Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2019 | at Maison du Vin — 5 years ago

Jonas Palmqvist

9.1

Savoury nose. Quite light, but very well balanced acidity and great length. — 5 years ago

Carly

8.9

1st honeymoon din! Dstrikt at Ritz — 6 years ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.2

Fading black fruit with an amazing array of exotic spices. A Christmas tree of sorts. Juicy acidity and soft tannins. Drinking beautifully and lasting for long minutes. — 7 years ago

Andrew Lohse

9.0

Beautiful extraction. Jammy red fruit. Graphite, underbrush, savory notes. Medium+ body with a structure of medium acid. Tobacco and pepper. — 8 years ago

Tom Wood

9.0

I've had this in the fridge for 20 minutes and it reads a perfect 18.0 degrees on the Vinotemp monitor. Ruby - purple colour to the wine and don't let its transparency fool you, this does have body and delivery! Instant thoughts were 'is this burgundy?!' (Despite obviously knowing better) it immediately reminded me of some of the darker - fruited and meaty interpretations of Pinot Noir from the Côte de Nuits but this feels ever so fresh. Olives in brine, blackberry and almost a dried prosciutto aroma the leaps out of the glass initially. The wine then started to show a lot more bright, red fruited character as time goes by. The olive brine and blackberry has nestled right in to the background playing quite a nice supporting role. Aromas of fresh raspberry, juiced oranges, ripe blueberry, sarsaparilla and a spicy, floral incense have arrived right at the forefront and there's barely noticeable oak work in sight. The palate follows with raspberry and blueberry but there's a dark chocolate that comes through with the faintest of bitterness, however not off-putting in the slightest. One very noticeable feature of structure here is alcohol; or the lack there of. I've found myself double checking the alcohol at times which sits at 12.5%. The palate flows seamlessly. There is a raspberry-like acidity and the softest lick of tannin. The balance here is admirable. Honestly, it's the type of wine I'm enjoying so much now for its freshness and I don't want to see this sit in my cellar for too long, in saying that I'd be very interested in seeing some bottle development in a few years time. — 9 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.3

So, I’m of the opinion that Gerhard Reisacher’s sweet spot is Cabernet Franc. This 2009 isn’t quite as good as his 2007 - that is the best 100% cab franc I’ve ever had - but this is damn close. No trace of the bell pepper you typically get from people picking the fruit too early, this is a terrific wine with notes of something reminiscent of roasted chipotle pepper, black pepper, and currant. Medium-to-full bodied palate with a silky, mouthfilling feel leading to a lingering finish. This is nothing like a cab franc from The Loire - pure California - but a terrific wine nonetheless. Winemakers would do well to take lessons from Gerhart on how to handle this varietal. — 5 years ago

with Vanessa

Jakub Kalinowski

9.1

Very inviting nose with ripe prunes and blackberries, a touch of cassis and a hint of spices with cedar wood, pepper & cinnamon. On the palate quite sleek & cool with fine, filigrane structure. Polished tannins, juicy acidity, a sense of authenticity concreted by the tart plum fruit and earthy undertones. This is a delicious blend (Zw, Bf, Me) and excellent value for money. — 6 years ago

Justin Chiotti

8.9

An elusive Austrian wine. Body, deep color, and a Sarah profile. — 7 years ago

Matt Wright

9.0

#otheravenues — 7 years ago

Jordan de la Torre

9.1

Good stuff — 9 years ago

Steve Ess

9.3

Youngblood — 9 years ago

with Laura

Marek Svanda

8.9

Easy. Smells okay. But it's not. Smooth. Dark fruit — 9 years ago

Jason Sliwa

9.0

A fine happy hour pick. This had tannic grip. Not a pushover, and benefited from food. Second day it had alcohol dominance. — 5 years ago

with Vicki

Nick

9.7

Semi-sweet with juicy notes of black cherry and a smooth dry finish — 6 years ago

Mark Geylikman

9.0

Smells like strawberries, raspberries, lemons and a touch of smoke. Great acidity, minerality and mouth feel. Taste similar to nose. Super fresh and gorgeous color too. — 6 years ago

Michael Piaker

9.3

23 June 2018. The Four Horsemen, Brooklyn, NY. — 7 years ago

Veronica Castro

9.0

Austrian Pinot Noir coming a long way. Lush red fruit supported by good acid. Plush, and you might not think it was Austrian if tasted blind. There is some oak there, needs time to open. — 8 years ago

Hiram Carrington

9.5

So complex and earthy and surprising. — 9 years ago

Benjamin Hickey

9.1

8 months on lees. Blend of sav, chard, gurner. — 9 years ago