Daniel P. Drake

9.0

The day after Thanksgiving I have opened the 2016 Evolúció Furmint Tokaj, Hungary. Had the taste for a nice white wine after the reds I have had over the past few weeks. It is nice to switch things up and always good to try wines from different regions.

On the nose aromas of white flowers are prevalent with, white peach, lemon, grapefruit, orange peel and herbs.

The palate reveals notes of lemon, orange, lemon, lime, green apple and a bit of herbal back note.

This wine is smooth medium bodied with fresh medium + bracing acidity that leads to a clean medium to long finish. A very nice wine that would go well with fish or fowl. Continued peace during your holiday weekend and please stay safe. Nostrovia! 🥂🥂🥂🥂 — 6 years ago

Chara

10

Delicious — 7 years ago

Dennis P.

9.0

13 straight days of sub zero overnight temps in Wisconsin. Its time to switch from wine to Irish coffee. That means a healthy dose of Jameson, hot coffee, whip cream, and a sprinkle of powdered chocolate. Imported from Ireland, 40% abv. 80 proof. — 7 years ago

Michael Seely

9.3

Whoa, birthday going down sailor oh my god where is the light switch — 8 years ago

with Joe

Justin Hansohn

9.0

Toasted rock. Charred meats. And seriously just go gevrey Chambertin you'll thank me later. This is not bad at all but for the price you could get a lot more of whats here already if you switch up producer and terroir a little. — 9 years ago

Craig Stanfield

9.5

Going to switch to summer reds any day now....maybe — 9 years ago

Rigo Bolaños

9.0

Fruit forward switch an earthy finish — 9 years ago

Stephen Howell

Cellarbrations at Cottesloe Western Australia, Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)

9.2

Plenty of fresh tropical fruit, lightly textured and great acidity. Just like flicking a switch, suddenly it's summertime!
Loving it! — 10 years ago

Bree Dusbiber

9.6

Holy Lee Hudson! Such an enchantingly complete wine. Had to switch out the wine mug for a proper burg... This shit is REAL. — 10 years ago

Mo Cherry

9.6

Acidity cuts like a laser - did someone switch GC Chablis in my bottle?!? — 11 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

On the nose, ripe, lush, rich; blackberries, dark cherries, plum, blueberries, olallieberries, black raspberries & strawberries on the glass edges, mixed berry cola, black licorice, vanilla, mocha & dark chocolate, liqueur notes, slight alcohol burn, crush dry rocks, saddle-wood, dry brown top soil/clay, rich, moist, black soil and candied red florals with very fragrant violets.

The body is full, lush and ruby. Tannins are round, velvety and slightly dusty. The fruits are candied and super ripe (perhaps a touch overripe); blackberries, dark cherries, plum, blueberries, olallieberries, black raspberries & strawberries on the glass edges, mixed berry cola, black licorice, sweet tarry notes, vanilla, cinnamon, clove, mocha & dark chocolate, lots of caramel, liqueur notes, just a touch of alcohol burn (14.8%), dark spice with heat that lifts off the palate, crush dry rocks, saddle-wood, dry brown top soil/clay, rich, moist, black soil and candied red florals with very fragrant violets. The structure, length, tension and balance are harmonious...right at their peak. Acidity is perfect. The long, rich, ripe, ruby, lush, velvety, elegant finish is spectacular and lasts minutes.

There is still plenty of life ahead for their 02 Merlot. Another 5 years and perhaps a little more.

