Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

From Coravin.

The waft of oak and big layered baking spices top the nose. Espresso, dark core of currants, black licorice, ruby, lush, almost liqueur; blackberries, both plums, black cherries, strawberries, black raspberries, mulberries, dark chocolate, caramel, mocha, coco powder, black tea, dark berry cola, fresh, perfumed & candied florals that are dark, red & lavender framed in liquid violets.

The palate shows; velvety, dusty, M+ tannins, ripe, lush, black currants, blackberries, both plums, black cherries, strawberries, black raspberries, mulberries, dark chocolate, caramel, mocha, coco powder, shaved coconut, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, vanilla, anise to black licorice, black tea, dark berry cola, fresh tobacco w/ ash, leather, dry twig, dry crushed rock, sandstone, limestone, dry river stone, scorched earth, sweet tarriness, fresh & dry herbs, moist clays, fresh & candied florals that are dark, red, lavender framed in liquid violets, very round acidity, well balanced-structured-tensioned, good length and a rich, elegant finish that lasts minutes and long sets on earth & minerals.

Add a point with proper aging. — 19 hours ago

Joseph Barsky

10

2023 Distenta V Syrah. Much more tightly wound than the Grenache.. 2-3 hour decant recommended. Lots of iodine, iron and tar. Will wait years before opening another. Baby killing for sure but wow. — 5 days ago

Neil Valenzuela

10

Elegance in a bottle. Bright, pale straw color, with big bubbles. Nutty, ripe peach, lemon and chalk aromas. Grapefruit, lemon and a mineral finish. Superb!

🏅96 Points - Wine Spectator — 6 days ago

David White

9.3

Aging nicely and settled in its ways, another couple of years and it will hit its straps
Excellent vintage of an old favourite — 2 days ago

David White

9.3

2016 NSG Evolving nose and palate with flavours of rose and violet, great balance of fruit and acidity.
Long elegant finish. — 5 days ago

Adriana Fabbro

9.3

Pure pleasure. So red fruited (mostly cherry) & velvety I could’ve sworn this was a fantastic Merlot blend from Napa, but of course there isn’t a drop of Merlot (92% cabernet sauvignon, 6% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot) as Christian has declared Napa unsuitable for the variety these days. With filet au poivre. — 5 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

Youthful that needs some air. This was rich, full bodied with notes of dark cherry, berry fruit, sweet savory spices, menthol, violet & tobacco — 6 days ago

Louis Martin

9.2

Dry, succulent, ripe red fruit aroma, medium body, slightly tart finish. — 2 days ago

Jay Kline

9.2

From 375mL. The “Rosé de Saignée” pours almost a fuchsia color with a transparent core and a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe strawberry, raspberry, red apple and chalky minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with low tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. Round and rustic in style. Lovely. Drink now. Disgorged February of 2023 — 4 days ago

Bill Mowry

9.4

Medium bodied, supple tannins, notes of coffee and chocolate. Vanilla with subtle oak. Potential to be laid down for a while. Very nice for young vintage. — 6 days ago

with Amelia and Cristian