Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Joe Martin, established St. Francis Vineyard in 1971, planting 22 acres of Chardonnay & 60 acres of Merlot. He opened the winery in 1979 with partner Lloyd Canton. Dk berry fruits, spice & cedar aromas. Black cherry and blackberry flavors with tobacco, oak and pepper spice. Well structured firm tannins (needs decanting) lingering, complex ending with subtle earthy tones. Very Nice, easy drinking will age a bit. — 7 years ago

Lionel King

9.0

This is drinking great but definitely needs some time. Dk fruit w plum cassis some raspberry structured but in balance med to long finish. — 8 years ago

Margaret M

9.1

Had at book club Nov2016 nice balance 50% Carignan plus Syrah Grenache Mourvèdre deep purple color dk red & black ripe fruits nice acidity sweet spices on med + finish — 8 years ago

Sunny Vy

8.9

Finally a gf IPA that tastes like a real beer. Fresh and balanced hops. Slight metallic aftertaste of sorghum at the back of palate. At Øl & Brød, CPH DK — 9 years ago

Bill Porter

8.9

CDP in DK. Young, fruity and acidic. — 10 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.0

From a list at Capelongue in Bonnieux. Med dk ruby in the glass, almost transparent. Recommended by the somm for a local red. In the nose the Syrah and Cab were fighting to claim which was standing out. The Syrah won. In the mouth this was pleasant. Good wine in that it was an interesting learning experience. But nothing special. — 10 years ago

Joe Kehoe

9.3

J, 29.99: excellent example, drank in Oct 2017. Still has a few yrs. left. Big, dk berries, velvety. — 8 years ago

Heidi Harrison

8.9

Fresh, raspberry, dk cherry, blackberry, cedar, orange peel, baking spice, still young, needs 1 hr+ decant @knezwinery #deedubcellar #mendocinowine — 8 years ago

with Philip

Leslee D. Miller

Owner and Certified Sommelier Amusée Wine Consulting

9.2

Doesn't get much better than this... 2009 Domaine Marquis d'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru 'Clos des Ducs'. Premier Cru Pinot Perfection! Violet, dk cherry, dried strwbry, licorice & dried mushroom backed by ripe rspbry, cherry pit, blk pepper & dusty violet. #swoony #certifiablydelish #pinotphile — 8 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.3

Heavy dk ruby color. Nose of black cherry and oak. Rich and expansive in the mouth. Tannins nicely integrated. Good finish. — 9 years ago

John Stangel

9.0

Good wine if I can find purchase again. Paid about $45 in dk — 10 years ago

Robert Koch

9.4

2012 barbera d'alba in dk. — 10 years ago

Peter Becraft

9.5

Tight, structured, dk. berry, currant, meat, beautiful acid, balanced tannins and length. — 10 years ago

Joe Kehoe

8.9

MWS, good value, earthy, dk cherry, leather, wood - $24 — 8 years ago

Joe Kehoe

9.0

delicious, dk cherry, slight oak, great value - drank Aug 2017 — 8 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Dk Ruby with red berry aromas and spicy scents. On the palate cherry and raspberry flavors with pepper spice. Nice balance with acidity on a medium finish ending with smoky oak notes. Tasting Sample. — 8 years ago

Douglas Profenius

9.0

Different. Nice to try something from CR. W/ DK — 9 years ago

with Patrick

Mike Saviage

9.4

Dk ruby almost opaque. Saddle leather, barnyard, cigar, anise, black cherry nose. Add cola, black berry in the mouth. Young and powerful in mouth. Chewy. Long finish. Needs 10+ more years — 9 years ago

Rich Bernstein

9.5

As good as Barrolo shld be...also distributed by DK — 10 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.3

Opaque, brooding dk ruby in the glass. Menthol and kirschy nose. Dark fruit. Warm and seductive in the mouth. Really drinking well right now but will be good for a long time. — 10 years ago