Abbas Zand

9.1

J Lohr pure Paso 2021 Pao Robles red blend
Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah
Dark ruby, medium intensity, full body, high alcohol 15%
Dark cherry, blackberry flavors, mushroom, dusty earth and Oak. Firm tannins, long finish.
$25 — 25 days ago

Shay A

9.4

My contribution to a large Rhône dinner. Standouts were ‘07 Chapoutier Le Meal Blanc, ‘89 and ‘90 Jaboulet La Chappelle, ‘11 Guigal La Mouline.

An over-generalization, but what I love about Cornas is the rusticity and sometimes feral nature of the wines (which I don’t find in Hermitage or CR) and this ‘05 is in that vein. I followed this from pop (after all, we are at the almost 20yr mark) and over the course of three hours.

Interplay of red and black berry fruits, black pepper, slightly herbal (maybe closer to potpurri floral) aromatically. Bright and nimble on the palate, nothing about this is ripe or soft. Energetic acidity all the way through surrounded by notes of iron (sanguine-like) and rocky minerality. Crunchy red and black fruits (whole-cluster?), hint of gaminess but not in the meaty-style I semi-expected. Clean and pure style of Syrah. Big structure at the finish…hard to imagine drinking this 10+yrs ago. Acidity and tannin will carry this a long time, but I think this is peak window for getting depth of fruit and complexity. — 4 days ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

A very crispy, clean and light Sauv Blanc from the Entre-Deur-Mers appellation in Bordeaux. Dry and refreshing, yet delicious and delicate finish. Effortlessly pairs with shellfish and ceviche dishes. — 6 months ago

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.5

Layered and focused this wine is pure and concentrated. Balanced and thick.
Long lasting finish with a core of acidity that lifts it up.
94-96 — 12 days ago

Conrad Green

9.4

Light and bright and sappy. Red cherry, violets. Supple and mildly tangy with freshness and clarity. Clear and precise- quite light in character but pure and vivid. Very good.. — 24 days ago

with Steve and Amanda

Raun Kupiec

9.2

Super. Grain, oats, smoothness, tobacco leaf. Yummy. — 5 months ago

Aaron Tan

8.9

Too rich for my blood, but as the name suggests, it had a lovely purity. Sweet black cherries, violets, pepper, and hints of olive tapenade. Very sweet, concentrated, and full-bodied on the palate. Was looking for more elegance. — 6 months ago

Conrad Green

9.6

Intense blue fruit. Very meaty with iodine and gnarly herbal undertow. Berry juice and balanced and pure. Excellent — a month ago

with BOT, Matt and 1 other

Lee Pitofsky

9.6

When Salon has some age that’s when it shows how special it is. It gains most notably in texture, aromatic complexity and really becomes singular in its expression of Mesnil Chardonnay. 2007 is in a beautiful spot, stunningly pure with incredible fruit and mineral definition and a finish that just stays with you. Special wines… — 3 months ago

Mike Evans

9.4

Pure raspberry with a touch of white pepper, a little tannic but great elegance. — 5 months ago