Drinking well now, this is a well composed wine that typifies Rioja. I first had this about six years ago, and really enjoyed it. This time round, it’s of course more mature, but perhaps falls somewhat short on the finish. The nose is absolutely knockout - it smells much more than the £15 that I paid for it - but on the palate it doesn’t quite live up to it. Still, a very pleasant drink. — 6 years ago
Cult chard tasted alongside a 2010 Aubert Lauren Chard....this one lost by a unanimous vote (and it wasn't even a blind vote either). I think everyone WANTED the Judge to win, but there was nothing to Judge here. At least for THIS COMPARISON, in 2018, the Aubert was the winner. BUT, this Judge chard did have more acidity up front than the Aubert, and IMO this wine has more aging potential than the 2010 Lauren Chard, which was pretty much right on the top of the hill tonght. Hard to beat a wine in its prime window, but goes to show you that Aubert makes chards that will compete with this kind of opponent. Lots of acid up front. Stone ground fruit entry, mineral-rich middle. I think that I was getting more pear than anything else here, but there was a hint of youthful butter and some dates. Finishes with actually a really nice fruit/nutty/almost gritty/tannin character for about 60 seconds, which is the one thing I will say that I give advantage to the Judge. Bravo! — 7 years ago
Better than when we had it at the winery. Fruit de force. Bravo. — 9 years ago
Violaceous rubi color, wood berry aromas with a touch of black chocolat. — 9 years ago
A great light red being sold for $8.86 a bottle it’s a steal if a deal and very delicious — 6 years ago
Bold. Elegant. Fruity. Cherry & other tiny red fruits. Long lasting finish. A beautiful wine! — 7 years ago
A great light orange drink that soothes my thirst and makes me dream — 8 years ago
Wow In a flight of chateau montelena and caymus 85s this drop kicked them out of the room. Hints of Brett but adds to the complexity of black olive, camphor, Dried fruits and herbs. Patrick Campbell made so many great wines and does not get enough credit this wine sings, bravo. — 9 years ago
solid wine, more tannic than some i’ve had. would definitely recommend. — 4 years ago
Crazy big flavors. Benefits from a few mins in the fridge. — 5 years ago
23 October 2018. Donna, Brooklyn, NY. — 7 years ago
Unexpectedly Bordeaux-y. Went great with the reindeer liver paté and bramble berries. — 8 years ago
Nutty at the end of taste, red cherry, medium plus tannin. Dark garnet color. Lingering in the mouth. — 9 years ago
Doug Sayed
Savory red and blue fruits with good structure and balance and a really nice finish. Delicious. Bravo Gary's Vineyard and Roar. — 3 years ago