Reviews

Vice Versa Beatrix Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard

Similar to my experience with this wine back in April, the Beatrix showed a healthy dollop of red berry, cassis, earth, dry flowers, and an almost-Grenache-garrigue element that provides an herbal…

Vice Versa Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard

Initially, the 2019 To Kalon was a bit reserved (by Napa standards of course) and took a little bit of coaxing after the first pull of the cork. Double-decanted and given over four hours to find its…

Vice Versa Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard

This is round #2 with the 2019 LPV since my last sampling it back in April. Once again, it is unquestionably the star of the show. This is the best LPV Vice Versa has ever produced and is…

Vice Versa Cabernet Sauvignon Steltzner Vineyard

Powerfully sharp and angular on the first pop of the cork, the Steltzner doesn't take long before it is hale and hearty with unified black and red berry fruit, rock, black cherry skin, and black…

Hubert Lamy Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Derrière Chez Edouard Blanc

Nearly identical to the 2017, this current installment of Edouard is clean, crisp, and a straight-laced square. White melon rind, unripe yellow citrus, sea salt, and fossilized rock lay the path for…

Pott Wine Space & Time

It's been over two years since my last bottle. As others have mentioned, this still needs to sleep. However, it was still quite drinkable, delivering fairly lush and round black cherry and purple…

Hubert Lamy Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Clos de la Chateniere Blanc Vieilles Vignes

Lemon, lime, and grapefruit juice, lemon zest, crunchy yellow pear and peach, sea salt, white pumice, tonic, and clam shell notes all make for beautifully layered waves of flavor, expanding with a…

Laherte Frères Champagne Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Les Grandes Crayères

An instant crowdpleaser type of Champagne, with a rounded mouthful experience that is front-loaded with flavor and fun. Lemon confit, yellow pear, and almond sliver notes welcome the palate with open…

Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis Grand Cru Valmur

There is certainly Grand Cru intensity and power here, with lemon everything exploding in the mouth; limeade, lemon juice, lemontini, honeydew, and crunchy pear notes parade across the palate with…

Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Montmains

2019 Droin 1er Crus side-by-side: Fourchaume, Montmains, Montée de Tonnerre.

Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume

2019 Droin 1er Crus side-by-side: Fourchaume, Montmains, Montée de Tonnerre.

Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre

2019 Droin 1er Crus side-by-side: Fourchaume, Montmains, Montée de Tonnerre.

Henri Boillot Bourgogne Blanc

A well made Bourgogne, with predictable yellow citrus, unripe stone fruit, and some white rock notes delivered in a somewhat powerful unfolding of medium+ flavors. Finishes a little abrasive and…

Jean et Sébastien Dauvissat Chablis 1er Cru Séchet

Deeply pitched and showing a slightly more advanced flavor profile than expected, the Sechet displays notably balanced and medium intensity grilled lemon, clementine, olive oil, and river rock notes.…

Trimbach Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile

Nutty and petrol-driven, with lamp oil and roasted walnut characteristics that make for an overly brassy execution of flavor, this 2000 is for those who value tertiary flavors over freshness. Bruised…

Aubert Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard

From magnum. This is pretty much in pineapple syrup territory for me at this juncture. Viscous and potent, with nutty and dark overtones that wax the palate and become sludgy on the finish.

Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

Three 2016 Myriads: GIII, Empyrean, Crane.

Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Empyrean Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard

Three 2016 Myriads: GIII, Empyrean, Crane.

Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard

Three 2016 Myriads: GIII, Empyrean, Crane.

MacDonald Cabernet Sauvignon

Another stellar performance from the 2018 MACDONALD. This is my second time sampling this vintage of what I believe to be an absolutely perfect wine. For me it's kinda simple: This is one of the best…

Shared Notes Sauvignon Blanc Les pierres qui décident

100% Sauvignon Blanc. A typical but still stimulating Sauvignon Blanc profile of yellow and white pear, white peach, lemon curd, lime, lemon verbena, grass, and some barrel spice notes are presented…

TOR Cabernet Sauvignon Black Magic

Black Magic and Pure Magic side by side.

TOR Pure Magic Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard B F D

Black Magic and Pure Magic side by side.

Littorai Pinot Noir One Acre

From magnum. A deep core of black cherry, dark plum, bark, and burnt citrus rind set off a slightly rustic push of moderately intense flavors on the fruit-forward attack that drops deeply into a nice…

Faethm / Fingers Crossed White

Ripe and ready upon opening, the 2017 Feathm White's succulent yellow citrus and stone fruit flavors cascade across the palate with a gorgeous and delineated pulse that strikes a perfect chord…