Robert D — Empire Wine Community
Robert D has been a customer since Sep 2013
Reviews (119)
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Antiche Terre Amarone della Valpolicella 2016
Posted Nov 3, 2021[Verified]
YUMMY"A little bit of a fruit bomb, but very pleasant to drink."
Piedrasassi Syrah 2018
Posted Apr 9, 2021[Verified]
VERY NICE FOR PRICE"Will consider when future vintages become available"
Domaine Philippe Faury St Joseph Rouge 2017
Posted Nov 25, 2020[Verified]
SUBTLE AND DEEP"This is such a satisfying wine. Rich on the palate with almost musty fruit and nut flavors. Love it!"
Chateau La Tour de Mons Margaux 2016
Posted Nov 3, 2020[Verified]
SPLURGE BUT WORTH IT"This is delicious and satisfying on Election night 2020 as we await results. The reviewers are accurate, especially about the cocoa powder that I sensed but could not identify. Wonder what it would be like if cellared for another 4 or 8 years?"
El Coto 'Coto de Imaz' Rioja Reserva 2015
Posted Oct 23, 2020[Verified]
A PERFECTLY MADE RIOJA"Tannins suggest wine has longevity and will improve with age. Still, in 2020, quaffable and rich, almost thick."
Maison L'Envoye Morgon Cote du Py 2016
Posted Oct 22, 2020[Verified]
A VERY GOOD WINE, ESPECIALLY FOR THE PRICE"Tannins prominent. Maybe to hold for another year? Nonetheless, a very berry wine."
Antoine Sunier Regnie 'Montmerond' 2018
Posted Oct 16, 2020[Verified]
A LOT OF FRUIT"The initial sniffs of the glass revealed immediately the kind of fruit experience this wine would provide. Its delicious and lingers on the palate."
Beronia Reserve Rioja 2015
Posted Oct 13, 2020[Verified]
VERY GOOD FOR PRICE POINT"We purchased this based on the wine spectator rating. Really a very good wine."
Cune 'Vina Real' Crianza Tempranillo 2016
Posted Oct 9, 2020[Verified]
GREAT PRICE!"Lives up to its reviews."
Rodney Strong 'Chalk Hill' Chardonnay 2017
Posted Oct 4, 2020[Verified]
GREAT OTHERWISE BUT FINISH IS A LITTLE WEAK"This is much better as it warms up. Avoid drinking too cold. Everything that wine spectator says is basically correct. Except the finish feels a little flat and tails off."
Walter Hansel 'The Meadows' Chardonnay 2018
Posted Oct 3, 2020[Verified]
DELIGHTFUL AND EXPLOSIVE IN FLAVOR"We like this very much. Plan to order again."
Sans Liege 'The Offering' Red Blend 2016
Posted Sep 30, 2020[Verified]
NOT SURPRISED THIS IS SOLD OUT"Interesting blend when you read the proportions of the different grapes. Very accessible, mellow, full of fruit."
Gini 'La Frosca' Soave Classico 2016
Posted Aug 24, 2020[Verified]
IMAGINE MY SURPRISE"There was some question about why I ordered a Soave at this price point. Quite a revelation. Very good price, but then it is from an area which is known for cheaper wines."
Beringer 'Napa' Chardonnay 2017
Posted Aug 24, 2020[Verified]
NEEDS MORE FOCUS"This one is confusing with its floral and honey bounty. More acidity is needed. Very pleasant to drink, and for people who like a very full bodied and fruity wine, this will work. Price point is OK."
Mastroberardino 'Novaserra' Greco di Tufo 2017
Posted Jul 8, 2020[Verified]
ZIPPY!"This is not a typical wine. It is nuanced and spicy and very entertaining, especially for this very reasonable price."
Roserock by Drouhin Chardonnay 2017
Posted Jul 3, 2020[Verified]
PRICE POINT IS TOO HIGH"This is an enjoyable wine, best served at a higher temperature than is typical for a Chardonnay. At 58 degrees it seems pleasant but unremarkable. As it warms it feels more nuanced. Too expensive."
Aalto Tempranillo 2017
Posted Jul 3, 2020[Verified]
SPECTACULAR, EXPENSIVE"This is a very lovely wine, accessible, flavorful throughout. Just seems like a lot of money."
