$40. — 2 months ago

Chris Buggy

8.9

Smooth and easy, cherry currant and plum-the moms love it — 3 months ago

with Jennifer

Mo

9.0

Concur with WS review albeit one point lower:

“Snappy and vibrant, with tart cherry, cranberry, green tea and spice flavors that zip along toward sleek tannins. Drink now through 2032. 9,554 cases made.”

Tim Fish
Issue Date: Jun 30, 2025
Release Price: $40/750mL — 7 months ago

Des Adams

10

Beaver lake beer wine and spirits "cooking" wine sale $5. Better unaerated — 10 months ago

Rex Campbell

9.2

Things that stood out: raisinated stone fruit and leather. 2017 vintage, very much enjoyed with a spaghetti bolognese. — 4 years ago

Abe Froman

9.8

Delicious @caymus with wife m. The bartender Steve let me know that this is what 90% of people come in for and it’s incredible. Super smooth. — 22 days ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Reddish in color with medium intensity.

Fruity nose with cherries, fresh raspberries, light oak, spices, chocolates, earth, herbs and tobacco leaf.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with strawberries, raspberries, fresh cherries, light oak, chocolates, herbs, earth, light tobacco and black pepper.

Good length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy pomegranates.

This 3 year old Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley is starting to drink very nicely now.

Fruit forward and easy drinking, elegant and nicely balanced. Tangy and refreshing, complex and entertaining.

Will continue to age nicely in 5 years.

I gave it a light chill and had it all by itself.

100% Pinot Noir grapes were aged in (35% new) French Oak barrels for 9 months.

13.9% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$45. — 2 months ago

Hunter Bobel

9.5

Enjoyed this 2023 vintage at 21 West in FSM. Excellent complexity with moderate bourbon taste and blackberry notes. — 2 months ago

JeremyC

9.0

Melissa shared this at Swrl during post blind pizza etc. 1968 in 2/26. Fun — 6 months ago

Chance Miller

8.9

Elegant, graceful. Carlton, Oregon, just a few miles north of McMinnville 🍷 — 8 months ago

Dani S.

9.0

Loved this merlot & paired well with a pesto pasta. — a year ago

Oliver

9.3

Grocery Outlet bargain find! — 4 years ago