Marta

9.1

Great Merlot. — 5 years ago

Jeff Thompson

9.5

This was super delicious! — 5 years ago

Al Clark

9.1

Thanks Mr Jason — 6 years ago

Simone Mcdermid

9.8

Delightful. So smooth and delish and easy to drink. Love love love. A must drink. Had when Ali and Paul came over. — 7 years ago

with Dave

Kyle Zeman

8.9

Hugh tannins, sage, peach rings. Enjoyed with west African peanut soup at Willow Portland — 7 years ago

Nicholas Evans

9.0

Nice lifted fruit, quite smooth. — 8 years ago

with Michelle

Ron R

9.1

So restrained and subtle. My first Merry E, and I’m impressed. Lovely perfumed nose, exhibiting crushed violets. Soft entry on the palate. Resolved tannins and neutral acidity. Nice cola and cherry notes finish what is and excellent example.
At dinner with DL peeps Robert, Hugh and his wife - great times! Thanks for sharing, boys. — 8 years ago

with Hugh, Robert and 1 other

Martinez

9.3

Before phylloxera wiped out its vineyards, Málaga was considered one of Europe’s greatest wine regions and its legendary “mountain wines” were coveted throughout the world. In his memoirs, Hugh Johnson singled out an 1830s “mountain wine” bought at a Christie’s auction under the label Molino del Rey as the best wine he’d ever drank - and he’s had plenty. Taking its inspiration from Johnson’s account, Telmo Rodríguez’s Molino Real represents a groundbreaking effort to revive Málaga’s winemaking traditions and to explore the region’s potential for top quality sweet wines.

A “vino naturalmente dulce” or naturally sweet wine (not to be confused with Málaga’s also famous “vino dulce natural” a fortified style developed later in the 18th Century), Molino Real is made with Muscat of Alexandria grapes from 9 hectares of vines on steep slate slopes in Cómpeta in the Axarquía region. The grapes were sun dried - a process known as asoleo - to increase sugar concentration, fermented in 225-liter oak barrels and then aged for 20 months.

Sumptuous, exuberant nose. Flowers, orange blossom, and peach (actually peach yogurt). Balanced, not overwhelmingly sweet. Delicious! — 5 years ago

Jonathan Shoup

9.0

Dark, cherry and delicious! See you next time — 6 years ago

with Jennifer

Jeffrey Williams

9.5

Excellent blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Hugh and complex Meritage blend that’s intense yet so smooth. — 6 years ago

Severn G

9.3

Nothing better than a well aged Chardonnay and fatty, cold water fish. This bottle is our go to pairing for grilled steelhead trout.

Nose is evolving since my prior post, oxidized green apple peel and cold caramel.

Palate is lightly sweet lemon curd/custard, baked red apple, cooked lemon, warm granite dust and a zing of acidity on the close.

Our feline house managers pestered for comfortable portions on the trout, they are good boys and girls, generally, so we endulge.

Great night listening to Hugh Masekela and Mongo Santamaria on the HiFi, everything complimented!

One bottle left, then we move along to the next vintage. — 7 years ago

"Odedi"

8.9

This is a very enjoyable left bank Bordeaux. Harsh on the palate with dark fruits and lots of earth and vegetable notes.

Needs a couple of hours to open up properly and show hugh tannins.

Still young and unbalanced, but already enjoyable even by itself.

This 7 year old will need at least 5 years of bottle time to mature properly.

This is not from a good vintage, but it is showing a lot of power. Finesse will show up in about 10 years.

A blend of mainly Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and light Petite Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$100. — 8 years ago

Janessa Wright

8.9

Almost a grey hugh to it from the skin of the Pinot. A nice wine with some underlying sweetness. will revisit for more. — 8 years ago

Robert Evans Jr

9.3

@Hugh O'Riordan This is for you! — 5 years ago

with Nicole

Masha Bijedic

9.1

Non oaky chard. — 6 years ago

with Nina

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Jack and Jamie Davies revived the historic vineyards and cellars in 1965. Today, their son Hugh, continues their mission. Coming off their highly successful 12’ & ‘13 vintages, the 2014 is also 100% Chardonnay straw with aromas of floral stone fruits and citrus notes. A terrific crisp sparkler with crisp apple, peach and lemon flavors, fine mousse with tiny bubbles. Tangy acidity on a lingering finish ending with a yeasty creamy character. Nice! — 6 years ago

"Odedi"

9.1

A very enjoyable right Bank Bordeaux. Showing red and black fruits with earth, wet leaves, herbs and peppercorn.

Full bodied and bold with medium plus acidity and nice legs.

Grippy finish with hugh tannins.

Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up. After 3 hours it is very tannic.

Showing nice complexity and mouthfeel, and will age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$32. — 7 years ago

Hugh O'Riordan

9.5

This 2002 has aged beautifully. Long complex fruit. Amazing finish. Will age more! I’d decant and drink now but you got 5 more years. Hugh — 8 years ago

Bill Bender

9.6

Night 1 San Antonio. This was audozed for 6 hours and decanted for 2 before we tasted. Still quite young but oh so elegant. Black and red cherries, fresh herbs, damp earth and spice cake. As silky as Hugh Hefner’s robe. — 8 years ago

Robert Evans Jr

9.5

Ok Wine of the Night!!! You should remember this @Hugh O'Riordan — 8 years ago

with Liz