E. Guigal Gigondas 2015
Posted Jul 1, 2020[Verified]
WOULD ORDER AGAIN"For our wedding anniversary dinner, we had this lovely wine with hanger steak. Add cubed roasted potatoes. The wine is complex and not boring at all. Many fruity notes. Lots of structure and complexity."
Henri Bourgeois 'La Bourgeoise' Sancerre 2016
Posted Jun 30, 2020[Verified]
A COMPLEX WINE, BUT EXPENSIVE"We are having a little experiment to see if we can taste the qualities that raise the price of a white wine above 28 dollars. The wine is creamy, nuanced, flinty, and has good structure. Peach, nectarine, other white stone fruits. Lingers on the palate. Well, maybe thats why it costs so much. We may buy another bottle in future. Intriguing that the notes suggest it will develop in the bottle for another 10 to 12 years. Not sure how that works."
Evening Land Seven Springs Chardonnay 2017
Posted Jun 29, 2020[Verified]
WOULD BE OK AT A THIRD OF THE PRICE"Nothing wrong with it as a casual wine, if it were inexpensive. But, where is the structure? No acidity. Flabby lemon pastry taste. Completely boring."
Quinta Do Soalheiro Alvarinho 2019
Posted Jun 28, 2020[Verified]
DELIGHTFUL IN HOT WEATHER"We didn't remember the price and were pleased when we looked at the order and saw how inexpensive it is. Flavorful and acidic."
Hanzell 'Sebella' Chardonnay 2018
Posted Jun 27, 2020[Verified]
VERY PLEASING"A good price point for a Chardonnay of this quality. Nuanced."
Ippolito 1845 Mare Chiaro Bianco 2018
Posted May 26, 2020[Verified]
THE PRICE REFLECTS"Not very interesting, but sweet, and for that reason might be easier for some."
Fattoria Selvapiana Chianti Riserva Bucerchiale 2015
Posted May 22, 2020[Verified]
REQUIRES THOUGHTFULNESS"Not for people who want a page turner, but rather for those who are willing to read a classic like the Magic Mountain. The wine is not coming forward to you, neither is it shy, but you have to work at the relationship."
Emilio Moro 'Finca Resalso' Tempranillo 2018
Posted May 21, 2020[Verified]
OUTSTANDING FOR THE PRICE"Honestly until we looked back at the order we had no idea how much we had paid for this wine. ItIts rich and heady and absolutely delicious."
Novellum Chardonnay 2018
Posted May 17, 2020[Verified]
GREAT VALUE!"We were drinking this and had no idea what the price was until we looked it up. Presents as a more expensive wine."
Domaine de Roally Vire-Clesse 2017
Posted May 16, 2020[Verified]
NICE BUT PRICE POINT IS A BIT HIGH"This is not a California Chardonnay. Neither is it a typical French Chardonnay. Initially almost effervescent. It fillls the mouth well with citrus and an almost mineral taste. Would probably buy another bottle, but not multiple until we have a sense of how well it ages."
Bodegas Volver Single Vineyard Tempranillo 2017
Posted May 12, 2020
BIG WINE FOR THE PRICE!"We are enjoying drinking this, even more so once we learn how little we paid for it. It is rich and lush and perhaps not very sophisticated. But a very good value."
Eyrie Vineyards 'Estate' Chardonnay 2017
Posted May 9, 2020[Verified]
EFFERVESCENT"We generally do not like sparkling wines, or anyone that has that sparkly sensation. This one has that. We are drinking it a little cold. As it warms up it has more roundness of flavor. I do like it very much, but the price point is a bit disturbing."
Erath Pinot Noir 2017
Posted May 8, 2020[Verified]
EXCELLENT FOR THE PRICE"Fruity, easy, and not naive."
Masi 'Masianco' Pinot Grigio Verduzzo 2018
Posted May 6, 2020[Verified]
NOT GREAT, BUT QUAFFABLE"The price point is low, so the result should not be surprising. This might be very refreshing on a warm day. Or a very hot summer afternoon. A rainy evening in May, not really a good match."
Cantina Terlano Pinot Grigio 2018
Posted May 4, 2020[Verified]
I CAN FEEL THAT REFRESHING MOUNTAIN AIR"This is a lovely, lively, rather acidic white. We enjoy the fruit accents, and the minerality."
