Vanessa

9.6

Where do I begin… this wine is stunning.

It is positively golden in color with concentrated notes of caramel, butterscotch, vanilla, creme brûlée, dried apricot, yellow apple,peach, nectarine, yellow cherry, kumquat, baked quince, lemon curd, honeysuckle, butter cream, lavender,, dried herbs, fennel, beeswax, honey, chamomile, hazelnut, praline, honey, & wet stones…

It’s textured!!! Waxy & mouth coating, full bodied, round, & opulent.

Alcohol is high at 14.5% ABV — it’s warming but balanced and integrated with the deeply rooted flavors and elevated, vibrant acidity. Yum!!!!!
— 5 months ago

with Deked1

Marc Melser

9.3

We had the 2012 Vintage on 2/14-15/25. An excellent Syray with tastes of blackberry, plum, mocha, leather and spice. As time went on the bouquet developed eucalyptus. Full bodied, New World. Fruit forward. I’m glad I gave it 13 years in the bottle. — 10 months ago

Richard Portes

9.3

17.5. Great fruit on nose, lovely mouthfeel, very long, satisfying. Quite delicious. — 5 years ago

Katherine Ponder

9.0

A delightful Brut with the crispness of pear and green apple accented with strawberry and raspberry. A nice rose to celebrate my nephew's 1st birthday and to enjoy on a sunny Sunday. — 6 years ago

Mike Evans

8.9

Pleasant butterscotch, but lacking a little. — 7 years ago

Colin Nuckolls

9.1

Silky smooth. A lot going on in this one. Truly extraordinary for the money! Lovely — 10 years ago

Juan Pablo Perez

9.0

Nariz: ciruela, cereza, frambuesa, especies, balsamo, cuero. Aromas comenzando a tornar secundarios y terciarios.

Boca: Tanino M/M+, Acidez M+, Alcohol M

Algo austero todavia. — 7 months ago

Chris MacLean

9.1

Had this twice recently and was impressed both times. Great for $22. — 7 months ago

with Sarah

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8.9

Color: almost no color
Nose: light floural
Fruit: critic and hints of passion fruit
Herbal: none or not detectable
Wood: none or not detectable
Acidity: good freshness, integrated and not sharp
Alcohol: medium to light body, not hot at all
Overall: good length, well balanced — 2 years ago

Michael Meyer

9.2

Screams for a burger — 5 years ago

Patrick

9.2

Dddaammmnnnn — 7 years ago

Paul Chang

9.2

This was our second bottle. First was uninspiring and despite the 97pt RP rating, found it to be disappointing. The trick is to let it breathe for at least an hour to let the flavors develop. It is no Opus One but very satisfying with a juicy steak or just plain enjoyment! — 8 years ago

Christian Gourdin

10

It's a #champagne type of day!! — 11 years ago

Christina Burnham

9.8

Had at Osaka IHG, delicious! — 7 months ago

Brian Saunders

9.6

Stunning, really. Still fresh and fruity, but with impeccable balance. Wish I had more! — 7 months ago

Monique Blanchard

9.4

Great nose. Smooth throughout — 9 months ago

Keith Crump

9.2

Simply delicious — 4 years ago

Neil Valenzuela

8.9

Pale yellow color. Aromas of lemon, Granny Smith apples and orange blossoms. Perfectly balanced, just enough citrus with a mineral finish. Paired nicely with some chicken piccata, roasted potatoes and focaccia. — 6 years ago

Jordan Schwartz

9.5

Textures, nutty, complex - celebratory — 8 years ago

Patrick Schultz

9.3

Such elegance and structure. Fruit, minerality, and acids all in beautiful harmony. Plenty of life ahead of it. 2004 vintage. — 10 years ago