Marc Mondavi

Robert Mondavi Winery

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2021

If you fancy a bit of butter then this one might be right up your alley. It's not a butter bomb though, and it's pretty well made. The nose is buttery but shows as well nice lemony and oaky notes. The palate shows some good acid drive, and that acid drive is what makes it a great tasting experience, actually. Nice buttery touches and texture all along, some nice lemony notes, a bit of grip in the rear. It's quite wide and ample but not as thick as what I was expecting. The finish is not very long and shows some oaky notes that make a come back, among other buttery and lemony notes. It's well made, clearly overpriced here (they ask for 50+ USD in equivalent local currency before discount) but it's a nice, enjoyable pour even on its own. — 7 days ago

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Freddy R. Troya

Freddy R. Troya

Spot on! Great tasting description, I had this one on previous vintages at the winery (before was renovated) and I was also pleased it was the traditional butter bum you get here in California.
Freddy R. Troya

Freddy R. Troya

Sorry for the typo.….i meant, I was also pleased this “was not” the traditional “butter bomb”….
Daniel M

Daniel M

I agree Freddy, it's reasonably buttery.

Robert Mondavi Winery

Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1995

So much to say about this bottle. Its profile, its history, its growing rarity. And the fact that it was made at the very peak of The Patriarch’s era…

Then there is the occasion. A wine you cellar and protect, waiting patiently for the one moment worthy of all its allure.

A wine from a cooler Napa Valley, so evident in the glass it becomes mesmerizing. The freshness, the tension, the quiet authority; everything speaks of a time and place in Napa which no longer exists.

Yes, this is the kind of bottle that stays with you, not just as a wine, but as a memory.
— 3 months ago

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ESF

ESF

what a pull!

Marc Brédif

Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2024

White peach, medium bodied. Medium citrus floral. Rounded mouthfeel. Lovely. — 18 days ago

Scott Chew
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Jean-Marc Brocard

Les Vieilles Vignes de Sainte Claire Chablis Chardonnay 2023

Full bodied, good fruit, fine acidic finish. Enjoyed it with calamari. — a month ago

Jean-Marc Burgaud

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2023

One of my favorite wines I've had recently, the nose is an amazing combination of red fruit, violet, mushrooms and forest floor, all of which transfers to the palate. Fantastic to have with food or to drink on its own and contemplate. Hard to think of a better Beaujolais that I've had than this one — 2 months ago

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Robert Mondavi Winery

Reserve To Kalon Vineyard Fumé Blanc 2021

Oak and white stonefruits, polished, clean, very good depth and acidity, long finish, very nice!! Gonna drink this w/grilled sturgeon! — 25 days ago

Jim Powers
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Dave

Dave

Next you're gonna tell us you caught the Sturgeon on a fly rod!
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Dave, interestingly enough, Sacramento lies at the confluence of two rivers — American and Sacramento — in the area north of downtown Sacramento, there are weirs/causeways that handle flood problems (rant: because we Californians allow most of our excess rainfall to flow into the Pacific). Anyway, sturgeon, which is farm-raised around here, is big business in this area, I *believe” it produces more U.S, caviar than any other state. And the thing with farm-raised sturgeon — they are HUGE (50+ pounds) — so the local fish markets occasionally have it, very rich flavors!!

So, NO fly rods were involved, I generally hate fishing!! 🤷🤷
Dave

Dave

That is a neat story, but the fly rod would have been neater!

Jean-Marc Burgaud

Côte du Py Vieilles Vignes Morgon Gamay 2023

Bright strawberry. Candy- like. Soft, fruity easy drinking here. Haven’t had a bad bottle by this producer.. going to have it with French onion soup. — 2 months ago

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Jean-Marc Brocard

Domaine Sainte Claire Chablis Chardonnay 2021

Pale lemon color with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and herb notes. On the palate flavors of apple, peach and lemon citrus with notes of honey and spice. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity, nice balance ending with lemon citrus and mineral character. Good now! — 3 months ago

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