Todd Anderson

9.1

Opened up nicely after ~1 hour and drank really nicely. very good dirt+fruit balance that I enjoyed. — 5 years ago

Andrew Schirmer

9.1

Alpine Nebbiolo! Wet dirt, barnyard, dusty cherry, leather, spice, straw. Great acidity at 15 years of age. Mellow garnet. Lovely with food. — 7 years ago

with Alsu

Mike Saviage

9.4

Dark ruby, bright, doesn’t look it’s age. Awesome funky old Cal Cab nose. Notes of cherry, cranberry sauce, dirt and some balsa wood. Some steminess. Great perfume. Nice in the mouth but missing just a little bit in the mid palate. Really enjoyed this. — 8 years ago

Paul J

9.5

I love this wine! Probably my favorite for so many reasons! Barnyard, mud, cow shit, and French oak on the nose. Tobacco, smoke, tar, and dirt on the palate. If I had to nitpick, the finish could be longer. I now agree with something I read in a book today. Your favorite wine doesn't have to be the one with your highest rating! — 8 years ago

with Brooke

Lea

8.9

Velvety smooth. Dirt on the nose. Vibrant earthiness. — 9 years ago

Mike Conti

9.3

In a great place right now but seems to have potential for another 10+ years. Nose is earthy: dirt oak and vanilla. Plenty of fruit on the palate with a long finish. — 10 years ago

William Paley

9.6

Feels like fahn wyin, looks like dirt, smells like flowers, tastes like dried leaves. — 10 years ago

with Jess

K L

9.0

Good showing for a just released wine. Young but opened nicely. Deep and earthy. Lots of Rutherford dirt flavor. Would be good to stock up on to have and age — 6 years ago

with Matt

Austin Paramore

9.2

First candle lit dinner with Remi. JB and Ali got her down while Ali artfully cut and ate her steak with one hand. Also, the grill caught on fire, but JB saved the steaks at the perfect level of char. The spinach was delicious, and the dirt that Ali left on it from the farmers market will help tremendously with digestion. — 7 years ago

Robert Piazza

9.5

This was amazing. Prunes and. Vanilla. Cherries and dirt. Had with roast lamb. Beauty. Bought it at the chateau back in 2010 — 8 years ago

with Maureen

Will Walker

9.5

A really lovely wine showing hints of eucalyptus, currants, wet dirt and moss. Over the course of a few hours the tannins calmed and the wine hit an elegant stride. I was surprised to see so much new oak which is my only criticism as it was a dominate feature through the entire bottle. Wish I had a more of this. — 8 years ago

Scorewine

Wine writer http://www.israelwines.co.il

9.1

Well done, matured beautifully and still needs time. Deep dark red, nose full of coffee, tobacco, cherries, cassis, dirt and cigar box, full body, rich, ripe, firm rich fruity tannins, good acidity, long chewy finish and a lasting smoky note. My score 91, drink to 2023 — 9 years ago

Phil Kessling

8.9

2014, Domaine Du Fresche, Anjou, Gamay. Juicy red fruit, a little lavender and some wet dirt. Good value Gamay. — 10 years ago

Nicole N

9.5

Just perfect. Light color, but lots of depth in flavor. Red berries and Central Otago dirt. Strong sense of terroir and place. Perfect balance. And so, so drinkable. — 7 years ago

Hannah Aiken

9.8

Funky, smoke and dirt. Like strawberry BBQ. — 7 years ago

Arden Barnett

9.2

Like all Piedrasassi wines, this guy is extremely complex and full of umami notes. Black pepper, lavender, dirt and dried cranberries on the nose. Hints of black olives, dried mushrooms, sage and graphite. Definitely not your typical Cali Syrah, but always a joy. — 7 years ago

Jayson Noland

9.3

Post tapas in Vegas — good stuff — 8 years ago

TJ Gilbert

9.0

A mild earthy, sanguine note, that is masked by sweet, big red brambly fruit with slight floral notes. Medium acid, good tannins. Cranberry, red apple skins with dirt and tar finish. — 8 years ago

Chris Lucchese

9.3

With a little decanting the fruit really shines. Such dirt and grit and old world thickness and mouthfeel. But all those black fruits dedicated. With figs and bay leaf and tarragon. A meal in itself. Just lovely. — 10 years ago

Craig Stanfield

9.2

Very nice Brunello even though it's from an unheralded vintage. Tasted like the dirt of Italy with some tobacco and cherry mixed in — 10 years ago