Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.1

WHOA! That stink! This is the definition of rustic. Long maceration period to extracts very powerful fruit surrounded by wild game and farm house aromas. The wine doesn't see oak which keeps the acid there. Full bodied and extremely expressive. — 11 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

My favorite producer of Crozes Hermitage. Deep dark color with black cherry, creosote, iron, game bird, garrique very complex, spicy, black pepper on the finish. Need to buy more of this vintage. — 11 years ago

Rob Freelen

9.7

Most exciting wine I've had in weeks. Fascinating nose of flowers, blue fruit brightness and game. Smooooth. Great finish. Not overblown. Great stuff! — 12 years ago

with Mark

Joe Paradise

9.1

Developing black fruit. Clove and cocoa and light pepper. Whiffs of game and saddle leather pop out now and then. Fine silty tannin provides an elegant frame — 11 years ago

Bobbi Retief

10

Our friends Fiona and Ryan brought this bottle of wine to a South African themed dinner party at our place. Delicious! — 11 years ago

Ludovic Anacleto

9.3

Guigal has total domination of his game. This is a wine for ages — 11 years ago

Adam Jesberger

9.8

Excellent bottle. The 01 is supposedly a better vintage but im not sure when it comes to this producer. Clear, day bright, garnet and orange brick like color, medium - concentration, orange/peach rim variation, slight sediment, low viscosity. Nose: sound, moderate intensity, stewed cherries/strawberries/raspberries, floral, spicy and lots of dill pickle and slight game. A mushroom note as well. Palate: dry, med- body, stewed plums over ripe cherries/strawberries, lilies, dill, vinegar, leather, button mushrooms, game, mulch with some cedar and coconut. Very complex. Med- tannins, medium alcohol, high acid, long finish. Between the 01 and the 98 its a tough choice of which one to put in the wine cooler to store. — 12 years ago

Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

9.0

Succulent and immediate fruit, vanilla, cigar box, subtle game/leather, and no sign of fading. — 11 years ago

with Paul

Sophie Collins

9.8

One of my faves of the night raspberry — 11 years ago

James Pendergrass

9.1

Open this one at the start of game one and it was fantastic. Medium body Zin with loads of fruit after 30 minutes. — 11 years ago