Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

A nice way to toast my daughter’s 33rd Birthday! Blend of Chardonnay (42%), Pinot Noir (39%) and Meunier (18%). Straw gold color. Ripe apple hits both the nose and palate immediately with additional notes of pie and bread dough, lemon, apricot, white flowers and fresh herbs. Distinct chalky/nutty note on the finish. Rich and full bodied. Acidity was a bit lighter than expected. Quite dry but extremely fruit forward. A bit lacking in effervescence and mousse but still quite enjoyable. Thank you for sharing and Happy Birthday, Kase! — 21 days ago

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9.8

The 2004 Vintage is a gorgeous Champagne that is just beginning to enter its first plateau of maturity. Dried flowers, brioche, mint, marzipan, tangerine peel and spice lend notable nuance throughout. A hint of reduction adds intrigue. As always, the 2004 is a linear, focused Champagne endowed with terrific energy. It is impeccably done. There's a bit more Chardonnay and Meunier than usual in this vintage, and that very much comes through in the wine's personality and overall feel. The blend is 37% Pinot Noir, 39% Chardonnay and 24% Meunier as opposed to the more classic 50%/35%/15% blend. Disgorged: Summer 2018. Krug ID: 318031. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2024)
— a year ago

Aura Novembre

9.7

11th Anniversary Dinner with Bernie and Jason — 2 years ago

Sergei Peysakhov

9.2

Surprisingly bright and tropical for a Cali chard. Lighter body and slightly mineraly. Very pleasant — 2 months ago

Jeffrey Woo

9.3

Dark ruby hue. Aromas of blackberry, cassis, earthy, leather, pepper, plum. Plus body, plus tannins, plus acidity. Balanced with a long finish. Bold and smooth. Eminently drinkable now, but well worth cellaring. 49% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Franc, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon. — a year ago

Abe Froman

9.7

Dassai 39 super smooth sake, enjoying life with Danny and steve — 2 years ago

KA

9.2

Mikasa Kaikqn Ginza — 3 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.2

Nose: interesting

Palate: a bit blunt for me. But well made. Delicious. — 6 months ago

Kirsten Christiansen

9.5

Bought as a half bottle to pair with homemade crab cakes, asparagus, and pan-fried chips. Lovely pale yellow color, fresh citrus and grass aroma and taste (with a hint of my favorite: green bell pepper) with a moderate alcohol sting on the back end. — a year ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.5

Blend of 60% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Franc & 1% Petit Verdot, aged for 18 months in 25% new French oak. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark ripe fruit and sweet spice notes from a warm harvest. On the palate flavors of black cherry, blueberry and plum with soft sweet vanilla spice, cacao and cedar. Fine tannins, long finish ending with balanced mineral wrapped in espresso, cacao and oak. Nice!! — 3 years ago