Andrew Davidoff

9.5

Delightful. My first taste of this. Super fruit forward yet not jammy or sticky in any way. Consistent and bright throughout - this was a treat for the palate. — 9 years ago

with Karan

Ryan Vachon

8.9

Low on tannins, high on berries, namely blueberry and cherry. Currants were forward at first but faded. Layers were subtle and became more subtle. Disappointing complexity by the hammy bottom. Was 9.1 and declined to 89...barely. — 9 years ago

Deanna Ryan

8.9

Really enjoy Hartwell as they continue to produce easy drinking wines. Decanted this and will give in an hour but first sip was smooth, fruit forward with an oaky/slightly tannic finish. Pairing it with a beef sirloin stew. — 9 years ago

Scorewine

Wine writer http://www.israelwines.co.il

9.5

Amazing Merlot!!! Pure pleasure - an extraordinary mix of power freshness and complexity. A masterpiece. Those who know me, know that I don't easily grant 5 stars. But here each star is well deserved!!!

My score 95, drink 2014-2028!

The wine is almost black in color, the nose is seductive and essentially you fall in love with this wine from the first sniff. The aromas are rich and concentrated, plum, black cherry, sweet spices, licorice, coffee, chocolate, blueberry jam and much more. Body is full, chewy, rich intense , rich and extracted, a rare combination of fruit forward and freshness, the tannins are round, smooth and caressing, the light acidity keeps you addicted. The finish is long, and addictive.. Impossible to stop drinking it — 10 years ago

Kirstie Wilson

9.2

Drank on Friday 22nd in the summerhouse — 11 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.3

1919 they decided to move put of Minnesota where it was too cold to plant grapevines started off in the Central Valley Lodi and napa 1933 prohibition ended and made enough money to move to Lodi sunny st Helena winery Charles Krug was next and they went from 150 to 20 wineries after. 1955 Robert founded Robert Mondavi winery firstr winery all stainless he had to go to milk company to get these for the winery. 2005 the first vintage a very well endowed wine currants cassis dark earth espresso chocolate very plush and smooth with great structure and a long finish 2006 very rich with a lot of dense rich currant and cassis berry fruit dark earth and spices lovely structures and depth intense fruit bitter CPC at the end very well endowed most excellent. 2007 a more reserved wine on the nose with big fruit on the tongue dark earth bitter coco and a good hand of acidity very long finish. Most excellent. 2008 roots go 3-5 feet before hitting rock above the fog line sweet tobacco spice espresso and dark coco with big tannins ripe and round with a good amour of spice very long finish 2009 a good amount of dark berry fruit cassis and black cherry liqueur like fruit big but smooth ripe tannins drinking very nicely right now but has the balanc and freshness to last. 38 different lots that get fermented separately they now have a second wine French oak open top and stainless used. 2010 a bit more reserved currant berry fruit dark currant cassis berry fruit some graphite and montal very fresh wine has a good amount of fruit bit needs time a bit reserved year thick currant berry fruit with a long finish 2011 a very forward and seductive wine juicy for being the youngest wine it is very smooth with a long finish — 11 years ago

Mary Ellen Bonisteel

9.4

Yes did the Mollydooker Shake first! Deep color, plum flavor. Been looking forward to drinking this! — 9 years ago

Carl Fischer

9.0

First time trying this. A very good Pinot - earth and mushrooms on the nose and fruit-forward with lots of cherry, strawberry and tea on the palate. Light, bright and super smooth - this ranks up there with some of my favorites including Sea Smoke, Pisoni, and Goldeneye. — 9 years ago

Jean Bartels

9.4

Smooth and silky...peppery finish that you arrive at subtly after a dark buttery fruit forward first sip....
— 10 years ago

Julia Parobek

9.6

We enjoyed this at Husk Nashville last night. It was recommended bc it pairs well with a wide variety of foods. The sommelier put it on the menu for this purpose & highly recommended their catfish, chicken or pork entrees to go with it. The flavors changed throughout the meal. At first it smelled earthy & musky. Acidic beginning with hints of fennel & a dark cherry. By the middle of our meal it strangely had an effervescent mouth feel & became more fruit forward. By the end it tasted strongly of strawberry jam. The reason I rated it so highly is bc it flowed through dinner so well! - this was the 2012 vintage — 10 years ago

Rich Laster

8.9

An eye-opener, the first sip provides a great bouquet of flavor. Creamy, & medium-full in body, I look forward to a glass tomorrow. — 11 years ago

Richard Rynda

8.9

Medium dark purple color. Nose of cherry, plum. Not as fruit forward as other Phinney wines. Syrah was very prominent, my first sip was of tart black cherries and definitely had peppery spice to it. Good value at it's price point, but it is definitely not D66. — 11 years ago

Gilles de Chambure

Master Sommelier & Educator

9.8

la ladonne 100% non destemmed 100% syrah label foot pigeage by naked romans planted for the birth of son philipe in 1975 first vintage 78 — 12 years ago

Jenks

9.2

Whew! Big forward blast of richness, exotic fruits, flowers both in the nose and on the palate with the first few sips, and then enough acidity to pull together a pretty, citrusy, finish. At first like "Whoa" then like "Ahhh." Really interesting. Perfectly unbalanced if that makes any sense. — 9 years ago

William Leslie

9.3

First off, if you are drinker of Jordan, this vintage is a little different. Nose shows lots of fresh fruit and a medium level of oak. A very fruit forward taste with black cherry showing through the most. Other berries add to the fruit flavor overall, but none besides the cherry really individually shine through. The winemakers balanced the French/American oak time and it shows. This mellows the oak flavors and the overall tannin impact. Oak is there but does not overpower and the tannins are quite minimal as well. This also helps the finish really hold for a while. Overall the wine is extremely well balanced with solid fruit flavors (without the sweetness), an oak flavor that is just enough and an general light feel for a Jordan. I prefer the stronger Jordan with some more oak qualities and a little more body, but no complaints here. A good cab introduction to people hesitant of the heavy Napa cabs. — 9 years ago

David L

9.2

Opened for an hour +. Sharp forward nose. Black licorice, ripened plum, toasty OAK. A little backwards at first. It opens up quite nicely. Not Marks best showing in 10', very nice. I do believe this wine will get better with a little more age. — 10 years ago

Todd Stone

8.9

A little harsh at first but really smoothed out with some air. Fruit forward, berries, and not too acidic & low tannins. A good addition for an everyday wine. — 11 years ago

.

9.4

Our first Rudius cab and it was definitely a winner. My wife proclaimed, "Mmm...I really like this!" after her first sip. Me, too. Looking forward to the release of the '12s this week. — 11 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.5

They started import company in 2008 these are Giorgione friends and all are farmers they are organic they are all friends working toward a similar goal. This is a typical grape of the piedmont has a unique aromas of pretty flowers chalk like mineral. Contrato was the first producer to make sparkling methode champenoise producer in it's 7000! Square foot cellar all products are vintage organic 90% vineyard Born in piedmont everything is done naturally no additives all natural. — 11 years ago

Jeff Faulk

8.9

First Bonarda. Perfect for being out at the foot of the Andes watching "Sunset Boulevard" — 11 years ago