Willie Carter

9.2

What a lovely, lovely wine. Classic J.J. Prum. A distinctly pretty light straw color in the glass with faint green tinges. The nose is oh so floriferous and charming. Honeysuckle and wildflowers with white peaches and yellow apples. After some time, there’s a bit of slate and honey. Light and breezy, this is so nice.

A crisp and lovely Mosel Riesling, it’s very much alive and inviting immediately. Refreshing and well balanced throughout. There is precision on the palate underscored by some nice minerality. The fruit is pronounced and remarkably crisp, led by bright citrus tones and light spice. Vibrant lemon zest and grapefruit is tremendous here. Prum delivers yet again.
— 15 hours ago

Willie Carter

9.3

Now this is love. A crystalline, pure straw color in the glass. Such an aesthetically pleasing wine to the eyes. Highly active perlage immediately upon opening. The nose is a delight with biscuits and citrus for days along with wet stones. Green apples are expressive here with butter and a touch of cream.

This is obviously so, so very young but I’m unrepentant. Giving it time to breathe and open up is a must. Complexity and depth comes with time. Powerful and dynamic, it’s a lovely pour with zippy acidity and nice structure.

Explosive in the mouth. Citrus notes are dominant at this stage naturally but there’s plenty of yeast and herbal essences. Ginger, lime, and more green apples. At this stage, this is really fun but it’s guaranteed to get so much better. — 9 months ago

Willie Carter

9.3

Lovely, crisp, and bright. A transparent yellow color in the glass with a slight tinge of green. The nose is fresh and lively with hints of grass and sunshine. There’s a bit of honey and green apples to complement the citrus aromas. Honeysuckle and honeydew along with a faint spice notes.

It’s terribly hard to find a standout Sauvignon Blanc but this is one. Charming with depth and character. Supple and generous immediately. There’s just the right level of acidity, not too stark and not too limp. Nice minerality and wonderful structure. The palate is expressive with melon and lemon initially. Apples and herbal essences on the long finish. A beautiful Sauvignon Blanc. — 9 months ago

Willie Carter

9.5

Already so lovely, but still so young. Medium ruby red in the glass with long, lusty legs and a wide brim. The nose is exactly what you think a classic Left Bank Bordeaux should be. Cassis, plums, and tobacco immediately upon opening. New leather and oak with just the right amount of earth. Very nice.

Big, powerful, and virile. Amazing balance and purity for a wine so young. Still a bit tannic at times but decanting certainly helps with that. Pretty fruit on the palate with blackberries and cherries. Soft vanilla undertones from start to finish along with licorice and more earth on the tongue.

Very impressive with such depth and such personality. As good as this is today it will be so much better if you can show patience. Put these away and try your best to forget about them and you will be rewarded. — 19 hours ago

Willie Carter

8.9

A pale ruby in the glass with thin edges. The perfumed notes are instantly enticing with plums and cherries. There’s a really nice stone element here on the nose with some mushroom and damp forest.

Alsatian Pinot Noir is a rare treat and a special one. Well balanced and oh so delightfully fun. Supple tannins with a nice undercurrent of acid. Spritzy and crowd pleasing with a generous amount of fruit in the mouth. Black and red berries with earth and spice. Here for a good time, not a long time.
— 9 months ago

Willie Carter

9.0

These are so underrated.
A medium rose luminosity in the glass with nice perlage. The nose displays some autolytic notes with fresh biscuits and a small touch of cheese. Some wonderful red berry and apple aromas throughout. Pears and just a smidge of vanilla.

A study of contrasts, this is a big, expressive yet elegant champagne. Slightly subdued acidity but definitely a crowd pleaser. Medium intensity and a solid core. The Pinot Noir gives this a bit of heft and substance with the Chardonnay providing grace and charm. There’s a playfulness with this champagne that’s just plain lovely.

Rich and round in the mouth with a plethora of berries on the palate. A twist of cotton candy, apples, and figs. Dry with a pleasant tinge of sweetness especially on the finish. A very enjoyable champagne. — 9 months ago

Willie Carter

8.5

Simple, decent — 8 months ago

Willie Carter

9.7

An absolutely stunning color in the glass. Dark red with vivacious perlage. The nose is rather robust with just a bit of apple immediately. Blood oranges and strawberries abound. Just a touch of sugared raspberry with plenty of floral aromas.

Racy and sexy as it can be, this thrills and excites. Pure Pinot Noir with a low dosage and oh so nice. Purity and clarity for days, this sits well above average rosés. Just the right amount of vinosity and verve throughout.

The palate is elegant and titillating with the customary red berries and ripeness. Wet stones and brioche bread. Herbs on the long finish. Truly, a lovely champagne. — 9 months ago

Willie Carter

9.1

An exceedingly pleasant weekday Burgundy. A pretty dark plum color in the glass with a nose that blossoms. Nice floral accents that really shine here with a touch of tobacco. Some of the cleanest funk that I can remember. Beautiful.

Still so young with many more miles to go, this is drinking nicely now. Bold with plenty of character and charm. A smooth pour and easygoing for the most part with a bit of depth. Medium intensity on the palate with strawberries, cherries, and raspberries. Herbs and oak with beautiful earthiness. A pretty little Burg. — 9 months ago

Willie Carter

9.2

These wines always hit, zero misses. A very pretty deep ruby color in the glass. Black fruit aromas are immediate with strawberries playing catch up. There’s a rather nice dark cherry element along with light spice and earthiness.

Bold but always showing restraint, this is a very unique Grenache. Utterly delicious and oh so approachable. This is a serious wine but incredibly fun at the same time. Crunchy and smooth with well developed berries on the palate. A little tobacco and a good bit of earth. A long, lingering finish with more spice. A beautiful wine that sings a song I want to keep hearing. — 9 months ago