Gage Orion

9.2

Cherry, vanilla, black berry.. on sweeter end of a cab. I know there are finer wines out there, but cake bread has consistently been some of my favorite wine for years now. I always look forward to a package when it arrives! — 5 months ago

Anna Miller

10

Dry, subtle, juicy — 5 years ago

Shay A

9.3

My contribution for a wine theme of “rosé and non-Chardonnay whites.” I initially thought this would be one of the bigger wines on the table (expecting a bunch of SauvBlancs and light bodied rosés, only for a 2008 SQN The Pontiff to claim that title), and while it eventually fleshed out, it took a while.

This negociant bottling of Chave's Hermitage blanc is made from 100% Marsanne from vine age between 50-60 years. This wine comes mainly from the lieu-dit called Maison Blanche which sits atop the hill of Hermitage.

I decanted this about 2hrs, then put it back in bottle to follow over the next 2-3hrs and it really hit stride towards the end. It poured a deep golden color, as expected. Roasted macadamia nuts and herb crusted yellow fruits on the nose. At first, it was like fine grained bitter honey, banana peel, and melon on the palate and a bit lighter than expected. It gained the traditional waxy component the longer it was open, as well as gained viscosity. The finish rounded out to show a mix of herbs, mineral, along some guava and papaya, and a dose of ginger. I think this is still young, and will be fun to follow over the next few years. — 6 years ago

KellyJo Smith

10

Corkbuzz NYC. — 7 years ago

Steven Beishuizen

9.3

These wines are incredible and the 2010 is no exception. Again, a good depth of dark fruit with a solid backbone. Maybe a touch less licorice this time around, but enjoyable all the same. — 7 years ago

with Anita

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Went to a tasting and they were featuring Chalk Hill, winery now owned by Bill Foley, of Foley Family Wines, who continues the traditions that Fred Furth, who founded CH in 1972. Had this ‘16 about a year ago. Rich deep straw color with aromas of stone and tropical fruits and citrus notes. On the palate ripe apple, sweet melon and lemon flavors with gentle vanilla toasty oak. Well balanced on lingering finish ending with oak and mineral notes. Aged well. Tasting Sample. — 8 years ago

Matthew W.

9.0

Great way to end the beach vacation. Great people, beautiful ocean views, gorgeous weather, and the food and wine pairings weren’t so shabby either 🥰🥰🥰 — 9 months ago

Christa Bender

9.5

A sweet red table wine. A nice change from the dry wines. There is a slight dryness at the end. — 5 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.3

Beautiful aromatics! Hints of purple flowers, red fruits and vanilla. Cherry and red currant fruit flavors with notes of vanilla, leather and black pepper. Deep garnet color with hints of purple. Medium/Full bodied. Exceptional balance. Long and silky finish. — 5 years ago

Alaina Hohnarth

9.4

Lovely, subtle, easy-going cab - just what I like 👍🏻 — 6 years ago

Gunja Gargeshwari

9.5

And in the end - we got to wines from Pritchard Hill. Some consider these over the top but the flavor explodes on your palette and the finish lasts forever. It’s truly a magical place in Napa. Cheated a little here since this is a blend - 55% Cab Franc and 45% Cab Sauv. — 7 years ago

with Amit and Norman

Steven Lee

9.2

Crushed stone and earthy. Liquorice, wild berries and raspberry and blue fruits. Silky and fine tannin and no harsh edges. Some wild flowers and quite elegant. Overall light and anit savoury and some bitter finish. Chalk and powdery. Hunter spice came out at the end.
Chinese winter soliciate 2018 celebration. — 8 years ago

Shay A

9.0

Surprisingly, I liked this a bit warmer than most sparkling wines. Would have blinded it as high end west coast sparkler. Little yeast, not much chalk or limestone, some reductive/bruised pear on the finish. Granny Smith Apple on the nose and mid palate. — 8 years ago

with Mark, Benjamin and 1 other

Kim Yelland

9.3

Very smooth. Great taste worth the wait. — a year ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2010 vintage. Decent enuff nose. Medium-heavy/heavy body. Tasted over the course of two hours after a decant. Throwing a little bit of sed. Bright, ripe cherry note screaming throughout the palate experience that I just couldn't minimize. Picked up a little bit of spice "componentry" on the back end/finish but it merely acted as a period by concluding the experience vs starting an entirely new paragraph. Overall, beautifully made and fairly smooth but seemed to be missing those extra levels of complexity that wines, such as this, are renowned for. Perhaps it'll show better in another few years. 3.12.23. — 3 years ago

Brian Nickerson

9.2

47% Cab Sav, 37% Malbec and the rest is Petite Verdot and Merlot. Always one of my go to wines and this vintage is surely not disappointing. — 6 years ago

David MacMillan

9.5

Great combination. Cloudburst has to be the closest Chard to a high end white burgundy outside of France. This 2013 was spectacular, with electric minerality. The 1998 Hill of Grace is claimed to be one of the 3 best Australian vintages (along with 02 and 06). Whoever says that Australian wines can’t age is just dead wrong! Anyway, tasted like an aged cuvée CDP and the depth and structure was just outstanding. — 6 years ago

Al Shikoh

9.0

Light golden hue. Aromas of lemon peel, lees, white flowers, chalk, and a bit of smoke. With good acidity and absence of prominent new oak, it leans more to the Burgundian end of the spectrum than California. Made from a blend of fruit from Rita’s Crown and Bentrock Vineyards aged in 500 L barrels. 13% ABV. — 7 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Purchased not long ago by Bill Foley of Foley Family Wines, who will continue traditions that Fred Furth began in 1972. 2015 was a perfect year for Chard. Aromas of tropical fruits, spice and citrus. On the palate melon & apricot, tad creamy with some citrus zest and toasty oak notes. Smooth and lingering, well balanced, nice acidity, ending with fruit and spicy oak. A Fav! Good value! — 8 years ago

Palmer Emmitt

Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.3

Love these wines. Very elegant expression of the Chalk Hill terroir. — 8 years ago