Tom Garland

9.3

Winemaker Dinner with Julien Fayard

WINES
2023 Just Pink by Julien Fayard
2022 Julien Fayard McGah Family sav blanc
2022 Julien Fayard Ritchie vineyard chard
2022 Julien Fayard Platt vineyard pinot
2019 Purlieu Missouri Hopper vineyard cab
2018 Covert estate Coombsville cab
2014 Purlieu Martinez vineyard cab

FOOD
local striped bass mousseline
Grilled oysters and prawns
Braised rabbit conchiglioni
Veal cheeks
Venison loin chop
Chocolate cake — 14 days ago

with Brenda

Alexandre Pagliano

9.3

Medium dar rubi robe. Nose of flowers, dark cherries and a hint of asian spices. Very long, medium bodied and complex in the mouth, this is outrageously good and oh so young. Great stuff. Our valentines diner :) — 2 months ago

with Jose, veronique and 1 other

Paul J

9.2

Merry Christmas!!

375ml. Translucent dark gold color with subtle orange hues. Beeswax, honeysuckle, and butterscotch on the nose. Past prime but I like it and maybe this is how it’s supposed to be. Gets better with air. Nice depth and a long finish. — 3 months ago

with Brooke

Willie Carter

9.1

A clear ruby color in the glass with a deeper, darker core. A wide brim and sexy legs. A very provocative nose showcasing the customary Burgundy aromas of ripe cherries, cranberries, and grassy knoll. Violets and mild spice. Beautifully clean funk permeates from the glass and I can’t get enough of it.

Pataille’s range of wines obviously carry a lot of hype and they constantly hit the mark. Lovely, fresh, effervescent wines through and through. Ignore the simple Bourgogne designation because this too, is a cut above. Delightfully juicy with bright acidity, nice structure, and tons of personality to be found here.

This needs around 15-20 minutes of air before she really opens up. Once she does, you’ll find generous red fruits on the palate along with more earth. There’s certainly an ethereal quality to this wine. Like a ballerina, it sways to and fro, always leaving you excited and pleased. And wanting a little more. Have it. — 9 days ago

George Hesse

9.4

KEN WEGNER’S Hunt 2026. Off to a really good start!!!!! — a month ago

Paul Masson

9.0

So pure and easy to drink, maybe lacking for complexity but a compelling value for $48 — 3 months ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.4

The very best Marsannay — 5 days ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.4

The Vosne-esque Aux Thorey is showing beautifully at age 14, perfumed and seductive with excellent depth and concentration. It’s dark fruited, black tea and spice tinged and laced with minerality. In a great place. — a month ago

JKT

9.1

At Cindy David’s NYE shabu dinner. Perfect nicely aged Burg with all that autumnal forest notes. — 2 months ago

Tegan Marriott

9.2

The upper echelon of bio-smart vinters. Man this guy knows his shit! Referring to the aligote varietal that is! — 4 months ago