League of Pretentious Gentlemen

9.1

Not really a "purist" wine but who cares?... Those guys are a bunch of Jackwagons. It's best to not think of this as a wine and more as a delightful hybrid alcoholic beverage. It is really obvious that the bourbon barrels are heavily influencing the flavor here and that is right up my alley. I wouldn't want every wine to be like that but what this one does, it does well. It's really in a completely different category than a straight-up Zin and should be judged accordingly. — 5 years ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.5

That special kind of wine that can display both elegance and power. Deep and perfumed, blackberry, black olive, hints of black licorice and cracked black pepper. Finishes superbly long and elegant. Shows itself best after 2 hour decant. — 6 years ago

CA Haynam

8.9

Light pleasing aroma, Darkly red and nearly nontransmissive, the taste extracted from 30 days in rum barrels is distinct and pleasant but not overwhelming. Very smooth. — 7 years ago

Jeff Omo

9.1

Luving Mondavi’s new line of barrel aged wines. A beautiful twist on the same old varietal wines. This merlot is my favorite. I highly recommend the bourbon barrel aged Chardonnay too. — 7 years ago

Kelly Rinaldi

9.6

One of our favorites to drink during our Friday night dungeons and dragons campaigns. Pairs well with both Orcs and Elves which is surprising. — 7 years ago

Louis Everuss

9.0

As savoury as pip's dance moves. — 7 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

1990 vintage. Beautifully integrated in both the nose and taste profiles. Raspberry, hint of baking chocolate, rhubarb, allspice. At the top of the bell curve but it's got tremendous staying power and should hold steady for at least 8-10 more years in current mode. — 8 years ago

Richard Portes

9.1

17+ very rustic, both nose and palate. Fruit still good, But from my recollection, previous bottles were better. I have 2 more, so we’ll see. — 6 years ago

Clifford Hanchett

9.0

Absolutely a very good red blend. The flavor is outstanding. Will definitely stock up on this. — 6 years ago

Chris Dockrey

9.0

Excellent red aged in Bourbon barrels for a lovely subtle taste. — 6 years ago

Matt Stemple

9.8

I really liked it. Smooth easy to drink. Can taste the subtleties of the bourbon barrels. 16% alc/vol without harsh alcohol burn. 2016 vintage. — 7 years ago

Michael Ma

9.0

Balanced but fruit is front and center through to the finish with a soft velvety tongue. The bourbon barrels come through with a deliciously harmonious, and unique surprise. — 7 years ago

Galen Hasler

9.0

Needed 3 hrs. Great — 7 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.1

Grateful for the opportunity to taste. — 8 years ago

with Tyson

"Odedi"

9.4

Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim.

Fruity nose of blackberries, black currants, oak, vanilla, licorice, cloves, chocolates, tobacco, cola, espresso, spice box, cinnamon, earth, light vegetables, pencil lead and peppercorn.

Full bodied and bold with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and extremely fruity on the palate with blackberries, plums, cherries, currants, oak, spices, earth, vanilla, licorice, cloves, light vegetables, alcohol, cola, cinnamon and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a wonderful Grenache blend from the house of Orin Swift. Fruity, big, rich, spicy and interesting.

Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up and shows some tannins (1 hour). After 3 hours in the decanter, the nose really opened up, so be patient with this young wine.

Needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly.

Good by itself or with food. A great sipping wine by the porch or with friends.

A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Petite Sirah. Aged in French oak barrels for 8 months (30% new).

15.1% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$35. — 6 years ago

Michael Miller

9.1

Smooth and elegant. Acidic w mineral and white pepper notes w just a touch of Brett. I imagine this is what Syrah tasted like 100 years ago. 😊🙏🍷 — 6 years ago

October Cleveland

9.0

At Lost In A Forest. — 7 years ago

Nicky Sampogna

9.5

F u g a z i — 7 years ago

Lisa Rismiller

9.5

Harmony of the Seas Sail Away from Labadee, Haiti!! — 7 years ago

Rod Downey

8.9

Bold flavor, very enjoyable. — 8 years ago