Shay A

9.3

I probably sound like a broken record, but here’s another 2011 that shows beautifully. I’ve had quite a few different vintages of this wine and they certainly fall in to the rich, opulent, almost hedonistic type style. While this wine isn’t fully there (which isn’t a bad thing), I also don’t pick up much green/vegetal character to it that some 2011 wines possess. There is a ripeness that cascades all over this wine but it pulls back before going too far. Aromatically, it smells like a baked mixed berry pie, lots of baking spices like nutmeg, licorice, toasted rhubarb fig, tar and sweet pipe tobacco. Nicely integrated on the palate, though the ABV pokes out just a small amount. Waves of flavor on the palate showing red, blue and black fruits alongside graphite, charcoal, dark cocoa and espresso nicely wrapped in a silky and slightly dusty profile. This is likely at peak and will hang here for 2-3yrs before starting its decline. Very nice effort for the vintage. — 5 years ago

Matt Waring

9.2

Slightly more approachable than its ritzier cousin from Alto Moncayo. Cascades of cherry and raspberry. A touch of wintry spice emerges on the way to a crisp finish. Gold medal stuff. — 9 years ago

with Christine

Bill E

9.0

Cascades of fruit and spice assault the senses. Nicely tannic. But lacking acid. Somewhat jammy. Needs food! — 9 years ago

Dana Bonelli

9.5

Cascades like ripe CDP on the mid palate with super turned our dark fruit- at the same time lifted with no heat or alcohol. Awesome... — 10 years ago

with Robert and Anne

Bryant Bickel

9.4

Wow! Zesty, got straight up dryed lemongrass with lemon juice, pith and a hard under ripe apricot and pith, and wild white flowers, that's pours acid all over your tongue that cascades with waves of minerality, the weight, the texture, the acid, so on point.
Sure to be a benchmark. — 11 years ago

Brian J.

9.3

Cascades of ripe raspberries, pomegranates, and strawberry jam in what seems like a seamless structure. A fruit lovers dream! — 6 years ago

Kristin the Wine Girl

8.9

Floral gardenia with light lemon bright fun nose. Semi sweetness kisses the palate with soft soft lemonade cascades. Great good paired with gourmet mac n cheese. — 8 years ago

Alida

9.0

Blend of grapefruit and peach on the nose. Mild acidity with hints of gooseberry. Perfect with Stilton and the sunset in the Cascades. — 9 years ago

Hickoryburger

9.6

In a fascinating place right now. Cascades of depth, flavor and persistent notes of cherry, leather, occasional truffle notes and melting tannins. Paired with incomparable lamb chops and grass fed rib eye cap at LA's finest Argentinian restaurant Carlito Gardel — 9 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.4

Seriously lush aromatics. Powerful fruit which cascades across the palate- doesn't taste like, but drinks like young Riesling. Fruitiness out in front balanced by the acid & mineral core. Fantastic stuff. Disgorged 2014. All 2008 vintage. — 9 years ago

Carl Steefel

9.2

Pure nose of raspberry fruit and underbrush cascades out of the glass. In the mouth this is downright unctuous, almost monolithic in its raspberry compote flavors, but with an incredible purity and clarity. 2007. — 11 years ago

Timmer T

Blogger CatalunyaWine.com

9.3

Tasty cherry notes. Cascades off the sides of me tongue — 11 years ago

Sawyer Willman

9.9

A beautiful wine.
From the heart.
Hookah rose. Warm cascades of pleasure and memory. — 11 years ago

Brian J.

9.5

Extremely concentrated cascades of dark fruit. Extraordinary wine, it’s what every Napa Cab is trying to be! — 6 years ago

Brian J.

9.5

This was actually the hard to find Russian river Pahlmeyer, 2013 vintage, which my understanding they don’t make anymore. Almost Burgundian nose w/ hints of sandalwood and lots of boysenberry. The palate is intense as endless cascades of rich lush fruit hit you with a strong mid palate but not as racy as one would expect for a 14.5 alcohol by volume... Extraordinarily gooooood! — 7 years ago

Scott Taddeo

9.2

Lovely wine this. Array of fruits with grapefruit, white peach and nectarine with some age lending to some tinned pineapple too. Behind this is some nougat, cashews, peony flowers and a touch of coconut. Medium bodied white with lovely restraint as it cascades beautifully through the gob. — 9 years ago

Ben Edwards

8.9

Surprisingly quick and light. Bright acid rises almost immediately, cascades and fades through varying notes as it oxidizes. Scarily easy to drink. Tannins become more prominent as the bottle progresses. If paired, something mild or slightly acidic. — 9 years ago

Sean Ahern

9.0

Three cascades, two filled with fruit laden decadence of plum and raspberry, the third crisp like water. Well presented and fullsome. A lovers' wine. — 10 years ago

Ed Merrison

9.4

Superb. Some botrytis and development on a beautifully aromatic nose of marmalade, orange blossom, honey, citrus ripe stone fruits and a touch of spice. It all cascades upon a palate which has a weightless quality to it, the fine acidity just right. It's finish and extraordinary length that really makes it, though. Very good indeed. — 11 years ago

Sawyer Willman

8.9

Washington blend. Complex and subtle sweetness. A reflective taste. Slows your breathing. Spring cabin the cascades. Listening to the rain. Reflective and content. For a world thick with smells. — 11 years ago