Clay Bullwinkel

9.4

Excellent orange cataratto by the Spoto clan. — a year ago

Shay A

9.2

I’m in the 91+ territory here, but this is an older NV and the age pushes this up just a touch.

From 375. Easy for my wife and I to enjoy while our two littles run around on NYE.

After the Mousse Fils L’Or d’Eugene rosé from a few days ago, this is totally different. Much more classical versus the unique Mousse. Pale copper colored in the glass. Lots of similarities to Charles Heidsieck’s Brut Reserve rosé with its strawberry shortbread and toasty layers, but the fruit isn’t as layered. Slightly chalk/limestone initially but gives way to Spiced rhubarb, red berries, white peach and an orange marmalade finish (maybe dosage peeking out as well as the age helping channel some depth and richness). — a year ago

Galen Hasler

9.1

Moderate pleasing reductive nose, mineral, tastes like a cross between Blaufrankish and PN. Perfect pairing with lobster — a year ago

Stuart Cullen

9.7

Special wine for New Year’s Eve. Great tasting, very flowery aroma. Tastes so smooth. Sarah won the fantasy football league. — a year ago

Jason Case

9.8

Deep red fruit, leather, tobacco, balance completely. At peak in the glass 40mins — a year ago

Ruud Verhagen

9.4

fantastic second wine in the making, needed some days to truly shine. Great potential! Drink from 2028 imo… — a year ago

Jess

9.2

Medium-deep ruby-purple color.
Aromas of raspberry, blackberry, spice, garrigue.
Dry. Flavors of raspberry, blackberry, cinnamon, earth, garrigue. Medium, velvety tannins.

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — a year ago

Jay Kline

9.3

In 2017, “Chevalier de Sterimberg” was Jaboulet’s top Hermitage Blanc since no “La Chapelle” Blanc was made. Popped and poured; served just below cellar temp and enjoyed over the course of an hour. The wine pours a light gold with medium+ viscosity. On the nose, the 2017 is still developing with notes of pear, orange marmalade, lemon, stone fruit, honeydew, honey, chamomile and granite minerals. On the palate, I’m getting more than expected acid which I would rate at medium. The finish is long and has surprising (and welcome!) minerality. This has matured very well in the last few years (this is better than my previous bottle) and I expect it will continue to do so through 2032. This was a sublime pairing with our annual seafood boil. — a year ago

Amanda Speier

10

Ross's 40th Bday at Four Seasons. Buttered toast, slight briny oyster liquor. Perfection. — a year ago