Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.6

The Vineyardist 2nd label.
This one surprised me by how much air it needed to open up. Had a splash on day 1 and immediately corked it back up for a day 2 decant. Definitely not an over extracted Cabernet just to please the masses. My ratings might be higher than others but I work these wines to get the best out of them.

Interesting note I found-

The Vineyardist is a Diamond Mountain property with a long history. In the late 19th century it was purchased by a Dutch shipping captain who planted vineyards and made wine. During prohibition the vineyards were replaced with nut and prune orchards. In 2000 the property was purchased by Dirk Fulton and Becky Kukkola, who began replanting some of the 80 acres to vineyards. — 7 months ago

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9.1

The 2019 Chablis Les Vaillons Vieilles Vignes 1er Cru has a crisp nose of Granny Smith apples, freshly sliced Nashi pear, wild fennel, green olives and touches of crushed limestone. The palate is fresh and crisp on the entry, demonstrating admirable weight. A little viscosity toward the finish betrays the warmth of the summer, yet the acidity keeps it fresh and tensile. Delicious. (Neal Martin, Vinous, October 2021)
— 5 years ago

Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

10

It nearly seems a slight rosé gold colour in the glass with super plentiful bubbles. Glazed Nashi pear, spice, florals, nuts and saltiness come through on the nose. It’s captivatingly complex. In the mouth it has such a smooth yummy texture to it. Think apple strudel sprinkled with freshly toasted nuts.

I adored every sip! — 5 years ago

John Armstrong

8.9

Light. A bit of dryness. A little tart — 6 years ago

Maggie Harrison

9.7

This was amazing. I’ve never had anything like it. The story told to me about this liquor is that the fruit comes from old old orchards on or near the Chave estate. Apricot trees used to be a big crop for the region a long time ago! this is a sublime drink — 7 years ago

KRISTIE

9.2

From a favorite local vineyard. They never disappoint. This tastes like a margarita in wine form. Delish! — 7 years ago

Kenta Hayashi

9.1

Crisp fuji apples, Japanese pear (nashi), white flowers, and quite zesty. Saline minerality, dry, with a nice kick of acidity. Loses the zestiness and acidity fairly quickly. Don't think this producers style suits ageing. Nevertheless, a great wine and simply perfect for the Singaporean heat. — 8 years ago

Jay Kline

9.0

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2022 pours a straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart orchards and citrus fruits: green apple, lemon curd, minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. Drink now through 2032. — a year ago

Ellen Clifford

9.1

F-ing delightful, Pegasus, take me away. Well first let the Pegasus catch its breath (aka let the vino breath), then hop on. Smells a little earthy as a winged horse is want to be, but take sip and the steed takes flight. Fly through hella raspberry…orchards? Descend enough to grab those and some cherries fresh off the tree then accelerate through a tunnel of (politefully chill) oak barrels and chill. Oh! But this flight didn’t have turbulence rather (abandoning metaphor) it is supes silky but while it punches with fruit and pepper it then smooths itself across your tongue like a lace tablecloth. Aka achieves smoothness with texture and the flavors and sensations seem to pop all over my tongue prior to my hopping on my metaphorical pegasus who is (describing the finish) descending into a cherry orchard (not just cause I’m doing a stage reading of Chekhov’s “Cherry Orchard” soon) and lovingly (as lovingly as a creature with wings and hooves can) sending me to find my way back through the barrels to who knows? It’s like I’m Alice in Wrinkle in Time-land. Cool Pinot from NZ I’d like to take another flight on a different Pegasus Air line. Just to see. — 5 years ago

Adriana Fabbro

9.4

That color 😍 Initial stank quickly faded into sweet red berries and florals (transporting me to dewy orchards, images of raindrops on roses and more of my favorite things, etc). The potent acidity keeps the fruit surprisingly fresh and vibrant for its age - yes there’s loads stewed black cherry in there, but also some underripe red berries and tamarind paste, finishing with tarragon and a long chalky/mineral-laced finish. Elegant and tight
-lipped. If this is what 36 can be, bring on 2021!
— 6 years ago

