Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

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Excellent vintage. I think even better for Pinot than Cabernet in some cases.

Baked blackberries, black raspberries, raspberries, black plum, baked, dark cherries, notes of blueberries, dry cranberries/rhubarb, maple syrup, limestone minerals, dry crushed rocks, dry, grilled meats, dry tobacco, wood shavings, anise, cinnamon stick, clove, nutmeg, dark spice, some black lichen, vanillin, warm caramel, sun tea, mid berry cola, dry twig, withering to decayed, dark, red, purple flowers, round acidity, well made, structured, balanced, elegant finish that lasts two-minutes and lands on dark spice, earthiness. — 4 months ago

Jake Hajer

9.2

Candied blackberry, moss, jalapeño. There’s a depth to the fruit, evident of solera-which is fun. This will age beautifully. — 5 years ago

Jake Hajer

9.2

Pear, apricot, and birch. White minerals. Just a touch of cream and viscosity. medium, light bodied. Best American Pinot Gris I’ve had. — 5 years ago

Chris Durall

9.5

Wunderkammer Biermanufaktur. A smoke beer with mixed culture, lichen, and mushroom. 5.8% ABV — 3 years ago

William Paley

9.5

one score and 2 years since harvest - kudos to domaine serene for a successful journey. this one has survived the long haul on its side to reveal the color of boiled beets, a scent of candied violet and sweet coffee bean, and a mouthful of stewed fruit, damp black soil and moon rock-like basalt....can practically see the lichen growing inside the bottle. — 4 years ago

with Ron, Marisa and 1 other

Taylar Hart

9.5

The aroma on this particular bottle made me deliriously happy. Maybe it was the new glassware but I felt like this was so much more alive than the last bottle of the same. I love that the bubble size isn’t insanely small so it’s refreshing without burning, and then I always feel like there’s a bit of a wildflower/grassy element to these that feels soft and drinkable. — 5 years ago

Pete Schork

9.5

We really loved this one — 3 years ago

Taylar Hart

9.2

Very Anderson Valley. Sweeter than Ultramarine; reminded me of Lichen sparkling. — 3 years ago

Jake Hajer

9.3

Serious bubbles. 4yr on Lees. Rich and deep without being flabby. Impressed! — 5 years ago

William Paley

9.4

Ghost ship on the nose.
Damp hull.
Lichen./ wet stone.
Seawater./ oyster shell
Cranberry./ black tea sequence — 5 years ago

with Jess