Wil Chow

9.1

This was (is)...pretty damn divine. I literally stopped mid-conversation. Starts out with some pretty intense red fruitiness sitting in a pocket of rich earthy tobacco but then! It just evolves giving ya some ash, leather, notes of spearmint, rose petal here, a broken twig there all with this great long chewy finish. It’s like a goddamn stroll through through some majestic countryside where you stop and check out all those little details. — 5 years ago

with Erin

Randy Fuller

9.0

This is an aromatic wine, for starters. The E5's nose blasts dark fruit and a drawer full of savory aromas. There are cigars, trod-upon leaves, tar and an old catcher’s mitt in that dark liquid. Herbs abound, with thyme, sage, nutmeg and peppers leading the way. On the palate it's blackberry land, with a heapin’ helpin’ of currant and licorice. The flavors are rough-cut and rustic, as is the tannic structure. This wine needs a big, fatty steak to give it something useful to do. — 7 years ago

Robert Lohman

8.9

Velvety texture, amazing black cherry aroma, notes of cranberry and earthy cinnamon. What a pleasure to drink. — 8 years ago

Antonio Galloni

Founder, Vinous

9.1

A gorgeous, fully mature Barolo with tons of tertiary character and nuance. Still has quite a bit of depth. Gets better and better with time in the glass. — 8 years ago

Marc On

Writer Originalverkorkt, Lobenbergs Gute Weine

9.4

A massive step up compared to the Kirchspiel. All the same striking attitudes but more of them. Lean, precise and long. An incredible performance for a debut vintage. Although the price point is relatively high I would say that its worth every penny. Go for it if you can find a bottle. — 10 years ago

Keith Crump

9.1

2005 a generous wine but not over blown great cassis and fruit but balanced with oak acidity and great drinking — 11 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.0

Interesting- like a Muscadet aged on its lies. Solid though the vintner apparently gets kudos — 5 years ago

roland benedetti

9.5

What a beautiful Rosé!
Rasberry, lime-ish, fruity, full, serious, balanced, fresh.... hmmm once more bravo E&M! — 6 years ago

KBM

9.3

Tight at first and then loosens up very nicely. Tingles at the finish and you still feel it well afterwords. You ask, is this love or is it lust? Before you can answer, you go for a second sip. — 7 years ago

with Mike and Dan

William McVicker

9.2

Great wine at a great price! — 8 years ago

Matt Waring

9.2

Wonderful acidity, well balanced fruit, a firm finish. This is top shelf Barbera and a real delight. Bravo. — 9 years ago

with Christine

Andrew Brenner

9.1

Tasty friend of a Cotes du Boeuf. — 10 years ago

Ralph DiBiasi

9.2

100% Sangiovese, wet leaves, red sour cherries, went great with a Margarita Pizza — 11 years ago

Nico

8.9

Dry, acidic, medium bodied with noticeable tannins. Red fruit and a nice mineral touch to it. — 6 years ago

Mandi Lovasz

8.9

A beautiful Condrieu! Very floral and mineral. Honeysuckle and fresh grass, lovely legs and an oily appearance, but it’s light and spicy at the finish. Perfect for summer and paired with fish or Asian food. — 6 years ago

with Alex

Philip Cook

9.7

Decanted for approximately 40 minutes. Blend of Syrah, Grenache, and a smidgen of Mourvèdre. The best vintage of this I think I’ve had. Generous with the red and black fruits, soft but firming tannins on the back end and posses a long finish. Great structure and balance. Surprised that I found a vintage of this age for a basic CDR at a grocery store and it is showing really well. Fantastic QPR. $14 @ H-E-B. — 8 years ago

Narelle Burke

9.0

A nice Barolo with our ox tail pasta! — 8 years ago

Olivier Huguenin

9.1

Nez exubérant sur la viande, le fumé. On a plus de fruit en bouche, c'est bien fondu et puissant à la fois. Très bon — 9 years ago

with JB

Manchester Sheldon

9.0

Bouquet opened with dark wood and cake. Very tanniny, needs to breathe for a bit. Stone fruits and berries after it breathes. — 10 years ago

Andrew Marshall

9.4

Not a remarkable vintage, but this one is singing — 11 years ago