Vin Zering

9.0

Very good wine — 10 years ago

G Miller

9.0

Enjoyed at Circa 1875. Delicious! — 10 years ago

Justin Gilman CSW, CSS

9.2

@Stagsleap #wine #PetiteSirah was label I bought with my first paycheck in the industry (1997 vint) circa 2001. The vintage has changed, but is still a staple just the same.

Opaque in the glass. Minute ruby color at rims edge. Oily sheen.

Some herbs on the nose. Dull mint and oregano. Robust and dense.

The palate is sleek with tannins landing mid palate to finish. Nicely incorporated. Boysenberry with damp earth. Inky and stinky, it shows some potpourri (olfactory), and subtle bitterness residual. Balanced and great lingering flavor. Opened 12/10/15 — 10 years ago

I

9.1

Mmmhm le somete, mas trankilo kel del 2010 Se parece mas al de circa pero no es el mismo — 11 years ago

Jayson Noland

9.0

Sweet and grassy circa sassy — 11 years ago

Michael Dorman

10

Some damn fine Bordeaux - circa 2000 — 11 years ago

Sue

9.7

This wine is like Erik Estrada circa 1977. — 12 years ago

Anuj Mathur

9.4

second bottle from emile heredia -- this one is from truly old vines, ungrafted circa 1870. vs the previous bottle this one traded a little of the fruit for herbaceous notes. needed a little time to open up, wonderful wine. — 12 years ago

Jeff Groh

9.8

Dunham cellars Lewis vnyrd Syrah circa 1999 - I've got more an better vintage depth on PacNW wines on Maui than I did in Oregon-go figure! — 13 years ago

Peter Tripp

9.5

Drank in Norway, circa 2009. Excellent. — 13 years ago

Brian Weeks

10

Michigan's best wine! — 14 years ago

Zachary Price

9.0

Tonight's bottle hails from Riverbench winery. This one's a Pinot Noir, a Pommard Clone Pinot Noir to be exact. The Pinot Noir grape hails from the great family of Pinot varietals, aka the Gris, the Blanc, the Noir, etc, The Pommard clone has found its way into California vineyards via cuttings from Pinot Noir from the Château de Pommard in France circa the 1940s. The original being the "Clone 4", and then giving birth to a daughter, the "Clone 5". The Pommard Clone 5 has slowly been making a name for itself all along the west coast, from Oregon to Southern California. It tends to deliver a meaty/gamey flavor with pure dark fruit flavors. This vintage shows a wonderful restraint and great balanced structure to deliver a wonderfully light red wine, perfect for any occasion. ~$46 | #riverbench #pinotnoir #pommard

On the eyes: Bright, clear cranberry red, med- stain, med tears, no gas/floc.

On the nose: Earthy, herbaceous, blood orange, and bruléed strawberry. Med alcohol.

On the tongue: Med acid, med tannin, med alcohol, med round body with great balance. Pleasantly tart, slightly floral with bright cranberry and blueberry, and dusty old road that yields to a memory of smoky oak. This one is drinking young and could probably do with another few years in the bottle, but I just couldn't resist a Riverbench Pinot. — 10 years ago

Adam Shain

9.0

Very Smooth — 10 years ago

with Kate

Josh Orr

9.3

From the Pinot Forum class on whole cluster vs destemmed circa 2011! Delicious #pinotnoir #russianrivervalley #wholecluster @Carri Holdredge @Freeman Vineyard & Winery — 11 years ago

Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

10

Circa 1950. Holy fuck. This is probably The single greatest liqueur I've ever tasted. Smells of bitter orange and bay leaves. Tastes of bay leaf, sweet chamomile, bitters, and crushed herbs. Totally phenomenal. Just wow. — 11 years ago

Nikki Nelson

9.2

Was bangin' when consumed circa Jan 2015. — 11 years ago

with Jeff

Valeria Agosti

9.4

Ottimo pinot noir, non paragonabile al grande Franz Haas. Ricco al naso, prevalenti le erbe aromatiche (salvia, maggiorana, origano, tutti freschi) ma alla bocca è meno ricco, pecca un po' anche in persistenza. Ottimo! Prezzo circa 18/20€ — 12 years ago

Anna Panarina

9.6

Amazing, light, easy drinkable — 12 years ago

Lindsey Barrett

9.5

Favorite zen! Circa 1886 has in regular wine list. Served for Louie's Kids benefit dinner — 13 years ago

Christopher Hoel

Sommelier/Senior Wine Advisor Soutirage

10

The best sherry I have ever had! Circa 1920's and roasted almonds and sea water! — 13 years ago

with Desmond

Gillian Robb

9.6

Elegant, voluptuous, and rich. If this wine were a lady it would be Queen Latifa at the Oscars circa 2010. — 10 years ago

Flavio Menezes

9.3

NV circa 1940. Garnet red, young and rustic. Will probably mature in 20-50 years... These wines are ageless. Wet earth, mushrooms, moss. — 10 years ago

John Valencia

9.4

It's like making love with Farah Faucet, circa 1984, full vash hair. Love it. Soaping nice. — 10 years ago

Chris Bensick

8.9

American cote du rhone, circa 2005. Zinfandel and Carignane not completely in harmony ( My prejudice against the volatility often present in Carignane). Good fruit and acid backbone. — 11 years ago

Nicole McLendon

9.5

A little throw back Charleston Wine Festival circa 2014 with my bestie Brooke! — 11 years ago

Brett Vanderbrook

9.0

2013 vintage, which wasn't an option. Lemon and wet stone on the nose. More fruit/less acid on the palate. Kind of a candied lemon peel quality with a little zippiness. Not bad at all for a $10 bottle! — 12 years ago

William Douglas

9.5

Pure Farr Chardonnay genius! Perfect age circa 7 - 8 years. So inviting on the nose, seamlessly balanced oak fruit and acid that lingers a very long time. Very hard to find Chardonnays quite like this.
3/6.75/9.75 = 19.5 and 95 points — 12 years ago

Monroe Bryant

9.7

My first craft beer ever at Brickskellar in DC circa 1986. After so many years of bottles, so cool to see cans. Can conditioned. Awesome. — 13 years ago

Lindsey Barrett

9.9

Awesome! Circa 1886 — 13 years ago

Thea Schlendorf

9.1

Drambuie, circa the 1950s and grandparents liquor cabinet. You can see the stamp from the state of Maryland. A pleasant surprise. — 13 years ago