Mark Flesher

9.2

Deep, dark extracted fruit. The nose on this one is initially black licorice, a hint of truffle, dark fruit and chocolate. As this wine opened up, it started to develop a LOT of dark, deep blackberry and mulberry. The middle of this wine is dark, deep, black cherry notes start to develop but also an herb note. This is a thick and dense wine. Finishes still with quite a bit of stiff tannin and some acidity. I think that this wine is still developing in bottle, and if you've got one of these, please rest assured that it is just now starting to get to peak, but probably won't be there with a 2-hour decant until closer to 2020. This basically means that my 2012 and 2013 needs to hang out for about 5-6 years before they are anywhere close to ready. — 6 years ago

with Dan and Keith

Trevor Chudleigh

9.0

Light and smooth and easy drinking - belies it's youthful vintage. Nice plum and cherries but not too fruity. 2016 vintage consumed July 2017. — 7 years ago

Monica Lewis

9.3

Peppery goodness, awesome region — 7 years ago

Benjamin Hickey

9.5

No new oak, very soft. From arras vineyard. — 7 years ago

Barbie Fiallo

9.5

Our New Year's Eve dinner bottle. Fabulous! Decanted for an hour or so. Saving the rest for aging. Yummm. @Benoit Touquette does it again!!! — 7 years ago

with Jonathan

David L

9.4

03' Spottswoode Cabernet. Having had the 2001 and 2002...this was a tough act to follow. Spottswoode rarely let's you down!

The brick red color in this glass is still vibrant, all the way to the edge. I'm amazed how youthful this wine is. I initially popped & poured this cab. Quickly found out it needed a decanting. 30 minutes later, it's ready to drink. We just wanted another 🍷 of wine.

Full-bodied Cabernet . The palate has got a floral nose & taste (front of the palate) to it. Black cherry, blueberry. A touch of cola, tobacco & oak 😬. Spottswoode seems to always have these polished tannins to it. A moderate backbone of acidity. I'm certain after a little longer decanting 👏...drinking in it's prime now. Many more great years in front of it.

Edit- We only had half the bottle. I'm certain the management staff enjoyed the rest of that Cabernet.
— 7 years ago

Tom Swanson

8.9

Drinking very well, the other bottle is going to rest for a few years! — 8 years ago

with Melissa

Matthew Plympton

Founder/Partner Revel Wine

9.0

Lots of flesh on this one but plenty of acid to keep it lively. I plan to hold on to the rest for at least six months to see how they evolve. — 9 years ago

with Kristen and Olga

Simon Stuart

9.8

Stunning! Aprox £35 rest. 9/10 — 11 years ago

Meghan Woughter

10

Very light and easy to drink. Love it! — 6 years ago

Debbie Johnson

9.1

This is what We Are serving for Thanksgiving and it is always such a good choice. Patricia was a true pioneer in Pinot noir and may she Rest In Peace. — 6 years ago

Michael Townley

9.3

Dark inky purple color, nice tannins with a soft finish — 7 years ago

Benjamin Hickey

9.2

Very, very soft and delicate without much spice. Build and stays without. — 7 years ago

Benjamin Hickey

9.1

Soft and pure fruit. Very gentle soft finish. Plenty of acid but aslo rounded fruit. — 7 years ago

Mike R

9.3

First time with this wine - me likely - big bold beautiful - decanted for one hour - this does have a jimmy Durante nose on it - a real intoxicating one - drink the rest in another hour - i have to remember to breath as @Jody Scharf reminds me and remember the band Durant Durant as they say "Relax relax" - nice night for wine and smiles - love to 😁😬😬 — 7 years ago

Andrew S

9.3

Red fruits, floor, light blossoms, and grapefruit/citrus rind. Lots of energy. Looking forward to letting it rest a while, will be fun to see how things become more integrated. — 8 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.6

An absolutely fantastic offerring from Juan and company at Realm. Their merlot-driven cuvee with the rest cab franc, cabernet, and petite verdot, this wine boasts increbile fruit and depth of flavor. Sweet, ripe tannins and a long finish that both suggest many years of life, this is easily the best version of The Tempest that I've ever had (and I've tried every vintage of this wine). Just terrific. — 8 years ago

with Vanessa

Bob McDonald

9.3

Almost the anniversary of my first Delectable entry when sitting outdoors at a wonderful restaurant in Gigondas under a tree drinking the 2008 vintage of this wine with all the family. This is 70% Grenache with the rest made up of Cinsault Syrah and Mourvèdre. The further south the higher usage of Mouvedre until Bandol right on the Mediterranean coast where it can be 90 to 100 % because of its higher tolerance to hot conditions. Chateau de Beaucastel where I visited a year ago uses all 13 permitted varieties with the highest being Mourvèdre at 30 %. They have increased this % over the years because of warmer conditions at vintage lessening the Grenache % so alcohol levels do not get out of control. Love this very savoury style of wine. 18. — 9 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.4

1990 wild herbs fresh earth very complex array on the nose still some fruit menthol camphor smooth and silky texture some tannins still here lovely freshness. Most excellent 55 cab cf mr the rest 1998 a greatrightbank so Palmer jas a lot of merlot more than Antofagasta the classified growths similar nose fresh herbsandrhat month camphor smooth and another all and earthy soft tannins finish 40excellent +. 2010 currant and red cherry fruit with sweet tobacco spice a gravelly mineral note big and chewy with an earthy musty note but lots of everything structured and fresh finish 50+ most excellent+ — 11 years ago

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.8

A blockbuster who needs a long rest in the cellar. Stellar wine by the way — 6 years ago

Rakesh Tondon

9.4

Love the nose on this. This is like a burgundy — 7 years ago

Alvin

9.2

Medium bodied Pinot w scents of blackberries, blueberries and cherries. Wine is nicely blended with a perfect finish. If serving w dessert - I would recommend a berry tart. — 7 years ago

Benjamin Hickey

9.2

Iighter than the Barossa mataro but lots of punch. — 7 years ago

Edmond Bordelon

9.5

Winner of the night!! Hands down!! Had it an hour in the decanter (should go longer), and it just opened up nicely, as you can tell by the empty glass. Phillipe Melka is at his best with Brand. I need to hide the rest of these from myself for another 6 years. Balanced, beautiful color and a great finish. — 7 years ago

Amr Elazhary

9.5

I am so biased.. for me this is the ideal wine... just hits all the notes on my taste buds.. fruity, acidic, light with a great breadth finish.. if I could choose a wine that I can drink for the rest of my life that would be it .. it is elegant, refined but still humble and fun.. goes with almost anything and or can simply quench your thirst in a hot day — 7 years ago

Preet Grewal

10

Excellent cloudy and fruity sake — 7 years ago

Michael "Bucky" Buckelew

Sommelier Ristorante del Lago at The Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs

9.2

Elena kills it again — 8 years ago

Casey Stringer

9.6

2013 Bard. I just couldn't wait. Now that I got that out of me I will let the rest sleep. — 8 years ago

Jeff Gassman

9.5

Yes sir!! Huge Margaux! Let it rest for another 5 years. — 9 years ago

Kevin O'Connor

9.0

Love this vineyard and really like this wine. Going to let the rest of my bottles rest for a few months before trying again. — 11 years ago

with Megan