Bill Kaplan

9.2

A grape fest. Some austerity on the nose, and a party in the mouth. — 4 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Enjoying some wonderful aged Australian Rieslings from my cellar currently. This from the Eden Valley was almost as impressive as the Eldredge from the Clare a few days ago. Pale Lemon in colour. Nose of mandarin rind, pith and flesh, dried flowers but no Kero. The palate is showing Mandarin juice, a touch of sweetness and low acid. This wine has blossomed with cellaring, becoming delicious after the austerity of its youth. The vineyard was planted in 1912. Colin Kroehn as at 2012 has tended this vineyard for 66 of his 86 years. — 6 years ago

Aylin Ulku

9.0

HAD THE CASTELAO but can't find to log it.
Delicious!! Muted dark fruit and some dry austerity in the midpalate with a stronger finish. Likely can rest a bit more but delicious now.
Would pair well with meats. — 7 years ago

Colin Cahoon

8.9

Charred cherry to start. Tangy on the palate with moderate acid in the finish. — 7 years ago

with Susan

Christina Hoyt

10

Smooth wine pairs great with Italian food! Very drinkable — 8 years ago

with Shane

Ria Foslien

9.0

Had the 2015 Austerity, so oaky and smooth! — 8 years ago

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9.0

There’s a note of funk on the nose that never really dissipates, even with a few hours of air. Otherwise, I would rate this even higher, as there’s terrific fruit here, the acidity is present but in a supporting role, and there’s none of the austerity seen in some previous vintages. — 8 years ago

ESF

9.0

Light straw w/green tint: this usually straddles the line between Old & New World and I think this vintage needs some time to fatten up. Typical toasty buttery lemon verbena on the nose with some tropical guava and melon for good measure. Firm acidic backbone & lighter body gave it an austerity on palate thru finish. — 5 years ago

roland benedetti

9.3

What a wine, once opened up.
Superdry but super structure.
Complexity and long long long.
I’d be totally lost without the label, got some Provence scents, herbs, sun, jam and then austerity, austerity, austerity.
Probably could have wait a few more years.
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— 6 years ago

Scott Petrus

9.0

Great blend. The balance of fruit and austerity is on point. — 6 years ago

Adam Knoerzer

9.1

This is a damn fine Chardonnay. It’s got that touch of austerity that I truly enjoy along with orchard and a touch of tropical fruits. Oak isn’t overdone and the grape shines through. More like this, please, erryone else. — 7 years ago

Matt Perlman

9.2

Mag. Excellent, dark fruit, elegant and restrained, hasn’t quite shed its tannic austerity on the finish. I don’t always drink Priorat, but when I do... — 8 years ago

Dan Weisshaar

9.4

Best $20 I ever spent with Fass Selections. Beautiful tripod of austerity, citrus and tropical fruit. Drinking beautifully, paired with seared scallops and greens in reduction.
Epic, ty Lyle Fass. — 8 years ago

with Lyle and Matthew

Michael Ochsner

9.6

Stunner for 2001! Elegant and effusive out of the gate with freshness abound. Hints of mushroomed austerity and salinity that is supremely lifting. Such a treat!! — 9 years ago

David Kline

9.4

Lime pith swells with shallot, lemon peel and lemon-poppy bread, seashell, chive, carnation, orchids, candied grapefruit peel bouquet. Dry and enticing entry, has a Chablis like austerity, but rounder, showing chamomile and caper with lemon juiciness. .
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#cullen #cullenwinery #wilyabrup #margaretriver #cullenkevinjohnchardonnay #margaretriverchardonnay #Australianwine #biodynamic #sustainable #aussiewine #aussiechardonnay #ozwine #ozchard — 5 years ago

with Courtney, Emily and 1 other

Kevin Cahoon

9.3

What a delightful expression of Sangiovese from a difficult vintage. Nose reveals notes of red cherry, cranberry, pomegranate and red raspberry fruit tied to lovely loam and spice tones. Palate is juicy if a bit high toned with lovely red fruit flavors, a noble austerity and resolved tannins. Finish has lift and a dynamite bitter red cherry hint wrapped in spice. Appears to be at or is close to its peak but I imagine it will hold here for 5 to 7 more years. — 6 years ago

Greg Wright

9.2

Reticent and austere at the beginning but then started to open up. Dark red fruits, savory notes, violets emerge. It has good acidity and tannin balance but the austerity is going to require more patience. — 7 years ago

Big Wave Dave

8.9

At Rvlt wine with Pei Pei.
Fitted brief perfectly. A bit of old world austerity, but with luscious fruit fwd style. Very quaffable. — 8 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

Vintage 2010 - there are multiple reasons why I love #bourgueil let me explain. When I just discovered wine as a real passion - at the age of 18 - I adored the raspberry smell no other wine offered so generous. I like the name: Bourgueil is by far the most beautiful AOC name. My wife and I fell in love with the great dishes of Madame Debacker and the #Loire region on our honeymoon. This #cabernetfranc is deep black in the glass. It has character. Even at this age the wine shows a bit harshness, and an austerity that is found in Bordeaux often. But the raspberry and cherry smell reminds me of Cru de Beaujolais. It has also flint and mineral expression in smell, hints of leather, tobacco, clove. On the tongue it has a velvety structure. Bourgueil can be complex and frivolous at the same time. / Partnered it with Bavette from bbq and cauliflower mousse. — 8 years ago

David Kline

9.1

Lemon oil on a swab, smoky flint, underripe melon, squash blossom, corn husk bordering on jalapeño muffin, hay bale, eggshell, pie crust and white mushrooms are the primary scents. Lighter mouthfeel, with an unexpected creaminess turns olive oil with lemon oil, caperberry, and rag paper. Austerity minimized by a day of age. #moutard #chablis #chablisfordays #blancshavemorefun #blanc #chablisian #hashtag #vivelafrance — 9 years ago

with Courtney