Tree Kilpatrick

8.9

Simple label. Little bit of style. Color is ruby red if a bit rusty on the edges. Aroma is earthy and strange. Wet stream bank. Construction and painting projects. A hint of cooked berry pies or cobblers. Cherry too. Black cherry juice. Flavors are nice. Silky smooth. Juicy and fruit forward. It’s a great example of how good Merlot is in The Alexander Valley of Sonoma. Nice warm and delicious red. Balanced. — a day ago

Severn G

9.1

2019 | Sauvignon Blanc
Weingut Tement; Korallenkalk
Steiermark; Ehrenhausen, Austria
(90-92; Drink 2027-34)

24H Update: One point bump, more accessible today, very primary on first open.

On the Lawn at Tanglewood this evening with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. For Opening Night 2023 our conductor Andris Nelsons is leading Wynton MARSALIS (Herald, Holler, and Hallelujah), PROKOFIEV (Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, Opus 26) with pianist Daniil Trifonov and then TCHAIKOVSKY (Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Opus 36). — 3 years ago

David Kline

9.0

Straw and grass cuttings combine with wildflowers to vie with juniper. Dried coconut and ripe pineapple slices herald tropical lemon and lime and ginger snaps with a lychee surprise that includes dill lemongrass and sassafras. Lemon oil and dilute lime unfold to expose pine and imposing juniper, sweet basil and a textural mint sensation. Prickly neat, but add a cube and voila! instant roundness and integration of parts bordering on perfection. Medicinal in feeling only; lingering and potent. Light on the tonic, and if you must garnish, I suggest a small wedge of lime or cucumber, otherwise it is a botanical delight. Healing anyone?
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#fordsgin #fordslondondrygin #gin #londondrygin #fordsspiritandspice #86co #juniper #bottledinlondon #thamesdistillers #charlesmaxwell #mendocinowater #italianjuniper #steeped — 6 years ago

David Shaw

9.4

New label, one of their Botanical ciders; black currant and lavender flowers added. Light head in pour, some carbonation, pinpoint bubbles - wow! Black currant aroma dominates in nose, an explosion of floral and fruit flavors in mouth. Round mouthfeel, good malic (apple) crispness, dry but fruity; it’s the slightly tart black currant goodness that lingers, rolling around the palate. The botanical additions herald an even better cider- great stuff. — 8 years ago

Cathy Rettberg

9.2

With Herald at Blue Plate. — 11 years ago

Antonio Gianola

9.5

If this is a herald of how we can expect the vintage to be it is going to be excellent

2012 vintage — 11 years ago

Pooneet K

9.1

Lovely Thivin. So clearly Beaujolais from the nose which carries through the palate. Decanted 6 hours which I’d suggest at this stage. Lacking just a hint of that acid driven refreshing note on the finish. Still delicious and a great pairing with roast chicken with mushrooms to herald the (near) arrival of fall. — 3 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.6

2016 vintage. Behold...the herald Destroyer! An absolute shrapnel bomb for the palate. Taking exactly zero prisoners currently and for the majority of the next two decades. Dig up this rambunctious time capsule after 2038 if you desire a suggestion or two of finesse within. If visiting too early, prepare to be boarded and cast adrift with permanent tannin teeth and loosened fillings. Don't say you weren't warned. — 3 years ago

David Kline

9.3

Sour buttermilk, boiled potato, clotted cream, crimini mushroom and Parmesan herald a funky-earthy scent made pleasant by maple sap, pickled peach, underripe apricot, and coriander. Apple cider vinegar bursts into the palate with wincing alacrity, which, with goat cheese becomes a bright tangerine and near-ripe apricot. Still has a pickled note. Pickled yellow pepper, onion, red bell and general chow chow diciness, as well as a sauerkraut and sweet mustard combo. Razzy, jazzy and bracing. Stellar example of the lambic style. .
#rivertownbrewing #rivertownbrewery #craftbeer #lambic #ohbeer #locklandoh #beer #bier #biere #birra #cerveza #wildyeast #housefunk #spontaneousfermentation #spontaneous #oakaged #barrelaged #winebarrelaged #2015 #vintagebeer #funkybeer #sour #sourbeer #sourbeers #awardwinningbeer — 6 years ago

with Courtney

John T

9.2

Mark Herald. Remember that name. Master wine make for many boutique wineries. This is his label. Great deep bodied red. Went well with the fillet mignonette we had. — 9 years ago

Shay A

9.3

The main reason we come out to Napa is for the Flora Springs Trilogy Release Party. Such an absolute blast and amazing time. This was my third year attending and this was their first time opening older vintages. Got to try the '14, '94 and '95 vintages all back to back. For what it's worth, the '14 is just a hair below the herald '13. I'd put it above the '12. Not quite the fruit bomb on the tongue, but more mellowed. '13 will age better but the '14 is better now. Lots of plum and baking spices on the nose and palate. '95 was superior to the '94 and it wasn't close...seemed as though the '94 was closing up. If you have it, drink now. If you have the '95, you're good for a few years. Enjoyed sharing Trilogy wines with @Greg Ballington ! My first person from Delectable to meet in person! — 9 years ago

Severn G

9.3

NV | Champagne
(80% Pinot Noir / 20% Chardonnay)
Champage Drappier; Charles de Gaulle Brut
Côte des Bar; Bar-sur-Aube, Urville, France
(92-94; Drink 2025-32)
LH 09210; Disgorgement July 2022

On the Lawn at Tanglewood this evening with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. For Opening Night 2023 our conductor Andris Nelsons is leading Wynton MARSALIS (Herald, Holler, and Hallelujah), PROKOFIEV (Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, Opus 26) with pianist Daniil Trifonov and then TCHAIKOVSKY (Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Opus 36). — 3 years ago

Ben Scholtz

9.0

Not bad - would be a good “daily” drinker — 4 years ago

Sarah O'Kelley

9.2

Perfect New Year’s Day Wine to hopefully herald a better year... I love this wine it has such profound prettiness to it on the nose and on the palate! Flowers, cherries, and just enough earthy backbone ❤️ — 5 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

Very special hand-crafted and unique Rosé, elegant, made with Sonoma Chardonnay (98%) adding a kiss of Rutherford Bench Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (2%), and in my opinion far better than the Rosé that herald from southeastern France where some of the best are produced. I have never tasted anything like this previously. Small production, grapes fermented and aged from French white oak wood staves from Allier, Nevers and Tronçais Haute Futaie forests, known for their sought after wood, with tighter grains. Stunning deep orange/salmon color with exceptional depth of fruit brought out by the small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon providing a beautiful fruit/floral character. On the palate layers of subtle extraordinary rich fruit, ripe melon pear with a hint of raspberry and citrus adding vanilla and very light subtle toasty oak, luxurious with a graceful savory freshness. Very well balanced, layered with elegance and persistent length with an ending that comes back with fruit and vanilla spice adding some minerality. Truly outstanding, will continue to improve if you decide to cellar a bit! For me, hard to resist drinking now! Grab a few bottles and give one to your Mother for a special day, before they are gone! Tasting Sample! — 7 years ago

Leslie Matheson

8.9

Lovely Super Tuscan - not too bold, gentle on the palate, lovely blend to herald in summer! — 10 years ago

Devin Bray

9.1

Burnt toast and pea soup on the nose herald a honeyed peach and sweet citrus flavor profile, with a bit of yeasty multivitamin flavor lurking to give complexity and character. Nice. — 11 years ago