Chris Zitzman

9.3

How do I say it with grace, poise, and within the bounds of decorum… The Dundee Hills of Oregon are calling to me. In speaking with my work-make Tommy, who has lived in Oregon and has proven to be a more than reliable source of insight concerning every & anything from Oregon: the Dundee Hills have me. Hell I think he’s warned me more than once about their playful nature yet their powerful foundations… add the 2023 Artberry Maresh ‘Dundee Hills” Pinot Noir out of the Willametter Valley to it all. From the start, the ruby color is mesmerising. The nose seems to wake up with every instance of dropping my own within it. The palate is mildly chewy and lush. As it warms in the glass and starts to tell of its true nature, deep notes of hibiscus and bramble-berry that only expand ring true. — 4 months ago

with Beth

Brad Swick

9.4

Great white burgundy, with full, fruity flavor, but not sweet. Hint of oak and a hint of acidity make this a beautiful, crisp, yet full bodied wine. From Wall Street Journal Wines. Tasted 12 October 2022. — 4 years ago

S.S. Mandani

9.2

Andddd now bae is done with dry Jan. Time to celebrate a few things. A short story acceptance at a literary journal, an acceptance into a tech accelerator, and for surviving the blizzard of 2021 (and 2020). — 5 years ago

Willem Booij

9.2

This wine takes me back to 1980. I had to check my very first wine journal, back when I was still a true wine novice.

What I wrote then was simple but telling: “wonderful, full, and ripe.” No elaborate analysis, just sheer admiration as my third wine ever.

Now, decades later, I taste it again. With experience, reference points, and countless glasses behind me. And yet, the remarkable thing is: my tasting note today aligns perfectly with what I wrote back then.

The wine remains classic, harmonious, and carefully crafted. Ripe fruit, integrated oak, soft tannins, and a long, elegant finish, exactly what you hope for in a Gran Reserva.

This time, I was particularly surprised at how astonishingly well it paired with smoked salmon and a touch of soy sauce.

Something I could never have imagined in 1980. Yet it worked beautifully: the wine’s umami embraced the salmon, and the soy’s saltiness found balance in the wine’s ripeness and softness.

A wine that has not only stood the test of time, but has also grown alongside my palate. Then impressive for its power and ripeness, now for its precision, balance, and classic craftsmanship.

Some first impressions, it seems, are simply right from the start. And in this price range it’s just a very good wine. — 5 months ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.6

Hard to beat for the price,
K&L notes,

The pristine condition of this stunningly copper-colored brandy is inspiring - it's gorgeous. In the nose there are delicate fragrances of spice, sesame seed, light oak, and baked pears; seven more minutes in the glass bring out pineapple, light toffee, milk, and brown sugar. The palate entry is elegant, composed, and moderately sweet in more of an oaky than a fruity way; by the midpalate stage, there's flavor evidence of ripe pear, white grapes, cake frosting, Oloroso sherry, orange peel, and dark honey. End up sugary sweet, satiny textured, and long in the throat. 4 Stars - Highly Recommended - Spirit Journal - F. Paul Pacult 40% ABV
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SZ

9.0

From Wall Street Journal Wine Club - LLZ, BSZ & SNZ all liked it (vintage 1878) on Saturday night, 11/21/2020. — 6 years ago

Abbas Zand

9.1

Raspberry, a little white pepper and, earthy nose. Medium body.
Raspberry, pomegranate, and a little bit of tart cherry flavors.
Very tasty overall.
From WSJ wine. ( Wall Street Journal wines) — 2 years ago

Brad Swick

9.4

Beautifully balanced white, with nice flavor backed by oakiness and near-perfect acidity. From Wall Street Journal Wines. Tasted 9 November 2022. — 4 years ago

Kyle Fortman

8.9

Wall Street journal wine club. Very good paso Robles wine. — 4 years ago

Elizabeth Duda

9.5

Received through the Wall Street journal wine club. This was an exceptional Prosecco. It was light and just the right side of dry. 10/10 would buy again. — 5 years ago

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