Capcanes Mas Donis 'Negre' Grenache/Syrah 2017
Posted May 1, 2020[Verified]
AMAZING"With (or mainly before) Friday night pizza this is a smooth fruity and satisfying wine. Plan to reorder."
Mount Eden Edna Valley Chardonnay 2017
Posted Apr 25, 2020[Verified]
INTRIGUING EXAMPLE"Lots of fruit and honey notes in the aroma and in the mouth. Perhaps we are drinking it too cold. As it warms up it will reveal more. It was interesting to read the winemaker comments. The Santa Cruz mountains are not a place where I think of wine being made, yet I remember when driving there that we did pass vineyards. Above the fog. The winemaker think this one should not be drunk so young, and maybe we should wait until 2024 or even later. But in the time of coronavirus, who knows if we will make it to that point. Now thatThe winemaker thinks this wind should not be drunk so young, and maybe we should wait until 2024 or even later. But in the time of coronavirus, who knows if we will make it to that point. Now that a pessimistic note, but not about the wine. Only about the time."
Columbia Crest 'H3' Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Posted Apr 15, 2020[Verified]
NICE BERRIES AND CHOCOLATE"This is pretty interesting, for the price. It does have a taste of cocoa at the end and reminds me of having cherry flavored red wine with dark chocolate."
Gary Farrell 'Russian River' Chardonnay 2017
Posted Apr 11, 2020[Verified]
EXPENSIVE BUT WORTH IT"This is a rich, subtle, somewhat acidic Chardonnay. Very pleasing. And would consider ordering more than one next time."
J Perrier & Fils Apremont 'Cuvee Gastronomie' 2018
Posted Mar 31, 2020[Verified]
SURPRISING"We drank this without looking at the price. Good value. Lemony and not boring."
Vinos de Arganza 'Flavium' Seleccion Mencia 2020
Posted Mar 13, 2020[Verified]
SILKY AND RICH"Will definitely order this again. Fruity but not in an obnoxious way."
Roserock by Drouhin Chardonnay 2016
Posted Mar 10, 2020[Verified]
UNDISTINGUISHED FOR THE PRICE"This is a respectable Chardonnay with a pleasing assortment of fruit nuances. It could use more acidity. Maybe we will like the second bottle more."
Cantina Andriano 'Floreado' Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Posted Mar 7, 2020[Verified]
NICE FRUIT, BALANCED"Interesting assortment of fruit aromas and flavors, with crisp acid background. Highly drinkable"
Selbach Oster Spatlese Zeltinger Schlossberg 2018
Posted Feb 23, 2020[Verified]
LOVELY FRUITY ALMOST DESSERT TYPE WINE"This was surprising, as we opened it to have with cheese and flatbread. The pairing was perfect. The reviews are correct. The ratings seem accurate. But, it is quite sweet. Charming though!"
Chateau d'Epire Savennieres 2017
Posted Feb 10, 2020[Verified]
PRETTY GOOD, AND WILL TRY IT AGAIN"We have mixed feelings about this one. It seemed not very interesting initially, and then later somewhat better, somewhat more complex. It may have to do with the food pairing."
Pahlmeyer 'Jayson' Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Posted Feb 10, 2020[Verified]
WOULD ORDER AGAIN"Initially seemed sweet and bland but after a while proves more complex. Will order one or two bottles sometime in the future."
Quivira Dry Creek Zinfandel 2016
Posted Feb 5, 2020[Verified]
GENEROUS AND RICH"Perfect for a not so nice not so cold not so warm winter night in Brooklyn. Lots of fruit, and goes well alone or with food. Good value."
Travaglini 'Gattinara' Nebbiolo 2016
Posted Jan 30, 2020[Verified]
WELL BALANCED BUT PRICEY"For this price we were expecting more. Subtle, low in alcohol, pretty good with the pork dish we served, but not a wow."
Beringer Oak Knoll 'Luminus' Chardonnay 2017
Posted Jan 28, 2020[Verified]
REFRESHING, NOT CLOYING"This is a moderate price for a wine with subtle flavors, not overwhelmingly buttery as many Chardonnays can be."
Chateau La Croix Lartigue Cotes du Castillon 2011
Posted Dec 6, 2019
SUBTLE AND VERY FINE"Sadly, this appears to be unavailable. It was great. We drank the bottle with beef and pasta. We would love to buy more. Such sweet sorrow that we cannot."
