Jet black in color yet ethereally light on the palate. Tastes earthy with a distinct note of grape leaf (think Dolmathakia). — 6 years ago
light summery red – we really enjoyed this — 7 years ago
When in Sicily... drink local #sicilianwine — 7 years ago
Honeydew melon, apricot, mandarin orange, pear, hay, subtle white flowers. Having never tasted Petite Arvine, this was fuller, richer and lower acid than I was anticipating for an “alpine white”. Almost caramel apple like on the palate. I see some similar characteristics with Savoie Altesse. Interesting. — 7 years ago
Fresh, easy to drink. Need to be carafed. Maybe a bit young. — 9 years ago
Super floral with a very prominent mint/basil first taste. Would pair well with some dark meat but I probably would not drink this again without food. — 10 years ago
Mostly smooth, some sweet but also dry. Slight tannin finish, but not much. Good with cheese. — 6 years ago
Dry, buttery minerals — 7 years ago
Very pleasent wine, low acid, low tannins, lots of juicy fruits. And rather cheap for what it offers. — 7 years ago
Rich dark blackberry — 8 years ago
Super dark. Mineral, cherry, leather, lots of bright acid. From Seventh Avenue Liquors. — 8 years ago
This is an amazing wine and it is one of my favorite ones to bring to dinners. It is robust tannic fairly big and opens very quickly. As a cousin to the zinfandel it shows as it is extremely drinkable despite it's large tannic quality. Elements of black fruit and pepper remind me of both the zinfandel and the Shiraz. Anyone familiar Shirah from the Rhone Valley should definitely give this one a try. The only thing I will say is that I enjoy it with friends and less you can finish the bottle by yourself. It dies fairly quickly. — 9 years ago
Very good. Low tannin. Cherry and tobacco. Nice acidity — 11 years ago
Very smooth. — 6 years ago
Strong blackberry notes. Smoothe finish — 7 years ago
Good drinking wine. — 7 years ago
Wow, what a deal at < $20 / bottle
Wine spectator says #69 of top 100 of 2014.
A burly, brambly red, underscored by tarry smoke and underbrush notes, offering flavors of blackberry coulis, herb-marinated black olive, grilled mushroom and ground spice. This shows muscle that recommends it to short-term cellaring, made accessible by integration and balance. Drink now through 2024. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. #69 – 91 points — 8 years ago
2014 intense aroma and spiceness — 9 years ago
Lavender is a glass — 11 years ago
Natalie Stam
Drank at Bar Ferdinand in Seattle — 6 years ago