Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.3

Sample from #CapeClassics.
Deep ruby red with high intensity. Nose was slightly dirty to start with a little barnyard or wet hay funk (good South African funk, don't be scared). This aired out to some classic chalkiness with tobacco, light bell peppers and a little charred note at the end. Moderate tannins (7/10) with a medium plus body. This was very tight and softer than expected when we opened it, but started to sing after a few hours in the glass. Very well integrated, no sharp or harsh edges. Layered palate with some red cherries and savory notes on the front end. With the air time came a few more notes of black berries and raspberries, some dried berries too. Also seemed to have a few rustic characteristics. Beautiful wine with a dry and lingering finish. Definitely one of the great wines out of South Africa. Give it some good air time and let it get to just below room temperature before enjoying. Drink till 2028. — 9 years ago

with Sean and India

Rob Sternthal

9.2

Incredible. So smooth. No tannins at all. Unlike any other Napa wine. — 10 years ago

with Dean

John Bloomfield

9.9

Fantastic Rioja — 10 years ago

Nancy Strother

10

An old time favorite that we discovered in Uruguay . — 11 years ago

Nat Gunter

Winemaker Cultivate Wines

9.7

Whoa. Fer cereal. — 11 years ago

Parag Lalit

9.5

Booker's Bourbon after Norman Hardie, Chardonnay Prince Edward County, Canada. Life is pretty! — 13 years ago

Marc Melser

9.2

We had this on 11/6-7/16. Real good Chardonnay with Burgundian characteristics. Lemon zest with slight minerality, green apple and vanilla. A smooth finish with no acid bite. — 9 years ago

Shawn R

9.5

Cork was in perfect condition. Garnet color in the glass. Mint, barnyard and pepper on the nose. Very intense yet defined and focused. Soft and supple tannins, perfectly balanced and shows no sign of leaving. Soft defined mouthfeel, not heavy, that transitions into flavors of lush blueberries, roasted coffee, herbs and pepper. Closes out with a finish that other wines dream of, layers of crushed red and black fruit, with a undercurrent of smoke. @Jennifer Saxby — 9 years ago

Manish Puri

9.0

Little grassy. No 7 yeast Junmai daiginjo. Founded 1662. Discovered 7 no yeast in 1946 — 10 years ago

Daron Watson

9.1

honeysuckle & camphor, apricot marmalade, peaches in syrup & golden sultanas, medium bodied...but pops w Roquefort! — 11 years ago

Wayne Murphy

9.4

the first bottle I opened with my bare hands at delectable. flavor on the tongue, very light aftermath. — 11 years ago

Katy Blue

9.5

Love this wine! Stands alone or pairs perfectly with curried vegetable dishes or anything, really. Rich, full-bodied with no funky tannins. Our favorite wine. — 12 years ago

JJ Lumia

9.0

When the fine gentleman from California is right, he's right. Super dry and yeasty, with pear and lemon flavors. Strong mineral finish showing through. The acid and salinity top everything off nicely. At $7, it's a no-brainer. — 9 years ago

Jeremy Grove

9.8

Mixture of Chardonnay, Pinot noir southern France — 10 years ago

Kristin the Wine Girl

9.8

Toasted the final bottle from the case to Grandma Rosenthal, with the family. Delicious, sweet and viscous. Floral honey peach gardenia plumeria perfume. I'd love to wear it! — 10 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.9

Stunning! Heaven on the palate. Sweet cherries, blackberries, rhubarb, sweet leather, tobacco leaf, earthy in the way you dream about. So resolved and integrated. It still shinning after 30 years. The one thing I love about 80's Bordeaux is the lower alcohol level. You simply do no need to be in the 14-15% range. — 10 years ago

Mathias Rauscher

9.1

In very good condition for a half bottle ! — 11 years ago

Nancy Strother

10

One of our favorite white wines. A product of Uruguay. — 11 years ago

Julian Mercado

Co-Founder CorkExclusive

9.0

Small production. Great Sonoma Pinot. Nice long finish. — 11 years ago

Cassi Meo

10

Always good with daddy — 13 years ago