Ericsson

9.3

Second time tasting this bottle. This is an entry level 1er Cru Red Burgundy by one of my favorite producers there. Color screams Pinot, and the nose takes you there: red cherry, forest, clean wet earthy scents. The palate is vibrant with ripe red fruit deep minerality, high acidity, medium alcohol, soft tannins, and plush witty finish with a whiplash cherry note on the very end. A great wine that tastes great young, and under a Benjamin too. Roars real value. Chill for best tasting experience, the coldness tames the fruit. Loving this! — 12 days ago

Ron R

9.5

Outstanding example of Cali Pinot. Even more so since this is 2012 vintage. Overripe cherries and coffee notes explode on the nose. The palate displays crunchy black fruits along with syrop de cassis. Superb grainy tannins combine with bright acidity. A reference point in Sonoma/Cali.

Here are my top 2023 tastings by type. Let me know what your favorites are…

2023 Wines of my Year
Sauvignon Blanc - Modus Operandi (2021) - $45
Chablis - Domaine Genot-Boulanger Puligny Montrachet (2020) - $85
Chardonnay - Kongsgaard (2020) - $120
Pinot - Aston Estate (2012) - $70
Cabernet - Sinegal (2019) - $75 &
Cabernet - Lewelling (2019) - $59 — 2 years ago

with Anne-marie

Shannon S

9.3

Light bodied with warm undertones. — a month ago

with Dennis

Lauren

9.1

Good! Maybe a little expensive for what it is but good — a year ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.1

Delicious Vergers for young consumption — 2 years ago

Maggie Harrison

9.2

white floral, apple blossom, lemon curd, bright acid. 2010 enjoyed Jan 2023, right on time. Still really lively. — 3 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Con mi amigo ed van sommern — a month ago

Ericsson

9.3

Another great burg, full of red cherry and deep acidity. — 9 months ago

Jody Scharf

9.2

Again, 2nd round, still delish. — 2 years ago

Ron R

9.4

Good gosh… this is stunning! Ethereal and laser focused. Brioche and almonds, peaches and dirt on the nose. Consistent representation on the palate. Sublime texture and weight. This is a nosebleed by the glass at Nougatine 😕
$85 on the market. For the loot, it’s a buy for sure. — 2 years ago

with Anne-marie