Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

One of my go to producers of Tempranillo. Still a bit early on their 2016, but showed shades of their excellent 2010 I had about 8-9 months ago.

Pebble Beach Food & Wine 2025. — 2 days ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

First time having this producer, 91-92.

Dessert anyone? This was a Cardamom & Pistachio Ice Cream Bar. Unique & quite good. Told by one of the locals, it was a hit on her 2024 Christmas present list. They ship.

Pebble Beach Food & Wine 2025. — 2 days ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

The young vines of a mix of Harlan properties. Good, but not compelling at the price point.

Pebble Beach Food & Wine 2025. — 2 days ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Always good to catch up with Luc & Jodie Morlet. Great couple, wine producers & so approachable.

This was very good but still needs another 5 years or for better evolution & integration.

@Pebble Beach Food & Wine Grand Tasting. — 3 days ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Don’t drink a ton of spirits, but I do sample them when the occasion arises. This was pretty good, very balanced and of course smoothish.

Pebble Beach Food & Wine 2025-From The Cellar Event. — 2 days ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

I used to own some 04’s-09’s that always over-delivered for around $36-$40ish. Now $80-$90. The 22 was good and showed me their quality & consistency over the many years hasn’t slipped.

Custom Lexus SUV made for tailgating, around $200K. It does sort of fly in the face of don’t drink and drive though don’t you think?

Pebble Beach Food & Wine 2025. — 2 days ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

They poured this from magnum at last years at Pebble Beach Food & Wine- From The Cellar Event. I have never much cared for their Yellow Label or La Grande Dame. But this vintage anniversary cuvée is quite nice. Perhaps, the only offering I’ve had from them and truly enjoyed. Pouring at the event was their Winemaker-Marie Charlemagne. — 2 days ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Don’t have a ton of appreciation for this producer because their alcohol ABV always shown so high, but they are better in their later vintages in that singular regard.

Pebble Beach Food & Wine 2025. — 2 days ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

I have some 2016 of this that I haven’t opened yet that I bought for more than a fair price on Last Bottle. The 2019 was good and confirming what I believed about this producer, that they fly under the radar because they are a Sonoma based producer. Confirmation you should never judge a book by its cover. Quite nice. 94+ in time.

The photo of “The Great Wall of Bacon” was a first experience. Great Bacon that I didn’t finish because I could feel it harden my arteries. But if you are going to eat it, this is worth the fat & calories. Three flavors offered.

Pebble Beach Food & Wine 2025 — 2 days ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Brought from the property and has held up beautifully in 750ml. Delicious.

@Pebble Beach Food & Wine, From The Cellar Event. — 2 days ago