Fredrik Finn

9.3

Located in Sierra de Gredos, west of Madrid, Bernabeleva is a driving force of the ”new” Spanish wine movement that is getting well-earned attention from the wine world. The Garnachas of Gredos pose with a unique expression, marked with plenty of freshness and ”minerality” due to the high altitude and the granite soils.
The Vina Bonita, Bernabelevas top wine, comes from 2.8 ha single vineyard with 80 year old vines. Fermented in Wood with long maceration, matured on French barriques for ”as long as necessary”. Only 900 bottled produced of the 2016 vintage.

The wine is an act of elegance, a true showstopper concentrated red berry fruit with red florals and a balsamic-herby almost orange like lift, followed by a pronounced earthy and stony minerality.
A fresh acidity and slight lip gripping tannins with a very fine, almost powdery texture, a tactile sensation and strong fatigues drives the mineral, red fruited palate which breach across the palate in a long and expansive finish.
— 5 years ago

Shengli Hu

9.0

White pepper, cedar, tar, blueberry, and plum. Medium tannin and body with high acidity. Not your typical Aussie Shiraz but more elegant and restrained. — 6 years ago

Ángel Rodríguez

9.8

At Eric's in New York — 7 years ago

Michael B

8.9

We were in the mood for a Rose, tried several decent yet forgettable rose’s until we stumbled upon this. Tavel is just west of Châteauneuf du Pap and many of the local Provence Rose’s come from this area. It has a very fresh nose and taste. Similar to eating out of a fresh bowl of slightly sweet and tart strawberries and raspberries, mixed in with some cherries, eating your full. Followed by a nice complimentary mineral taste. Enjoyed this a couple of times over the last few nights over cheese boards, carpaccio, fois gras, and on its own. As a side note, upon reflection, I’m learning that I have (for quite some time) given out lower ratings for wines I have really enjoyed secondarily for a fear of missing out on something else that should be rated “x” high score. Instead I have provided a “pseudo” cap of 9.5. From now on, I will do my best to rectify this, and remove the “fomo” handicap. — 7 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.2

Citrus and Stonefruit with well balanced high quality French Oak. Probably the best QPR of any Aussie Chardonnay being the 2nd cuvée of the famous Leeuwin Art Series. Going to compare this with the 2015 Louis Jadot Macon Villages. This had more body, more complexity and interest than the Macon. Tasted again 102 weeks later on 21 August 2019 with consistent Notes. — 8 years ago

Igor Beron

9.2

Classy, high-end chardonnay. Struck matches, precise. Ripe fruit but packed with texture and acidity. Long. Not as big as other M.R wines. — 8 years ago

David Fransois

9.2

Very Nice surprise. This swedish whisky give love touch of peat and smoke flavour. — 6 years ago

Paul J

9.2

Pleasantly surprised! A little high in OH but nice dark fruit combined with smoke and oak. Pleasing texture but a little harsh on the palate. — 6 years ago

with Brooke

Peter Sultan

9.4

If candied orange slices could be slow cooked in a smoke pit, along with spices, then filtered through a high alcohol sieve, then maybe just maybe you’d have something close to the Oban transcendental experience. Sublime, one dangerous small sip at a time — 7 years ago

with Paul and Owen

Katie Zanin

9.1

High acid, tart cherries and herbs — 7 years ago

Brandyn Pryce

9.3

Something else. Peated high high. Comparable to the Laphroaig Quarter Cask. I'm on a boat — 7 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.5

‘Cause the bachelorette is in Park City ... — 7 years ago

Jeroen de Jong

9.5

Surprised me, bold flavors, many layers, pepper, chili, vanilla. Long finish with complexity — 8 years ago

Joe Ho

9.8

This is just ridiculous. Act 7. Tastes of deep figs/plums up front as if grandma just baked a pie in your mouth. Finished smooth with a tiny bit of spice and more jams that make you want to cry. More of this please. — 6 years ago

David Kline

9.0

Pretty rye with elegance and s finesse finish. Medium bodied and very floral overall, with a range of blooms from lily to rose to orchid to violet and cherry blossom. Very lean and racy, with a dancer’s spirit, flowing effortlessly for a rye of this age. Lacks the signature spice expected, but has a fine tobacco sweetness throughout and a dark raisin streak. — 6 years ago

Jan de Weerd

9.5

Boy, we have been drinking good wines this weekend. Another high scoring one. Intense is the key word. Intense in spice, intense in dark, vibrant fruit, and intense in its finish taking you through multiple layers before slowly disappearing and leaving you desperate for more. — 7 years ago

with Tammy

Brian R

9.7

Amazing bourbon. Super smooth despite the high proof and lots of delicious spiciness. It’s a shame that the street price is absurd. — 7 years ago

Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

9.1

High acid Australian Malbec!?!? — 7 years ago

Paul J

9.3

I love Petit Verdot! Nice dark purple color. Very dynamic nose. It's musty, with lots of barnyard odors and hints of Macintosh apples and tomatoes. A little high in OH at 14.7%, but nice fruit, which is on the sweeter side. Surprisingly short finish. Definitely at the tail end of the drinking window. I'd buy more and will! — 8 years ago

with Brooke

Tim Laffoon

9.5

Complex flavor, spicy yet smooth — 9 years ago

with Michelle