Joe Roth

9.0

Excellent! — 8 years ago

with Michael

Dr.Meandor

9.0

Tasted October 2013

A dry version of Zibibbo (Sicilian name for Muscat of Alexandria) reflected by bewitching siren depicted on the label :)
Aromatic, fresh and vibrant one, grown in Pantelleria on volcanic soils rich in minerals.

Fermented in stainless steel then aged in tanks for 2 months, plus 3 months more in bottles.

Brilliant straw yellow with emerald tints.
Ample and rich bouquet of typical flowery scent of orange and linden blossom, nattaran, peach, touch of sage and rosemary.
Crisp, well-balanced light-plus bodied palate. Refreshing acidity, scented by white grapefruit, melon, nectarine, ripe pear with minerality becomes evident at finish.
Was fine with catfish with ravioli and asparagus. — 9 years ago

Clayton R Strong

9.3

Unique showing from the Emerald State! Let this wine open up for at least 30 minutes to reveal subtle leather, gushy fruit, cigar box, vanilla, really like what it showed without dropping a bomb of tannins. Would like to get more and set aside. — 9 years ago

with Tiffany

Bill Grisdale

9.5

Recommended by the sommelier at Tom Kitchins in Edinburgh - brilliant wine with hare. — 9 years ago

Bryant Hutson

9.0

Great Israeli wine for a hot afternoon — 10 years ago

MJ Thompson

10

Crisp smooth refreshing ! Absolute top notch taste. — 10 years ago

Ben Leger

9.1

Silky texture with a wild, roasted hare-like flavor. — 10 years ago

Anton Ray

9.6

Very good — 11 years ago

Azlan Martin

9.2

Smooth and soft on the tongue. I could enjoy this by itself or with nice cheeses. — 12 years ago

Graham Long

9.1

Decant for 45 minutes to take the edge off. — 12 years ago

Brenda Lambert

9.5

Nice wine even though the grapes are from CA. — 8 years ago

with Shari

Ichiro Kawachi

8.9

Honeysuckle. Dinner with Roni — 9 years ago

Jim Stehli

9.0

Dancing Hare and ribeye work very well... — 9 years ago

Ray Butler

9.7

Enjoyed this awesome Rioja wine with Alma and friends at Emerald Lake Lodge in BC, Canada. Served with duck breast and lamb chops and it was a perfect match. Would also go great with a nice steak.

If you can find it give it a try I am confident you will also love it. — 9 years ago

Andrew Whittle

Co-Owner/Director Summit Estate Wines

9.3

2009 vintage - second time I have had this wine - one of my favourite makers - a lovely soft but muscular wine - beautiful with confit hare! — 10 years ago

Alison Bunce

9.1

This is slipping down a treat. Very melony. — 10 years ago

Peter Scudamore-Smith MW

9.6

Outstanding mature Clare Valley riesling; Bin 7; razor sharp softened acidity of limes, lime-flavoured fruit; emerald-green colour just fab; 12.5%; AUD 110 (UK source); Hardys pointed out the screw cap which preserved it so well; then discontinued when Constellation lost its way; 2005 to 2008 not made; now re-made by Accolade; 2013 sells for less than the 2004; first made 1967. — 10 years ago

with Scott

Kathryn McCarthy

8.9

Napa Rose Vintner's Table 1st Course: Salt Roasted Santa Barbara Spot Prawn, Green Garlic Gnocchi, Asparagus, Pea Tendrils & Emerald Nage — 11 years ago

William Fischer

9.7

Shrimp and grits at amnesia on Emerald Isle. Bottle from Larry and nancy Heacock — 12 years ago

Russ Marshalek

9.3

So this is way cheap near me, but it's just a solid classic Cali chard n I love its reliability — 12 years ago

Kirk Wallace

9.3

Still primary but now approachable. Dark, zippy, spicy, muscular with a touch of smoke. Really beautiful with wild hare. — 8 years ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.1

This wine has finally settled down a bit and is in a very comfortable zone right now, showing secondaries and tertiairies like cigars, cedar, soft black fruit and gamey notes on the nose. On the palate there is also a lot of pepper, pencil shavings and an interesting touch of jugged hare. Such a lovely drink. — 8 years ago

Rashed Chowdhury

9.1

Had the 2008, it was so good! Ripe tannins, emerald color, very good length, still so much dark fruit. — 9 years ago

Jasmine Herring

9.0

I'm not a Chardonnay drinker but I loved this. — 9 years ago

Nicholas Livingston

9.2

Interesting to sip a Pouilly Fumé Cuvée Silice from one of the most trusted values in the region at such an age. While she's in the repose of her twilight years she's not merely a beauty of a bygone time but instead lively and lovely whose company rewards whoever has a chance afternoon with her. Who would ever credit Sauvignon Blanc even one of this crystalline emerald variety as a wine that might take an age in a cool cellar? 13 years! Even through the crazing crows' feet these eyes shine brightly and despite how cray paper skin drapes over the cheek bones of Sauvignon Blanc, this is still nimble and pulses with lives yet to live -not merely memories to regale its audience of how things once were, what she once was or could have been. Honeycomb, lemon curd, nettles wilting in grassy green olive oil, and then the lime leaves...so familiar and yet always exotic of distant shores and climates so far from this northern land of four resolute seasons. As to ratings: how can any of us quantify sensual pleasures really. This was a joy no matter how you cut it and yet given my surprise at Sauvignon Blanc at 13 years on still having so much to say I cannot speak highly enough. The Blanchets do it again! — 10 years ago

Josh Callahan

10

'09, the last year we had amazing grapes up here in the Emerald Triangle and this one proves it. Purchased in 2013 I had forgotten I had it. WOW!! Best I've ever had. Gio is simply amazing and continues to show he is, year after year. When back, and there it was! Couldn't believe the still had some...last bottle. Decisions, decisions. Gio is still outdoing himself. Amazing Olive Oil here too! A must if ever near "Dry Creek Valley" — 10 years ago

Stephaughn Alston

9.0

Taste like grape juice — 11 years ago

Brendan Carter

9.7

Emerald Vintners Fume Blanc Adelaide Hills — 11 years ago

Gina Federico

9.2

Nice flavor, very sentimental! Wish I could go back and get more — 12 years ago

Quinzy Johnson

9.5

Great, bold and "oaky" taste. — 13 years ago

with Kirsten