Eric Vrtis

8.9

Good and elegant. Tastes of Luxardo, ripe black cherries, menthol, warm spices, black tea. Hints of umami: Aged cheese and cured meat. — 8 years ago

Justin Gilman CSW, CSS

9.1

If this was the first #Vacqueyras you had, you'd be spoiled. This #wine from this region would be hard to follow up for the price.

Meaty and stewed aromas. Lots of robust volume to the nose. Think Luxardo Cherries, then deeper.

Great crimson color. Clear and clean. The palate is a little big, has smooth texture and robust. Great acid and slightly tart to the cherry side.

Had this wine on its own tonight. Could picture it with spicey foods and Asian food.

Opened 1/26/16 — 9 years ago

Heidi Scheid

9.9

My favorite of a Merlot tasting - beat out the Pomerols even. Smooth and luscious, with big cherry flavors and well balanced tannins. — 11 years ago

Joe Lucca

9.3

Old world style from California central coast. The nose is redolent of Luxardo cherries and Antica Formula vermouth. On the palate, there is a battle between fruit and earth; deep, earthy forest flavors are offset by bright, tart spring cherries. Coastal botanicals play against wild fruit. Better than expected. — 9 years ago

Brian Callaway

9.5

Tart cherries, tobacco, and a hint of chocolate. As the wine breathes, more luxardo cherry and black berry. Soft tannins and viscous mouthfeel. Amazing. — 10 years ago

Mitja Sirk

Production La Subida, Aceto Sirk

9.4

I can not expect a such a great elegance and balance between freshness and profundity.. — 11 years ago

Michael Descamps

9.2

Dried figs, root beer, mint, spicy cinnamon. This makes me so happy. — 9 years ago

Brad Smith

9.5

Very special... — 9 years ago

Ira King

9.3

Very nice 2011 Primotivo, slight tannin finish — 10 years ago

Julie Minadeo

9.7

Pretty cool — 12 years ago