Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

9.3

Surprised a bit with the layers to this. Layers of richness, equal to the acidity, kept this one fresh in the glass all afternoon. — 2 years ago

Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

9.0

Clean Aussie SB. Light on grass and sweet tropical fruits, nice amount of grapefruit. Long finish. — 4 years ago

Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

8.8

Delightful spice, earth, cherry nose. Palate is soft and long, mushrooms, damp earth, whispers of spices, dark cherry, dried herbs. — 4 years ago

Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

9.1

Drinks almost like a rosé, with a slight rust/orange tint. Berries and orange peel. Nicely paired with baked salmon. — 3 years ago

Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

8.7

Loads of acid, lots of tropical fruits and sweet florals. — 4 years ago

Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

8.6

Real soft and creamy 100% Pinot Noir Rosé Cava. Dried fruit mainly, apricot and strawberry jam. Works for post work in the sun afternoons at $13. — 4 years ago

Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

8.9

Quite a fruit filled nose. Candied watermelon, strawberry, and cherry on the palate, but brings a nice amount of acid to offset. Dry and keeps you coming back for another glass. Tasting fresh for being “old news 19s.” — 4 years ago

Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

9.3

Luxurious and silky, just delightful. Ripe raspberry and dark red cherry, fades after a time into some barrel spice. Really well integrated tannins. Happy Father’s Day! — 4 years ago

Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

9.2

As incredibly vibrant and expressive as the label. Peripherals are off the charts. Acid/salinity/minerality/florals. Wonderful wine — 4 years ago

Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

9.1

Fun wine! The nose really puts you in the fresh alpine snows and spring waters with its lemon/lime zest, liveliness, and freshness. Slivered almonds add some additional depth, this one will over deliver if you’re looking for spring or early summer refreshment. — 4 years ago