Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Founded in 1982 by Koerner and Joan Rombauer and sits on a tree covered knoll overlooking the Napa Valley, with caves that extend for over a mile. Pale lemon color with aromas of stone and tropical fruit, sweet oak, spice and floral scents. On the palate flavors of ripe peach, melon and apple, with vanilla spice, creamy texture. Medium+ finish, well balanced with acidity, ending with mineral notes. — 5 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Interesting vintage bubbly. 50/50 Blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Dark golden color. Yeasty aromas of mushroom, burnt caramel and orchard fruit. Flavors of bruised apples and pears, mushrooms, caramel sauce, hazelnut, quince and brioche. Hint of salty lemon zest on the long and drawn out finish. Quite fresh tasting despite its age. Lively bubbles and creamy mousse. Quite complex and well developed. Might be a bit past its prime but still delicious. Thanks for bringing this New Year’s Day bubbly, Ron B! — 6 months ago

Dawn E.

9.2

I love this stuff! Delicious! Happy New Year to all! 🥂🍾 — 6 months ago

Mark S.

9.0

Raspberry red with orange raspberry plum blueberry red flower red tea meat
Fruitiness M+ Sweetness M+ Acidity M+ Tannin M Bitterness M Body M Finish M 13.5% Elegant Ata Rangi Martinborough Pinot Noir 20 @13200, AD, 251225 — 6 months ago

Ed Chin

9.0

Start of the holiday season. I’m kind of disappointed with this. It came offf as flat almost boring. Just a hint of lemon but mostly bread. Age was not kind to this. — 7 months ago

Michael Dierberg

9.2

Slight nod over the Rivers-Marie 2013 Gioia (still very fruit driven) and Failla 2013 Occidental Ridge. The Littorai was the most evolved and Burgundian of the bunch. — 8 months ago

Norman

8.9

I have a lot of these and most have been ok but this one was further along in its development. Knew I needed to drink these. Faster is the word of the day. — 5 months ago

John Malcolm

9.4

Aubert chards are always fabulous. Tasting lime, ginger, pear, and honey. Full-mouth feel with a lingering finish. A real treat. — 5 months ago

romo

9.1

Low viscosity herbal cherry. No tannin at all, drink it fresh. — 6 months ago

Kapyrick Wine

9.2

v21. Consistently very good! Soft creme brûlée nose. Buttery, apple and soft lime zest fruit. Long, full, round, creamy oak finish. Totally balanced.. well done! — 6 months ago

Ben Wald

9.3

Nose much more Intense than the palate. Oddly delicate. — 7 months ago

Jessica Irving

9.2

Smooth taste and easy flow. — 8 months ago

Mark Mannebach

9.2

Complex SB from NZ. Cucumber veggie notes with minerality such as flint etc — 9 months ago

Raul Puga

9.4

Delicious and still young — 5 months ago

Chris Wheaton

9.5

Very early to drink this one but wow! Purple and savory with plum/olive notes. Some nice acidity and present tannins. Check back in ten years or so… — 5 months ago

Gladys Xiques

9.0

Fruity with cherry notes with slight earthiness depth — 5 months ago

with Mike

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.5

Even a little bit better this time. — 6 months ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

9.0

Beautifully aged #mendocino county red blend. — 8 months ago

Carmen

9.0

Fun and fresh blend of Valdiguié, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignan and Tannat — 7 months ago

Mark Osmers

9.1

Consistently excellent Bordeaux-style red blend
(Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc)
Fruit forward cherry, plum, blackberry, with a nice oakey finish
— 8 months ago