John Watson

9.0

Not my usual fare, but actually quite nuanced and delicious. Expected a gigantic fruit bomb, and was delightfully surprised by what I got. — 10 years ago

Berg

9.1

Rocks funk, but a lighter dose of it. This isn't the same gigantic bloody funk bomb as the 08 Armada I had a few weeks ago...still good, and scratches that Rocks itch if you have it, but just a good bottle, not great. — 10 years ago

with Theresa

Randy Fuller

9.1

The Ferrari-Carano Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2012 is an incredibly dark wine, almost black when held to the light. Its appearance led me to expect a gigantic, ripe, imposing, blammo nose to explode in my face like a loaded cigar. What else from a deep, dark Zinfandel? The nose is not at all blustery, though. It is elegant. Blackberry fruit is ripe, to be sure, but the nuances of sage, cinnamon, pepper and basil play lightly across the olfactory nerve endings.
On the palate, the expectations are met. Flavors of black plums, cherries and dark berries don't even try to be subtle. There is black pepper galore and enough minerals to allow me to skip my multi-vitamin in the morning. The juicy acidity needs to be paired with some meat, and fast. A hearty mouthfeel and bold tannins round out a great wine to have with a thick, juicy steak. — 10 years ago

David Canter

9.3

Needs time to breath and really another 5 years in the bottle. Lay it down and you'll have a superstar on your hands. If you drink now expect gigantic plum color blackberry currants and spice. Over time it'll become an elite wine — 11 years ago

with Ian

Jonathan Hu

9.5

Stunning wine from a very good vintage . 2004 Petrolo Galatrona is a gigantic wine, complex , structured , and in highly intense. This 100% merlot could stand side by side with Petrus . — 11 years ago

Jonathan Lipsmeyer

9.0

A gigantic hefty brute of a Riesling vs the Mosel I typically imbibe...petrol, lemonade and honey briefly on the midpalate. Pretty darned tasty. — 11 years ago

Jeffrey Long

9.4

Pungent juniper nose and nice gin character throughout. Good balance and very interesting. — 10 years ago

with Matthew and Tom

Dave Schneider

9.1

Gigantic nose. Nice dark fruit, gritty and mildly tannic. Still has a few few tears left. — 10 years ago

John Lenart

9.2

Gigantic Cali zin. — 10 years ago

James Pendergrass

9.3

Gigantic, tooth staining, Cabernet. I am still in a bit of shock and awe. — 11 years ago

Alex Baer

9.8

Beautiful oak integration! The subtlety of Viongier brings an added depth of complexity and smoothens this gigantic wine, which happens the size of the Pacific. — 11 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

10

Paired with one of the best pieces of tuna I have ever eaten at Quattro. This is the richest Chardonnay I have ever loved! Gigantic, Montrachet like stuff! Everything was concentrated, including the excellent acidity. Wow! — 11 years ago

with Cleora

Chris Killoran

9.7

GIGANTIC ANTICIPATION for this over the next decade, couldn't help myself to 1 of 12 now it's time to patiently wait! — 12 years ago

James B. MacDonald

9.4

Gigantic. Concentrated. Drank over two days. Port qualities noticeable on day 1, too much on day 2. Raisins, of course and so many spices on day 1. Some sour cherry, some leather too. So much balanced so well. Long, long, long finish. — 10 years ago

Steve Unwin

9.7

Chambord, blueberries, rubber tire, a hint of something like ketchup at the end. Silky texture to the point where I kind of want a little more bite. Massive gigantic huge bloody wine. — 10 years ago

Felix Huang

9.4

Gigantic wine. Still a baby. — 10 years ago

David Singer

Sommelier/Wine Educator LibationEducation

9.0

Delicious IPA. Grass, malty, citrus, white pepper. Well balanced with some oily hop resin. — 11 years ago

Chris Shott

9.3

Big red? More like gigantic Gigondas — 11 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.5

A very successful 2003! This bottle was extraordinarily bold and rich, with gigantic currant flavors and aromas. Yet, the back end was still refreshing and gravelly, making it a fine partner to the bone-in Piemontese ribeye that chef Marco prepared. I am so happy to live so close to the Four Seasons and Quattro... Friday night uncorked is the best! — 11 years ago

George Nenni

10

One of the very best wines I've ever had. Gigantic, concentrated fruit bomb, great balance, chewy. — 12 years ago