Steve Rura

9.1

Mmmmm great skin contact orange wine! 100% Sauvignon Blanc. 12.5% abv. Dusty, grassy nose. Citrus peel, Meyer lemon, sherry, strong acidity and tannins, but without the typical cider funkiness of other skin contact wines. Not hazy. Usually not my favorite style, but this one is an exception. Recommended by a friend. With red pepper, scallion, asparagus and spinach Spring frittata. — 3 months ago

Henry Fuseler

9.4

6/2022. Another good Chat. Nice on the palate and smooth. — 3 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

I do like this Polish immigrant’s craft.

The blend of fruits are a broad spectrum of, sour, candied and floral, ruby, mid & dark, red fruits, dark, smooth spice, cinnamon stick, floral heaven & flat out elegance. The blue fruits in Paul’s wines are incredible.

Photos of, two of his Southern California vineyards, Paul Lato at a Matter of Taste during our 40 minute chat & their concrete fermentation eggs. — 5 years ago

Iwan

9.0

German Chardonnay. A very slight hint of sweetness, but lean and crisp. — 6 months ago

Sam

9.0

Aged. Funkier than a young gamay — 2 years ago

Tooty Frooty

9.3

Kanongott. Lätt, fun in the sun, fizzigt, ungdomligt. Rejuvenating wine. #tnwc — 3 years ago

Daniel P. Drake

9.6

It is Friday night and during this time of being shut in our home a group of us had a Zoom chat to try and help in keep some assemblance of normalcy with socialization through Zoom chat. During our gathering I opened the 2016 Pirouette Long Shadows Vintners Bordeaux Blend. A blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec. A wine from Walla Walla, Washington produced by renowned winemaker Philippe Melka. A beautifully blended wine that will stand the test of time and only get better.

On the nose there is black cherry, blackberry, red currant, vanilla, baking spice, cigar box and rich soil.

On the palate ther is black cherry, blackberry, black currant, red currant, green bell pepper, creamy chocolate, graphite and crushed rock.

This wine is full bodied with a smooth creamy mouthfeel, medium + acidity and medium + smooth rounded tannins that lead into a long black fruit finish. What a wonderful wine that all would enjoy. I just wish on our video chat I would have been able to share this with my friends. Maybe some day when we come through this. Please everyone stay healthy and safe. We will come through this. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷 — 5 years ago

Haakon Hovde

9.2

Such a nice vineyard, nice people and beautiful cat. The wine has aged well. Sublime — a year ago

Some Dude

9.1

C’mon! This is a great wine. I think some people worry about getting the best chat-neuf or the top-rated —these are wonderful wines built to be enjoyed. We actually had this with prime rib and horseradish sauce, with creamed spinach. It had plenty of power for the rich beef and enough finesse for the sides. — 3 years ago

Henry Fuseler

9.0

9/2021. As expected, another nice bottle of Chat du Pape. Good flavor and feel. Thanks Black Rooster. — 4 years ago