Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

I have tasted this producer infrequently, but what I have tasted from them have all been good to very good. This was an end of event taste. Palate was a bit fatigued at this point. Would have enjoyed tasting this with a fresher palate. 93+

Meatball was really good. Never had one that rode the top of fence of Italian & Mexican characteristics. Unique in that regard.

At Pebble Beach Food & Wine 2025.

The ticket to this event has a pretty big price tag. But when you consider what a Napa etc. tasting or two and lunch would cost you, you are pretty much there and there is so much more than that. It ends up having great value. It’s wine, spirits and food candy land. — 7 days ago

Ashish Pant

9.5

A secret! Try it. Excellent value! Go for it! — 4 months ago

Mark S.

8.9

Good. Clos Aparta Le Petit Clos 20 @11550, Pieroth, 241115 — 5 months ago

Rick Phillips

9.4

Boldly burst out of the glass with Sharp Ruby flavors. Blackberries, blueberries and raspberries with chocolate and a hint of leather. 15 years and just reaching out for life! Has many years left. — 15 days ago

with Letha

Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

A blend of 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Carmenère, 19% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot, aged in 53% new oak, remainder in second used oak. Deep Ruby with pronounced aromas of ripe fruit, oak and sweet floral notes. On the palate flavors of ripe blackberry, cherry and sweet plums with vanilla, cedar, herb and earthy notes. Fine sweet tannins, long finish, well balanced with acidity, ending with notes of spice, fruit and cedar. Beautiful, just starting to open, will be good for next decade. — 3 months ago

Jess

9.1

Deep purple color.
Aromas of cassis, green bell pepper.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, peppercorn, red bell pepper, violet. Rich, velvety tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 7 months ago

Nagib Nasr

9.0

On the lighter side. Very nice. — a month ago

K Brooks

8.9

Delicious with seared pork tenderloin ($18) — a month ago

Paul Masson

8.9

Must love roasted veggies. But this has shed some of its oak and youthful reduction. In a good spot with another 5-10 years of interest. — 5 months ago

Tom Garland

9.2

Lapostolle lunch/wine tasting

2021 Lapostolle le rose
2019 Lapostolle cuvee Alexandre chardonnay
2020 Lapostolle cuvee Alexandre carmenere
2020 Lapostolle cuvee Alexandre cabernet
2017 Lapostolle Clos Apalta
Lapostolle XO

Yellowfin tuna
Ricotta ravioli
Cabernet marinated flat iron steak
Chocolate ganache

The Clos Apalta was beautiful and saved the lunch, the rest are just easy drinking wines. — 2 years ago

with Brenda