Has the longevity of a 27 year old riesling BA, but missing that distinctive sweet/sour palate. Amber gold color, slightly musty nose, moderately sweet palate, tastes of old oak on the long finish. Balanced and firm. — 5 months ago
Very shy nose, but the wine explodes on the palate with the generosity of a good Macon, but with real cut and complexity. Fresh, with a proper evolution across the palate. Citrus and complex minerality provide a long and crisp finish. — 8 months ago
Reliable grocery store option — 2 days ago
Straight up my wheel house for Old World Syrah.
It is called Cote-Rotie or translation roasted slope for a reason.
The nose has beautifully, lightly floral fruits that are; blackberries, dark cherries, plum, black raspberries, poached strawberries and hues of blueberries. Some black pepper, steeped black tea, hues of roasted chestnuts, sandalwood, some dry tobacco, used leather, red cola, dark, rich earth, dark, red, blue withering florals framed in amazing violets.
The body is smooth as silk. The fruits are ripe & juicy; blackberries, dark cherries, plums for days, black raspberries, poached strawberries and hues of blueberries. Some black pepper, shades of lightly, grilled meats, steeped black tea, hues of roasted chestnuts, sandalwood, some dry tobacco, crushed rock powder, river stone, dry top soil, used leather, red cola, dark, rich earth, dark, red, blue withering florals framed in a. amazing field of violets. Rainfall acidity, soft structure & tension, well balanced and an elegant, beautiful, lush finish. Damn beautiful wine.
Sofia & I walked the La Landonne vineyard with Pierre and tasted in the cellar w/ Rene & Pierre.
Excellent with both Tri-tip’s…rubbed & marinated. — 4 months ago
Exquisite. Ripened dark fruit with herbaceous notes. Paired with tri trip — 8 months ago
Home, Nicole liked — 5 months ago
Pizza 🍕 Wine 🍷 — 5 months ago
A classic Pinot with bright red fruit supported by earthiness in the background. It was more than a warming note to our Santa Maria tri trip. — 7 months ago
Turd Ferguson
Medium body, drinks fairly light for bdx. Well balanced by age. A little gravelly/dusty. Very tasty. Pair with marinated grilled sliced tri tip. Don’t forget to pound your meat. — 23 days ago