MaJ CappS

9.0

Smokey barnyard action.
Love that very complex nose.
Heavy bodied beauty bathed in dark flavor, Hints of genoveses basil, with prominent flavors of toasted blackberry,. A classically wonderful Rhône valley wine, orange peel acidity and well layered oak tannins. — 5 years ago

Emily Kresie-Harrington

9.1

2016 vintage. Stemmy, fragrant, floral, much lighter than Cahors or any Argentine example. Candied violet, crabapple, blackberry, elderberry, incense, anise, tarragon, Thai basil. Really fun, especially with a little chill. — 6 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.4

Lush, fruit forward. Candied dates, prunes, clove, roasted character on the front. Gives way to a darker smoked meat character. Was the best with the homemade salad dressing consisting of avocado, fresh basil, Greek yogurt, green onion, garlic and parsley. In a way I could see all of these characteristics in this wine. In the past these have seemed a little tight and a bit closed off on the finish, but this wine was ready for the show. I think this producer is really quite underrated when it comes to the time it takes for these to really start expressing and I would put these up against any of the South African 'first growth' wineries. — 6 years ago

Matt

8.9

Great focus and clarity, textural and zippy acid. Crisp apple and meyer lemon, citrus blossom, green almond, crumbled rocks and basil. Lovely phenolic and spice laden finish, classic Verdicchio energy on the palate. — 7 years ago

Joyce Lin

8.9

Almost perfumery on the nose with red rose, Violet, yellower flower bouquet when first opened. Red cherry, licorice, med+ body with touch of plum, prune and raisiny finish, mineral and dusty. Med to med +acidity, med to med-tannin. Could pair well with spicy fragrant Chinese spicy food, tomato mozzarella cheese with basil salad, Rose macaron, beets with orange and onion salad with aged balsamic vinegar. — 8 years ago

Stacy Woods

8.9

An overall translucent red with a broad crimson core extending to a thick ruby border with a thin orange brick rim. Medium plus intensity of aroma in the nose floral dominant and mineral driven (chalk). Rose petal, dried green herbs, tomato leaf. Subtle fruit aromas are ripe, red cherry candy, raspberry jam. Tactile sensations initially dominate the palate, high levels of acid and chalky astringency linger with medium plus alcohol 13.5%ABV but ultimate reveals a seductive mouth filling, medium finish featuring fresh red fruit perfume, ripe red cherry,basil, black pepper, and a touch of savory bacon, black olive, and wood smoke — 8 years ago

Michelle M

9.4

Dense blackberry and strong cherry on the nose with spicy notes of mint, sage, basil, and black pepper. Later hints on brown sugar as it opens up. Nicely polished summer berries on the palate with a good tannic grip and sharp peppery spice lingering on the finish. — 5 years ago

Chris McClellan

9.1

Beautiful wine, showing well, savory, thyme, basil, oregano, sweet/sour sauce, vanilla, toast, baking spices with great acid and smooth tannins... — 6 years ago

with Ryan

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Eastern European origins for this grape. FLX wine from the originator’s winery. Sour lemon, peach and apricot aromas and flavors. Hints of fresh basil and oregano. Touch of mineral/slate. Crisp acidity. Good balance. If you want something other than FLX Riesling, this one is a very good alternative. — 6 years ago

Manchester Sheldon

9.0

Eucalyptus mixed with basil followed by tangerine peel on the nose, light acidity, barely fruity but rich with a finish of a hint of cassia bark. — 7 years ago

Kyle Groombridge

9.1

Man, I really liked this. Vino Nobile is becoming my jam. This has a nose that screamed "forest," almost like crushed berries in underbrush. Herbs came to the forefront with air - basil and rosemary of all things. Silky texture, nice acid, flavors of red cherries, cedar, mushrooms, and a bit of potpourri in the background. This is a winner. — 8 years ago

Scott Taddeo

9.2

Freshly bottled and looking the goods. Array of fruits form citrus to stone, white florals, almonds, sweet basil and lees. Textured with some driving acidity. — 8 years ago

Michael D

9.4

Well here we are over a year since we uncorked this beauty from Spain..As usual the rush of aroma as soon as you uncork this fine wine was very evident. Poured into a decanter and sitting idle for more than 90 mins was excruciating hard to say the least but we'll worth it...Dark rich Garnet ... Slight acidity up front. ..well balanced Tannins and subtle acidity make this a perfect starter to an overall successful dinner party...the 1st of 6 that evening with Insalata Caprese (sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes,fresh basil salt olive oil with a drizzle of Balsamic vinegar), more assorted cheeses...A great way to start the evening!!!😊 — 9 years ago

Bryan Vogt

9.2

A little sweeter than I would like for a rye but so smooth — 6 years ago

George Doolan

9.6

AP 10. Recommended for those who like sucking on rocks. This one evolved a lot over four hours, in the beginning, very powerful, salty with lime, fresh picked yellow flowers with warmth from orange citrus, sherbert flavors and persimmony- mineral core. Over time, the wine grew more chiseled, developing more tension and great complexity, especially considering this wine as a extremely pure with little botrytis. Minty-thai basil freshness complemented greatly with almost red fruited sweet fruit quality + rich red minerals + spice rack. 10.5% and off dry, this is a style of auslese rarely seen today but for me plays at the highest level. This is what umami means to me. #BerndPhilippi getting it done. — 6 years ago

Mary Rossillo

9.1

Wild strawberry and basil, light and stemmy — 6 years ago

Ekasit Poositranusorn

9.5

Drink again on Nov 28, 2018; and this wine continues to remain my most favorite from Medoc. Must let it breath at least 30 minutes. Dark but bright ruby red color with very fresh aromas of red fruits like cherry, plum, and tobacco on the nose. Full-bodied and followed by very nice flavors of cherry, blackcurrant, chocolate, and a touch of sweet basil & dry tomato on the palate. Dry, silky but solid tannins, and end nicely with long length at the end. — 7 years ago

Matt Ryan

9.1

2012 vintage. Amazing complexity. Underripe peach, lemon pith, candied apricot, white pepper, white lilies limestone, river rock, Thai basil. High acid, med + alc. weighty and nervy at the same time. — 8 years ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.4

Great Austrian GV clone....steely minerality, white pepper, basil, green apple, stone fruit — 8 years ago

Sarah Wollett

9.5

Lemon preserves, basil, toast, almonds, brioche — 9 years ago

with Renate