Robert Lim

9.1

If there is a notion that Cali wines are amped up old world wines, this one shows that off in the best possible away. Abundant acid, fruit and mineral all in balance. I’d order it again for sure — 8 years ago

Patrick Derdeyn

9.1

Clearly california, but definitely makes an attempt at balance. The fruit is amped up and has solid acidity. Has a nice creaminess to it (malo?). Something for everyone here. — 8 years ago

Patrick Derdeyn

9.2

Not for everyone with its amped up style, but if you appreciate the Paso big boys it's delicious. A true GSM and a true Californian at 16.2% but hiding it surprisingly well. Extremely fruit forward, but decent acidity and very fine tannins to carry it through. Punched through prime T-bones with ease. — 8 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.3

Wow. Basically La Roja on steroids, this has all of the great characteristics of La Roja but amped up, while at the same time better integrated. The sourness is beautifully balanced by some vanilla (presumably from the oak barrels, but who knows), as well as lingering hints of caramel that help to sustain a long finish. Definitely a notch above the regular bottling, this one is a treat! — 9 years ago

with Vanessa

Todd Abrams

9.3

2014. Amped up juice full of all the toddler elements of Puligny. — 9 years ago

Mitchell Mulder

9.5

This is Stone's 20 Anniversary beer, their Encore series , 6th year anniversary of their Porter, brewed like the 1st anniversary of this Porter, everything is amped up, bigger chocolate, coffee, plus vanilla and Cherry, toasty, oaky, smokey, very delicious, excellent!!! — 10 years ago

Meg

9.3

Dinner at a fav place, an amazing bottle of zin, an awesome concert, and my 4yr old's first sleepover. The boys were beyond amped. So adorable. This zin is blowing me away. Loving life right now. Chalk it up to spring! :) — 10 years ago

Brent Mayeaux

Production Burn Cottage Vineyard

9.1

The beauty of Cab Franc, amped up with brooding dark fruit and great tannic structure from Tannat. — 10 years ago

Rhonda

9.2

Pino Grigio amped up. — 10 years ago

with Clar

Cynthia O'Toole

9.0

2002 vintage, Vielles Vignes, Cuvée Unique
Like an amped up filly leaving the starting gate. Initial Brett funk blows off and then gorgeous clean lines emerge. — 11 years ago

Brad Henn

9.5

excellent wine for the price point! it’s definitely Bordeaux style but kinda amped up as only Cali can do. dark fruit with mild spice, balanced tannins, oaky mouthfeel. very enjoyable! — 8 years ago

with Alicia

Erik Nordman

9.3

Really awesome Chablis. In a richer style, which is further amped up by the warm vintage, yet still has that bracing, sea-spray Chablis-ness to satisfy the itch for racy salinity that you want a good Chablis to be able to scratch. Pours a bright medium (-) gold hue. High concentration of aromatics of slightly bruised green apple, lemon curd, saline sea spray, wet stone and crushed oyster shell, dogwood floral notes, fresh brioche dough and aged cheese rind leesiness, crème fraîche, and a slight fennel spice. On the palate, there's more perfectly ripe green apple, lemon curd, saline oyster shell and wet stone minerality, aged cheese rind, and crème fraîche. High acid, bone dry, medium (-) body but with a rich oily texture. Moderate, in-balance alcohol. Great length on the palate. Wonderful complexity. Would take well to a short-to-medium term cellaring but is honestly so delicious and generous now, too. Definitely want to seek out more Chablis from the De Moors. — 8 years ago

Rob Moose

9.4

So dope. Almost too much of a good thing with that extra Raveneau oomph. And 05. Would add a touch of acid if I had a magic wand. But a stunning wine. Was crazy shy on first pour and then quickly became white flower paradise, beeswax and saline for days. Highly amped. Indulgent. — 9 years ago

with Jim

G

9.5

Delectable has no ability to compute the Magnificent Sevens! It's like amped up other VV with classic strong umani flavors. — 9 years ago

Allan Katz

9.4

Surprisingly good for such a niche product. Lotta potential @ $25/6-pack. Could be a lovely winter sour amped by dry pisco or rye vodka. Easy springtime fizz, too. — 9 years ago

Esteban Leavell

9.0

Smooth balanced awesomeness. Like the perfect balanced Pinot amped up in spice, pepper and body to be a cab. — 10 years ago

Zeus Fonsi

9.8

I am looking forward to opening this soon.
I had a taste of this before and cranked up my expectations. It's like Initial, but amped up to 11 :) — 10 years ago

Robert Lim

9.1

Last bottle of this holding up well, amped up maltiness is a very American take. Drink up, you. Can't take it with you! — 10 years ago

Adam Wills

9.1

So amped on American wines lately 💚 — 10 years ago

Rob Moose

9.6

Oh 2009, you are so bold. Great wine. More concentrated, complex on the nose, but without the mineral biteback. Sort of has everything amped up, so iodine, wow. — 12 years ago

Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

8.9

Gamay Vin gris. Huh. Strawberry and amped up acid and an interesting texture that just hints at tannin. Cool. — 8 years ago

Chip Hughes

9.4

Amped-up grain bill. Great body. Still plenty of fresh, zippy and clear top notes. Dense and satisfying. #trillium #saison — 8 years ago

Patrick Derdeyn

9.2

First of the '15. Even more structure than other recent vintages. The same beautiful fruit, but now with amped up acidity. These were always balanced, but this '15 takes it to another level. These will hold for several years. — 8 years ago

Allison Serafin

9.5

More please. Last night's dinner was amped up with this beauty. — 9 years ago

Rob Moose

9.5

Keep your friends close and your 07's closer. Beautiful, open for business, first phase success story. Never moved beyond primary notes, which I mention as a testament to its ageworthiness. Slightly amped up from your usual Chablisian fare, but certainly of its ilk. A pleasure to encounter during a beautiful showing in Portland. — 9 years ago

with Chris

Doug Burress

Sales K&L Wines

9.8

Super delicious! Almost too good. But at 24%, safe and sane. Perfect on its own with a splash of soda or amped up with local gin favorite, Junipero, and tonic. — 10 years ago

Charles Jackson

9.8

Real deal .... Ain't no messin' with this amped up French rouge. Please sir could I have some more :) — 10 years ago

Son

9.4

A classic. Flavors so rich and amped it practically sits in its own category. Your head will turn wondering what why the others are called sweet vermouths, but this one is just stealing the show, not gonna be a good fit for every cocktail. It can feel like bringing your famous model/actress friend to a casual house party at times. The profile of this in a negroni will upstage any but the sharpest (and also well mixed) gin, and really makes Campari seems too sweet(which it is). I mean This thing can compete w fernet! And they're great partners really, the rough mint and grandmas pantry herbal bitterness let anticas rich luscious chocovelvet ommph do all catcalls, and then show u the kinky whip after. Sshhh.. Stole this from a local bar: 1 part fernet, 2 parts antica, lemon/orang/ or grapefruit peel+soda, single stir: go! Tell me how you likely — 10 years ago

Kyo Jin

9.2

Amped up! A lot of minerality coming out with a handful of bright tropical fruit. Delicious!
— 10 years ago

John Needham CSW

9.3

Originally when I opened this bottle I wasn't that amped, but in Penfolds' fashion this bad boy is built to last. I'm guessing you could lay this down for another 8-13years and it will shine. 5 hours after this wine was decanted it was still tight, but tasted great. — 11 years ago