Peter Sultan

9.1

So big and bright this vintage, so was a little tentative in drinking. Fear not, great producer puts out a still balanced, more black fruited than sweet cherry bold creature. Perhaps the black currant thing is what grabs me. Yum.-had w Thanksgiving — 10 years ago

Shafiq Perry

9.0

Creature comfort. — 10 years ago

Richard Rosensweig

8.9

Looking for a classic white burgundy made with restraint? This one is for you. Bright acidity, honeysuckle, pollen, bit of oaky vanilla. All the good Chardonnay comforts are here. — 10 years ago

James Rienstra

9.0

Different creature than normal sauv blanc. Little funk, deeper fuller bodied. Minerality, mild lemon. — 11 years ago

Annette Bruley

9.0

I think some might have issue with German Pinot noir but they are great. Distinct. This was super pungent on the nose but if you give it time it blows off and becomes a lovely creature with delicate but smokey notes, persistent acidity and sweet fruit. I haven't had a lot of German Pinot noir but they usually lean to the lighter side and this one leaves a belly warming pleasing feeling that shows it's not a weak creature. — 11 years ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.4

Another creature. An oeil-de-perdrix of pinot noir, with a touch of chasselas and MT. My favorite wine of theirs to date. Richer and with more precision than any of their other whites -- bouquet of lilies, white tea, strawberries, and almond, backed by a gruner like pepperiness. Amazing. — 11 years ago

with Elena

Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

8.9

That rare creature, a refreshing red. Light, low alcohol, a little tart, earthy and spicy, delicious on a hot day with lamb burgers. — 12 years ago

Grand Cru Selections

10

Meeresboden = sea creature fossils — 12 years ago

Vinny Eng

9.4

(2/6) Cuddle a rare @ForlornHopeWine creature!The spirit of George Yount is alive! — 12 years ago

Tony McClung

President Scarpetta Wine

9.7

What a unique creature. — 13 years ago

Rob Moose

9.3

I loved this wine! Such a finely balanced creature, touching on hearty, herbal and velvety notes. My first sans soufre of his. At Untitled. No decant needed. — 10 years ago

with Brendan

Ben Lehman

9.3

Rare creature indeed. Ribolla gialla made with some skin contact. Smells like peaches, celery, sumac..at least at this moment. Smelling something different each time I put my nose in the glass, which is awesome. Pronounced tannins — 10 years ago

Cory Fierro

9.0

Suspiro Del Moro alvarelhao from Alta Mesa, the definition of a rare creature.

The nose. By God the nose is heavenly. Floral, perfumey, candied red berries and red plums and sweet spices to this, cinnamon and nutmeg and a touch of pyrazines. On first sniff the nose reminds me of some California pinots I've had, but the palate doesn't match up totally. It's thin but structured, acidic but with tannin. It's a really interesting take on a Portuguese varietal that I'm glad to have found. — 11 years ago

Zacary Welch

9.0

A deep, dark, murky, inky creature of a wine. Expresses powerful blackberry and blueberry fruit laced with ample nutmeg and pepper notes. Drinks full blooded and thick bringing out the carnivore in all of us.
Cheers! — 11 years ago

David Kline

9.3

Plucky raspberry, cherry and roses race to earthy notes that wash into a clean oceanic blast. Served too cold, but opening nicely. Cherry goodness throughout, almost chalky. Doubt that is a Langhe soil type, but coming through in the mix. Tight and cran in the swirl, but that is symptomatic of the Nebbiolo. Odd, interesting creature. Real shadows of burgundy, in an unpredictable dichotomy of grapes. #Langhe #Nebbiolo #DomenicoClerico — 11 years ago

Laura Brennan

9.7

Dear Maker - I a small humble creature dwelling on Earth, nothing more than a bulb of mass really; a skin coated sack of meat... and I get to drink wine this good? Really?? — 11 years ago

Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.3

Mineral, alpine flowers, very intense wine, almost searing, a creature into itself — 12 years ago

Valbruzzoli Cristian

Owner Lyra LLC

10

What amazing wine , Thanks Chiappini for This delicius creature :) — 12 years ago

Dade Thieriot

10

Came out of the bottle like an angry kid but later blossomed into a graceful creature--a great if still rather tannic wine! — 12 years ago

with Petra, Alex and 1 other

Cassie Rieser

9.8

Initial pepper spice, dark berry fruit, lavender and violet nose. Bright, light entry. Good acid. Long subtle finish. Eaten with petit sirloin roasted baby potatoes and asparagus in the comforts of our napa cabin :) wonderful. — 13 years ago

Jonathan Lipsmeyer

9.2

2010. Strict lemony acid, fresh stony bite with the tiniest hint of honey and green banana. Lovely wine which comforts me in my affection for Mikulski's higher end whites, and I'll age my last bottle a couple more years to see if it adds a honeyed heft of the midpalate... but no regrets today. — 10 years ago

Richie Mello

9.1

Hallelujah! This thing has suprising lasted despite my lack of patience. Fnally broke down, curious how time has changed this magical creature. Where it once was as jammy as marionberry preserves it's now smoky. Where it once was inky as all imagination it is now bone dry and tannic. Still it's neat to see this cool climate Syrah grow into something more akin to a Walla Walla valley. Will grab your palate so accompany with fatty foods. — 10 years ago

Roxy Sphere

8.9

As a long summer unfolds, I am looking anything other than a highly acidic, crisp white... Moving towards this lovely creature- a brazenly rich grape, given a healthy spine, electric tones , and a vibrant finish. This wine could easily rock me through early autumn. — 11 years ago

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.5

Huge wine with immense structure, broad shoulders and nicely tuned acidity. Cocky tannins and packed with sweet dark berries, spicy minerality and hints of pan-fried herbs, this large-scaled creature is impressive on so many levels, but for me personally, a touch too big. — 11 years ago

Neil Schlecht

9.0

For my wife, ordinarily not a fan of sancerres or savignon blanc. This a different creature. — 11 years ago

Kaitlin Ohlinger

9.0

My first rare creature. Sour cherry like what, savory herbs, earthy undertone. I like. — 11 years ago

Chris DeBarr

10

This gorgeous wine, an heirloom very rare creature, delivers almonds & mind-blowing richness w a desert vegetal spike of prickly pear. So awesome, I'd drink it over Montrachet... — 12 years ago

Nancy Pan

9.6

I think it is an elegant creature, m+ acidity , very round, fine tannin, concentrate,a great producer — 12 years ago

Jasmine Hirsch

Sales & Marketing Hirsch Vineyards, founder In Pursuit of Balance

9.0

Love me some Rare Creature. — 12 years ago

Christina Turley

Sales & Marketing Turley Wine Cellars

9.4

Another TASTY rare creature! — 13 years ago