Some Dude

9.0

Clos de la Roilette is a gorgeous and well-structured wine. It has a beautiful depth to support that gorgeous floral elegance of a Fleurie.

We had it with a caramelized onion galette, and with some salmon and roasted butternut squash over arugula: and it was delicious with both. — 8 months ago

Beth Hamilton

9.8

Strawberries to the max on the nose. But I also get baked brie with apricot preserves. lots of strawberries, raspberries, and cherries on the palate. But also a touch of spicy arugula. Spectacular with Brie. — 4 years ago

"Odedi"

8.9

Ruby in color with medium intensity and a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of raspberries, strawberries, sweet cherries, light oak, chocolates and light spices.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, raspberries, light wood, earth, bitter herbs, light vegetables, spices, tobacco leaf, dark coffee and black pepper.

Nice spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is an enjoyable Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast.

Easy drinking and good for parties. Showing mild complexity with a nice smooth mouthfeel.

Spicy and entertaining. A good porch wine, too. Would be interesting to try it again in 3 years.

Shows light barnyard on the nose, that gets lighter after an hour of airtime. After 2 hours of airtime, it drinks more like a Beaujolais. Interesting stuff.

Good by itself or with food. Paired wonderfully with a fresh brick oven pizza with prosciutto, parmesan and arugula.

Aged in French oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$36. — 4 years ago

Romain Fitoussi

9.1

A winegrower that I have been following with passion for several years: Explosive bouquet of fruits and flowers, enhanced with cinnamon notes. A "natural" Beaujolais Gamay, light and crunchy in the first hours after opening. Then the wine unfolds and unfolds again. After 12 hours, the wine is round. The acidity is lively and the tannins are both tight and opulent. It is delicate and full. Wonderful on a home-made marguerita pizza (with arugula).

Un vigneron que je suis depuis quelques années avec passion. Bouquet explosif de fruits et de fleurs, rehaussé de notes cannelées. Un gamay « nature » du Beaujolais, léger et croquant au premières heures après l’ouverture. Puis le vin se déploie et se déploie encore. Après 12h on a un vin rond, ample, l’acidité est vive et les tanins sont à la fois serrés et opulents. C’est fin délicat et ample. Magnifique sur une pizza marguerita home-made (avec de la roquette). — 5 years ago

Brett Rogosin

9.1

Smells of rocks, Meyer lemon, white flowers. You can taste the minerals, Meyer lemon, melon and hints of apricot. Really good acidity is making my mouth salivate. Refreshing. Paired well with a grilled king salmon with arugula and white been salad with lemon and pine nuts. Yum! — 7 years ago

with Brooke

Wendy Elizabeth Brady

9.3

Mushrooms / funk on the nose / great on its own though begs to be paired with a goat cheese prosciutto arugula pizza — 8 years ago

Jae Cho

9.0

Tuscan tour continues w this gem. Sour cherry and crisp apple carries into a bitter arugula-y pepper. — 8 years ago

romo

9.2

Accidental perfect pairing w hazelnuts, farro, dill, chickpea, arugula and cinnamon. Tension and lift sustains on finish. — a year ago

Vanessa

9.0

Take us to Corsica!!

We’re prepping for an upcoming class with this beauty, which comes from the southern tip of Corsica (the most southerly wine region of France 🇫🇷 ); an appellation called Corse Figari AOC.

The vineyards are farmed biodynamically (certified since 2006) and are situated on a plateau at the base of the Omu di Cagna mountain ⛰️, not far from dramatic Bonifacio cliffs rising up from the azure blue waters of the Mediterranean.

It’s made with Vermentinu (aka Rolle or Vermentino) by Clos Canarelli, devoted to producing high quality terroir-driven wines made with indigenous varieties.

This wine offers a bouquet of lemon and orange peel, white peach, crisp green apple, just-ripe pineapple, honeydew, citrus blossom, elderflower, crushed stone, arugula, and custard.

It is both vibrant and rich with a creamy mouthfeel and layered complexity. It’s absolutely delicious and we cannot wait to share it next month. — 3 years ago

with Deked1

"Odedi"

9.3

Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim.

Strong nose of blackberries, sweet plums, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, dried figs, wet leaves, raisins, licorice, spices, tobacco leaf, earth, herbs and peppercorn.

Full bodied with medium acidity, bold and spicy.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, raisins, dried figs, plums, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, spices, tobacco leaf, chocolates, coffee and mocha.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a great Amarone. Nicely aged, big and tasty. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes of airtime. I did not decant it, but only let it open in the bottle.

This 12 year old from an excellent vintage is peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.

