Nose: Côte d’Or nose. Hint of elegant wood. White flowers.
Palate: sweet oak. Not oaky. Great fruit. Apple. Citrus. Lacks a bit of verve. Acidity on finish.
Jj Knox $46 less 10% if you do a btg. — 4 months ago
Sharp aromas of flowers, pine and pineapple makes this distinctive Albariño from a single vineyard by the Rias Baixas region in Galicia, Spain to differentiate from others. Falls on the dry side and does not have a lingering long finish. A perfect companion on any seafood pairing. — 8 months ago
California tasting, wow, deeper cherry more subtle/elegant — a month ago
Richard Sanford first guy to plant in Santa Rita Hills in 70s. Is 84.
Nose: white flowers. Very pretty.
Palate: California but well done. Hint of heat. Elegant Golden delicious. Some mineral.
Jj Knox $18 btg — 4 months ago
California tasting, v cherry, v sta Rita hills — a month ago
90 % Chardonnay, 10 % Pinot Noir and Pinot Bianco.
Traditional Champagne method with 36 months on the lees.
Golden green in colour.
Bread dough, lemon, green apples flowers and a touch of toastiness. Firm acidity with a fine creamy mousse.
Vittorio Moretti bought the property in the 1970s.
His first vintage in 1979 was made with the idea of having his own wine to drink with friends.
Let’s all agree that we need a friend like that. — 3 months ago
Very juicy red, light tannins — 2 years ago
Robert Ahlstrom
Ruby opaque, well balanced, great minerality with herbal notes, great PN! — 12 days ago