Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

1996 vintage. Last tasted 5.8.25 (9.5), 9.29.24 (9.5) and 8.2.24 (9.6). Decanted with some sed and tasted after an hour. Solid cork and fill. This was the worst showing of the last visits with less tannic structure and slightly more richness. Tasted a bit more like their "Au Paradis" offering. Not totally dissuaded from picking up another few bottles for enjoyment in the few 5 years or so tho. Three out of four bottles surveyed were fabulous and this wasn't a total swing and a miss. 07.18.25. — 4 months ago

romo

9.2

Called Gruner. A $7 PG that was my #1 and the group #3. Took this home! 😝 — 6 months ago

Scott E. Becker

9.2

[Tasted on May 25, 2025 at The Optimist in Nashville with Jay]

Wine is from Pisoni Vineyard in Santa Lucia Highlands. Cherry, blackberry and red plum fruit, with baking spices, caramel and violets. — 6 months ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.3

Pale yellow.
Grapefruit, lemon, pear, ginger, green herbs, rockdust and wonderful hints of orangeblossom!
Crystalline, bright, elegant. Beautiful ‘feinherb’-balance: just a hint of sweetness in the opening, meets racy acidity, and a clean dry finish.
Lovely wine, good quality, very quaffable at 10% ABV. — 8 months ago

romo

9.2

Called Chenin. Old stable, orange rind, plenty acid. — 10 months ago

Joe Flo

9.3

Beautiful Sauvignon Blanc drinking great so drink up — 4 years ago

NicoleRGN

9.6

I love Aglianico and this was amazing. Red and black fruit, terroir tobacco and notes of old books. Smooth tannins - enjoy. — 4 months ago

Kamall

8.9

Dark and spicy — 5 months ago

Pablo

9.4

Outstanding — 6 months ago

Christian Kerker

9.1

Very nice, daily wine. fresh citrus and minerality with balanced acidity. — 6 months ago

Juan Pablo Perez

9.0

Nariz: limon, piedra mojada, albaricoque, miel, pera, manzana verde

Boca: Acidez M+, Alcohol bajo — 8 months ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.2

I think found a new favorite. Peach, could have more acid. 12%. — 10 months ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.2

25 year anniversary of this wine. I have been a Peter Franus fan for a long time. This zin is medium ruby, black and white pepper, clove, cedar, red cherry, vanilla on the nose--the wood is definitely pushing through, but not overpowering. On the palate, more blue/black fruit emerges, blackberry mainly. Tannins still pretty dry, alcohol high. I think this can rest even longer but it's great now too. Awesome!!!

92+ points — 5 years ago

Raul Puga

9.6

Wow. Amazing wine. — 5 months ago

Phil Kessling

9.2

So good Tons of acid, wet rock and just the right amount if RS. — 5 months ago

Riccardo L.

9.5

This took a long time to taste this good. What an absolute monster of a wine. Worth every minute I waited for it. — 6 months ago

Harvey Raben

9.1

This is a very concentrated wine with lots of black fruit and spices. The palate is complex and layered. The blend of Merlot and Cabernet carries the day.The. Petit verdot provides substantial color making this wine opaque. — 7 months ago

Iwan

9.2

Castel always delivers. Elegant. — 8 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

A blend of 90% Sauv Blanc and 10% Semillon. Pale yellow color with aromas of citrus, floral, wet stone and tropical fruit. On the palate rich fruits of mango and peach flavors with citrus zest and earthy mineral notes on a balanced structure with lively fresh acidity. Long finish, pleasant ending with pronounced mineral character. Leave this in the cellar for a few years. Nice. Tasting Sample. — 2 years ago

Pablo Aguilo

9.4

Absolutely atonishing ! Fruits, tasty, everything is in it. — 6 years ago