Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

If you like Ca Chardonnay with firm wood-warmer climate backbone structure, this probably isn’t for you. It is closer to white burgundy, which is why I buy it occasionally. It reminds me of the a leaner, less viscous, 2014/16 Domaine de la Bongran Viré-Clessé Cuvée E.J. Thevenet.

The palate is perfectly ripe; green apple, lemon/lime juicy pulp w/ zest, grapefruit with pith, tropical melon, white stone fruit, marmalade as it warms & opens up, Bosc pear w/ skin & lychees. Honey notes, but less than Viré-Clessé Cuvée E.J. Thevenet, caramel, milk froth, vanillin, dry limestone powered, toast crust, some white spice, grey volcanics, saline notes, yellow lilies, white flowers, jasmine blossoms, mixed in greens, very pleasant acidity, well; knitted, balanced, good tension, medium structure and a smarty polished 90 second finish that settles on spice and minerals. — 24 days ago

Fabio Franchella

8.9

Auch wenn es der beste bisher ist….Es ist und bleibt ein primitivo klon. — 24 days ago

with Zollinger

Paul Barnaby

9.0

Fruity beginning that opens up to a peppery finish. Very smooth. A bit over priced at $109. Didn’t see the complexity at that price point. — a month ago

romo

9.4

A California Cote Rotie. Dusty pepper over blue flour. No heat whatsoever. At peak. — 16 days ago

Chris Coulombe

9.2

Outstanding. Very fruit forward but excellent balance. Medium body. — 10 days ago

Richard Adams

9.4

Special name, special occasion. Love ‘12 CA Cabs and this one especially. Surreal power for age 14. Still dense fruit, good balance but still more tilt and less finesse. Maybe better in 3-5 years but shows the heft of a well made Napa Cab. — a month ago

Heather Rostker

9.6

Excellent — a month ago

with Emmett and Brian

Jason Phillips

9.3

Fabulous nose. Hints of dark fruit with extreme oak. Even better on the palate. Bold but smooth with great balance. Wonderful wine. — 6 days ago

Bob Boyle

9.3

Perfectly balanced, no browning on the edges, long finish — 22 days ago

Paul J

9.0

PnP. Dominated by stewed fruit which was unattractive. Cork was fine just past prime drinking window. Nice depth and texture. — a month ago

with Brooke