Brecht Spileers

9.1

Fruit bomb toned down after an hour (aerate). From there on kirsch and stewed fruit, subtle herbs and firm acidity as a counterweight. A fantastic coudoulet, outpacing many cndp’s. — 6 years ago

with Charlotte

Ken Venezio

9.3

Decanted an hour. This is a flavor bomb. On the nose it's that brand new violet Crayola crayon out of the Mega 64 pack. Bursts of blackberries and cherries on the palate. Crazy long finish. A bit dusty and leathery and a wonderful cab from Hall. — 6 years ago

Jeff Venier

9.1

Just tasted this blind in Somm class. I really enjoyed it and was somewhat surprised by that fact. Not as much of a fruit bomb as I would have expected. Selling Cali wines all day has jaded this East Coast kid. — 7 years ago

Greg Albaugh

9.0

Bold and juicy fruit bomb. — 8 years ago

Spinning_spins

9.3

Bright aromas of fresh, slightly unripe raspberry and black cherry, with a little white pepper and garrigue. By no means is this a typical Zin, as the grapes were picked a little earlier and it is not aged on oak. If you are looking for a big, extracted, tannic, high octane raisin bomb (which can also be enjoyable), this ain't it. OTOH, if you like a fruity, medium-bodied, food-friendly, minerally wine with medium+ acidity, you'll like this. Paired very well with Spaghetti Marinara. 13.5% abv. — 9 years ago

Mark Turner

9.3

Holy fruit bomb batman. — 9 years ago

Jonathan Wall

9.0

With burgers. Good structure under that fruit without being a bomb or overly tannic. — 6 years ago

JJ Lumia

9.2

Not a fruit bomb, but you won’t mistake this for a Rhône either. Had a lot of depth and intensity, but never overpowering. Black cherry and plum fruits are intertwined with herbaceous notes. The tannins are silky tannins, giving way to a powerful, peppery finish. Gets better with each sip. — 6 years ago

Eric L.

9.2

Beautiful, clean wine. Not a brett bomb like I often fear with Dominus. Straight down the middle and quite lovely. — 6 years ago

with Jared, Craig and 1 other

Brent Morgan

9.2

Big central coast GSM & V. Blackberry alcohol/fruit bomb. Not a lot of tannins but delicious after a long drive to Santa Barbara wine country. — 8 years ago

TheSkip

9.0

When I last had this 3 months ago, I described it as a fruit bomb with very faint effervescence. I said it would do well with a good food pairing.

I'm pleased to report that, indeed, a hearty beef stew with all its unctuous qualities derived from layers and layers of flavors, went quite well.

The note itself remains unchanged. — 9 years ago

Cameron Myhrvold

9.5

2005 Amon Ra. what a wonderful wine. great full bodied fruit bomb. — 9 years ago

Richard Adams

9.4

Black and blue fruit bomb from the guys at Harlan. Super silky tannins. Best wine of the night. — 9 years ago

Beachin Wino

9.1

This wine really wowed me. Enjoyed at my favorite wine restaurant Bella Monte. This is a beautiful fruit bomb that offers fruit, balance, structure, finish. This one should age beautifully and become more elegant with time. Plan to revisit very soon. Well crafted. — 6 years ago

with Fred

Mark Turner

9.5

Huge. Hedonism. Fruit bomb but opened it 4 hours ago and it helped soften the blow a bit. Spice and sweet licorice. — 6 years ago

Hugh O'Riordan

9.2

Got at Costco for $39. Somewhat. Fruit bomb but well balanced with sweet tannins. — 6 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.5

2012 Vintage. 15.7% Alcohol. 71% Syrah, 28% Mourvèdre, 1% Viognier. Very good showing for this wine. Fruit bomb with enough to hide the alcohol. — 7 years ago

Juan Menendez

9.0

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

Jano Silva

9.5

What dreams are made of. — 9 years ago

Shawn Thompson

8.9

A nice light bodied, easy drinking red blend, low acidity, peppery at first with a long finish of blackberry jam. — 9 years ago