Steven Lee

9.0

Claude havent impress me so far. Overall abit bitter but has the burgundian feel — 4 years ago

Joe D'Angelo

9.3

The 2016 Vaillons Chablis is a simply brilliant showing from Dauvissat, who has a reputation for producing some of the finest Chablis in the region and there is no exception in this difficult vintage. As this gorgeous wine slowly unwinds in the glass it releases pretty aromas of orchard and citrus fruits, followed by orange zest, honey blossoms and pulverized stones. It goes on to impress as it displays wonderful overall purity and focus through a beautifully textured palate and remarkably precise finish. Overall this is a marvelous wine that is showing wonderful energy and appeal in its youth, but should also evolve beautifully for years to come. — 5 years ago

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.3

2016 MacRostie ‘Sonoma Coast’ Pinot Noir ($34.00)- A seriously good value, the ‘Sonoma Coast’ Pinot Noir by MacRostie screams class with its bright red fruit and cola with citrus rind aromatics that all impress. The palate is plush, delivering both a silky texture and a lithe mouthfeel. Plush and dense red fruits dance with blood orange and kumquat flavors with a kiss of cola. Delicious now, enjoy this over the next eight plus years. Drink 2019-2025- 93
— 5 years ago

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.5

This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon was sourced from the Summit View in the Walla Walla Valley as well as Dionysus, Weinbau and Den Hoed Benches Vineyards. Made by legendary winemaker, Randy Dunn, of Dunn Vineyards fame, this reveals dense core, with an inviting nose of crème de cassis, Turkish coffee, red bell pepper, with hints of white pepper and sagebrush. The palate unveils a silky texture and a beautiful mouthfeel. Decadent blueberry compote, mocha, black tea, anise and sagebrush flavors all impress. The gorgeous bright acidity adds to the enjoyment here. Balanced and rich, this stunning wine will cellar well for the next two decades. While it is delicious now, try to resist this for at least two more years. Drink 2020-2040-95 — 5 years ago

Chris Ptr

9.3

Lovely, light, but full bodied. The kind of wine you should have in your house to impress a guest. Would be happy with this under $30. — 5 years ago

Anthony De Blasi

8.9

Last time I had this one I was blown away. However, today it didn't impress me. My senses must have had an off day I guess... — 6 years ago

Lawrence Asrikin

9.0

Beautifully made wine from a non-traditional wine growing region. What impress me the most is the fact that it does not attempt to copy a popular, easy-to-pronounce, and most likely French varietal such as Merlot or Chardonnay for the sake of sales and marketing. Kōshū has been grown in Japan for 1000+ years . White peach, pear, and fresh cut grass on the nose. Delicate almonds, citrus and mineral on the palate. — 7 years ago

Diane Kessler

9.3

This continues to impress. Surprisingly youthful with dark cherry, cedar, and tobacco. Tannins are softening and the finish is long. — 4 years ago

Anthony De Blasi

9.2

Last 2 bottles didn't impress me much, this one did, big time! Off course, my last bottle... — 5 years ago

Will Stanley

9.2

This really came into its own on the second night (on the first I decanted for an hour or so, but still felt quite austere). The wine shows no sign of its nine years of age, a fairly rustic expression of the (predominantly Merlot-based) blend with enough fruit to give it longevity. Very full, well balanced and enjoyable. Would enjoy revisiting in eight years. Even the ‘lesser’ wines from 2010 continue to impress. — 5 years ago

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.2

The 2009 'Viña Cubillo' is a fantastic showing which exudes toasty oak up front with secondary aromatics of rose petals and red cherries. On the palate this impresses with its silky smooth texture, as well as concentreted flavors of red cherries, orange zest and baking spice flavors that connect with marvelous tension. The rich mouthfeel is really outstanding as it continues to impress through the finish. This is a remarkable value from one of the most famous producers in Rioja. Drink 2029-2029- 92 — 5 years ago

Martin Sher

9.2

I’ve a lot of the ‘15 Pirouette in this trip and it continues to impress. Convinced it will be fantastic with a little nap. — 5 years ago

Ben Levine

9.2

This is my favorite summer wine. Extremely smooth and easy to drink, not too sweet (but by no means dry), and has a complex enough finish to impress the sophisticates. An excellent date night wine that punches far beyond its price point — 6 years ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.2

Great wine, great complexity, built to impress. But.... alcohol marks the finish... — 6 years ago

Joe D'Angelo

9.8

The 2009 Grand Vin from Kapcsándy is utterly fascinating and one of the finest wines from the vintage. Composed of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 1%Cabernet Franc this instantly beings to impress with is upfront and profound personality, offering seductive aromas of ripe blackberries and blueberries woven together with graphite, crushed violets, sweet spices all explode from the glass. On the palate this is full-bodied and voluptuous with beautifully polished tannins and wonderful overall structure. This continues to impress as displays incredible concentration and balance with gorgeous finesse leading up to the stunning finish. There is so much to love with the 2009 Grand Vin, it is an absolute delight today and should continue to age marvelously for decades to come. — 5 years ago

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Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.4

The 2015 Ramey ‘Hyde VIneyard’ Chardonnay is a simply gorgeous new wine that is one of the best of its kind by superstar winemaker, David Ramey. Set on clay loam soils, the strongly marine-influenced Hyde Vineyard has gained an international reputation for producing outstanding Chardonnay grapes. This Carneros bottling shows intense nutmeg, vanilla creme brulee, macadamia nut and heavy whipping cream flavors that impress. Lithe and rich, this gorgeous bottling will cellar well for the next ten to fifteen years. Drink 2019-2033- 94 — 5 years ago

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.6

The 2016 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc is a stunning wine from this famed estate. Needing more than an hour decant to fully develop, this starts off with beeswax, brandy soaked pear, nutmeg, and ripe banana that impress, as the intoxicating bouquet continues to bring you back to the glass. On the palate, the unctuous mouthfeel entices the senses. Silky smooth gliding through the palate, flavors reminiscent of baked pear, marzipan, banana bread and honeydew melon move through, leading to an exceeding long and satisfying finish. The salinity and light stony character of the wine further pushes this into the upper echelon of this prestigious region in the Rhone Valley. Enjoyable now, this wine will cellar well for decades. Drink 2019-2035- 96 — 5 years ago

Chris England

9.3

My favourite 🇨🇱 Pinot @ £39 continues to impress every vintage 👍 If you've never tried Ocio give it ago but 💨 decant well 😉 it’s like rolling around in the mud with Mr Porky 🐷 wearing lipstick 💋

📍 Cono Sur Ocio 2014

🏵 93-94 points

🍇 Pinot Noir

🍷 Clear dark rich ruby

👃 Smokey shaved piggy & piggy poop infused cherry oaky cocoa cola, violet whiffs, deep spiced peppered red fruits, crushed herbs & dark cherry w/ vanilla, blackberry & rich earthy tones

👄 Med body of smooth balanced ripe spiced concentrated creamy chewy spicy cherry w/ blackberry cola, liquorice, cocoa, red berry & earthy pepper tones in med acidity

🎯 Long earthy cocoa cherry cola & red berry fruit piggy blackberry liquorice twirling tail smile 🐷 — 5 years ago

Bill Morgan

9.1

A beautiful Columbia Valley blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot. Delicate red fruit and a finish that won’t stop. Washington State reds always impress — 6 years ago

Chris A

9.4

Not usually a merlot guy, but this is simply wonderful. Young, fruity (for an old world red) and a clean finish. Put this on a table to impress as it will not disappoint. Brilliance in a glass! — 7 years ago