RustyR

9.6

Open. Old. Amazing. M. Temple record bar — a month ago

Victor Hsu

9.7

Sublime. One of the most delicious wines I’ve had in years. Silky and perfumed, earthy and fruity; California power melded with Old World sophistication. Enjoyed the 2007 vintage with my wife Dreama at kaiseki temple Hayato in LA, part of my ongoing days long birthday celebration. A privilege and a pleasure. — 2 years ago

Robert Torretti

9.2

BYOB event for the Commanderie des Costes du Rhône at Temple Court. Light in color but a fragrant nose with good acidity and tertiary flavors on the palate. Enjoyed with roasted duck breast. — 2 years ago

Tracy Hall

9.1

Dusty patina (like walking through a Japanese temple) pomegranate and cranberry. Mixed white and black peppercorns. Uplifting acid (in a good way) that super complements food. TBL — 3 years ago

Her Mir Tage

9.7

DRC Richebourg 2017: A fragrance untainted by the world～

The 2017 DRC Richebourg is a perfume explosion—a captivating interplay of woody clove and spice, both flamboyant and impeccably controlled. As we tasted, I asked my friends if they knew of a perfume that echoed this wine's aroma. They replied they had never come across one, but would purchase it without hesitation if they did. To my nose, the closest relative would be L'Artisan Parfumeur’s Dzongkha.

It offers that bracing, airy coolness with smoky, peppery spices, laced with the subtle sweet-herbaceous touch of magnolia and clove—reminiscent of the complex scent that washes over you the moment you push open the massive door of an ancient, solitary temple: the crisp, thin air of the high altitudes meeting the first ethereal wisp of incense smoke. Then unfolds layers of ancient wood, the dust of old books, musk, and earthy vetiver. The overall character is intensely crystalline, spiritual, and weightless—evoking visions of high plateaus and vast wilderness, of isolated lamaseries. Some DRCs also possess a temple-like quality, but theirs is a temple down here among us, bustling with devotees and heavy with the common smoke of popular devotion— a more earthly presence. — 2 months ago

Jay Kline

9.0

A generous friend opened this at a small gathering and I think I was the only person there who even knew what it was. This was my first time drinking the “Clos du Temple”. The wine pours a pale pink-gold color with no signs of sediment or gas. On the nose, stone fruits and forest berries; apricots, peaches and strawberries. There’s also honeysuckle and stony minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with no tannins. Acid is medium+. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long, fresh and juicy. There’s a luxurious texture to this wine. Well done, if not exactly soul stirring. I guess only three cases of this were allocated to the state. — 2 years ago

Corinne Walters

10

2015 from our engagement trip, drinking with Dan and Michelle — 5 years ago

Samuel Tyndall

9.0

Very good. First pomerol. Need more exposure for sure — a year ago

Victor Hsu

9.0

Solid, flavorful California Cab, delivering what It expected. Unfortunately it was up against well-aged Chateau Lafite Rothschild and Chateau Margaux. Sorry Stag’s Leap Cask 23, I love ya, but you’re just not in the same league. Enjoyed the 2012 vintage at the Temple of Beef, Totoraku in Beverly Hills. — 2 years ago

Deborah M

9.2

Plush is really the only word needed to describe this wine. I tasted this wine over the course of three days and every day it got better. Plush elegance if that could be a thing. No overly jammy with this one.

15.1% ABV, but doesn’t come across that high. This wine gives you ripe fruit and silky mouthfeel.

This wine pairs well with Stone Temple Pilots - Plush. — 3 years ago