Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Something to help the transition from Champagne to Cabernet.

Cobb & Hirsh Pinot Noirs are quite similar to me. Both well made, are good but have never astounded.

This 2014 is near its precipice.

The body is round & inviting. I sense a touch of tannins. Black cherries, blackberries, poached strawberries, pomegranate, just a hint of rhubarb, hovering raspberries, plum, haunting blueberries and black raspberries. Tree sap, hints of eucalyptus, dry crushed rocks, dry twig, light clove, some nutmeg, cinnamon, and feathery vanillin, lightly grilled meats, mix of fresh and used tobacco with soft ash, old used leather, soft, black pepper, mid dark spice, sandalwood, sandstone, red, purple and dark flowers, nice acidity with a softly tensioned, nicely balanced, elegantly, soft finish that lasts 90 seconds and lands softly on mid toned spices on the long set. — 7 months ago

MaJ CappS

9.0

Smells of caramelized Pomegranate.

Medium weight, hints of saline, black rasp, pummelo acidity and feathery tannins.

Solid Rioja.

— 5 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.1

Blood & guts, tight as a button. Clocks in at 14.5% but so in balance- rather feathery & light. Should have done a brief decant. — 5 years ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

8.9

Bramble fruit and black cherry aplenty on the nose of this #montepulcianodabruzzo, succeeded by wet slate and soft spice plus dried floral notes. Bountiful acidity offsetting dark fruit and cocoa on the palate tracking into feathery tannins on the finish - delicious if you let it air out for a day. Note this was tight and vanilla-laden when you first open it; a day in the wine fridge works wonders. Check the box for another Italian grape and region I need to try more frequently. — 5 years ago

Camille Puglia

9.2

Feathery, flavorful, Finger Lakin’ good — 6 years ago

with Jim

MaJ CappS

8.9

This wine is perfectly aged for tonight. Needs a few years, and it will shine, like tonight.

Smells of blackberry prune preserves.

Tastes of Ripe bush fruit, oregano, super juicy, well rounded mouthfeel, soft, feathery tannins that mingle swimmingly well with the acid and stave.
Great wine, great price. Just needs to sit for a hot minute. — 7 years ago

romo

9.3

Feathery light yet firm grip and hyper-place. — a year ago

Holly Gamblin

10

@Estiatorio Milos in Miami enjoying this lovely Sancerre with our Dover Sole and Branzino. This has got to be the lightest, feathery Sancerre we’ve ever had. Sancerre is my favorite for many reasons. Just a beautiful wine for any time of year but beckons you to the beach and a warm breeze. — 3 years ago

David Kline

8.9

Feathery light stylistically, pushing an arbor apples and Bosc pear dressed in lemon verbena on the nose. Pithy lemon and pithy lime surround, with a chalky tartar biscuit before a headlong zest of lemon-lime races for the finish. .
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#tribaudschloesser #champagne #champagnetribaut #champagnetribautschloesser #áromery #blancdechardonnay — 5 years ago

with Courtney

Kyle Barber

9.3

Delectable, feathery, and did i mention the pigeon — 5 years ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

9.0

2nd of 3 wines part of a virtual work happy hour from the Mrs. #russianrivervalley #pinotnoir - boldly fruit-forward, bramble fruit, faint spice on the nose. Drinks richer than many Merlots. Some layers in the palate, creamy texture, faint spice behind a big tidal wave of purple fruit up front and feathery tannins to finish. It needs more acidity and I prefer a more elegant Pinot but definitely a well-made wine if big fruity Pinot is your thing. — 6 years ago

Jim Chen

9.4

Sooo good. Sign me up for the cult. Beautiful lithe fruit and restraint. Feathery tannins. — 6 years ago

Billy Vegas

9.0

👃Sweet, sweet cherries.
👅 Medium chew feathery tannins
😝 Clean Beaujolais beauty — 7 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.2

Delectable - this is actually Penfolds Cellar Reserve Pinot Noir from Tasmania, not offered in your choices. Bright light to mid crimson in colour. Aromatic red fruits with a little caramel oak. A light to medium weight palate - quite delicate finishing with light feathery tannins. I have drunk many Penfolds reds over the years but very very few Pinots. With their vast resources (this is from cool climate Tasmania) and winemaking expertise they will create some fabulous Pinot Noir. — 3 years ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

9.0

Ah #morgon magic - right away aromas of red/black berry compote, a pleasantly earthy funk, iron, graphite, black tea. Medium-light body, crunchy acidity, slight feathery tannins. Such a pretty wine that paired well with vegetable/cauliflower tapas, fresh tuna ceviche, poached salmon and all the way to buffalo steak. — 4 years ago

Andrew Schirmer

9.4

Silky, feathery in texture. Ethereal. Sweet fruits, soft tannins, iron, strawberries, medium finish. Slight heat. Medium finish. More of a light red, as others have said, and serve accordingly. Lovely stuff. — 5 years ago

with Alsu

MaJ CappS

8.9

Barnyard wafts!

Deliciously light for the varietals, ripe seeded berries, tarragon, Thai basil.
Citrus acidity, and feathery tannins.
Really quite enjoyable, never been disappointed by this winery, and every vintage gets better reflection . — 6 years ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

8.9

Enjoyable, balanced #entredeuxmers #bordeaux. Spicy, dark fruit aroma, soft mouthfeel, lush purple fruit, balanced acidity and feathery tannins. The winemaker executed has nicely to product a Right Bank - character wine offered at an excellent QPR. — 6 years ago

MaJ CappS

9.0

A beautiful nose of fresh strawberry growing in wet hay.

Tangelo pithe, pomegranate, orange zest, unique flavors for a Cali red.
Light, feathery tannins, with sweet tart acidity.
A solid wine.
#garagiste — 6 years ago

Aaron Rankin

9.1

Big ripe blue fruits, rich umami all over, light feathery tannins, bright acid — 7 years ago