Sherry L Mouser

9.5

One of my favorite wines. Very fruity. Kinda of sweet with a nice punch! Actually discovered at the actual winery Auburn orchards. My husband and I went for an anniversary. A great night, great wine! Was a really good time! — 6 years ago

Matt Sterr

9.3

Stunningly good cool climate SB. Crystalline and pure, zippy and intense minerality. Great weight, styled like a classic Sancerre or Pouilly Fume. Long elevage. Chestnut and acacia. Vineyards sit on the slopes above apple orchards. Very steep terrain. Phoenollically ripe. Delicious. — 7 years ago

Jeremy Pollard

8.9

Fresh white peach and Nashi pear aromas mixed with wet stones, and a lingering citrus pucker on the palate and finish. Bright acid line cutting through. — 7 years ago

Willie Carter

9.1

A pretty light gold color with sparse, tiny bubbles. The nose is instantly attractive with lemon peel and unmistakable chalk up front. The fruit here is pretty amazing with honeydew, pears, and a touch of mango. Green and red apples sing throughout, especially as the glass warms a bit. Floral accents are the showstopper here with pretty white flowers and delicate orchards. It’s all so very fresh with this wine, as befits a Hebrart champagne.

I’m a huge fan of all of the Special Club bottles that I’ve had the pleasure to try. This is easily one of the best. 55/45 PN/CH primarily from Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. Masterfully crafted, this is both sleek and comforting. Beautiful purity of fruit and laser like focus. Nice acidity, not racy or bracing but smooth. There’s an incredible level of depth here. Tasted blind, no doubt I would have named a much more expensive bottle.

The attack is focused with much clarity. It’s almost hard to put into words why this is so damn good but trust me, it is. A wave of tropical fruits like pineapple and kumquat along with more mangoes. Bread with a light dusting of cinnamon is a pleasant surprise to with dried herbs. Cherries begin to come into view on the long finish and you’re left smiling by the trace of warm spice. Normally I would say let these sit for a few years but don’t bother, this sexy thing is singing right now. — 4 years ago

Fredrik Finn

9.0

Closed at first but with Some Time in the glass and aeration it opens up into a pronounced intense nose with characters of lemon, nashi pear, stone fruit, ginger, blossom and a minerality that ooze like a mountain stream. Ripe in its fruit profile but very fresh and energized.
A slight, badly noticeable sweetness is cut through by a brazing acidity that comes in waves and tightens the medium - body. Medium + flavour intensity with characters of lemon, apples, pears. Plenty of energy on the mid palate, good lenght but falls a bit short of of the end zone
— 5 years ago

Ely Cohn

8.9

Pleasant and simple. Chardonnay of the most commons - white flowers, orchards, some nice notes of tarragon and smokey tropical. Texture of sour cream and a squeeze of lemon. — 5 years ago

Al Wilson

9.1

9.1/10 Colours of plum and auburn through the light. Taste and nose is orchards. Predominantly apricot. Classic Bordeaux. — 6 years ago

Dylan Thomas

9.0

I like the oaklessness of the ORchards. First taste was 🥥. With shrimp cocktail and homemade Rhode Island 🦀 salad thanksgiving appetizers — 7 years ago

Scott Taddeo

9.1

Juicy green apple, lime leaf, nashi pear, tangerine, faint honey, chamomile and a touch of slate. Real succulence to the wine, giving eveidence if it’s medium dry mouthfeel. Cleansing acid gives balance. High acid. Length is medium to medium plus.
9% abv. 48 grams rs. — 7 years ago

Seth Eli Barlow

9.1

Omg, Becky, look at that Graves. It’s so full and lush and after decanting for a while it gets so ROUND 🍑 Like whoa 😲So, so delicious. Ripe citrus and melon with notes of cream and curd. Like summer in the orchards with friends and pastry. — 9 years ago

with Aaron and Maggie