Dave

9.4

Young but very approachable and delicious, even though I popped and poured a glass. Bright and juicy cherries, bitter florals, little bit of mushroom, little bit of brandy, medium tannins. This doesn't strike me as a Barolo that can go for decades, but I know this is a renowned maker, so probably. Just really easy drinking at only 7 years of age.
Listening to the new Jayhawks track released today, and celebrating the chunky muskie I caught this morning 🎣 — 12 days ago

Randy Fuller

9.5

This wine has a burnished look, deep brown. The nose is a treat all on its own. There are aromas of brown sugar, coffee and orange zest which combine for an amazing olfactory experience. The palate is just as joyful, with caramel, raisin and mocha notes. The acidity is fresh and exhilarating. Although the wine is described on the label as “cream,” it does not strike me as creamy. The viscosity is nice, though. It will pair well with dessert, or serve as one by itself. — 2 years ago

Tetsu Nakazawa

8.9

Questo chateau e’ il nostro favarito. Anche questa botteglia. Faccio biodinami, buono rosso da nero d’avola. Sarebbe il zone strike per noi, siamo sotisfatto con la qualita. — 5 years ago

Elizabeth Bolles

9.7

We had a 2017 vintage. My wife enjoys lighter reds with some brightness, and I tend towards very earthy reds. This wine seemed to strike the perfect balance between the two. Will definitely buy again! — 6 years ago

Matt

9.1

First time with this producer. There’s focus and length down the palate, but a touch of breadth and ripeness in the fruit give it a generosity that helps balance the high acid. Almost curious if some other CdBfruit found its way in here. Some really lovely earth character of damp chalk and mushrooms add some nice complexity. 100 CH, barrel ferm, no malo, 5 years on lees, 0g/l dosage, back label says 4/2014 disgorgement it doesn’t strike me as having a lot of post-disgorgement development? Would love to learn more — 7 years ago

Joshua Sigler

9.0

Light but not fruity; which is a hard balance to strike. -Michele Greene sommelier

Willis Mendocino’s presence was here. — 7 years ago

with Willis and Michele

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2014 vintage. Last tasted 07.04.25 (9.3) and 01.30.25 (9.3). Decanted with some sed and tasted after 30 mins. Consistent with previous tastings in 2025. Hint of richness up front, then very businesslike afterwards. Fairly dry but began to fold a modicum of fruit into the proceedings a spell ago. Quintessential, affordable BDX with a decade of service tendered out in the boonies but back in town again and starting to hit the hot spots. Lean but not mean. Strike up the conversation in the next year or so and you two just might hit it off. 09.25.25. — 9 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2020 vintage. Splendid nose and excellent color. PNP. Medium heavy body. Massive attack of blackberry and plum at the tip of the blue lines spear. A mega-fave St. Emmie producer in the $35-$40 strike price. Fleshy now and wish I had enough storage/discipline/ca$hi$h to park a couple of cases straight into darkness for a decade plus to trace performance/unfolding/defensive posture. Alas, I am undone. 12.10.24. — 2 years ago

Allison Heilman

9.4

Blissful and totally in my strike zone. Light on its feet. — 4 years ago

Ryan Guy

9.4

Nose of mushroom and compost, leather, tar, vanilla and blackberry pie. Spicy on the tongue, with almost bitter cherry and blueberry skin. Dark chocolate and mocha strike on the mid palate with minerality to finish. Plush yet elegant. Drank side by side with ‘09 - prefer the ‘10. Alcohol stays in balance on this vintage, subtle oak notes show to finish. Drink now with a splash decant. — 6 years ago

Tom Casagrande

9.2

Loads of character here. Very earthy nose with lots of turned, rocky soil notes, over some pear, Golden Delicious apple fruit. Even an Alsace-like petrol note. Balanced and not too ripe in the mouth (a lot of Alsace Pinot Gris strike me as too ripe). Long minerally finish has some echoing savory notes. Terrific! — 6 years ago

Ming L

9.0

My “house” Rioja. Sure there are betterRioja out there, but one will be hard pressed to find one better than the this Gran Reseva bottling at $19.99.
And 2010 is a great vintage. This bottle is hitting its strike now. Abundance of red and dark fruits framed by earthy elements, balanced by bright but not aggressive acidity. Oaky note - not that it was prominent - has faded a bit. Supple tannins lead to a well balanced finish.
— 7 years ago

Sarah Oettel

9.1

Recent match strike, rain-soaked branches, and sour cherries. — 8 years ago

Samuel Sabori

9.2

A noble musk indeed. A petrol white flower. So expressive, so explosive. Acids strike a high note just as a suppleness envelopes your palate. — a year ago

with Sean

romo

9.0

Next to the Tortola, this did not have anything to say. And, I really tried to strike up a conversation. — a year ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

8.9

Much less interesting then the 2018. Which I reviewed just recently. This wine is elegant with mostly red fruit, cherry (but not in your face) hint of black currant, Plenty of acidity. Touch bark. Subdued crushed marble. May be i am tasting this too young. But over all this just does not strike me as a wine which challenges my palate. Compared to the 2021 E&M‘s from Baden. This is very blah. — 3 years ago

Jim Stehli

9.2

Beautiful wine from a beautiful property — 6 years ago

ESF

9.0

Along w/ Pra & Pieropan - the royalty of Soave. Ca’Rugate also make fantastic reds. Their wines always technically correct and strike the proper balance of extraction & finesse. This was no different: floral and citrus, vein of minerality, suave acidic backbone, delicious finish. — 6 years ago

Sean Driscoll

9.3

Yeah, these bottles are consistently hitting the Chablis strike zone. — 7 years ago

TJ Maxwell

9.2

In a great spot. Big-boned, and dark but manages to strike a nice balance between old world and new — 8 years ago