Juan Menendez

9.0

A big fruit, oak bomb. Once it opened up it was quite nice. Getting better with age. — 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Darker and more exacted for a typical a LB. Ripe blackberries, dark cherries, big strawberry finish, dusty brown soil, dry stones, leather, steeped tea, coffee grounds, nice acidity and delicious finish. — 9 years ago

Pierre Arneaux

9.2

Wow. More flavor, much better than their regular cab. Silky, velvet, smooth. Chocolate. Rich fruit. Big, full flavor, lots of flavor. Not old world style for sure, not subtle. It's a big bomb. We would pay up to $75 for this so a bit overpriced to us.
— 10 years ago

Chris McGuire

9.3

2013 Vintage - seriously big Shiraz!! Big fruit, big alcohol, must find more!! — 10 years ago

with Andy

Abbi Kanthasamy

9.0

2002 in 2015. Big. Needed about 2 hours before I felt it was ready! — 10 years ago

Mandy Capehart

9.1

Excellent stand alone red! — 11 years ago

B

10

@ Big White. Amazing. Well rounded. Easy to drink. — 13 years ago

Joe Roth

9.4

Excellent wine! Bottle too big and heavy. — 9 years ago

with Michael

Amanda Pastrana

9.0

Really concentrated for a Pinot Noir. Dark plum compote, cranberry, black fig, clove and anise. Big, bold, tastes similar to a Zinfandel on the palate — 9 years ago

Rocket Rod

9.2

Was apprehensive at first as last time I had this (a year ago with Big Wave Dave) it was the cliche Oz Shiraz fruit bomb with high alcohol bordering on over extraction. On the second outing a lot more complex. Still classic cassis fruit and choc/tobacco overtones but not over the top and with some nice acidity still. Less spice than typical. Nice underlying tannin backbone. Lovely mouthfeel and medium body and finish. A little time has done its work nicely. — 10 years ago

with Big

Frank Bonetti

9.4

Drinking tonight 12/30/15. 05a great year. — 10 years ago

Mike Mayer

9.4

Lucious floral and fruit aromas followed by bold flavors of raspberry jam with subtle oak overtones. Well structured and balanced with great mouthfeel and a great lingering finish. One of my favorite big Pinot Noir's. — 10 years ago

James Leahy

9.0

Numanthia 1999. Solid showing. Big fan of Toro — 12 years ago

Pooneet K

9.1

Very nice. Possible that some of the fruit is starting to fade. But with some time in the glass this still reveals a lot and of course finishes with very good acid and smooth, well integrated tannins. Very nice with a big grilled pork chop. — 9 years ago

Michael Mathews

9.1

First snow fall....taking boys to Orchestra Hall to see Chris Botti (3rd row, center stage)...having dinner at The News Room....Staying downtown tonight. Just magical. Orin Swift rocks!! Wonderful wine. Big, juicy. Long legs. — 9 years ago

with PJ, Linda and 5 others

Michael P McFadden

9.4

Delicious, big red — 10 years ago

Esther Roden

9.1

Great all around red. Very dependable. — 10 years ago

Morgan

9.0

One of my favorites. Big bold red. — 10 years ago

John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

9.1

Mag. Big stuff — 11 years ago

Gen

9.7

Very good for CA! — 13 years ago