Kim Brater

9.0

Lots of talk about this Alsatian inspired newcomer from Brianne Day of Days Wines in Dundee (Delectable needs to update as it's listed as a different winery and is incorrect). Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Muller Thurgau, Muscat. Floral notes, stone fruit especially peach. Very dry with light to almost media body. Supple mouth feel. Its's a beautiful wine. And sourced from organically and bio- dynamically farmed vineyards is a plus. If you can find it. Buy it! — 8 years ago

Charles von Breitenbach

10

An homage to those bygone days before overripe fruit that create wines that overwhelm the palate. Still plenty of fruit but the wine has structure and balance that has only improved with age. — 9 years ago

Ryan Wofford

9.3

Drinking so well right now. Silky tannins and lots of rich red fruit. Even after 2 days in the fridge... Resilient! #igt — 10 years ago

Andrew S

9.2

Blackberry, dark cherry, minerals, hints of umami. — 8 years ago

Dylan York

9.5

2012 Booker Vineyard Fracture Syrah - young but delicious. Aromas and flavors of black licorice, pepper, olives black cherry and smoked meats. Great acidity with silky texture and moderate tannins. I'd love to see this wine again in 5-8 years or just drink another one now. — 9 years ago

Ryan Carey

Founder Wine Confidential

9.2

2010 B Cellars Blend 24. Described as "hedonistic" and "sexy" by Robert Parker. Bursting with fruit, like an exploding blackberry in your mouth. Immense mouthfeel. Little bit of a mint kick at the end — 10 years ago

Patrick Knöfler

8.9

The wine was medium to dark garnet in colour. On day one it offered red fruit, cherry, balsamic vinegar, cola, leather, mushroom, earthy and vegetal notes and a wet sewer component on the nose. On the palate the the wine showed red fruit, cherry, blackberry, tobacco and earthy notes, the acidity was quite pronounced, the wine became slightly drying and even more acidic after some time in the glass, and the fruit faded a bit. Two days later, on day three, the medium-bodied wine was more balanced and showed red and dark fruit, some chocolate, some tobacco, spices and earthy notes on the nose, and red fruit, cherry, leather, tobacco, earthy and balsamic notes on the palate, with just a faint touch of greenness, paired with medium-plus well-integrated tannin, medium-plus acidity and very good length. I had almost written-off the wine on day one and then, surprisingly, it showed much better the third day. Holding-up well. 90 — 11 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

A favorite. Dark red color with aromas of ripe fruit, floral notes and perfume spice. Aged for 24 months on French and American oak, the 70% Monastrell and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon blend shows cherry and blackberry flavors, rich with notes of espresso and oak. Tannins are a bit gritty and savory, good balance carrying fruit to a lingering finish, ending with some earthy tones. Excellent! — 9 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.1

It was my intent to drink this back to back with the Bouchard Beaune du Chateau earlier this week, but cuisine dictated a couple days' split. I feel like they are distant cousin wines blending multiple sites together to form a mysterious cohesion. This is initially a blast of powerful fruit, but with integral acidity that controls that power with a bright freshness. This is a favorite bottling for me, slightly tart, but eminently ripe blackberries and hints of spicy aromatics. — 9 years ago

Ray Isle

Executive Wine Editor Food & Wine Magazine

9.3

One of the most forwardly fragrant vintages of this I've had. Better after 24 hours open. — 11 years ago