Pete Talala

9.7

Pretty awesome! — 6 years ago

Ely Cohn

9.3

A feminine and unusually ripe Fleurie with pretty aromas of rose petals, wild strawberries, raspberry, and thyme. 2015 was a hot year in Beaujolais boosting this ABV up to 13% (I know because I called Polaner Selections having seen 12% and 14.5% on the internet and nothing specific on the bottle). The texture is perfect - pillowy soft and supple with a cool mouth slow to reveal an acidic underpinning. It is so impressive what Dutraive is able to come up with in an anomaly of a year. A beautifully murky wine bridging elegance and rusticity. — 7 years ago

Paul T HB

9.4

Thanks @Martin G Rivard much better experience than my 2012, unfortunately the 12 arrived with some TCA so I returned the 3 pack to the winery and never tried again. 14 shows me the 12 was an anomaly.
Bourne was formally Hayne Vineyard — 7 years ago

Brittany Stewart

9.2

I've rated this earlier, but I'm thinking it may have been a poorly stored bottle or just an anomaly. This was an explosion of flavor — 8 years ago

Ryan Johnson

9.5

It's an anomaly that when it is hot as hell outside- a rich, oaky, Chardonnay is my favorite. Lemon, pineapples, butterscotch. Served cold! — 9 years ago

Lana Cagle

10

Special bottle! — 9 years ago

Larry Gioia

10

Amazing Italian wine restaurant that's been open a month in Copenhagen. Wines on the shelf are the same price at the table - an anomaly for Denmark (or any country for that matter!) — 10 years ago

Perry Croft

9.6

Kind of an anomaly for Cobb wines in that reaches 14% abc, but one of the sexiest Ross Cobb made wines I've had. — 10 years ago

Scott Reiner

9.2

An anomaly. Drinking well. Classic. 13 pct. wonderful. But drinking well now. — 11 years ago

Doug Adams

9.3

2013 vintage. — 6 years ago

Robert Evans Jr

9.4

Decanted for 8 plus hours. Another Gem, opened wonderfully, Currants on the nose was smoother than the Anomaly — 7 years ago

with Liz

Amy

9.5

Clean, bright, light. Anomaly of a vintage — 7 years ago

Galen Hasler

9.3

Anomaly happenstance wow — 7 years ago

Flavio Menezes

9.3

Very Chablisienne, with electric acidity and mineral backdrop. No aparent wood makes it a rather interesting anomaly for California. — 8 years ago

Nico J. Snyman

9.3

Magically old/dirty wine that is such an anomaly for where it comes, it's definitely such a unique terroir, a jewel in the midst of its surroundings... — 9 years ago

John Behrens

9.0

I like this a lot. Luscious dark bing cherries all the way. Rich fruity aroma with some spicy oaky dankness upon swirling. Opaque garnet halfway between violet and orangey red. Smooth and juicy on the palate. Velvety tannins finish very well with milk chocolate, sweet rich vanilla and baking spice notes that meld perfectly with the dark cherry. I don't know if this year is an anomaly, but I can find little wrong with this wine, and the tannins actually show some structure. I've never gotten more value or enjoyment for $11, no question. — 9 years ago

Brad Mate

9.0

This wine is kind of an anomaly. Light and somewhat lean but super super smooth and round on the palate. While fruit and tannin are shy, the silky mouth feel wins me over. — 9 years ago

Josh Rutherford

9.5

A perfect example of the excellent fruit that is grown in the Applegate Valley. Aged with incredible grace. — 10 years ago

John Kemper

9.4

An anomaly, the '12 Herman Story Pinot Noir 'Smash City' is one over-the-top Pinot that will stare down a spice-rubbed chargrilled steak without blinking. A 15.4% monster that throws gobs blueberry aromas and sweet fruit flavors. This 71 case effort by Russell P. From from the Murmur Vyd. in Santa Maria Valley will never be mistaken for a Burgundy. I'm so glad we flew to the Central Coast just to sample. — 11 years ago

ADAM STROMFELD

9.6

So lunch finally has to conclude. Great pairing with crème brûlée. Nectarines and peaches. Well balanced and easy an anomaly for this sweet to be this elegant. Stewed summer rock fruit — 7 years ago

with Frank and Bob

Bryce Wiatrak

9.4

It’s an anomaly to me why we don’t remember to cellar Zinfandel more often. This Turley from Lodi reminds me why we should. The aroma offers a distinctive patina - antique shop and dried roses, sage and thyme. At 21 years, the alcohol is still full throttle, but offers a very gratifying warmth. Thanks for bringing, Esther :) — 7 years ago

Justin Hansohn

9.4

Was not expecting how complex this is. The finish is wild. This drinks like a premier Cru champagne but not like you'd be fooled by it, just that much mineral intensity and depth. Really transcending the terroir and varietal. This wine is some kind of anomaly of a character. I hope to cross paths with it again soon. Will buy lots. — 8 years ago

Michael Genn

9.4

Delicious — 9 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.0

This is an excellent rose at any price. The fact that it is so inexpensive is an anomaly that won't last. — 9 years ago

Geoff Troup

Sales Eder Brothers, Cellar Fine Wines

9.0

Strong, robust, spicy California grenache. I expected a fruit and oak bomb. It has a touch of vanilla, but otherwise this is an earthy, spicy anomaly. — 9 years ago

Richard Steinberg

9.4

This is very rich and wel@ structured Deep blue fruit. Hedonistic. — 10 years ago

Daron Watson

8.9

cherry, peach & plum put, watermelon rind — 10 years ago

David Stein

9.3

This bottle was much better than the last one. (Must have been anomaly). Leave it some time to open. It's in the zone. — 10 years ago

Rajat Parr

Founder Sandhi Wines & Domaine de la Côte, Evening Lands Vineyards, Seven Springs & Maison l'Oree

10

denser more serious and structured wine with chiseled opulence, an anomaly in the best way — 11 years ago