Lisa Saenz

9.5

Quite good, earthy notes with lovely color — 6 years ago

Matt

9.1

Loved this. Classy wine, its harmony and grace coupled with crystal lear fruit make for an awesome drop. Texturally engaging, wonderfully perfumed, cleary earns its benchmark status — 7 years ago

Nena Madonia

9.0

Roeroe in town. This was ok — 8 years ago

with Andrew and Mary Anne

Greg Gregory

9.8

The real deal. This was the best Napa wine I've had in awhile. Has the makings of one of Napa's benchmark wines for the ages. Thanks Tom Weldon — 9 years ago

Andy Ringin

9.6

Top drawer. Benchmark for WA Chardonnay's! — 9 years ago

John Osgood

9.1

Great vintage of this benchmark Bojo — 10 years ago

Ken Schmidt

9.0

2013. Valerie and I had it with spicy chicken and squash. Noticeably dry. Bought two at Bevmo! probably with 5¢ sale. (2014 is no good.) — 10 years ago

Lisa Saenz

9.9

Buy all the bottles! — 6 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.7

Too good to be true
Benchmark Viogner
It had the apricot, the violet
I'd say poetically it felt like an aperitif below a huge wisteria plant🤔🤫
Marvelous balance
Superlong finish
Nothing more to say, just taste it if u can — 6 years ago

Michael Park

9.5

Sets the benchmark for Napa. Against the Hundred Acre, way more Bordeaux like in terms of minerals and structure. Just so well integrated — 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

For me and considering the price difference, this is close to Krug Rosé. It's doesn't bring the full joy and palate dance Krug gives. However, for a $160- $200 less, it's in the ballpark. The fruits shine; black cherries, cherries, strawberries, watermelon, tangerine, citrus blossoms & English biscuits. The chalkiness & minerality has precision and cuts sharply across the tongue. The acidity is perfectly crisp and the rich finish simply doesn't stop. This is certainly a benchmark of very good Rosé champagne. — 9 years ago

Vito Polosa

9.2

Benchmark smooth, S Julien perfection, round rich and balanced — 9 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Spicy nose - no apricot nuances as one sometimes gets with this wine. It remains one of Australia's best Reds and arguably the benchmark for Shiraz Viognier. Sweet minerally spicy and savoury palate. Some gamey notes. A little more restrained than 3 previous tastings after reference to my tasting notes. 2004 vintage. — 10 years ago

Steven Wilson

8.9

Very good solid Shiraz. — 6 years ago

Lindsey Cash

9.0

A little sugar and Chablis — 7 years ago

Clayton Kinsey

9.0

First New Zealand Pinot...really enjoyed it! Light body and finish, but very flavorful and a bit spicy. — 7 years ago

Oscar Aparicio

9.4

The epitome of a rioja. Strawberry on the nose. Juicy, full bodied, just dry enough. — 9 years ago

with Emily

Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.1

Turley made this wine from 1994-2010 and to me it was always the benchmark for the varietal during that era. The 13.9% alcohol was probably the lowest in Turley's lineup back in 2002. Their Charbono has always been a sneaky good ager and this is no exception. Probably already on a slow decline now I wouldn't hold on to these much longer. The Tofanelli family now keeps their own fruit. I'll have to try their version one of these days. — 9 years ago

Kathleen Baker

9.0

Dark cherry/berry, dark chocolate, pepper. Opens up nicely & improves, lovely legs. Worth another bottle! — 10 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.5

Rich in aroma, flavor, and texture. The oak was there but what caught my attention more was the white floral and lychee notes. On the palate it's dense, extremely pure, with a huge finish that shows acidity buried down deep in the wine. Great stuff if you can try it, a benchmark from one of the greatest sites in Condrieu! — 10 years ago