Ryan Schaufler

9.1

From the opening of the bottle & the immense aroma hugging the cork I became overwhelmed with excitement.

The initial hints lingering on the nose were oak, chocolate, dark berries & plums.

Visually, the glass is filled with dark red, black centered tones that shine like a newly discovered jewel.

Additional scents of vanilla & earthy spices massage the senses. The first tingling sensations of liquid touch the lips, tongue, the fleshy contours of the mouth are overtaken with a dry fruity essence that quickly morphs into an earth laden outpouring of heavy tannins, dark, slightly bitter fruits and leathery substances of ancient lands.

This wine is a journey that proposes questions and forces you to analyze your experience & pushes your senses to evolve with each sip.

35% Touriga Nacional; 25 % Tinta Roriz; 25% Syrah; 15 % Alicante Bouschet

14% ALC; 750 ML

From Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal — 10 years ago

Paul Heyrman

9.0

Black pepper aromas. Lots of acidity, mild tannins in the finish. Went nicely with pasta & meatballs. Could use a few more years of bottle age. — 12 years ago

Mark Morgan

9.3

Lots going on here, all of it good1 — 12 years ago

Tim Herrmann

9.3

A #magnummonday find at Nopa, this showed an awesomely expressive nose of crunchy red and dark berries and fresh flowers but also tons of delicious savoriness--black pepper, cinnamon, and savory potpourri. The palate was fresh with lots of fine tannins and plenty of lift to bring it all together. With food an awesome cranberry jam note emerged. Southern Rhone blend roughly equal parts Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Counoise. — 11 years ago

with Rajiv

Richard Steinberg

8.9

Very solid. Lots of cherry fruit. Big and less Burgundian than I expected. Still fun. — 11 years ago

Rich Reader

8.9

100 years of solid viticultral artistry in head-trained vines. gorgeously upright and joyful. — 12 years ago

Petra Thieriot

Owner/Importer Dee Vine Wines

10

Ernie, the genie, prepared the entire 5+ course meal for 18 guests and convinced all of us that South African Pinot can taste like premium Burgundy! — 13 years ago

with Andrew, Dade and 2 others

Chad Bowman

Sales LDF Sales

9.6

Checking in...I still have heart burn from all of the acid. Nails. — 11 years ago

Katie Sugasa

9.1

Chardonnay -of course! — 11 years ago

with DUSTIN

Ryan Shenk

9.7

Wow! One of the better 2011s I've tried. Very smooth and a great nose, yet can lay down for years to come. Well done Aaron! — 12 years ago