Richard Pfirman

9.4

One of the best Merlots I have tried. Really enjoyed this wine. — 6 years ago

Lori K

9.5

Great nose with strong black pepper and currants. The taste is smooth, rich blend with lots of plum. Great sweeter finish with vanilla aftertaste. Tasted against cycles gladiator, and liked this one slightly better, — 7 years ago

Randy Fuller

9.1

The wine shows a medium straw color in the glass and smells really beautiful. The nose displays ripe nectarines and a hint of lemon wearing a shawl of oak spice. The wood definitely makes itself known, but it is a pleasant presence. Flavors are juicy and ripe, too, with that oak touch adding a bit of heft without getting carried away. It has me wanting a piece of broiled fish or some roasted potatoes to go with it. — 8 years ago

Lori Johnson

9.5

AS close to Cycles Gladiator as I can find. Very spicy. I love it. — 9 years ago

Cristin C

9.2

Precisely what I look for from a Lodi Zin! This 2010 "Banned In Alabama", is well balanced with medium length and acidity at 14.5%. Rich tannin with dark berries and coco. This company is no longer in business which is such a shame! — 10 years ago

with Tara

Tim Hearin

9.2

delicious, peppery, like a gladiator in a bowl of pudding — 10 years ago

Tom Casagrande

9.1

Really complex nose that cycles through all manner of fruit: pear, mango (says my daughter Emma), orange oil, peach, banana. Even a whiff of mint leaves. Deep stony minerality underlying it all. Rich, warm and pure in the mouth. No great length or complexity on the palate, but loads of character and fun. — 7 years ago

Randy Fuller

9.0

The winemaker calls this wine “blueberry motor oil that will stain your soul.” He also advises that you not spill any on your shirt.
A Central Coast appellation, the Cycles Gladiator Petite Sirah hits 14.8% abv and sells for a pretty incredible $11. The wine spent 15 months in oak, half new American and half neutral.
This is a dark wine, very dark, non-porous dark. There is no light getting through this indigo pour at all. Loads of blueberry smells jump right out, followed by abundant oak spices. A little smoky and savory angle sneaks through at the edge of the glass. The wine is very easy to drink, with fine tannins and beautiful dark-fruit flavor laced with that oak effect.
— 8 years ago

David Kline

8.9

Malty, raisin and treacle nose. Spritzy, cola and dark toast, coffee and burnt brownie flavors. Big ABV, but not hot and heavy. — 9 years ago

with Courtney

PJ Wenzel

9.1

Very smokey! Interesting taste and a pretty smooth taste. — 9 years ago

Steve Hahn

9.0

Light and creamy. Complex with several different flavor cycles. Lots of Shiraz grape up front with a long mineral finish. — 10 years ago

Libby Hatfield

9.9

Kim an Dave gave this to us! — 11 years ago

Beth@bfoleyconsulting.com

9.2

Interesting innovative wine maker. Organic cycles of stars sun etc. sassy blend Medium to fill body. Low tans smooth lasting finish Blend of Syrah Grenache and cab franc Chez Moi in Chicago. — 7 years ago

Andrew Young

9.5

Brilliant wine; jammy; sweet; lots of body and good mouth feel; perfect with BBQ ribs and brisket. — 7 years ago

Michael Horkay

9.2

The 89 is fully integrated and the training wheels are off. This is a monster of a wine that should drink well for at least 4 more election cycles. Bright berry notes with coffee and clove. A touch of ash as well. — 9 years ago

Katherine Prince

9.3

One of my favorites. — 9 years ago

Big Bob Dillon aka G-Somm

9.6

Fresh with braised fig , bacon , pepper but what stands out is the gamey ironess , not sure if that s a word but its backed by what tasted like when I was a child and had a fat lip and I sucked in the blood --- I won the fight--- Gladiator -- yeah! — 9 years ago

shoji maeyama

9.2

香りが素晴らしい。線香、お香のようなスモーキーな香りが。 — 10 years ago

Katie Whitman

10

Cycles winery. Very good. Would repurchase. Complexity of sweet when first opened and opens up to an earthy, spicy blend with a touch of black fruits. — 11 years ago