Photos of, the gate entrance to Switchback Ride, Kelly Peterson, Managing Partner and Switchback Estate vines. — 7 years ago

Paul T HB

10

Time to switch it up after several new Cabernet’s, this is the perfect opposite, fantastic 100 💯 Syrah .
My first Reva, question is how close are other non 100 point vintages to this, is this worth double just because of the ratings? Someone please inform me so I know what other vintages I should buy that are almost as good but 50% less cost🤷🏼‍♂️ — 7 years ago

Shengli Hu

9.5

This is THE beverage that flipped the switch for me about beer 🍻. In my wine class at college, the professor taught ancient fermentation methods with this.. honey, lemon, and kiwi. Saffron? Maybe... — 8 years ago

Ron R

9.7

Huge progression from the old worlds that we just pivoted from. Lavish bouquet of opulent fruits and a touch of menthol and bacon fat. Palette is explosive. The winemaker has packed a quart into a pint pot. Palette consists of jam, nutmeg, black olives, toast, and a hint of truffles. A huge fruit-bomb that I suggest you pair with you wife, or significant other. Stay home and switch the cellphones to silent... — 9 years ago

with Martin, Mike and 4 others

Carson

8.9

First bottle was corked. Took it back and exchanged it at my local wine store and they were more than happy to switch it out. After acquiring the new bottle, I let it breathe for approximately 16 hours before imbibing what was otherwise a fantastic wine. Large plum and blackberry notes brought this magenta toro to life. A hint of spice and mild tannins on the finish left a pleasant intrigue that only spurred the desire for a second, third, and fourth glass. — 9 years ago

Emily

10

Wine in my memory forever. Enjoyed on several occasions at Backstreet Cafe in 2013-2014. So light and refreshing, no needing to 'switch to red' with this one. restaurant price was only $39. Even non-white wine drinkers would be obsessed. Alas, it is no where to be found now. Not even new vintages.. Wahhh! — 10 years ago

Tim Schroeder

9.0

Smells like a green-leaf sort of cab, but then pulls a switch and turns into a mouthful of raspberry jam (technically dry jam). Then the char and tannins show up, slowly taking over until the finish. — 10 years ago

with Amanda

Peter Plaehn

9.5

Not surprisingly, destroyed the appetizers but sang with the steaks. Still training the friends to switch wines with courses. :-/ — 11 years ago

Christian Fischer

9.1

With the cheese a switch to something heartier is in order. A lovely Bordeaux — 7 years ago

Rob Mayes

9.3

Love love love. Tremendous value. I may switch to Italian reds! — 7 years ago

Ron from VA

9.1

Luke made the switch to Merlot as the driver for the signature estate blend in ‘13. I was a little skeptical, but this really sang with power and a touch of youthful energy that VA Merlot is known for (me thinks). I will be sourcing another bottle to lay down :) — 7 years ago

Carter Nixon

9.2

Excellent junmai ginjo made with yeast derived from strawberry. Fruity and full, creamy, delicious. High quality- too bad about the importer's decision to switch to a huge distributor where it will be lost in the shuffle. Free advice: don't buy saké with no production date on it. — 8 years ago

Luke Tubergen

9.2

Velvety and warm. Nice to switch it up a little. — 8 years ago

Jim Wagonfeld

10

Worthy of its reputation. Truly perfect. Even @Valerie O'Shea and@Nancy Dwight might switch from burgundy. — 9 years ago

with Nancy, Valerie and 1 other

Beemeth Robles

9.5

Full body, black cherry, a hint of coffee, and a bit of tobacco on the palate. The nose reminiscent of black licorice, dark berries and a hint of oak. Yum! Though I would let it sit a bit in the glass as it comes across a bit cool in the nose die to alcohol content. Still delish for me! — 9 years ago

Christian Fischer

9.3

Taittinger is done, now we need to up the game and switch to Pol Roger — 9 years ago

Chad Walsh

9.8

A reminder of the wine that flipped the switch. — 10 years ago

Tom Casagrande

8.9

2013. Bait and switch here, in a good way. Nose offers the purest, barely ripe peaches and appley scents, inviting you to think it's going to be Kabinett style, off- dry. And then WHAM! In the mouth it's crisp, linear, and minerally as all get out and bone dry. Great acidity too. — 10 years ago

Doug Lasater

9.0

Big and lush without being overpowering. One taste convinced a table of people to switch wines. — 10 years ago

Sergio Angelini

10

3.jan.2014
Had to switch glasses from narrow to wide then awesome — 11 years ago