Shay A

9.3

Second bottle. Consistent from the one early ‘25.

100% Pinot noir; single vineyard; 4g/l dosage

I remember thinking the last bottle had a slightly creamy mousse (which based on the lower pressure style, makes sense) and quite the cider-like richness, and this bottle continued that profile. Deep golden in the glass with big aromatics of apples, pear, cinnamon and orange blossom (very autumnal). Lovely mouthfeel and texture with big fruit like golden apples, raspberries and spiced pear. Dosage works well here with the fruit being ripe and fleshy so that it can take center stage instead of dosage. Nice grower style for the price. — 4 months ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Nice by the glass. Not worth $30 a glass but the bottle at the right retail shop works. @ComplineWine-barNapa

Excellent reductive style. Apple cider, pear, white citrus, malty, vanilla, soft chalkiness, good acidity and smartly polished. — 2 years ago

David Shaw

8.9

Purple red, excellent clarity, but a still cider, no bubbles. Light aroma of blueberries, flavor a blend of blueberry with neutral apple, with stronger apple character on the finish. Good acidity, semisweet with great length on the blueberry flavor. Slight seedy character from the berries on the finish with some uniform viscosity in the body. Decent stuff if not terribly appley — 5 years ago

Brandon Boesch

9.8

This is for the AmByth Hartless Ciders 2017 Golden delicious counoise. I wish I could have tried this blind. If this had been poured at Terroir, punchdown, or ordinaries as a natty counoise I’m not sure I would have ever guessed it’s a cider. Fascinating! Tons of tannin and ripe cherry, insane amount of funk throughout. Forest, ocean, farm, and orchard all slammed together yet it totally works. Must try for anyone that enjoys cider and wine. — 6 years ago

Turd Ferguson

9.0

Maximum hipster. — 7 years ago

jason carey DipWSET

9.0

This is the 2nd bottle of this wine, the first was last thanksgiving. Just like last year, upon opening its skightly FIZZY, and the taste is a bit cider. On the outre side even for me . So. ....and this is why patience works out sometimes with these wines...I recorked, shook very vigorously to let out gas, un corked, did this twice put in fridge.
Next day, way calmer, but still something on palate I didn't like. Shook let more gas out,.put back in fridge, day 3...!!! viola, wine still and the cider turned into a lovely Minerally Chardonnay.,..gorgeous.
My advice wait on this wine or decant.overnight. — 11 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Vigne Franche – Sauvignon Gris 2024
Vin de France – France 🇫🇷

Overview
A 100% Sauvignon Gris made as a natural wine — no added sulfites, no added yeasts, and fully vegan-friendly. Sauvignon Gris, a close cousin of Sauvignon Blanc, offers rounder texture and a slightly more exotic fruit character. In this 2024 expression, the natural vinification brings freshness and a touch of rustic charm.

Aromas & Flavors
Zesty notes of citrus peel, grapefruit, and gooseberry, layered with stone fruit and a hint of herbs. The natural style adds a lightly textured, almost cider-like nuance that makes it playful and distinctive.

Mouthfeel
Crisp and refreshing, light-bodied but with a textured mid-palate. Bright acidity keeps it lively, while the unfiltered style leaves a casual, slightly wild impression.

Food Pairing
Perfect for mezze, grilled shrimp, fresh summer salads, or simply sipping with friends. A crowd-pleaser that also works as an introduction to natural wines.

Verdict
An approachable natural white that’s fun, zesty, and easy to enjoy. Built for casual moments but with enough character to stand out.

📌 Sidebar – Educational Note
Sauvignon Gris is a pink-skinned mutation of Sauvignon Blanc. It’s rarer, fuller-bodied, and tends to deliver rounder, more aromatic wines than its better-known cousin — making it an exciting discovery for wine lovers. — 9 months ago

William Paley

9.3

hard hitting cider notes at first…..slays curry, combats chilis, it’s a machete of macerated green grass grape gristle. works in winter. — 4 years ago

with Jess

Jake Hajer

9.0

Great quince nose- very dry, thin-ish on the palate. — 5 years ago

Jenks

9.0

26 Pinot blanc, 25 Riesling, 24 muscat, 14 Pinot Gris, 11 gwertz, 5 golden rings, 4 calling birds, 3 French hens, 2 turtle doves. Very cider like. Touch of residual sugar works with the acidity. Thai food winner. — 7 years ago

Michael Genn

9.8

Hands down best pear cider out there. Works so well as a desert pairing. Poured at Le Cinq — 9 years ago

Sasha Smith

Wine Blogger Spin the Bottle NY

9.0

Not sure Eric Bordelet wants me to drink this with spicy hummus, but it kinda works. — 11 years ago

with Francile

Brian J.

8.9

Berry white Altamont rose beer

Refershingly not too sweet w/ hints of rose wine and raspberries —- good for those who want a non sweet cider type beer that doesn’t taste like apples or traditional beer while not being sour. — 2 years ago

Madison Elizabeth

9.2

Canton Brew Works Mixed Berry Cider. Not too sweet but so good! — 2 years ago

Jake Hajer

9.4

This is actually Eye Cyder (@eyecyder) Little apprehensive with the redwood tips. But absolutely beautiful. The redwood here just gives it a touch of floral birch which is great with the barreled gravenstien apple cider. — 4 years ago

Anna S

9.5

Refreshing and not overly sweet — 6 years ago

Spitzz Fl

9.5

Exactly what's advertised - a very drinkable lemonade and Brickworks cider blend. — 7 years ago

Ari Partanen

9.0

Works well with alaskan king crab and australian barramundi — 8 years ago

Maddie R

10

Yum! The perfect amount of bubbly for a dessert wine. Very sweet. Aromatic. — 11 years ago

Andrea Markel

10

Delicate and delicious with Reisling notes - I dare say this would be great with Turkey — 12 years ago