Melka

La Mekerra Vineyard White Blend 2013

9.2

Comparing the 2013 to 2018:
2013 97% Sauvignon Blanc 3% Muscadelle
2018 100% Sauvignon Blanc
2013 more stone fruit peach, apricot and nectarine
2018 peach, lemon, spice, flower
Preferred the purity of the 2018 — a month ago

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Philippe Pacalet

Cornas Syrah 2018

Jay Kline

9.1

This bottle was opened sometime earlier in the evening before a glass was handed to me. Pacalet’s 2018 Cornas pours, a deep ruby purple with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with wild notes of ripe and tart black and red fruits: mixed brambles, freshly cracked black pepper, bacon fat, lavender, dried green herbs and gentle warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. Considering Philippe is Burgundian, I think he does a great job with Cornas; certainly showing a sense of place with the feral nature of Serine. Drink now through 2038. — 2 months ago

Vanessa, Zach and 12 others liked this

Melka

Métisse Jumping Goat Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Joe DAscoli

9.5

Wow. This wine delivered against wagyu strip steaks and then on its own

Great balance and deep fruit flavors. — 2 months ago

Andrew, Bob and 1 other liked this

Melka

La Mekerra Knights Valley Cabernet Franc-Merlot Blend 2012

Kevin Dale

9.4

51% Cab Franc, 49% Merlot
Referred to as “The Beast” since it still tastes so young and will drink well for another 15-20 years. Tasted with the 2018 and seemed “younger” than the 2018. — a month ago

Tom, Brian and 4 others liked this

Philippe Gonet

Brut Rosé Champagne

Lyn Farmer

9.3

Medium gorgeous rosé color and intense aromas of red apple, cranberry, violet, raspberry, lemon, bread dough and pastry. This has more class and while not delicate it has more finesse than the average NV rose. On the palate, crisp acidity well-balanced with the fruit and a long finish. — a month ago

Paul, Tom and 2 others liked this