Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

The US is now their #1 export market. You would be surprised at what some producers spend on labels. It is more than you think. All those countries, languages and different requirements for what needs to be written on them.

I think this is in a dumb faze or just closed down.

The nose is muted and not all that revealing. Soft blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, strawberries with powdery raspberries. Clayish soils, some clove, dark earth, very light herbs, notes of baking soda, sandalwood and dark withering flowers.

The palate is a little flat..showing stubbornness. Ripe but dullish; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, strawberries & raspberries. Dry clayish soils, dry top soil, limestone minerals, dark spice, clove, dark, rich earth, very light herbs, notes of baking soda, sandalwood that falls into cedar, soft tobacco with dark withering flowers and violets, its acidity is very good, the finish while balanced, polished, somewhat elegant, lacks some complexity today and lasts a minute.

I would reserve a full assessment of this one tasting it again in 5+ years. It is in need of further evolution. — 2 days ago

Michael Walker

9.8

Bottle #2 from the LB chardo mystery case….one of those super heavy chard btls…much better than #1, a ton of flavor, heavy on citrus & honey, not offensive in any way, but at the same time a little too up front on the palate, not much restraint. Stands up well to strongly flavored dishes. NB: open btl does not age well! — 8 months ago

Marta Jackowska

9.7

Unbeatable location and excellent wine list, this one jumped off the page at us. Not surprising as it was our wine of the year in 2022. It’s back with a vengeance in 2024, into the #1 spot again. Smooth, almost creamy, with classic dark fruits (cherry), dark chocolate and earthy, leathery finish. Perfect with our Chateaubriand 👌🏼 — a year ago

with Neville

DeLinda Goodman

9.0

Santorini Wine Tasting -#1 Very light and refreshing — 16 days ago

Seth Masterson

8.9

Above average but maybe not the #1 choice at $80 a bottle. Lots of green and yellow pear. Limestone. Pairs great with oysters. — 5 months ago

John Miller

9.2

The Argyle extended tirage is always fantastic. Bottle #1 of 10th anniversary lineup — 9 months ago

Mike Evans

Nouvelle Vague TBA #1 Traminer — 2 months ago

James Burge

9.2

2015 MAG. such a fun bottle. bone dry with a little grapefruit and paperwhite flower. great example of why south australia is my #1 place for riesling now — 2 months ago

Austin Moberg

9.2

California 6 white wines tasting picked #1 — a year ago

Madison Elizabeth

9.5

Sparkling wine #1 from my sparkling wine gift pack. A great generic sparkling wine — a year ago