David Valenti

9.1

Not so pepperish for a cabernet franc, strawberry jam instead. Joyful release of bell pepper er al. in the aftertaste. Mastered in the details. — 4 years ago

Andreas Isler

9.7

Codeday und Empfehlung von Reto: 2012 er CHF 140.— — 5 years ago

Kenta Hayashi

9.3

Dark cherries, concentrated pu er, stems, dates, airy, hay/weeds. Surprised to witness a NZ wine age so beautifully. — 7 years ago

Ragnhild K Haug

9.0

Bløt og fin fra en årgang som visstnok ikke er så bra i Spania. Lang ettersmak, myke tanniner (tror jeg) — 7 years ago

Grant Everett

9.5

When in Rome ... er London — 8 years ago

with Ashleigh

Tom Casagrande

9.0

Excellent value this entry level Edmeades Zin. Nose has tangy cherry and blackberry, pine forest underbrush, and rocky minerals. Mouthfilling and flavorsome, but with much more of a savory and minerally profile than a typical Zin. Still, the rich fruit is there. Dry, a bit of tannin present too, with good acids. Says 15% but drinks like and old pre global warming 14%er. — 8 years ago

with Angelo

Barny

9.0

Sehr gutes PL, daher kriegt er 9 — 9 years ago

Jan Laursen

9.0

Det er muligt at den har næsten ni år på bagen, men stadig ret ung, frugtdreven og syrerig. — 4 years ago

Sebastien Leger

9.1

Cool(er) climate Syrah, slightly reminiscent of its Rhône cousins. Hint of Viognier, hence the rôtie reference — 5 years ago

Ivar M

9.5

De geur heeft iets weg van vers afgebakken vloerbrood, oven, haard en noten. De smaak is ook notig, steenvruchten en maar iets wrang. Er is een complexiteit die er samen met rood vlees pas uitkomt. Erg lekker, sappig en rond! — 7 years ago

Stephan Lappas

9.4

Dieser Wein ist sowas von Mega! Blaufränkisch at it's best! Er vibriert, hat Trinkfluss, Tiefe, Länge, Frucht, geniale Tannine, Mineralität, ist spannend und filigran. Das geht fast nicht besser, nur anders. Unbedingt probieren!!! — 8 years ago

Marcio Morelli

9.2

The word "primeur" on the front label was handwritten by Bouju. It is mostly the same cuvée as the standard Violette... just a bit fresher and glouglou-er. It was specially bottled to Stephane Planche from Les Jardins de St Vincent in Arbois. — 8 years ago

Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.1

Such lovely balance on a 15%-er. Mulberries and old cigar box. Between aromas and structure, dances somewhere between Nebbiolo and Pinot Noir. Really a joy to sip. — 9 years ago

Christanna Honer

9.2

Something's rotten in Denmark--er, France. Seriously this smells like a past ripe papaya, rotting stone fruit, decaying flowers, potpourri. And then zing! Bone dry, almost saline on the palate, high acid, savory finish. Gimme some food with this. — 9 years ago

Dr.Meandor

8.9

Still a baby, but already solid, huge, grippy, powerful and assertive Priorat.
Garnacha/Syrah, fermented in cement tanks with wild yeasts with daily oxygenation. Macerated 10-15 days. Aged in 4000 L wooden vats, 300 L barrels, clay jars & demijohns for 18 months.

Dark inky garnet, scarlet rim.
Intense, invigorating & refined nose of black earth, tar, smoke, pome jam, raspberry pie, charred pine cone, crushed pepper, peppermint, cherry seed, bone fire, caramel, mulberry jam, tobacco, box of matches, mushrooms, pu er tea, licorice, ink, rosemary, volcanic minerals.
Impressive and massive palate. Very full body (14.5%), vivid acidity, grained tannins. Chokeberry, hibiscus, red currant skins, basil, lilac broth, black gooseberry, unripe saskatoon, earth, cigar, roasted cacao beans, lavender, savory, espresso flavors.
Saturated lasting finish of cedar, saskatoon, chokeberry, coffee and licorice.
Paired rib-eye steak finely.
88–89/100 — 5 years ago

Barny

9.2

Gut aber zu teuer ; am zweiten Tag hat er sich doch noch fein gezeigt — 6 years ago

Scott Norton

9.3

Pet-er nat-urally delicious — 7 years ago

Dayana Nassyrova

9.3

Nice Port with caramel, coffee liqueur, whipped creams, pistachios, pu-er, condensed milk aromas. — 8 years ago

Christine Havens

9.1

I received a selection of Catena wines following an interview with Dr. Laura Catena (to her credit, she's an amazing person and a part time ER doc). Her 2014 High Mountain Vines Cabernet displays glorious aromas of black currant, anise, mocha, exotic spice, and cedar. Medium weight, elevation has endowed this Argentine Cab with elegance and silkiness stitched against a backdrop of fine tannins and high acidity. It’s fresh and intense with a finish that flirts with saline-tipped minerality. — 8 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.0

Downed w charcuterie & Ian Hunter. Great grip but not tree bark ripping tannins or too blueberriesh, er, just right for a strong mouvedre — 9 years ago

with Paul and Owen