Ellen Clifford

9.3

I was lucky enough to lunch with Karin Wärnelius-Miller, who, along with her husband Justin Miller, tends the fields and makes the wines. “I’m doing what I love, and I’m doing it alongside the man I love,” she stated—the two grew up in wine country and returned to Alexander Valley in their twenties—and the rest is history, AND they make EXCEPTIONAL, elegant wines. This Chard was (if forced to pick one) my favorite. Honeyed (but not sweet) with hints of beeswax, something herbal, almost a lemongrass vibe, is in the mix. Light on the palate for a wine with a smidge of age and vitality! Almost effervescent in spirit. — a year ago

Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

8.9

Only about 2 years on wood. This has a bit of pear in it as well which shows in a delicate perfume of yellow skined fruits. This should be very interesting to riff with as a base for white spirit cocktails. — 2 years ago

Gene Buonviri

9.2

Classic London Dry Gin made in Edinburgh, Scotland. Far from ordinary this gin very balanced and pack with 14 botanicals. Hints of Pine Nuts, Lemongrass and a Lavender finish. Kick back with your favorite G&T mix, act like a Brit, enjoy and have another.....Excellent. — 3 years ago

Romain Fitoussi

9.0

Nature Gamay of very good quality, in the spirit of Marcel Lapierre (his nephew has told me). At the same time greedy, accessible, and with a very beautiful aromatic density which unfolds especially when one gives the wine time to air out. Superb for its price.

Gamay nature de très bonne facture, dans l’esprit de Marcel Lapierre (son neveux m’a t’on dit). À la fois gourmand, accessible, et avec une très belle densité aromatique qui se déploie d’autant plus qu’on laisse au vin le temps de s’aérer. Superbe pour son prix. — 4 years ago

Doug Powers

9.4

Sweet, almost plummy fruit, spirit seems a bit separated even after a 9 1/2 hour decant, but then the finish really sweetens and lengthens with the Colston-Bassett Stilton, absolutely lovely Porto!! — a year ago

with Jim

Gene Buonviri

9.1

Born in Croatia, made its way to southern Italy where it was named Primitivo. Fortunately, the imperial nursery of Vienna catalogued specimens of the vine, which sourced a journey to New England in 1829. In the true American spirit, Zinfandel found it’s home in California during the Gold Rush of 1849.
This Dessert Wine is bold, lots of spice with a light peppery finish, rich smooth and jammy.
— 2 years ago

Romain Fitoussi

9.2

Burgundian classicism combined with the "natural wine" spirit is what this bottle evokes, and more generally Sarnin-Berrux wines. Here we have a Pinot Noir with volume, material, freshness, fine oaky notes very discreet but very well mixed with the primary notes. The texture in the mouth is superb. Superb bottle. I'll be curious to taste with 10 years of aging!

Le classicisme bourguignon associé à l’esprit « vin nature » voilà un peu ce qu’évoque cette bouteille, et plus généralement les vins Sarnin-Berrux. On a ici un Pinot Noir avec du volume, de la matière, de la fraîcheur, de fines notes boisées très discrètes mais très bien mêlées aux notes primaires. La texture en bouche est superbe. Superbe bouteille. Je serai curieux de goûter avec 10 ans de garde tiens ! — 3 years ago

Romain Fitoussi

9.0

50% Tannat, 50% Merlot blend. A lesser-known cuvée by Alain Brumont. The result is in the Bordeaux spirit. Black dress, ruby reflections still suggesting aging potential. After two hours of absolutely necessary aeration, the wine delivers notes of black fruits, blackberries, blackcurrants, plum. The breeding is elegant and melted with tannins between tobacco, chocolate, caramel, eucalyptus... the evolution notes are perfectly integrated into the bouquet. A wine with a classic style, of great drinkability.

Assemblage 50% Tannat, 50% Merlot pour cette cuvée moins connue de Alain Brumont. Le résultat est dans l’esprit Bordelais. Robe noire, reflets rubis suggérant encore du potentiel de garde. Après deux heures d’aération absolument nécessaire le vin se livre sur des notes de fruits noirs, mûres, cassis, prune. L’élevage est élégant et fondus aux tanins entre tabac, chocolat, caramel, eucalyptus.. les note d’évolution sont parfaitement intégrées au bouquet. Un vin au style classique, d’une grande buvabilité. — 2 years ago

Matt Madia

9.4

Delightful. Baked bread honey and almond. Paired with caviar. — 3 years ago

Jan A

9.2

Lots of big bubbles with biscuit and lemon — 4 years ago