Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured from my cellar. The cork was absolutely perfect. The 2005 pours a rather turbid, deep garnet at nearly 17 years old. There's quite a bit of fine sediment that clings to the edge of the glass with each swirl. Medium+ viscosity. On the nose, this was initially a bit grumpy but within minutes, it relaxed and started to show some real charm. A fully developed wine, this is becoming a bit of a Leather Daddy, full of leather (obviously), bruised and desiccated red, black and blue fruits, Christmas spice fruit cake, coffee, damp earth, and candied nuts. On the palate, the fruit remains quite stunning and confirms the mix of bruised and desiccated fruit with a sort of sherried character. Loads of salmiakki (salted licorice), spiced nuts, pepper, coffee and, you guessed it, leather. The wine was dry, technically, but almost gives the sensation of some RS with all of the over-ripe fruits and the texture was almost sappy, in some ways. However, while this was absolutely rich and well-endowed, it was not cloying. Tannins have fully integrated (though still present) and the acid was like a girdle keeping everything held together. This remains a rather large personality even if it's showing its age. Definitely in a lovely spot...but how much longer will that last? If this wasn't my last bottle, I would probably be drinking these over the next five years unless you want the full Leather Daddy experience...which is okay if that's your thing. — 3 years ago

Dario Shoot

9.8

Pre-boda Xesco e Marta — 6 years ago

Mandi Speidel

City Territory Chicago, Maverick Wine Company

9.3

Late Night Spa Sess Sharing laughs and sips with Belle Belle — 6 years ago

Jay Kline

9.1

Popped and poured; consumed over four hours. Needed some time to open but already entering a much better, more pleasant place than when these were released. The nose is loaded with fresh brambles and underbrush. After about three hours of air, it also added a sort of spiced meat element. Lip smacking dark forest fruits on the palate. Wonderful balance. This is my sort of Zinfandel. Still a young pup...the future is bright for these. Drink now with a long decant or hold. Best after 2019. — 7 years ago

Julien S.

9.1

Wedding cava! — 8 years ago

Joyce Lin

8.9

Dried prune, stewed dark fruit, raisiny, interesting in the nose. Mineral with Long finish. Med plus tannin. — 8 years ago

Jim Nelson

9.2

High-altitude Catalan Pinot — 4 years ago

with Camille

Sara Thomas

8.9

Black cherry, black raspberry, mushroom, earthy. 2012 but still plenty of fruit. Nice acidity, retained tannins. Really nice — 5 years ago

Jorge Pazos

9.0

Visita Castell d'Encus — 5 years ago

Jordi Pazo

9.0

Bar del Pla. 33,00
02.02.19 — 6 years ago

Joe Lucca

9.7

Pairing tip; Beautiful and amazing people go well with great wine. This 2014 is singing perfectly right now, however will continue to evolve nicely with some additional age. Racy, fresh, and vibrant. Green apple skin, citrus, chalk, and oyster shells. A clean salinity carries loads of minerals, citrus blossoms, and some unripe nectarine. And that acidity! This is alive and electrifying; like French kissing a 220 volt outlet. Lightning in a bottle. Sort of like the wonderful, exciting people in the picture. ⚡️ Popping a Raveneau is great, but sharing it with my friends was lightning across the mid-summer night sky. — 7 years ago

with Anne-marie and Ron

Linda Lamb

9.0

What a lovely pairing wine. Great complexity for a rose and a surprising blend of Cabernet & Tempranillo! — 8 years ago

Oscar More

9.1

Vino acido y muy mineral. Aroma a piedra que sigue en la boca con un punto de aguja al inicio de la botella. Muy fresco y original. Descubriniento — 8 years ago

A. R.

9.0

Fascinating wine. Sort of a blend of a Chianti and a village burgundy....sour cherry and roses, a little funk, high acid, med high tannin. Quite good. 12.50€ — 4 years ago

Dave Hoffman

8.9

Disgorgement 10/2019 — 4 years ago

Vitaly Domnenko

9.1

Dry wine like it should be.
Bm. Tm. Am-. Fm. — 5 years ago

David Schwartz

9.0

Sauv Blanc - High acid - pairs well with fatty veggie (asparagus ) or seafood (shrimp with quail egg). Cleans the palate afterwards. — 6 years ago

Willem Booij

9.3

Let it breath and give it time, you will be rewarded with pure class in the glass! — 7 years ago

Pooneet K

8.9

Nice orange wine from Georgia. Gives the impression of sweetness without actually being sweet. Some real grip without tannins, sort of an interesting orange wine mouthfeel. Nice. — 8 years ago

Lee Stuck

9.2

Great with grilled seafood, light white wine. — 8 years ago