Carla Hine

9.1

Love the Luyt. Carbonic, but without that cloying kool-aid effect. Did really well with some cumin-y lamb burgers with a hint of heat. — 11 years ago

Robbie Ward

9.3

What a stunner. Sweet fruit is fading but awesome earthy, tobacco goodness in full effect. Sangiovese with age can be a beautiful thing — 11 years ago

John Sweeney

9.7

2011 Galatea Effect Genception of Giants syrah. #nye2015 #syrah #rhonerangers — 11 years ago

Julia Huang

9.6

Not sure if it's the brand placebo effect, but this was the crowd pleaser of the evening — 11 years ago

Ken Rogers

9.8

Wow. We're drinking this with a dessert cheese plate and it is exquisite. The big winner pairing is Red Hawk, followed by Valdeon. The wine gives a toasted apricot essence on the nose and a rich lingering palate of dried apricots. When paired with the Red Hawk it gives an Amaretto effect. The sweetness also pairs nicely with the salty Valdeon, each balancing the other out and somehow improving each. — 12 years ago

with Michael

Jon Bonné

Wine Editor San Francisco Chronicle

9.2

2012. Really happy to see a new vintage of this appear. — 12 years ago

Michael Kuperman

10

#GravityCheck #JurassicParkVineyard — 12 years ago

L.J. Hollins

9.1

"Wiemer Time" in full-effect @KiloFoodAndWine! — 11 years ago

with Emanuel

John Lenart

9.4

Absolutely deliscious Cab blend. Amazing value. — 11 years ago

Jean-Marc Troadec

9.5

2004—part of a Vieux Telegraphe vertical. Excellent, with layers of good dark fruit and hints of leather and smoke, plus a nice earthiness overall. A lesson for me on the effect of bottle age. (And also how pro ratings can be off the mark—this was wonderful!) Drinking nicely now... — 11 years ago

Josh Weinstein

9.6

Christmas is in effect with this goody — 11 years ago

with Kristen

Nick Wolfe

9.5

A spectacular wine still showing lots of black fruit along with developing leather, coffee, sweet notes, and some nice menthol. Palate is elegant with plenty of bramble fruit and spice. Texture is velvety without the typical Aussie Shiraz milkshake effect. Finish is a solid medium. — 12 years ago

Craig Sedmak

8.9

Great southern Rhone quaffer! This bottle was the 2004 #winewednesday in full effect — 12 years ago

Alex Alan

Wine Director Hotel Delmano

9.0

2008. Rich on the palate. Harmonious expression of fruit and soil. Bio-D in full effect. — 11 years ago

Sasha Smith

Wine Blogger Spin the Bottle NY

9.6

Hands down winner from today's #Elevenses @Christie's Wine. Bottled in the 70s, recorked in 2011. Sercial, so you know the acidity is in full effect, but the wine is really harmonious and balanced. It's not as "offbeat" as some other older Madeiras I've had, and honestly would be straightforward to pair with food...roast chicken, for one. — 11 years ago

with Richard and Katie

John Sweeney

9.3

Really in a good place. — 11 years ago

Ramzi Namek

9.0

Medium body. Had it with lasagna and it paired beautifully! Cherry, blackberry with a bit of that oak aging effect. Had a nice finish. Will definitely buy again. — 12 years ago

Larry Wood

9.6

Absolute nectar. Very easy, strong taste. No after effect except wanting more!! — 12 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.2

Chinon symphony in full effect. 2002. — 12 years ago

Chad Hinds

9.6

2011 Paso Robles Syrah...smokey suede pepper — 12 years ago