John Bratincevic

9.0

Scratches that itch. Hard to tell whether it’s a “true champagne” or a very good cremant, but at closeout prices who cares? 90. — 9 days ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.1

Quite Chablis like. Just 600 bottles made. Not super complex. More on the subtle side. Lemon and touch herbs 🌿. 12.8%. One of the the producers which are on the burgh side of the spectrum. — 2 months ago

ESF

9.1

Wow, this was VERY dry & razor sharp - aromatics really opened when it got up to cellar temp. Bright citrus infused minerals, rocks & shells, some florals - a lot of maritime influence tho I’m not sure where these vines are from. Densely packed mid palate, strong acidic backbone & impressive finish. — 3 months ago

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9.3

The 2023 Selección Especial Nº2 Victoria was sourced from a 1920-planted vineyard in Vélez-Málaga, Alta Axarquía, in the Sierras de Málaga. This late-harvest wine was aged seven months on the lees and bottled with 190 grams of sugar. Yellow in hue, it presents herbal aromas with peach and apricot notes and a faint hint of nard. Sweet and balanced on the palate, it offers an intense mouthfeel with a long-lasting savory finish. This is a delicate, well-crafted wine. (Joaquín Hidalgo, Vinous, September 2024)
— 18 days ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.5

My favorite Chard producer in the country - USA. Rich and aromatic. Can easily go for a decade. Pineapple, lemon. Creamy back palate texture. Just 13.2% for Napa! 1200 bottles made 3 barrels? Burgundy like in style yet with this added touch of CA fruit. No butter or vanilla here. Just excellent wine making. Wow. — 2 months ago

Brandon Boesch

9.3

Lemon, cream, honeysuckle, some grass notes, but really great body. I would never guess Sonoma blind. Pretty complex wine. I like it — 3 months ago

Norman Gennaro

9.1

Sake World 2024 Had to judge given it’s the same glass throughout the tasting but favorite of all the pours from this producer. — 7 days ago

Chris MacLean

9.2

Winner with chicken dinner — a month ago

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Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.2

Electric. Tart lime and tangerine, wet stone, mint. — 2 months ago

Randy Fuller

9.3

This wine has a lovely golden tint. Aromas of apricot, apple, pear and a very light citrus note appear in the nose. The flavors are fairly remarkable, especially for a $7 wine. Tropical notes, peach, pear and lemon-lime come forward, along with a hint of sweet oak. The acidity is zippy enough to carry a salad, seafood dish or light pasta meal. The wine finishes long and full. It is definitely a bargain wine, one reminiscent of old-line Chardonnay. — 4 months ago