Jay Kline

8.9

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2019 pours a deep garnet color with an opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart and ripe red and black fruits: Montmorency cherry, plums, horse barn, purple and red flowers, crushed rocks and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium- tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium and laden with minerals. This is not faking the funk on a nasty dunk. Drink now through 2029. — 10 months ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.2

Expressive nose with black peppercorns, cloves, crushed rock, a hint of iron & blood, underneath all that - pure black fruit. Fresh, spicy, enticing.
Medium bodied on the palate with ripe, grippy tannins, juicy black fruit acidity and nice purity to the fruit. This has grip, good tension, quite some power and loads of character. Reminiscent of Northern Rhône.
Nice length, too! A brilliant Austrian red! — 4 years ago

Gene Buonviri

9.0

Bring back the past, open this wine and enjoy hints of white peach and Meyer lemon with a touch of honey. — 6 years ago

Craig Schnabel

9.4

Very nice wine - Yum! — 7 years ago

Michael Washabaugh

9.0

Too funky for sipping, but pairs very well with shellfish, brine & butter. Mineral, grass & straw. Complex. — 8 years ago

Romain Stamm

9.1

New Zealand tasting - Nadae — 8 years ago

with Cecile, Gabriella and 2 others

Jon Potter

9.0

Very floral and distinctive. — a year ago

Russ W

9.1

‘20 smoky pissy roasty eggplants peppers brambly fruits — 3 years ago

Kirsten Christiansen

9.5

Definitely has a crisp Granny Smith apple sweetness but with a short finish so it’s not syrupy. Very nice. — 4 years ago

Robert Howey

9.0

Lovely dark fruit, spice, and coniferous forest floor on the nose. Tannins overwhelm the back palate. Nice medium alcohol and acid. Medium garnet color. Excellent value in a very lovely and unusual wine. — 6 years ago

Joyce Lin

9.0

Light yellow color, dry, lemon zest, lemon juice, hint of tangerine and yellow nectarine. Slightly plastic with ripe fruit note. Med plus to high acidity. Cheese grind and a bit creamy. Tart yellow apple finish. — 7 years ago

Noname

9.3

Apple, crisp, and clean.
(Paired w/3rd & 4th courses at Alinea.) — 8 years ago

Andy Tam

9.0

Licorice nose and incredibly fragrant medium body. Hints of rose — 9 years ago

tim heyman

8.9

Pretty good for a 9 year New World wine. Has aged well — a year ago

Oscar Rosales

9.0

Nice franc — 3 years ago

with Celia

Blue Dee

9.0

Crisp and acidic, and so delicious! — 4 years ago

Cheri Saez

9.6

On the Paul Gauguin Cruise — 6 years ago

Geoff Reiser

9.2

Love the mouthfeel, almost oily balances with striking acidity and a nice core of fruit, all in balance, almost restrained. — 7 years ago

Cameron Etezadi

8.9

Notes of peach, citrus, and flowers. Mineral undertones. Rich. — 8 years ago

Kenny Baldridge

9.5

Yum!!! It even has bill clay on the label. Ha!! — 8 years ago