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2013

J. Lassalle Champagne Premier Cru Special Club

Champagne · Premier Cru

Brisk and bristling with ginger, red apple skin, limestone, crunchy stone fruit, red cherry water, and lemon pith. It's a bit edgy and biting, but I appreciate the energy and tension here. Lacks some…

Reviewed 6 July 2026
2017

Domaine Jacques Prieur Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Combettes

Côte de Beaune · Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru

Flinty and lemon/lime juice-driven, with lemon curd and softer white and yellow pear notes to round out the profile. Medium in delivery and body, with the reduction just enough to add interest and…

Reviewed 6 July 2026
2021

Adversity Cellars Chardonnay Five Wells Vineyard

Sonoma County · Russian River Valley

Hands down the best white wine Russell Bevan has ever crafted, the Adversity 5 Wells bursts with extraordinary vibrancy and tension. The rippin' acidity provides chiseled and crystalline focus,…

Reviewed 6 July 2026
2017

Greer Cabernet Sauvignon Greer Vineyard

Napa Valley · Rutherford

Pleasant and tasty, with Pott's restraint and less bodacious style making for a bit of a drying profile in this vintage. I appreciate the balance here, with dusty red and purple plum flavors offering…

Reviewed 5 July 2026
2024

Bevan Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Calixtro Tench Vineyard

Napa Valley · Oakville

Distinctly Tench in style, with black and red cherry, black and red licorice, dust, crushed roses, red rock, and spice, the Calixtro is a young pup for sure, but it is swirling with fun flavors.…

Reviewed 5 July 2026
2018

Paul Lato Syrah Il Padrino Bien Nacido Vineyard

Central Coast · Santa Maria Valley

Salty charcuterie, olive, red and purple plum, river rock, and red and black cherry notes make for a cooler presentation of flavor. Meaty in style, but not overt or loud in its production and…

Reviewed 5 July 2026
2008

Château Margaux Pavillon Rouge

Médoc · Margaux

Black and red cherry, muddled strawberry, tobacco leaf, cedar, and earth. A fine food wine, but a bit mushroomy for my taste. Lacks depth and profundity. Medium-minus on the finish. Drink now.

Reviewed 5 July 2026
2008

Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select

Napa Valley · Stags Leap District

A solid performance with this particular bottle. Decanted for a few hours, which really allowed the firm tannins to soften and the black fruit and obsidian notes to emerge. No green peppercorn or…

Reviewed 5 July 2026
2019

David Leclapart Champagne Premier Cru Cuvée L'Aphrodisiaque

Champagne · Premier Cru

Ginger, spice, pear, grilled lemon, honey, coriander, and yellow and red apple flavors delivering a distinctly Pinot Noir-driven profile. Notable intensity, but cradled by a finesse that seems to be…

Reviewed 5 July 2026
2023

Aubert Chardonnay Eastside Vineyard

Sonoma County · Russian River Valley

Continuing to come together nicely since my last sample, the 2023 Eastside is still more of a gourmand experience, especially when comparing it to previous vintages. There is certainly adequate…

Reviewed 5 July 2026
2021

Marcassin Chardonnay Marcassin Vineyard

Sonoma County · Sonoma Coast

Initially served a bit too cold, muting the yellow citrus fruit flavors, but as it comes around to standard cellar temperature, this sample slowly unveils white melon, crème fraiche, lemon curd, and…

Reviewed 5 July 2026
2018

Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Bougros

Chablis · Grand Cru

A shy and somewhat muted performance, with some subtle lemon and lime flavors, but otherwise a bit boring. Diluted finish. Better as it warmed up and with food.

Reviewed 5 July 2026
NV

Dhondt-Grellet Champagne Roc Solare

France · Champagne

Best bottle of this disgorgement so far. Perfect combination of fresh lemon, pear, and melon notes along with kisses of honey and spice. Persistent length, with props for elegant balance and depth.

Reviewed 4 July 2026
2022

Vincent Cuillier Champagne Chemin des Rois - Brut Nature

France · Champagne

Day 1: As soon as this hits the palate, it is instantly tight and linear, with a white mineral profile that comes off as all suds and chalk. Skeletal and angular. The fruit expression is extremely…

Reviewed 3 July 2026
2018

Huré Frères Champagne L'Inattendue Blanc de Blancs

France · Champagne

Again, a performance marked by freshness, the 2018 offers both white rock-infused energy and white/yellow melon, lemon pith, and crunchy green, white, and yellow pear fruit notes that give some…

Reviewed 29 June 2026
2016

Ultramarine Blanc de Blancs Heintz Vineyard Sonoma Coast

Sonoma County · Sonoma Coast

Broad and ripe, but also focused and framed, this bottle of the 2016 Heintz is full of lemon and yeast flavors that are indeed forward, but balanced and measured in overall intensity and volume.…

Reviewed 27 June 2026