Jean-Marc Brocard Dom. Ste. Claire Chablis 2018
Posted Nov 25, 2019[Verified]
LEMONY AND REFRESHING"After drinking a number of Chardonnays that were on the buttery side, this is a refreshing change. Not too expensive, and works well with seafood and pasta."
Henri Bourgeois 'La Bourgeoise' Sancerre 2015
Posted Nov 4, 2019[Verified]
SOPHISTICATED, DIFFERENT, WORTH SIPPING SLOWLY"Most unusual, with mineral and grapefruit sensation on the tongue. We have no idea what a gooseberry tastes like, but now are curious. Very subtle wine opening up with many different aromas and sensations on the palate."
Feudi di San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino 2016
Posted Nov 3, 2019[Verified]
VERY GOOD!"We had this with a pasta and cheese dish, a casserole, and it was a wonderful complement, and pretty good to drink before the meal."
Raul Perez St Jacques 'Ultreia' Mencia 2017
Posted Nov 3, 2019[Verified]
JUST DONT GET THE RATINGS"Dull, uninspired."
Eyrie Vineyards 'Estate' Pinot Gris 2017
Posted Oct 6, 2019[Verified]
VERY GOOD FOR PRICE POINT"This seems to hit a sweet spot in our home. One of us likes buttery Chardonnay and the other one prefers more acidity. This seems to fit between and has a lot of pleasant nuances, and very well priced."
Hugel 'Classic' Pinot Gris 2016
Posted Sep 16, 2019[Verified]
VERY GOOD DEAL"Lovely to drink before dinner. Looking forward to having it with an Indian chicken dish."
Firriato Chiaramonte Nero D'Avola 2015
Posted Sep 13, 2019[Verified]
A LITTLE HARSH"This is gutsy and raw and fine with pasta or pizza. Not a good wine for sipping pleasure."
Bruno Giacosa Roero Arneis 2017
Posted Sep 7, 2019[Verified]
YUMMY, DRINK NOW!"We found this opened but stoppered bottle in the fridge this morning. A guest had opened it. So glad he did. Totally fruit forward although initially a bit salty on the palate. We enjoyed it this evening, comparing (favorably) to a 2015 Poilly Fuisse."
Pojer Sandri Muller Thurgau Palai 2017
Posted Sep 5, 2019[Verified]
DULL, LACKLUSTER"We saw all the rave reviews and thought maybe there was something here. But there’s not. This wine has nothing going on that’s interesting. Sharp citrus unmediated by anything else."
Domaine de Roally Vire-Clesse 2016
Posted Aug 7, 2019[Verified]
VERY PLEASANT AND VERY FRENCH"Someone in this house is very fond of California Chardonnay. This is a line that could appeal to that person, as well as someone who wants less fruit forward. Balanced, fragrant, and very susceptible over a relatively long period of time. Also goes well with food, if you have any left after you’re finished sipping."
Matias Pinot Noir 2014
Posted Jul 18, 2019
MOST UNEXPECTED AND INTERESTING"Not your typical Pinot. At $26 this is so atypical that we feel compelled to say what’s different. It’s much more resinous than one would expect, pinewoods and turpentine and Rosemary. I see that Empire is no longer carrying this, and I wonder why. It would make a good tasting comparison with other pinots."
Eyrie Vineyards 'Estate' Pinot Gris 2016
Posted Jul 16, 2019[Verified]
YUMMY AND REFRESHING!"Creamy mouth feel, not buttery, full of fruit whispers. It’s hot here in Brooklyn and this wine hits the spot."
El Enemigo Chardonnay 2016
Posted Jul 12, 2019[Verified]
DELICIOUS BUT PRICEY"El enemigo de enemigo es mi amigo? Or, we have seen el enemigo and he/she/they is us? This wine is delightful especially after drinking a lot of California Chardonnays. It’s a refreshing change, but a little priced high. On the other hand it comes all the way from Argentina. Tango!"
Mas d'en Compte 'Black Slate' Porrera 2015
Posted Jul 9, 2019
RICH, THICK, FRUITY"High in alcohol (15%) this is a bit heady in summer but goes well with meats. Very satisfying, complex, full palate."
