Clos De La Roilette
Fleurie Gamay
Rough around the edges for Fleurie, but full of charm. Jammy, slate-y, and whoever said licorice was right on the nose. Beautiful on night two, as well. — 3 months ago
Domaine Font-Mars
Picpoul de Pinet Picpoul
Brine and lemon rind. A bit oléagineux, but a strong finish.Not an amazing wine, but a thoroughly enjoyable one. — 8 months ago
Los Angeles River Wine Company
Galleano Vineyards Lopez Red Blend 2019
I’ve stumbled into a dark alley and was mugged by sour cherries and raisins. — 3 years ago
J.B. Becker
Wallufer Walkenberg Kabinett Trocken Rheingau Riesling 2022
The spec: a German white that doesn’t taste like it’s from Germany. Mission accomplished. Tart apple, brine, a liiiiitle background honey — a month ago
Hatsumomidi Co.
Harada Junmai 80 Sake
Unexpectedly hot at the open. Once the alcohol bleeds off a bit, it shifts into peach and, to a lesser extent, tropical fruit. — 3 months ago
François Chidaine
Les Tuffeaux Montlouis-sur-Loire Chenin Blanc 2020
Demi-sec. Pineapple, honey, lemon rind. Not what I usually look for in Chenin, but this is undeniably a good wine. Elegant, full, and with a finish that just won’t quit. — 8 months ago
Sophie - Julien Schaal
Alsace Pinot Noir
A nice surprise. Begins with the big round mouth you’d expect from the grape, but immediately tightens to tart cherries, currant, and slate. — 2 months ago
Toulouse Vineyards
Oppenlander Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013
This was the best that Toulouse ever made, and I had hoarded it. Opened one of my last two bottles and I’m sorry to report that’s it’s well past prime. Thin and having lost some of the mineral edge that made it special. Still sipped on might one, but it’s the end of the era. — 3 years ago
Jay Miner
Tropical fruit, but not overly sweet. Pineapple and guava feature. Medium body. Veeeery drinkable. — a month ago