Andrew Cullimore

9.4

Medium deep ruby with a quite thin bright ruby violet rim. This is quite closed on the nose at first with bright cherry fruit , red plum , blueberry, blackberry , some floral hints and underneath a touch of slate . On the palate this is quite focused and lean , lovely red fruits , hint of spiciness and red cherry floral hints . Really fresh , vital acidity , with fine but very noticeable tannins and a very long focused red cherry , mineral tinged finish . Needs time , but is very promising, great freshness. Probably not at the level of the 2021 , tasted previously , but it’s close . Leave another 5-10 years and will show well a further 10. — 8 days ago

Jan A

9.8

Smooth and easy drinking. The highest scoring wine of the evening across the group. — 19 hours ago

Jason Gelman

9.3

Love this wine. Still young ish but very nice drinking window. Love the texture and tannin structure. Long finish. — 21 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

vintage 2019 | Dark colour, complex smell with stewed cherries, cedar, dark chocolate. Soft taste, almost velvety with underlying power. This is a beautiful Meyney. 375 ml Paired with a truffle burger, baked potatoes and a salad with red cabbage, apple, walnuts and dates with a pomegrate dressing. — 6 days ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Pretty nose of red and black fruits with light wood, wild flowers, spices, coffee, herbs, earth and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, licorice, earth, vegetables, spices, tobacco leaf, light forest floor and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy pomegranates.

This 9 year old red blend from Lebanon is still young and needs 10 years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 20 years. Showing good potential to become a 93+ point wine.

Needed 3 hours to open up properly, fresh and easy drinking.

Good by itself or with food.

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan and Cinsault. Aged in concrete vats and French oak barrels.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$75. — 11 days ago

Sam Friedland

9.1

Very pleasant, liquorish, mild tannins. Went well with venison pot roast — 24 days ago

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.5

What remains to be said. Just outstanding. — a month ago

Tom Garland

9.6

1 hour decant(lots of chunky sediment). A splendid deep dark ruby red color. On the nose: expressive Intoxicating perfumed notes of dark red fruit, smoked meat, forest floor, herbaceous, leather, and soy sauce. Taste: silky, opulent, pure wine with cherry/red plum, currants, dark chocolate, smokey spice, and a graphite raspberry long finish. YUM! — 14 days ago

with Brenda

Rick Phillips

9.7

Just peaking in my estimation. May sill have a couple or three years before its decline starts. Opened and sat in the bottle for 2 hours. Poured a glass which sat another hour. Bold forward fruits. Blackberry, Plums, Black Cherry, hints of spice herbs that quickly fade into a smooth, luxurious taste of velvety tannins. Backend is just as the Front, Luxurious Bold Fruit but just a touch of old earth, lite tobacco and chocolate/cherry. — 21 days ago

with Letha

Tom Garland

9.8

Harlan Estate:  A Historic Retrospective.
With: Antonio Galloni, Will Harlan and winemaker Cory Empting.  At Angler restaurant, San Francisco.

Vintages:  all from magnum
1989 Harlan Estate....rare never released
1990 Harlan  Estate.....1st release, savory elegance
1993 Harlan  Estate ..fading
1994 Harlan Estate....a savory beauty, classic style
1995 Harlan  Estate..beautiful, classic style
1997 Harlan Estate ..flat(maybe the bottle), vintage that jumps to the riper style.
2001 Harlan Estate ...beautiful
2002 Harlan  Estate ..beautiful
2006 Harlan  Estate...drink
2010 Harlan  Esta...drink or hold
2011 Harlan  Estate...meh
2013 Harlan  Estate ..drink or hold
2016 Harlan  Estate ...hold
2019 Harlan  Estate  ...hold
2020 Harlan  Estate ...meh
2021 Harlan  Estate ..hold

FOOD:
Bluefin tuna
Slow grilled hen of woods mushrooms
Whole pastured chicken roasted in wood oven
A5 Australian striploin
Chefs selection of cheese

@Angler, San Francisco — a month ago

Anthony De Blasi

9.5

Still going strong and truly a beauty. Musar rocks! — 14 days ago

Lindsay Lullman

9.1

Had at cocos nyc with Emmanuel very good — 2 days ago

Wulf Losee

9.0

Leather and new mown hay on the nose. Ripe red fruit on the front, but not very intense. Medium tannic structure, with a ver long intense mineral finish. — 17 hours ago

romo

9.3

Finally a Raffault shows me what it’s got, and it’s not kidding around. Power dissipates on finish. — 9 hours ago

Conrad Green

9.4

Gorgeously deep and complex. Dark only fruit still. Balanced and pure. Delicious — 7 days ago

with Bex and Naoko

Steven Phillips

9.0

Generally not a fan of California red blends. This was exceptional. Heavy plum and black cherry on the front. 2015 vintage. — a day ago

Daniel Jara

9.7

De color escarlata intenso , un blend increíble, sedoso , estructurado, redondo, astringencia media pero agradable, frutos negros , flores , regaliz, ligeramente a trufas y grosellas , Vinazo altamente recomendarlo para mi! — 5 days ago

Ming L

9.3

I opened this 2015 after the 16’ Branaire-Ducru.

The fruits are riper and slightly jammy with plum, blueberry, and blackcurrant, but it’s the savory expression that really sets it apart. Rich palate without excessive weight with lively acidity and fresh herbal lift. Kong savory finishes. Beautiful Bordeaux blend with Napa mountain fruits. — 15 days ago

Tom Garland

9.3

1/2 hour decant(decent fine sediment). A splendid still dark brooding garnet color with some bricking. On the nose: Intoxicating perfumed notes of dark red fruit, eucalyptus, forest floor, tobacco leaf, pencil shavings, smokey cedar. Taste: silky, savory, resolved wine with dried cherry/plum, dark chocolate, pepper, cedar, fig, and a graphite espresso long finish. YUM! — 8 days ago

Jan A

9.8

A point, WOTN for me — a month ago