Maria Papoila Vinho Verde 2021
Posted Jul 9, 2019[Verified]
EXCELLENT VALUE, GOOD REFRESHING WINE"A lovely summertime complement to fish and lighter fare."
Eric Solomon Selections 'Novellum' Chardonnay 2017
Posted Jul 1, 2019[Verified]
REFRESHING CHANGE FROM CALIFORNIA CHARDONNAYS"Amazing price. This is very drinkable and not tired or flabby. That sounds like a review by elimination of negatives. But this is what sometimes happens with Chardonnays, the disappointing finish. In this case, this is a lively wine that would work well with many dishes. Good to serve with friends who are not particular wine connoisseurs."
Landmark Vineyards 'Overlook' Chardonnay 2016
Posted May 22, 2019[Verified]
DEPENDABLE CREAMY RICHNESS"Very good for the price point."
Faustino Gran Reserva I 2005
Posted May 10, 2019[Verified]
EXPENSIVE BUT WELL-MADE"Fruit forward but complex and satisfying. One of the more expensive Riojas we have had."
Rombauer Chardonnay 2017
Posted Apr 28, 2019[Verified]
CREAMY AND LUSH"Great for drinking on its own. Complex and flowery. Hoping it pairs well with swordfish"
Bodegas Breca 'Breca' Old Vines Garnacha 2015
Posted Apr 1, 2019[Verified]
GREAT AT PRICE, GOOD FOR DINNERS AND GUESTS"Not especially complex but totally pleasant. Not a wrong note anywhere. Heavy on the alcohol at 15.5%."
El Esteco 'Don David' Malbec Reserve 2017
Posted Feb 6, 2019[Verified]
GREAT BUY"Thinking of getting a case."
Bodegas Alto Moncayo Veraton 2016
Posted Jan 29, 2019[Verified]
FRUITY AND SATISFYING"Lovely and full-bodied."
Olivier Leflaive Rully 1er Cru Les Cloux 2015
Posted Jan 20, 2019[Verified]
TROPICAL AROMAS BUT SLIGHTLY ACIDIC"Very balanced with a nice finish"
Chateau d'Epire Savennieres 2016
Posted Jan 14, 2019
INTERESTING AND COMPLEX, GOOD PRICE POINT"Crisp, citrus, something a little smoky I think. Very nice."
J. Hofstatter 'Joseph' Gewurztraminer 2014
Posted Dec 9, 2018
WELL, WE WAITED TOO LONG AND NOW THERE’S NO MORE"So delicious. Amazing price point. And the kind of wine that would appeal to lots of people who don’t drink wine. We love it and wish we had bought more."
Domaine de Roally Vire-Clesse 2015
Posted Dec 5, 2018[Verified]
SO GENTLE AND LOVELY"This is a beautiful wine. Fine alone. OK with chicken. But doesn’t need anything but itself."
Henri Bourgeois La Cote des Monts Damnes Sancerre 2016
Posted Dec 1, 2018[Verified]
FLINTY AND DRY, AMAZING"Different, citrusy and mineralic."
Chalk Hill 'Estate' Chardonnay 2015
Posted Nov 19, 2018[Verified]
PRICEY BUT REALLY GOOD"Some people don’t like fruity Chardonnays. But this is a beautiful example to share with people who are Chardonnay haters. So much complexity, lingering satisfaction."
Les Heritiers du Comte Lafon Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine 2016
Posted Nov 11, 2018[Verified]
WELL MADE WINE, EXCELLENT VALUE"The tasting notes are accurate. This is an extremely pleasant line with no hard edges and lots of lingering appeal."
Rombauer Chardonnay 2016 375ml
Posted Oct 29, 2018[Verified]
LUSH, CREAMY"It’s the delicious wine, and the 375 mL size bottle encourages slow savoring. Lots of complexity and delightful to the finish. Wish that Empire had the 750 mL bottle as well."
Craggy Range 'Te Muna' Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted Oct 23, 2018[Verified]
HERBACEOUS AND UNUSUAL PALATE"At first we couldn’t figure out what was going on. What is that taste? The label says herbs. And that’s exactly what it is. Not something that one generally encounters upfront in a wine. Overall very good. But might not be to everyone’s taste."
