John Forrestal

9.4

I will give a 9.4 for Vermont. — 7 years ago

with Luke

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9.6

Good dark red; not crystal-clear. Very ripe, musky, multidimensional nose combines blackberry, raspberry, violet, earth, game, black pepper and herbs, plus a positive vegetal nuance. Plush, silky and very ripe but not particularly sweet, with concentrated dark fruit, spice and pepper flavors complicated by a hint of prune. ("More fruit ripeness than the '15," noted Aubert de Villaine just moments after we had tasted the '15 La Tâche) Finishes with substantial dusty tannins and a note of licorice. Not particularly high in acidity but this extremely complex wine is still just short of its peak drinking window. (Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, March 2018) — 8 years ago

Michael Piaker

9.3

13 June 2017. The Ten Bells, New York, NY. — 8 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.3

Really interesting example of an older cab/shiraz blend. On the nose it smells like an old CA cab, but the shiraz really develops on the palate. Not the best wine we've had, but really interesting! — 9 years ago

with Chris, Jeffrey and 1 other

Alec Jeffery

9.3

Oh yes, Margaret River at its best, big style but structure and complex palate, nutty nose, so moorish, — 9 years ago

Tom Dare

9.2

2014 really crisp considering the Viognier, very light tropical fruits, more mineral. Well done blend. — 10 years ago

Andy Hock

8.9

Baked pear and hazelnut. Honey and lean acidity on the finish. Wonderful with cheese plate and flatbread snacks. Yay Tasmania -- neat expression of cool climate PG. — 7 years ago

Justin Wade

9.3

A great Pinot Grigio! Very light but pleasing nose of pineapple and vanilla. Taste with a good balance of acidity and citrus fruit and apples. — 7 years ago

Paul Kelly

9.0

Bright acidity, leather, black plum, and some tobacco. — 8 years ago

Mac Dixon

9.0

Yum, spice, dark black berries, lots of tannins — 9 years ago

Sarah Curran

9.0

Strong apricot and honey flavors but grapey on the nose! Yummy! — 9 years ago

Samir Jain

9.6

Dark garnet color, full body. Nose has spice, mineral, pipe tobacco, soft vanilla with some black fruit to round it out. High acid and grippy tannins with primary flavors of unripe black fruit, green peppers and some minerality. Awesome. — 10 years ago

Paul Kelly

9.2

Cherry, Cocoa, plum, and light lavender. Really tasty! — 10 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.2

Very good
Northern Rhone style
A little fizz when opened that vanished eventually
Elegant fruit, very floral
White pepper, coriander.
Long finish
Unfiltered
Wine that I would definitely buy again — 7 years ago

with Alessio, Mauro and 1 other

Jocelyn

9.0

That sweet maltiness and funkiness work well together! Also 9.5% woah — 8 years ago

Wayne King

9.4

New wine for us. A differentiable sav blanc. Pretty yummy. — 8 years ago

Max Kogod

Owner Kogod Wine Merchant

9.2

Cotton candy & honeyed, but crystal clear. '08 cures all. — 9 years ago

Lyndsey Wegner

9.2

Loved this wine! Easy to drink with a great butter and cream to it. No harsh finish just a really lovely wine. — 9 years ago

Molly Brooks

9.2

Light, bright, fresh. She's youthful but mature at the same time. An old soul who's young at heart. I could use a little more weight, though. #champagne #thankschampagne #crystal — 10 years ago

Paul Kelly

9.4

Tart cherry and tobacco on the nose; on the palate black cherry, cola, leather, white pepper, and cedar. Really well done! 2012 Vintage — 10 years ago