Nolan Berlin

8.9

When I hear "California zinfandel" I rightfully want to run away but what Raj Parr is doing to revive LA viticulture is definitely worth paying attention to. The palomino's salty acidity cuts through the zinfandel sweetness for a fresh and balanced white. — a month ago

Anthony De Blasi

9.4

Extremely well made Istrian Malvazija! Very good tasting at Bruno Trapan Winery. Also good Revolution (merlot, cab sauv, syrah and teran) and The One(syrah and Teran) — a year ago

Olivier Schutte

9.7

My last bottle of this vintage - what a gem. Like a Corton-Charlemagne from the south. Epic! — 2 years ago

Erin Merchant

9.0

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👅 🐟🐠🐟🐟🐠🧂🌊🦪🦪🥭🍐🍏🐠🐟
🤔 😮😋😚💭🎑🌅🪟🌬🎐 — 3 years ago

Kraig Meyer

8.9

Really solid, moderately priced pinot. Delightfully light, reminds me of a carneros pinot, nice with a little chill and any summer food you can think of. — 3 months ago

Sam Friedland

8.9

Round, cassis and earth. Went well with pan fried chicken livers — 10 months ago

Paul T HB

9.2

Just needed time, both in storage and decant. Better on the 2nd day
Some historical stuff I found online,

The Chateau Caronne Ste. Gemme property has been making wine since the French Revolution and has existed since the mid 1600's. Now in the hands of the Nony family, who is related to the Borie family of multi-chateau fame, the estate is in excellent hands.
The vines average about thirty years of age and are located in the southwest corner of Saint Julien. The grapes are fermented in cement vats where they also undergo malolactic fermentation. From there they're aged in one third new French oak for one year before bottling. — 2 years ago

Matt Perlman

9.3

Lighter than the Diplomate but no less compelling. Orchard fruit, bright citrus, floral and marine elements, almond skin, incredibly fresh — 6 months ago

em bur

9.3

Strawberry — 6 months ago

Nikki Goddard, DWS

9.5

Bright, concentrated hazy lemon yellow with flecks of marigold.

Very fragrant, with aromas of elderflower, dried apricot, unripe yellow peach, lychee, honeysuckle, red apple skin, sage, preserved lemon, candied ginger, white grapefruit, and almond skin, which carry through to the mouthwatering palate.

A complex intersection of floral, stone fruit, saline, and savory notes, this is a show-stopping wine and an incredible value at $30 retail. It’s dry and lightly tannic, with tangy acidity and a long and evolving finish.

I had this on its own and it was delightful. I’m certain it would be a fantastic pairing with a whole bunch of different dishes and cuisines, but I kind of feel like it deserves to be savored alone as the star of the show. — 2 years ago