Jay Kline

9.1

Presented to me double-blind at Tasting Group. The wine pours a deep ruby/purple with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and tart black fruits: black cherry, plum, some cocoa, dry leaf tobacco, vanilla and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. The alcohol is medium. This is tart and tasty; young and built for age.

Initial conclusions: this could be Cabernet Sauvignon (or a blend including Bordeaux varieties), Zinfandel (with a decent amount of Petite Sirah, Tempranillo or even Malbec from France, the US, Spain or Argentina. But I think the wood is playing a key role in the tannin here, meaning that I think it spends a lot of time on it. I don’t think it’s all American because it don’t get a bunch of coconut and dill…but this is probably a modern leaning Rioja. So that’s my call. This is Tempranillo from Spain, Rioja, Reserva level and younger, 2019. Boom. This is solid and reliable even though I don’t think it has the personality of Heredia or Pescina. Drink now through 2049. — 13 days ago

Thijs Hendriks

9.3

Late release — a month ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.1

Cuu amogos — 4 months ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

8.9

Good but showing a tad flabbier than I’d hoped. — 4 months ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.1

Chenin meets Savoie — 5 months ago

Ian Flannery

9.0

Sweet and fruity red … very nice indeed — 6 months ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.8

Oxidized, nutty, complex and electric, with incredible acidity and a hint of VA. Long, profound and totally singular. Puffeney is the master, and this shows exactly why. — a month ago

Matthew Robinson

9.1

Really, great malbec at its peak — 2 months ago

John Davidson

9.7

This is the best bottle of wine I’ve had from my cellar in years. Nearly perfect. Bought it in 2008 for $30 and one of my great finds. Good lord it was just divine. I’m sure there have been better vintages but I can’t imagine it. — 3 months ago

Brendan Wright

9.0

Volcanic, bright acidity — 4 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.4

La paulee mex daniel eric magnum — 5 months ago

Joe Carroll

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

9.4

Outstanding — 5 months ago

Space

9.1

Выпито с Саввасом 08.01.26 на матче Omonia -Ael. Легкое шампанское зашло на Ура. — 6 months ago

Mary H

9.3

An explosion of apricot flavor. Round and smooth, heavy weight, with sufficient but not overt acidity. A beautiful sweet wine. — 6 days ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.6

Crna team lider @ grand cru MAGNUM — 24 days ago

Steve Rura

8.9

Saline, dry, red berry, citrus rind, bitters. Very nice, but I prefer a little more fruit and a little more French. With the first grill of the season! Charred salmon, asparagus, corn on the cob, and strawberry tomato and watermelon salad — 2 months ago

Amanda Speier

9.3

Light-bodied with berries and licorice on the finish. Quite enjoyable. Buy again. — 3 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.2

Daniela alv y alfredo ch — 4 months ago

Ericsson

9.2

Trying the Mas de Daumas Gassac lineup. Aside from their flagship Languedoc red this might be my fav. It’s rose sparkling with incredibly bright strawberry notes and deep acidity. Light lees flavour. The hefty body and full mousse really make it stand out. Wow. — 6 months ago

Jon Ebsworth

9.5

Tertiary flavours, cherry and cedar wood notes. Really opened up after a long decant. With lamb shoulder. Yum! — 6 months ago