Delicious by itself or with food. I paired it with a delicious pizza with prosciutto and fresh arugula.

A blend of 70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella and 10% Croatina. Aged in French oak barrels for 30 months. 800 cases produced.

16% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$65. — 5 years ago

Douglas Braun

9.1

2016 Vintage wet wool, quince , apple great intensity , amazing acidity - great with Parppadelle Arugula salad — 6 years ago

Ellen Clifford

8.9

Post-show bev. Goes down easy. It’s that hint o’ green that keeps it flowing. Not too tannic, not too much of anything—which is to say there is enough. Totally pleasant. It’s like watching Sesame Street as an adult. Won’t challenge your brain but will be pleasant and give you, if not the warm fuzzies then at least a bit of alcohol-induced warmth. If I needed four glasses at a Seder I could. Oh wait you wanted real notes? If you didn’t stop reading now.
WSET-ish style:
Eye: medium ruby, thick tears Nose: cherries, huckleberries, a hint of asphalt and a lick of arugula. Palate: dry, medium acid, medium minus tannins, high abv, medium body and flavor intensity, cherry cordial, blueberry pancakes (no maple but vanilla tinged, green pepper, green...apple? Is that a Granny Smith in my merlot? May be. Medium finish. — 7 years ago

Stephen Giroux

9.3

Rainy pavement, dryer sheets and phenols (green pepper, arugula) on the nose. Green stuff, grapefruit rind, cantaloupe, watermelon rind, potpourri, minerals... a lot going on! wowie! Worth more than asking. — 8 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.5

Amici Cellars — Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc 2024 — Napa Valley, California. United States 🇺🇸

Overview:
A limited-production Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc crafted entirely from Sauvignon Blanc, designed to highlight freshness, texture, and elegant balance. Partial aging in French oak alongside stainless steel fermentation adds subtle polish while preserving vibrant varietal expression and regional brightness.

Aromas & Flavors:
Zesty lemongrass, fresh citrus, subtle herbal lift, light stone fruit, and clean mineral accents.

Mouthfeel:
Crisp yet refined with smooth texture and well-integrated acidity. A short period in approximately 30% French oak contributes gentle roundness and polish, finishing clean and energized without heaviness.

Food Pairings:
Arugula and goat cheese salad with walnuts, sockeye salmon with capers and onions, grilled shrimp, citrus-driven seafood dishes, fresh herb salads, soft cheeses.

Personal Pick:
This is exactly the kind of Sauvignon Blanc I love to keep on hand, refreshing, food-driven, and quietly sophisticated. When you find it, grab it, because these small-production bottles disappear fast.

Verdict:
A vibrant yet polished Napa Sauvignon Blanc offering freshness, texture, and serious food versatility. A standout seasonal white worth seeking out.

🍷 Did You Know?:
Rutherford is better known for Cabernet Sauvignon, but its warm days and cool nights can also produce expressive Sauvignon Blanc with ripe aromatics balanced by natural acidity when yields are kept low. — a year ago

Austin Hohnke

9.2

Snappy acidity. Medium bodied with lemon, tangerine, loads of white pepper, and a green note I can’t quite place. Asparagus? Other tasters mentioning arugula. Mineral, even a bit salty. Excellent. — 4 years ago

Brian Ager

8.9

A lovely white Pinot Noir (93٪ Pinot Noir & 7% Pinot Blanc) that is quite aromatic with beautiful aromas of honeysuckle, melon, and hints of vanilla. Melon notes continue onto the palate along with a  honeycomb sweetness and slatey minerality into a surprisingly long finish.  Paired great with a creamy alfredo & spicy arugula pasta. My first time having a white Pinot Noir, and I must say I've definitely been missing out! [6/14/21] — 5 years ago

Lyndsey Wegner

9.0

Light-bodied with great acid and tartness. Green apple, lemon, and nectarine round out the flavors for a very easy to drink wine similar to an Italian Pinot Grigio. Paired it with an arugula salad with peaches and a chicken pasta dish that softened the acid and brought out the tropical fruit, honey and white floral notes. Great value for a really nice wine! — 6 years ago

Warren Rice

9.2

Pairs perfectly with a bianche pizza. Cut through the arugula bitterness nicely while finishing with a burst of acid, — 7 years ago

paul custer

9.2

paired well with dinner at the plimoth in denver. menu: cauliflower turnip gratinee, oxford garden’s arugula salad, and seared sea scallops. medium bodied, well balanced. — 8 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.5

Tasted blind. Medium gold. Heavy in the glass. Earthy and herbal nose with notes of waxy fruit, arugula, grass field and a little pepper. Lots of acidity that compliments still present rich fruit. Really good. — 8 years ago