roland benedetti

9.5

Still, very very very well done and very very very good. Very powerful and animal, at the same time super delicate and subtle. Stays hundred years on your palate. J'adore! — 11 years ago

with Leah

Eric Hiatt

9.1

So much sweaty animal. In the best way. Illuminating. — 12 years ago

Laura Brennan

9.3

Virile, in the best sense of the word; this wine is like drinking a sexy animal. — 12 years ago

Sergio Licea

9.7

Animal, white pepper, blackberry, barnyard, bell pepper, iron, wet rocks, violets, pottery soil, pencil shavings. Excellent acidity/smooth velvet tannin balance. Light bodied, juicy texture, long earthy finish. Slightly rustic, endlessly interesting. — 11 years ago

Jimmy Hayes

Estate Director Mayacamas Vineyard

9.3

2nd time in as many weeks. This wine is really good. Elegant and animal at once. — 12 years ago

Matt Perlman

9.1

From mag. Super traditional--smoke, spice and animal. Feather light but fuzzy tannins. Decanted 8 hours and needed every minute. — 12 years ago

with V

MaC Steelship

9.3

Complejo, suave. — 13 years ago

Erik McLaughlin

Vice President Seven Hills Winery

9.1

Cinsault saves the day! Wild an animal with lightness and darkness intertwined. — 11 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.9

Date night with Cinnamon and steak & claret!!!! I bought this bottle on prearrival and tonight was a great night to open it. The wine had it all; animal earth, rich silky texture and no heaviness whatsoever. Paired with chef Marco's 16oz. Piemontese ribeye steak it was a great experience. — 11 years ago

with Cleora

Christine Havens

10

I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to taste the three La La's from the 1999 vintage side by side last night. La Turque was, by far, the most concentrated and frankly, massive of the three. Impressive aromas of dust, earth, iron, game, spice, damp clay, blood, meat and bone. Sculpted layers of flavor, depth and sheer power continue in the mouth with brooding black fruit, mouth-coating, yet balanced tannins, a compelling animal quality, savory notes, dollops of spice. This wine is an amazing, bordering on spiritual journey. — 12 years ago