Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

Always so beautiful. Like Volnay through the prism of Nebbiolo. Dried roses, cherry, dead leaves, spice, chestnut and wild mint. Gorgeous. Palate is so supple and juicy. Clean and pure. Big but ripe tannins and gorgeous cherry fruit. Long, resonant finish. Very elegant. Just a wonderful wine. Really nimble and precise. Such sweet fruit. — a month ago

Josh Morgenthau

9.5

Intriguing nose with floral, mineral and savory fruit; poached fresh berries. Also showing up is a subtle meaty Syrah-like note. The first sip reveals tremendous inner mouth florals; and a prism of bright red, purple and blue fruit appear on the palate. Caressing texture and sensuous tannins. Just ripe with a measured perception of sweetness. On the whole so lifted and elegant. The intentionality is amazing; Godard is coaxing expressions of gamay that are beautiful and different than any I’ve tried before, and at a very reasonable price. Very much worth seeking out. — 5 years ago

Elizabeth Silker Pienkos

9.5

Dry but tasty red, with notes of blackberries, violets, sage, and plum. Drank with chicken tetrazzini the night before a snowstorm. — 7 years ago

Cassidy Stirtz

9.1

beautiful off-dry Riesling bursting with tropical fruit. — 3 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.3

Probably the best #California #Riesling I’ve ever had. — 4 years ago

with Rosario

Ma K

9.1

This is Haneya Prism, Ginjo, not Kirabi.
Brewed April of 2019.
Flagrance is not as strong, but smells like fruity mix of pear and melon. Smooth and fresh, very light body as it goes into mouth. A hint of bitterness comes well after passing throat. — 6 years ago

Ichiro Kawachi

9.4

For me this was the most impressive glass last night. Mr Enoki’s description is spot on. Fresh lychee, dances in mouth — 7 years ago

Philip Patston

9.1

Slightly higher alcohol but not a killer. Hoppy but not too bitter. Well balanced for a bigger beer. Good for an end of a busy work day. — 4 years ago

Dan Weisshaar

9.5

I have to say, I’m gobsmacked, fallen in to this and can’t get up. So much going on here! Black cherry/ cran/ raspberry, tobacco, (mint? Wtf). Opens tight as a dovetail joint; decant and ignore 2 hours plus. Then: so mouthwatering, pure, light, agile, warm and gloriously complex, glittering like a prism. I shall not squander my bottles. — 4 years ago

with Lyle and Matthew

Mike Evans

9.5

The essence of Barbaresco, a scintillating prism of flowers, tar, and fruit, it is outstanding but still with room for improvement. It had been double decanted at least a few hours before dinner, if I recall correctly. — 6 years ago