A slightly unusual Riesling, more on the sweeter side than I’m used to, with distinct but delicate stone fruit flavours prominent on the front palate. The more typical Riesling citrus buzz is still evident, but only has a supporting role on the back of the palate, along with a fine quartz like minerality. Also missing is the usual Riesling acidity. The wine much softer than typical, but far from flabby, the balance exquisite. Bloody delicious actually. An unexpected gem. — 8 years ago
A huge surprise on the upside. All the appropriate Cabernet descriptors plus Rich, concentrated, long and satisfying with notes of mint, cassis and dark chocolate. 50 year old vines from Langhorne Creek contributing to the richness. Turned 10 years old as of a few hours ago. — 8 years ago
Great Red. Went will with the lasagna — 8 years ago
My ideal Pinot — 9 years ago
Love! Great bottle and great price! — 9 years ago
Good cab, nice depth of flavor. — 9 years ago
Legit SCM Chard. Mineral acidity balanced butter and pineapple/Apple flavors. — 9 years ago
Erica likes it a lot I find it a little fruity — 12 years ago
Great post Italian food at iTalico — 7 years ago
An intense, fruity Grenache, with marked liquorice, anise aromas. — 8 years ago
Otto! Veramente ben fatto. Bel equilibrio e legno dosato in maniera perfetta. Bravi! — 8 years ago
Yeah! Way more refined and elegant than I initially expected, but plenty going on. Exceptional with roast beef. Really good! — 8 years ago
Bright candied cherry, coriander, sandalwood, five spice, black pepper. Vibrant and fruit driven. Ben Cane getting it done in 2012. — 9 years ago
@Ben Zo boom! — 9 years ago
Yes again. Love this. Everyday swill! — 9 years ago
20 year old magnum. Lots of fruit, we'll aged, mild tannins, nice must that softened over the evening. At Ben and Dianne's with Kyle, Carole and Diane G. — 9 years ago
Very good Shiraz not to heavy let it breathe — 11 years ago
Ben Glaetzer can't go wrong — 8 years ago
Should have aged this wine for a decade. Forest and ocean mist, limestone quality to the tannin structure. Excellent wine. — 8 years ago
Right out of the bottle faint post rain rock, moss, and leather first pour nose showing deep red front-mouth fruit with youthful tannins that will coax your tongue to the roof of your mouth and groovy acid slowing things down letting the moment linger, penetrate, and compliment the amazing meatballs served up by Ben Barker (of Magnolia Grill Durham) at his son's amazing new pizzeria, in Carrboro, NC (do not miss!!)
More on this wine soon, but @13% alcohol and low $s, it's good stuff for sure! — 8 years ago
Big bold Cabernet - delicious full fruit with a wonderfully smooth long finish. Thanks Ben! — 8 years ago
One of my favourites. — 9 years ago
I am not a Merlot guy, but this Merlot was off the charts. Loved it. — 9 years ago
Lemon oil, orange blossom, cantaloupe rind, and intense mineral backbone. — 9 years ago
Vin room wine pick. Delish! — 10 years ago
For kosher it's great. — 11 years ago
Stephanie Eng
No usually a fan of Shiraz, but this one is quite nice! — 7 years ago