Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Napa Pioneer Tasting! #respect
Happy Birthday to me.
All of these wines still improved with some air. — 15 days ago

Joe Gillies

9.5

Merry Christmas! Excellent wine that everyone said was drinking amazing now. — 4 months ago

M Mastro

8.9

Mexico French — 7 months ago

Shelly Murray

9.8

This was really nice. Surprised as it’s a Shiraz. — 10 months ago

Jay Kline

9.2

This bottle had been opened the night before. The 2021 pours a deep ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart and ripe black and red fruits: mixed brambles, purple flowers, olives, black pepper, stony earth and a mix of cool and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acidity. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and peppery. True to the vintage, this is a cooler expression of Chave’s Saint Joseph and I really dig it. Drink now through 2041. — a month ago

Mike Evans

9.4

It needed air, but it filled out well with time in the glass to show quite a lot of class. — 4 months ago

Tom Garland

9.1

Pop and pour. An enticing deep ruby red color. On the nose: brambly cherry, floral, cloves, touch of funky earth. Taste: dark cherry, cedar, minerals, planting soil, baking spice with just a little tannic kick. Nice solid Burg with a better score to come. — 9 months ago

with Brenda

Doug Griffin

9.2

Love this. Gold color, Peach, pear, hint of baking spices. weighty. — a month ago

Samantha Chen

9.7

Bright notes of cherry and red fruit, acidic but balanced. Great with Taiwanese food - 2003 — 3 months ago

Jack Petras

9.2

This 2022 is next level. Have had several Rhône whites recently and this is a standard bearer. So focused. About editing and restraint with subtle hints of this and that without hitting you over the with anything. Dominated by Rousanne which explains its elegance and subtlety. Has a honeyed fresh slightly poached apricot and apple combo with whiffs of baking spices. Great Lacey quartz structure. Beguiling.. perfect with scallops, acorn squash and rice pilaf — 5 months ago