Edmond Bordelon

9.4

I gotta say that this was probably wine of the night. Probably the pork tenderloin with mole is one of the reasons. A heavier Pinot Noir than most with a smooth velvet roll across the tongue. Nice sharp fruits and a relaxed acidity. Darker color than most other Pinot Noirs as well. The color immediately tells you that this is going to be a different Pinot experience. — 7 years ago

with Abby, Beth and 1 other

Mark Morgan

9.1

Makes me want to go to the Canary Islands — 8 years ago

Martin G Rivard

9.5

Another beauty that was so graciously gifted to me from DAVID L 🎤! Realm’s “Moonracer” is now produced from these grapes. This Hartwell is incredible!!! Juan Mercado certainly picked a gorgeous winery to buy!!!
All the profiles that are in my wheelhouse: lush dark red fruit, just a minute hint of spice on the back palate., strong contender but Mole Hill ruled the world tonight! — 9 years ago

with Christine

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

On the nose; ice tea, citrus peel, roasted blood orange, touch of oxidation, decayed roses and medium intensity volcanic soils. The color is orange and you definitely pick up the clay pot influence. The body is lean to medium. ice tea, citrus peel, roasted blood orange, orange peel, a touch of oxidation, decayed roses, delicate minerality, chalkiness, high round acidity, soft warm spices, savory notes with a really nice round finish. Producer notes; the winery is high up in the hills of the Asureti Valle...4200 feet above sea level. Asureti is an ancient village in the foothills of Georgia, about 30 minutes away from Tbilisi. Some of their wines are made with no skin contact and others with skin and stem contact for as long as 7 months. They also farm organically. Photos of; their vineyards, Beka Gotsadze and the qvevri clay fermentation pots. Pairings; sautéed fish to chicken mole tamales and take out Chinese. — 9 years ago

Kelly Reed

9.0

Rich dark berry fruit aroma with earthy notes to it. Smooth soft tannin structure with some delicious dark berry fruit richness. There is still lots of flavour to this wine, could've left for 18 more months.... but was awesome tonight, not a wine for the faint hearted — 10 years ago

Edeus

9.0

Canary Island sweet — 11 years ago

Miguel de Leon

Service Director/Wine Educator Casa Mono

9.0

Negramoll and Syrah, each vintage getting a significant change in cepage depending on quality. Fresh, assertive, and sexy; bold fruits and judicious wood. — 11 years ago

Molly Brooks

9.3

Brown sugar, burnt around the edges. Mole; chocolate and peppers. Dried black fig. Aged quadrupel from one of the best. — 12 years ago

Sahir Azam

9.2

Paired nicely with chicken mole, good guess. — 13 years ago

Danielle Knott

9.3

Wow what a fun wine. Light body but packs a little cool spicy punch. Perfect for drinking alongside sweet and savory Mexican dishes (chicken mole) — 7 years ago

with Salvador

Ryan Mullins

9.9

Mind blowing. Mint, maple, salt taffy, earth, time travel — 8 years ago

Sandy Spangler

9.5

Not overly sweet, delicious and will rounded. Medium-Dry variety. — 9 years ago

Michael Meyer

9.1

Mid-weight, dark chocolate, spice, mild acidity. Perfect combo with turkey mole poblano. — 9 years ago

Kevin Løk

9.0

Enjoyed this one very much. Continue to be impressed by what warm climates can produce. First vino de México but won't be my last. 75% cab perfectly softened with Sangiovese. Good earth. And ideal with some mole poblano. — 9 years ago

with Brendan

Jordi Pazo

8.9

Simplesmente Vinho 2017.
05.03.17 — 10 years ago

Tuomas Vaittinen

9.0

Incredibly smooth — 10 years ago

Nick Davis

9.3

Sometimes wine isn't the right thing; Chablis would get lost, although a Champagne with nice dosage could take on the Mole heat. This lager kills. — 11 years ago

Andrew Taylor

8.9

Smoke, herbs, dried cherries. — 11 years ago

with Deanna

Geoffrey Nicolaÿ

9.0

Good local wine — 12 years ago

Sasha Smith

Wine Blogger Spin the Bottle NY

9.0

Much more elegant than anticipated. Good value, delicious with turkey mole. — 13 years ago

Jo Anne B

9.0

Oh god I can’t even. I’m petite and can’t drink this much.😬. It was lovely😀 — 7 years ago

with Turd, Dave and 1 other

Fredybeans

9.2

Robe jaune franche
Nez épicé fruits flambe vanille et beurré
Bouche mole gourmand mais fraîche finale épicé beurre et retour sur l acidite
👍👍
— 8 years ago

Aaron Rankin

9.4

I love mature red Chateauneuf du Pape. However, like a great mole, I struggle to deconstruct and independently savor the complexities. I more enjoy it as a full, intensely satisfying package. — 9 years ago

Freddy May

9.1

Soft, like licking a cigar made from mole skin, fruit forward and dissipates like the hopes and dreams of Leicester winning the league again. Yet there remains a smidgen of tobacco and plum.. Duh.. Dum..dum.... Yeah would still do it. 9/10 — 9 years ago

Christopher Losa

Owner/Wine Director Bar Bambino

9.0

i'm not sure why this wine got classified as "Diego ", but it's killer Negramoll. tart cherry, green almond, granite. good juice from the canaries. — 9 years ago

Natsu Ko

9.0

オレンジ色、おいしい
@Café al dente — 10 years ago

Spinning_spins

9.4

Pronounced black cherry and plum nose, with anise, pepper and crushed stone notes. Ample, brambly blueberry and black raspberry on the palate, with good acidity. Bursting with juicy goodness, some--but not too much--grip, and a 40+ second finish with spice and mineral. A real beauty. My one wish, if any, would be for just a bit less residual sugar. — 11 years ago

Joe Estrada

9.2

With Chicken Mole Tamales — 11 years ago

with Sue

Rob Moose

9.2

The Canary chronicles! Nose somewhere between Syrah and gamay. Rockin with food . Thank you! — 12 years ago

Aury Maravert

9.4

Vino muy fuerte para decantar. Maridaje con trufa de mole. Uff!!! — 12 years ago