Jenks

9.1

13.5%. Kiss of oak. White gummy bear. Citrus. Enough acid. Delightful. — 3 years ago

Devin Bostick

9.0

Smell is raspberry hibiscus, some alcohol, taste is jammy and clear, straight forward there with ending tannins and grass that have a final burst of raspberry malt with a red magenta color — 4 years ago

Christine Havens

8.9

Sauvage is the world that comes to mind when describing this signular and biodynamically farmed, wild ferment Vinhão. Aromas of smoky plum and earth are rendered more complex by a sort of feral, animal quality that persists on the palate as well. A bold streak of acidity creates a sense of tension to sour cherry notes firmly anchored in damp tilth, preserved game, steeped green tea, and pink peppercorn. This won't be to everyone's taste, but for the adventurous, I say, go for it. 11.0% ABV | Sample — 8 years ago

Brit Young

9.6

This was so good!! With chicken Parm (and backgammon). Very balanced. Would buy a case. — 3 years ago

M

9.0

Let sit overnight with cork in it after opening and it was fantastic. Drank a different bottle immediately after opening, not nearly as good. — 5 years ago

Matt

9.0

A super fun Napa SB. Richly aromatic, white florals, honeydew, lees, yellow apple, slight honeyed note. Palate is juicy and weighty without sacrificing cut or texture. — 7 years ago

Christine Havens

9.1

I would love to revisit this after its had another decade to develop, the 2012 Yves Cuilleron L'Amarybelle is classic Saint-Joseph, with complex layers that unfurl at a leisurely pace, revealing notes of blackberries, balsamic, damp tilth, incense, bay leaf, pink peppercorn, and violets. On entry, the initial impression is one of silkiness—a bit deceiving, because there is ample power and persistence on the finish, and a burst of acidity followed by masculine tones of iron ore, garrigue and spice. 12.5% ABV — 8 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

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

9.3

Delicious #pinot #pinotnoir #russianriver #russianrivervalley — 3 years ago

Todd Stone

9.0

Dark ruby with a nice nose of black cherry & plum. Light bodied, smooth with even tannins and ending with some acidity. Will pair well with poultry, some fishes, whiter meats. A nice find. (After airing the acidity really evened out to very little!) — 4 years ago

with Peggy

Christine Havens

9.0

As the 2002 Lucien le Moine Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru develops in the glass it starts off with more classic notes of forest brambles, freshly turned tilth, dried rose petals and red fruit. The impression evolves, however, to darker black cherries and even a whiff of dark chocolate powder. On the palate, tart, high-toned red forest berries, dried cranberry and spice, along with an iron-tinged, metallic finish. My only criticism of this wine is that it falls short on the finish, that metallic note is predominant too, leaving me to wonder if this bottle has perhaps been subject to temperature fluctuations during storage. — 8 years ago