Tom Garland

9.3

Winemaker Dinner with Julien Fayard

WINES
2023 Just Pink by Julien Fayard
2022 Julien Fayard McGah Family sav blanc
2022 Julien Fayard Ritchie vineyard chard
2022 Julien Fayard Platt vineyard pinot
2019 Purlieu Missouri Hopper vineyard cab
2018 Covert estate Coombsville cab
2014 Purlieu Martinez vineyard cab

FOOD
local striped bass mousseline
Grilled oysters and prawns
Braised rabbit conchiglioni
Veal cheeks
Venison loin chop
Chocolate cake — 3 months ago

with Brenda

Marc Ouellette

9.0

Got better with age! 😝 — 5 years ago

Nick Farrell

9.7

Cheese rind, sherbet, VA greatness. — 6 years ago

Jason Keefer

9.0

White rioja with some definite sherry characteristics! Structured, tart, golden raisin flavor without the sweetness, bone dry. Pretty unique and bombastic! — 6 years ago

with Natasha

Steve Pollack

9.3

light red brown color, fresh cherry menthol nose
Fresh cherry palate with long finish. Elegant and composed. Light and delicate. Remarkably youthful and fresh for its age, Seems younger than 1922. Some heat on finish — 6 years ago

Esther Garcia

9.8

Palomino grape. 10yrs. of solera aging.
Elegant, notes of maritime breeze. — 7 years ago

Livio Pastorino

9.3

Se dice que la Tannat es la uva que mejor se adapta al clima Iqueño al sur de Lima-Perú, clima seco, desértico, suelos franco arenosos, casi no llueve. Esta uva es utilizada sobre todo como mezcla en los vinos europeos, en esta parte del mundo en Uruguay es la uva más importante. Acompañamos el vino con unas arvejas partidas, aceite de oliva a discreción, guarnición de arroz blanco coronando con un bistec apanado, temperatura de servicio 16ºC -18ºC armonía perfecta saludos #vinosdelperu #vino #vinos #winelovers #pisco — 8 years ago

romo

9.2

Called Gruner. Group favorite, my #2. lemon meringue, white blossoms, nutmeg. Crushable. — a year ago

Chris MacLean

9.3

He’s not picking early, yet the wine is well balanced and fresh. Expressive. Plenty of fruit. Expanding brambly strawberries and underbrush. Firm tannins. Luminoso! — 4 years ago

with Sarah

Peter Sultan

9.3

Don’t know if I settled down the third time around or the wine did, but a more focused experience this time. Who knows, maybe three times a charm. An ethereal light to medium body, all balsamic, mushroom notes & wild black currants. — 6 years ago

Dave Hoffman

9.0

Paraje Los Pilones — 6 years ago

Amanda Igra

8.9

Great value — 6 years ago

Meg Herring

9.3

One of my favorite sherries... possibly my top favorite! Tasted at Bodegas Lustau. — 7 years ago

Kathy Cassese

9.2

Really good had a peppery finish 2012 — 8 years ago

Alexandre Pagliano

9.1

Very dark rubi robe, nose of dark cherries, spices and blackcurrant. Very rich wine but not over the top. We liked it. — 2 years ago

with Jose and Adriana

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Just opened another bottle! Founded in 1932 by Isaac Muga Martínez, now run by children Manuel, Isabel & Isaac Muga Caño. Deep Ruby, aromas of sweet red and black fruits with pepper spice and oak. 4 grape blend from the Haro district (70% Tempranillo, rest Garnacha, Mazuelo & Graciano), 36 months in oak, palate shows elegant flavors of cherry and currant with espresso, vanilla & toasty oak tones. Soft full ripe tannins, lively acidity on a long finish ending with an earthy mineral character. Great vintage! — 5 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Founded in 1932 by Isaac Muga Martínez, now run by children Manuel, Isabel & Isaac Muga Caño. Deep Ruby, aromas of sweet red and black fruits with pepper spice, unmistakable Muga. 4 grape blend from the Haro district (70% Tempranillo, rest Garnacha, Mazuelo & Graciano), palate shows cherry and currant flavors with espresso, vanilla & toasty oak tones. Soft full tannins, lively acidity on a medium+ finish ending with an earthy mineral character. Nice value! Great vintage! — 6 years ago

Nick Valvo

9.4

Great for drinking in the park after your wife gets tenure. — 6 years ago

Ana María

9.1

Color claro. Muy Rioja. Acaramelado, cuero. suave y fino. — 7 years ago

with Bernat

Nancy Loe

9.5

Dry, tobacco notes, bella finish. — 8 years ago