Will Stanley

9.6

Sniffing upon opening, this had me jumping for joy – and I’m not exaggerating. What an introduction! I immediately chose to decant the wine, although in hindsight I don’t think that’s really necessary. The ‘Cuvee Monsignori’, one of the flagship wines from Estate Argyros in Santorini, is 100% Assyrtiko from ancient (~200 year old) vines, the minimal yield of which is then fermented in stainless steel, and aged for ten months on its lees. The island was never affected by phylloxera, hence the vines’ great age. It’s a muscular, chiseled, lean wine with the precision of the very best Chablis and impeccable concentration of fruit. It carries the smoke of the island’s volcanic soils (this is no floral language: it really smells of it), beautiful flinty reduction, depth and harmony on the palate and a long, saline finish. It may count among the world’s finest whites, and all for around £30 (if you can find it). Why didn’t I buy this by the case? I’ll never know. Superb. — 9 months ago

Louis Martin

8.9

Buttery, high acidity, pungent and flavorful. Pairs nicely with seafood. — 4 years ago

Justin Lintz

9.0

Medium tannins , nice with steak — 6 years ago

with Serena

Riddley Walker

9.0

DD: 07.2018
Желтый грейпфрут, лайм, яблоко, зелёная груша, едва ощутимый аккуратный леденцовый тон, алоэ, тонкий миндальный след, белый мякиш. Стройное тело с напряженной кислотностью и хорошим балансом сухости и дозажа. Молодо и первично, не очень сложно, без большой утонченности, но стройно и естественно, с хорошим тонусом. — 6 years ago

with Rin

Gabriella Boros

9.9

Right out of the bottle rich and silky and full of cherries and nice tannin finish. Very terroir nose but opens o to a fruity dry flavor — 7 years ago

Gregory Knaps

9.3

2010. Short on words here. Truly impressive. — 7 years ago

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.2

Quite approachable. 2019 — 9 months ago

Hugh O'Riordan

9.5

Deep color. Took hour to open up and was delicious and well balanced . Hints of dark chocolate. DaRk berries.long finish. I’m a fan! — 2 years ago

Jeff Orlowski

9.0

Revisiting after a year. Medium body, dry, cranberries are notable. Nice, wouldn’t age long. — 4 years ago

with Michael and Joe

Michael Hildebrand

9.6

Seriously delicious. The most memorable cab franc I have had. — 6 years ago

Jug

9.6

Vin/champagne très agréable. Bulles très fines, pas sucré. Se boit facilement. Pas d’acidité. Un must ! — 6 years ago

Rich Friedland

9.3

Idaho...who knew
Oak gives it a rough and rustic spice. Very earthy. — 7 years ago

Linden McGreevy

9.1

Slight hazy honey in appearance 🍯🍏🍍taste like honey crisp apples and pineapples with hints of petrol and lemon peel. — 7 years ago

romo

9.3

Some funk blew off to yield beautiful balance and bright spice. — 9 months ago

i2

9.0

This was interesting... Imagine swishing rusted nails in blackberry juice and taking a healthy sniff and sip. I hope you’re up to date on your Tetanus shot, because this bag of metal will punch you in the throat…in a good way. Pair with something lightly flavored. — 3 years ago

Phil Castellano

9.2

I love Belgian sours this time of year. This one features cherries, apple, oak, and vanilla. Drinks way to easy for the R-OH content. — 4 years ago

Ryan Mullins

9.2

Really good but still a baby. Give it some time — 6 years ago

Marvin Velazquez

9.3

Smells smooth and tastes smooth too. Slightly sour — 6 years ago

Sue Reeves

9.0

Back at Larcen! Very nice vintage (2015). Complex flavours for a Chardonnay blend. — 7 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.0

Very fine mousse. Aromas of a partial #barrelfermented base wine and lees, vanilla, cream and pastries. On the palate it has surprising citrus and stone fruit and a touch of elderflower. #southafricanwine #capeclassics — 7 years ago