Inhale deeply, twigs and branches.
Light to medium body.
Classical forest, sweet cherry bark. Pomegranate, tart cherry, bacon fat, mint, bits of herb, and a lovely lightning bolt of acidity straight through the center of my tongue and lingering well into the next glass.
Central Otago Pinot. Yum.
This is what I want from a Pinot noir. — 6 years ago
An intense elegant monster that needs lots of air. From the vineyard next to Beckstoffer, Los Piedras- heady with a bolt of iron mineral, black raspberry, red licorice. Savory. Complimentary color of brilliant dark garnet that looks like it would stain everything it touches. Classy and distinctive. — 5 months ago
What on EARTH did I just drink at Webster’s in Chicago?? I knew I was in for something different when I saw a ‘93 Loire chenin, but I could scarcely have been more surprised. A wall-to-wall medium yellow belies the fact that these grapes were picked when I was in diapers, and so does the bolt-of-lightning acidity that greets every sip. That’s likely to thank for the longevity. On the nose and palate are a wild variety of unfamiliar tertiary flavors. Smelled like Skaket Beach at low tide and a bit like my parents’ basement … I suppose wet earth and mushrooms might be close enough. A sip reveals minerals and perceived salinity (maybe it’s just the beach associations) along with a kind of light bitterness that’s tough to describe. Maybe walnut skins or green almonds? Three ounces gave me more to think about than most things! — a year ago
Beautiful wine. Silky, slightly smoky and easy to drink. So often you hear fruit forward, it is not. Fruit on the end makes it juicy and happy. 😎🍷🇺🇸 — 5 years ago
The 2023 Rosato is incredibly energetic like a horse waiting to bolt out of the starting gate. Ripe pineapple, pear and spiced citrus provide a foundation upon which the sparkling, lively acidity flutters. The balance here is admirable and nicely rounded and displays a lovely inner sweetness. This bottle could empty quickly. (Billy Norris, Vinous, May 2024)
— 6 months ago
From 62-year-old vines; the only parcel of Aligoté in the Loire! Needs a bit of time to open up. After about 20 minutes, at a moderate temperature, it’s racy, vibrant, and electrifying, with a lightning bolt of lime-tinged acidity. Notes of white flowers, anise seed, yellow apple, and almond skin are tinged with crushed seashell minerality and a hint of bitter lime pith. Begs for seafood and/or light, fresh Japanese cuisine. — 2 years ago
Ericsson
A bit closed but improves with decaying and time. Fruit forward and bold juice. — 21 days ago