J Vineyards Chardonnay 2016
Posted Oct 22, 2018[Verified]
FOR $22 IMPRESSIVE"We had to look up “free run juice“ but apparently this is the juice that comes from the grapes as they are stacked up and exert pressure on the ones below. Before any pressing is done. Whether this is true or not, this is a wine that has a very strong presence of pineapple, and other fruit notes. It is strong throughout the finish, and we like it a lot."
Domaine Benoit Gautier Argilex De Gautier Sec 2016
Posted Oct 21, 2018[Verified]
A CROWD PLEASER"$12.45? Not bad. Acidic, dry, good with cheese."
Ramey 'Sonoma Coast' Chardonnay 2014
Posted Oct 20, 2018[Verified]
FOCUSED AND WITH ENOUGH ACID"Honeyed fruit in the initial mouth feel. Lots of complexity to keep you going. Pretty good for the price poinT."
Santa Barbara Winery Santa Barbara Chardonnay 2016
Posted Oct 17, 2018[Verified]
FRUITY BUT UNDISTINGUISHED"We think this one is worth $16. One never knows what the wine spectator ratings mean. Are they blind tested across all price points? In this case we think the 90 WS score is justified considering the low price. But it’s not a particularly intriguing wine, although it’s great for drinking especially with people who like sweeter wines."
Bodegas Alto Moncayo Veraton 2015
Posted Oct 16, 2018[Verified]
RICH, FULL, SIMPLY GREAT!"Dark fruit very heavy, nice finish, good mouthfeel. Lasting on the palate."
Errazuriz Max Reserva Chardonnay 2016
Posted Sep 17, 2018
REFRESHING, AND A GREAT BUY"OK, we have lower expectations for a wine that cost $14. That said, this is extremely refreshing, slightly acidic, and still the fruit comes through."
Murrieta's Well 'The Whip' White 2015
Posted Sep 11, 2018
FRUITY, A BIT SWEET"For the price, this is very good. I find it a little one-dimensional, in that the fruitiness is what you left with even as the fruitiness is what you first encounter. We often have family visiting who will not drink a more sophisticated wine. This would be perfect for them."
Macrostie Vineyards Chardonnay 2014
Posted Aug 29, 2018
NICE VALUE, GOOD FRUIT"Not everyone likes these fruity California Chardonnays. But this is a good example, and not expensive. We like it very much."
Les Vins de Vienne Condrieu 'La Chambee' 2015
Posted Aug 26, 2018
A SPLURGE, BUT TOTALLY WORTH THE MONEY"This one surprises from the first sniff and sip. The notes from wine spectator are spot on, but we didn’t get the singed almond. That’s an odd idea. Nonetheless, we will no doubt buy this again. After all, life is short, and wine is one of its great pleasures."
Craggy Range 'Te Muna' Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Posted Dec 28, 2017[Verified]
A GOOD DEAL"For optimum flavors it really should be served closer to 45°. We put it outdoors and it’s 19 here and it was a little cold to begin with but it was still very tasty. For the price this is a really nice wine."
Foxen Chardonnay Bien Nacido Block UU 2015
Posted Dec 16, 2017[Verified]
NOT SO MUCH"This is quite expensive, and the citrus elements are very dominating. It would be tolerable at a much lower price point but it’s ridiculous at this price."
Kendall Jackson 'Vintners' Reserve Chardonnay 2015
Posted Nov 8, 2017[Verified]
REMARKABLE AT THIS PRICE POINT"This is a lush and fruity Chardonnay of the buttery variety, that would stack up well against much higher priced competitors."
Sequoia Grove Chardonnay 2015
Posted Oct 29, 2017[Verified]
CREAMY AND VERY GOOD OF THE BUTTERY TYPE"The price point for this wine is good. The label suggests pairing it with a cream-based dish or a subtle fish. These seem like good suggestions. Teasing aroma of green apple and some green herbaceous notes, and a strong buttery fullness."
Landmark Vineyards 'Overlook' Chardonnay 2014
Posted Oct 2, 2017[Verified]
LOVELY, FRAGRANT, FULL BODIED"A surprise. Yes, oaky, but no cloying butter. We have no complaints, and price is right."
Aldo Rainoldi 'Sassella' Nebbiolo 2011
Posted Sep 28, 2017[Verified]
ELDERBERRY JAM"Dark, textured, difficult perhaps. But deep."
Chanson Vire-Clesse 2015
Posted Sep 25, 2017
DELICATE"This wine takes a little studying. Not very obvious, but you can tease out subtle fragrances and flavors. Patience required. But worth it."
