Aaron Tan

9.7

Insane pairing with some fried pipefish. Salinity redefined, intensity elevated. The 19’ La Forest is frankly a little riper than expected, but it’s moments like this that takes the wine beyond its weaknesses and into the realm of perfection. I live for this! — a year ago

Boris Mathiszik

9.2

New vintage of the reserve cab. Balanced and elegant. Opens quickly. Very good as expected. — a year ago

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

9.1

Goldeneye Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2019: Medium-bodied. Impeccable balance. Elegant fresh juicy fruit. Notes of strawberry, cherry, earth, herbs, smoke & oak. Long smooth finish. What a remarkable wine. Haven’t had a bottle of Goldeneye in numerous years and boy was this outstanding. It made for a very enjoyable evening & meal. All in all, a delicious Pinot Noir! Goldeneye hits the bullseye! Great day to all! Cheers 🎯🍷 — a year ago

Lee Hill

9.3

Wow. Fresh and zesty but with incredible depth. 2-3 minutes on the finish, one of the best champagnes I have had: have not had their regular non vintage brut but this delivers even at the $100 price point. Would absolutely buy this — a year ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured. The 2018 Ferrando Carema pours a beautiful, luminous, transparent ruby color that displays a slightly brown cast around the edge. Medium (+?) viscosity. Cherries bruised forest strawberries, pink roses, tar, crushed granite, Alpine herbs, and a kiss of spices. Medium+ tannin, medium+ acid. Finish is very long and super satisfying. A tremendously elegant wine. So much class. Best after about 45 minutes of air in the glass and continued to build until the last sip which was a few hours later. I really enjoy these wines. Too bad the prices are nearly 2x what they were 5 years ago. — a year ago

K. Syrah

9.2

2016: Darn good Brunello, young but opens to classic Sangiovese flavors after 4-5 hours: tart cherry, leather, tar, menthol, some minerals. Good concentration and mouthfeel. Should be even better over the next few years. $40 sale at GW. — a year ago

Daron Watson

9.3

rich dark & red fruits, initially green herbaceous but quickly turns to leather & licorice w tobacco ~ fruits continue rich & sweet w mocha & dark chocolate ~ more forward to mid palate but resonates w good temporal length — a year ago

Raun Kupiec

9.2

2022 Whisky Advent Calendar Day 4: Super complex. Honey, floral notes and vanilla nose. Very light color but deceptively dense body. There is a sweetness and spicy creamy note and cigar box running through the peat and smoke. — a year ago

Ron R

9.3

Yes, yes, yes.
Our short ribs, roasted spuds and sprouts in the foreground 😜
So consistent and relaxed. Excellent. See my prior notes. — a year ago

with Anne-marie