Randy Fuller

9.1

The dark color looks quite rich and ruby-red. Aromas of blueberry, smoke and spice bolt from the glass, leaving a little trail of cedar behind. The palate is lovely - ripe, red fruit and oak spice are contained in a full and easy mouthfeel with smooth tannins. — 11 years ago

Carlos Mata

9.3

Dense, cloudy, dark old cherry red. Cherry scented shoe polish on the nose, but it is rather tight. This wine needs to breathe, preferably in decanter. Second tear herb aromas come through; sage, marjoram. Also wax. Somewhat timid upon entrance but unfolds onto a very long and meaningful passage. Meaty, savory flavors, mixed with lush dark berry and berry compote. Very, very lush and fleshy from the third quarter on, sending a bolt of acidity and then a rainbow-like finish that stays for half a minute. Dusty texture. Beautiful dryness after such long tannins. This wine can age ten to fifteen years easily. 93 pts. — 12 years ago

Robert Nelson

8.9

Decent dark blend — 13 years ago

Justin Hansohn

9.1

Bright lemon drop refreshment. A perfect peak into the what's and whys of the saumur appellation. Lightning bolt of acid punching right through a subtle cream. This is very fun to drink next to something soft and fat. I happened to be in a study this drink kind of mood so my excitement is toned down, but this was definitely 💣 — 11 years ago

with Arturo

David Kline

9.4

Needed some Barolo in my life!!! This little Rock and Roll Nurse felt like a much needed transfusion. Less Orange-hued than most. Highly affordable. Just a baby, like we Vampires like 'em! Happy to sink my fangs in this one. Chalky Cherries with chunks of plum. Rose snippets. Orange bitters diluted in Armagnac. This has all the mixological possibilities of a great cocktail, only it is propped on a cloud of acidity that screams like a juvenile Jove for a plate of fine food before blasting your mouth with a a lightning bolt of chewy round tannins, then descending like a shower of golden daffodils to sex you up! Ahh Spring!
— 12 years ago

with Courtney

Peter Tripp

9.4

Highly recommended. Well balanced with a lingering smooth finish. — 14 years ago

Clemens Kurek

9.3

A fine red wine. — 11 years ago

Christanna Honer

9.2

So stinky, sharp & bracing. Creamy texture mid palate quickly whisked away by the lightning bolt of acidity. If it could speak, it would say "I want epoisses, please!" — 12 years ago

Evan Malik

9.0

Creamy great in the mouth but the finish on this bottle was not Husain bolt. — 13 years ago

Bruce Evans

10

06 futo , 01 hundred acre kayli , 09 coupe de foudre lightning bolt , 07 vieux telegraphe — 14 years ago