Isaac Pirolo

9.4

One more Central Coast Syrah. PharaohMoans is from a 3 acre estate on Paso Robles Westside (the Salinas River Valley splits the area into Eastside and Westside). Guillaume Fabre is the winemaker and previously spent time at L’Aventure. The wine is 95% Syrah and 5% Grenache. As Jeb Dunnuck noted in his barrel tasting, “If you're craving lightweight aromas and flavors, look elsewhere.” This is the liqueur version of chocolate covered cherries, and a crème de cassis, kirsch, and mocha head-spinner that packs a wallop. Secondary baking spices and sandalwood add some complexity. — 7 years ago

Kieran Roberts

8.9

Very smoky, delicious tar and oak, however maybe a bit too much for such a young wine. Has enough red fruit to see what that is like in a few years — 8 years ago

Michael Hamilton

9.0

Intense fruit, soft tannis, and a deep violet red colour Aroma of raspberries dark fruit — 9 years ago

Pamela Snowberger

8.9

Delicious — 9 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.2

This is a 75/25 Roussanne/Viognier blend from Guillaume Fabre, former assistant to Stephan Asseo of L'Aventure and now winemaker/proprieter of Clos Solene. Discovered this place based on a recommendation from L'Aventure, and the wines are fantastic. This one is drinking beautifully right now - terrific aromas of white flowers, petrol, and honeysuckle - but with enough acidity to keep it alive. Will be posting notes on a red we'll be pouring in a bit, but RUN, don't walk to try these wines. — 10 years ago

with Vanessa

Christopher McGauran

9.0

Smooth smooth smooth. This is a gem for $18. The 2011 is the stuff. Do it to it! — 10 years ago

Joe Carlin

9.8

Christmas 2014 — 10 years ago

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

9.7

Great, well balanced fruit forward Malbec. Big, bold, and rich! Love it — 11 years ago

Nick Prangnell

9.7

Great deep bold taste — 12 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.5

With all due respect to Joseph Gordon-Levitt, this is the original Donjon. Claire Fabre represents the third generation in charge at Le Vieux Donjon. Founded in 1966 by her grandfather Marcel Michel, and run by her parents Lucien and Marie José Michel from 1979 to 2008. Prior to taking the reins, Claire interned with Harlan Estate in Napa. Consulting oenologist Philippe Cambie also lends his services. Despite the Harlan/Cambie associations, Le Vieux Donjon is old school, through and through, and ascribes to the traditionalist principle of "one estate, one wine." The 2010 does not disappoint. While there's clearly a smoked mesquite overtone that permeates throughout and continuously, the plum, black cherry, kirsch, black olive, lavender, dried Provençal herbs, tar, and cured meat entangle thoroughly. The result is an incense that doesn't quit. — 8 years ago

Andy Mc Nees

8.9

Blue apron 500ml. Really enjoying this. — 8 years ago

Jocelyn Yard

9.0

2012 by Guillaume Fabre — 9 years ago

Ray Quirolgico

9.0

Really nice strong and smooth Malbec - exactly what you expect from an Argentinian wine. Paired deliciously with a spicy sriracha stir fry and tasted great on its own (for dessert)! — 10 years ago

Punky Mahle

9.0

Tasty & ripe. — 10 years ago

Robert Randich

9.0

Gamey, savory spice, automatic
Great flavor, showy tannin, a bit young, good potential — 10 years ago

Mark Lindzy

8.9

2011. Drinking well out of the gate, dark fruit, vibrant acid and firm tannins. — 10 years ago

with Scott, Lauren and 2 others

Matt Stemple

9.5

Crisp. Rose but not sweet. — 11 years ago

Monica Nelson

9.6

This is so delicious! Could have a glass every dinner! — 12 years ago

Elyse Haller

9.1

Always love a cab — 12 years ago

Karen Ahola

9.0

Nice - sweet and slightly musky — 8 years ago

bharat

8.9

Nice Cotes de Rhone that I picked up at Costco. I taste more earth then fruit which for me is typical of this type of wine. Low acidity and tannins. Overall a good wine that I would pick up again! — 8 years ago

Ming L

8.9

Deep garnet color with purple hue. Perfume, flower, leather, black pepper, red berry all come together beautifully on the nose. Warm and bright on the palate. The extra chili source like kick at the end might not be for everyone, but I love it. Tannic, and a bit puckery. A harmonized blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Mourvèdre. This is one of the best value wine I've ever tasted. — 8 years ago

Jamie Franklin

9.0

Great value, delicious wine. Balanced, with nice dark fruit and light tannins. Smooth finish. — 9 years ago

Eric Gold

Wine Director Williamsburg Pottery Factory

9.2

Elegant, refined, classy CDP — 10 years ago

D Wang

9.5

Really smooth Argentinan cab 2011 — 10 years ago

Randy B

9.0

Had 2012 vintage. — 10 years ago

Peyton Lively

9.0

Nice Malbec; buy again soon — 10 years ago

Kate Stromberg

9.8

Tasty little rose. Would buy again. — 11 years ago

Kyle Shillito

8.9

Quite tasty! — 12 years ago

Missi Leclerc

10

My new favorite white! Crisp and slightly fruity but not sweet. — 12 years ago