David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

A first look in on 3-4 bottles purchased from Rob Brost at just over $30.

Nose of nearly overripe floral fruits of; blackberries, creamy black raspberries, dark cherries, poached/slightly baked strawberries, boysenberries & plum. Dry twigs, sandalwood, undertones of crush rocks/limestone, mid berry cola, dark, red florals framed in liquid violets & lavender.

The palate shows nearly overripe, juicy & floral fruits of; blackberries, creamy black raspberries, black plum, dark cherries, poached/slightly baked strawberries, boysenberries & plum. Dark chocolate, mocha, caramel, vanilla, cinnamon, clove, soft nutmeg, anise-black licorice, moist, grey clay, drip roasted coffee, dry twigs, barrel shaving dust, undertones of crush rocks/limestone, dry stone, dark spice, light, dry herbs, mid berry cola, dark, red florals framed in liquid violets & lavender, great, rainfall acidity and a smooth, elegant, richly polished finish that last 45 seconds. — 16 days ago

Peter Isacksen

9.1

Yes, it’s football night here! — 3 months ago

with Deborah

Brendan Baker

9.1

Red and black fruit, hot pavement, orange rind, grippy tannin. Will wait 5+ years on my last bottle — 9 months ago

Walt M Britt

9.3

46th Anniversary One Liter — 20 days ago

with Debbie

Andrew Neyer

9.0

Past prime but still good. — 2 months ago

Charlie Frago

9.3

Wonderful. Medium fruits, nice tannins, a favorite — 6 months ago

James & Karli

9.4

Buttery with a slight hint of oak. Bar far a favorite and the marketing works with a beautiful crafted bottle. This will be a staple. — 2 months ago

George Yasutake

9.5

Maybe better than the 2015 Ornellaia tonight. — 2 months ago

Shelly Murray

9.6

This was really nice. Not too oaky — 5 months ago

Benno

9.4

First try of Foillard and it does live up to the (high) reputation. There’s such a lovely tamed softness here with exceptional integration and length on the palate that I don’t feel the need to qualify that in the context of the grape/region. This is a sophisticated wine that I’m happily drinking now but will surely age well for 5-10 years. — 3 years ago