Feudo di Santa Croce 'LXXIV' Primitivo di Manduria 2013
Posted Sep 23, 2017[Verified]
GIVE IT MORE TIME"Comes off with too much tannin at first, but rich and berry, chocolate, leather notes. We ordered a case and plan to save it for later."
Buchegger Riesling Tiefenthal 2013
Posted Sep 23, 2017[Verified]
SURPRISING, REFRESHING!"Not what we generally drink, so a very delightful first encounter! Enough acid for a hot day, and enough fruit and green tea notes for slow sipping."
St Michael Eppan 'Anger' Pinot Grigio 2016
Posted Sep 18, 2017[Verified]
MINERAL REFRESHMENT"Extremely pleasant."
Routestock Cellars 'Route 99W' Pinot Noir 2014
Posted Sep 5, 2017
STANDS UP TO COMPETITION"Tasted against two other pinots this was the winner. Flavorful and not especially modest as many humdrum pinots can be, this was a pleasant surprise!"
Keller Andrian Floreado Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Posted Sep 5, 2017
TOMATO LEAF FINISH?"On its own has an unpleasant finish. We're not used to tomato leaf as a note of aroma or taste. Priced high for what it is. If priced maybe $3 lower it would be a good wine to keep around for summer parties. Better with food."
Paul Hobbs 'Crossbarn' Chardonnay 2016
Posted Sep 4, 2017[Verified]
MAYBE AT A LOWER PRICE POINT?"Not a bad wine but not something we would go out of our way to find. A little disappointing given the reviews. Butter is strong throughout. But the acid is there. A little weak on other aspects. Maybe the floral notes are lost because we are competing with sweet autumn clematis and hydrangea from the garden. Just saying it might be different on another day. Very drinkable and ordinary wine, about 20% less in price would be right."
Vina Godeval Cepas Vellas Godello 2015
Posted Jun 29, 2017[Verified]
LESS DIMENSION THAN WE HOPED"Kind of acidic. Fruit not obvious"
Sequoia Grove Chardonnay 2014
Posted Feb 11, 2017
GREAT WINE FOR PRICE POINT"Not too buttery. well-finished and subtle. Citrus in the nose but also slightly floral. A tiny bit of orange. Very nice wine we would order again."
Shea Wine Cellars Chardonnay 2013
Posted Jan 24, 2017[Verified]
UNAVAILABLE? DON'T WORRY. NOT SPECIAL."So flat and just blah. Where did those tasting notes and ratings come from? Working hard to sense stone fruit or pine needles or citrus. Maybe vanilla, but unconvincing and boring."
Luca 'G Lot' Chardonnay 2013
Posted Jan 23, 2017
ARGENTINA? WHO KNEW?"Pretty interesting for a Chardonnay, and even more so considering where it comes from. We are used to other whites from Argentina, and generally expect a lower price point. But this is a really well constructed wine that holds up and does not disappoint."
Ramey 'Sonoma Coast' Chardonnay 2013
Posted Jan 22, 2017
GOOD BUT NOT AT THIS PRICE POINT"This is a very pleasant wine. Fruity, balanced, and with a good finish. But, not extraordinary. Hard to justify the price."
Joseph Phelps 'Freestone' Chardonnay 2013
Posted Nov 19, 2016[Verified]
VERY WELL-BALANCED BUT PRICEY"For those who are weary of buttery Chardonnays. Subtle and does not hit you over the head with fruit."
Guy Saget 'Marie Beauregard' Vouvray 2013
Posted Jun 6, 2015[Verified]
GOOD BUY"Nice balance of tart and sweet. Almond and lime plus minerality."
Michel Torino 'CUMA' Torrontes 2013
Posted Jun 4, 2015[Verified]
GREAT WINE FOR PRICE POINT"Immediate grapefruit and floral notes. Acidic and crisp. Stands up well against other wines at double the price. Perfect for summer."
Kendall Jackson 'Vintners' Reserve Chardonnay 2013
Posted May 20, 2015[Verified]
GO-TO WINE"Full bodied and lasting on the palate."
William Fevre 'Champs Royaux' Chablis 2013
Posted May 20, 2015[Verified]
VERSATILE"Price point is reasonable. Wine is fruity for a Chablis."
