Amanda B.

9.4

Joey lansdowne — 3 months ago

Jake Hajer

9.3

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. — a year ago

Eric Urbani

9.0

Has potential but not ready yet…laying the rest down for a while. — 2 years ago

Erik Longabardi

9.6

Searing. Paired with a bolt of lightning. Introspective to say the least. — 6 years ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.3

Deep ruby color. Aromas of plum, cigar box and baking spices - strong, powerful aromas on this bad boy. Dark cherry, espresso and oaky finish. Solid!

74% Cab, 16% Petit Verdot and 10% Syrah. — 7 months ago

Dan Appenfeller

9.3

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! — 2 years ago

LM Segal

9.5

This was a mind-f**k. Blindfolded I would’ve said Syrah until lightness and a bolt of zesty acidity and fine minerality lifted the whole thing so that an 80 degree summer night felt somehow mitigated. Wow. Hard to describe. — 5 years ago

Ron R

9.6

I showed this wine some respect today. First I carefully decanted it, as I rarely do. The nose displayed spice box with cardamon, cloves and a hint of cedar. The palate was powerful and dense. Loads of mature blueberries and black fruits. Tannins are bolt upright. Acidity is perfectly poised. Finishes sweet and with texture. For a second wine, it’s a crime. Has another 5-10 years of runway ahead of it. This is a serious wine. — 10 months ago

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9.1

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)
— a year ago

Nikki Goddard, DWS

9.1

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. — 3 years ago