Severn Goodwin

9.3

Confrérie Des Chevaliers du Tastevin Sous-Commanderie d'Albany; 14 October 2023 at Fort Orange Club, Albany, NY — a month ago

Duane Mason

9.1

Almost a zero dosage. Character is present with dried fruit and a yeast overtone. Very nice — 8 months ago

Rob Iracane

9.5

Lots of lemon and honeysuckle — 2 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.0

Very primary showing its Youth on nose and palate. The perfume of the Pinot Noir and the spice of the Syrah - both varieties grow well in the Yarra, expertly blended by Steve Flamsteed. Not sure who else would make this blend around the world but it was a blend used in the late 40’s and 50’s in the Hunter Valley by the legendary Maurice OShea who crafted some amazing wines in primitive conditions by gaslight. This version from Giant Steps is designed to be eminently smashable and it is as our Delectable friend from the Adelaide Hills, Scott Rowe said as well. The ultimate out door Bistro Wine in an Australian Spring bursting with flavour and vitality. Buy by the case. 73 weeks later on 14th January 2022, I had my last bottle of the 2018 and have decided to leave the last bottle of 2019 for some years to see how it develops and put HH’s drinking window to the test. — 3 years ago

Chris A

9.0

Just another perfect glass of Crémant to enjoy some finely crafted French bubbles. Smooth, subtle and soft with light citrus and toasted wheat notes throughout. Splendid glass! — 5 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Spice, Plum and Earthy aromas with a little mint - typical Hunter Valley aromatics with a bit of sweaty saddle. On the palate more full bodied than the old school Hunter Valley Shirazes. Handpicked from 100+ year old vines where Maurice O’Shea created his famous red wines in the 1920’s, 30’s, 40’s and 50’s in primitive conditions until his death in 1956. Most O’Sheas only hitting their stride after 20 years and this is no exception. I still have some from the late 90’s. — 8 months ago

Sam Friedland

8.9

Balanced, pepperish taste Syrah. Went well with bison hamburgers. — 2 years ago

Jay Kline

9.2

This is 4g/l so Extra Brut. Popped and poured, the wine pours a light straw color with a moderate mousse. Medium viscosity. On the nose, white peach, golden raspberry, lemon, candied almonds, brioche. One the palate, the wine is dry with medium++ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose with an added rhubarb note. The finish is super long with lemons and chalk for dayz. There is a balance of power and structure that is so 2008. Lovely now but has the legs to perform well for another 10+ years. Disgorged June of 2022. — 6 months ago

Carter White

9.7

Rich and pure dark fruit, plum and berries, juicy and perfectly structured, when paired with some perfectly cooked wagyu at Bom, I short circuited ⚡️ — 8 months ago

Christine T

9.0

This was DELICIOUS! Love chinons and this one just stunned. Esp the nose — 3 years ago