Tree Kilpatrick

9.6

This was a gift from a close friend who worked for Silver Oak as a garden manager until they eliminated that part of their business. Beautiful color in the glass. Ruby with a hint of rust on the edge. Aroma is complex with berries and flint. Also just a hint of pine needles. Christmas trees. Flavors are full and fine. This is BIG BOY wine. Delicious. — 5 months ago

Vanessa

9.2

Peach-salmon hue. Tiny bubbles dancing in the glass. Red grapefruit, strawberry, raspberry, dried rose petals, toasted almond, freshly baked sourdough, yeast, ocean spray, chalk.

Beautiful conclusion to our anniversary weekend. Never stop celebrating the good. Thank you @Kate ADK for the delicious gift 🙏

NV Champagne. 12% ABV. #celebratethegoodthings — 6 years ago

with Kate and Deked1

Phil Johnson

9.0

Office CMAS gift 2019. Excellent. — 6 years ago

Chris Sowick

9.0

Chain Bridge Cellars. $43.00. Xmas gift from Matt. Excellent Cab. Smooth. — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

If you see my posts, you know all too well that I am addicted to Rosé Champange. Also, I love to pair food & wine.

Everyone has a passion and or gift(s). One of the other things I do well is make the best fruit tart I’ve had anywhere. I’m not bragging, just relaying something that has played out through my experiences. I make it twice a summer season and have been waiting to pair with the Ruinart Rosé this season. I simply knew these two would be perfect together and it didn’t disappoint. Even over the Billecart Rosé which, on its own, I enjoy more over the Ruinart Rosé.

The fruits in each marry perfectly. The crust of the tart picked up and extenuated the dough/baguette crust in the Champagne. There is a perfectly even tug of war between the dessert and the Champagne which, is the primary essential building block of any good food & wine pairing. The wine and dish should not dominate one over the other. The flavors of each should complement each other in some fashion and there are normally many paths to choose from in getting there. This happened perfectly tonight with this Cuvée and my tart.

The Ruinart shows rich, deep and ripe fruits. Black cherry, strawberries, citrus blend, raspberries, soft, delicate chalkiness, mid intensity volcanic minerals, bread dough/Baguette crust, excellent acidity and beautifully, delicious, rich, elegant polished finish that persists minutes. 9.2 on its own and 9.4 with the fruit tart.

Photos of; the House of Ruinart, famous painting of Ruinart’s founder-Dom Thierry Ruinart, my fruit tart and the walk down to their chalky caves. So chalky, its seeped through the bricks they laid to support the ceiling and walls. — 7 years ago

Ellen Winn

9.5

Trader Joe’s - $14 - Received as gift from Rob & Jackie. Will rate when I try it. This wine is excellent! Very good Italian wine. Very smooth, light and not too dry. It’s exactly what you’d expect from a dry red Italian wine. I usually favor Cabernet Sauvignon but, this is exceptional. — 9 years ago

Nishith Jobanputra

9.0

Gift. Excellent. — 6 months ago

Brian Lenich

9.6

Great wine Amy received as a gift for all her hard work. Very heavy bottle — 6 years ago

Lorraine Hay

9.2

I was given this 2016 Petit Sirah as a gift. I’ll be buying it in the future. Elegant bouquet with a lingering lovely finish. — 6 years ago

Sue Mohle

9.2

Luscious blue fruits , rich soil notes, smooth finish — 6 years ago

Ashley Hindenlang

9.0

Atwell team gift, smooth, crowd pleaser — 7 years ago

Mike R

9.2

Este es vino especial - - sonriente

Gracious amigos en el rebaño nerd vino

Miguel — 8 years ago

Kyle Gross

9.4

Jammy, super dry, super delicious. — 8 years ago

Lynn Graham

9.1

Gift from David
Very smooth full body. — 9 years ago

Rob Taylor

9.3

2019. Really solid. High alcohol @15%, but drank surprisingly well even without food. Opened up nicely and was smoother the 2nd night.
Was part of JW's bday gift. — 5 years ago

Mark Howard

9.8

Great producer and a great vintage. Why are you looking here for notes? Yes it is spectacular. What more is there to say? What a wonderful treat and gift from our friend Rick. An absolute surprise waiting for our arrival. The perfect beginning to a romantic birthday celebration for Elizabeth!! 🥂🎉🎂 — 6 years ago

with Elizabeth

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

The nose reveals slightly sour & bruised fruits. Bruised golden apple & pear, overripe pineapple, lemon meringue, green apple, lime zest/candy, melted, salted caramel, honeysuckle, white & yellow peach, brown butter, caramelized brown sugar, hints of mint, sea fossils, grey volcanics, whiff of white spice, vanillin, bread dough, yellow lilies, spring flowers with mixed floral greens.

The palate is rich, lush, round, a touch gluey & full. Nice mousse, micro-oxygenation, slightly sour & bruised fruits Bruised golden apple & pear, overripe pineapple, lemon meringue, green apple, lime zest/candy, melted, salted caramel, honeysuckle/honey comb, white & yellow peach, inside banana peel, brown butter, caramelized brown sugar, nougat, hints of mint, sea fossils, gritty, penetrating chalkiness, grey volcanics, some white spice with nice lighter heat, vanillin, bread dough, yellow lilies, spring flowers with mixed floral greens. Excellent acidy. The long, even, fresh, well balanced finish persists nicely and is delicious.

Nice bottle and well priced at $38 w/ deluxe gift box.

Photos of; House of Roederer, caves with A-Frames for the hand Riddlers, walk through tunnel and marquee Grand Cru vineyard. — 6 years ago

Briggite Bardóoooo

8.9

Great surprise. It was a gift from some friends and finally we could taste it. — 8 years ago

with Magnetochem

Jon Hoke

9.3

Wonderful as always...10 yr. member since wife signed me up as 50th birthday gift...last shipment since we are discontinuing membership but still have plenty to enjoy!!! — 8 years ago

Rob Brobst III

9.8

@Paul Treadway Huntington Beacher @Mike Smith @Martin G Rivard Wow and thank you Paul for this amazing gift. You’re always so generous! — 8 years ago