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9.2

A faint veil of yeast parts to reveal scents of fresh Bartlett pear and zesty lime that go on to inform an infectiously juicy, polished palate. Utmost delicacy from a mere 7.5 percent alcohol is allied with 55 grams of residual sugar that are supportive but not at all overbearing, and the sugar-acid tension in this bottling’s long, vibratory finish is both literally and metaphorically fruitful. Like the best Weiser-Künstler wines, dry or sweet, this displays a remarkable sense of transparency to myriad mineral nuances. (Whereas this wine has typically been raised in tank, this year there is a contribution from cask.) (David Schildknecht, Vinous, June 2017) — 7 years ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.3

Brand name for these wines is Dominikanerberg, not Ominikanerberg but seems no way to inform Delectable of this at least not through deep search. Pushes all the buttons. Deliciously luscious now and age worthy another 20+. — 8 years ago

David Kline

9.0

Marinated mushroom magic. Grapes and raisins, cassis berry, skateboard bushing and candied violets inform an incredibly soft nose. A very blackberry and black currant reduction comes as a surprise bonus with charcoal, black pepper soaked in dry pencil wood and grape skin. This is solid and complex.The finish is endlessly complex vs the common fare. Unexpected from such value port. #port #porto #lbv #dows #portuguesewine #fortified #privateports — 8 years ago

with Courtney

Vinous Favorites

Delicious wines for less than $25 chosen by Vinous critics

9.1

Mori’s 2014 Chianti is bright, focused and bristling with energy. Red cherry, rose petal and sweet spice notes inform this wonderfully nuanced, overachieving, cask-aged Chianti. (AG) — 9 years ago

Vinous Favorites

Delicious wines for less than $25 chosen by Vinous critics

9.0

A deep, beautifully layered wine, Conterno-Fantino's 2013 Ginestrino races across the palate with fabulous resonance and pedigree. Cinnamon, red plums, star anise, and rose petals and inform the striking finish. (AG) — 9 years ago

Jordi Soler

9.3

Esplendido sabores intensos — 10 years ago

Mark Abellera

9.3

accidentally had this at Commerce. They were out of the Zeitgeist and the Somm there reco'd this. it was excellent but he failed to inform us of the price difference. wine 9.3....SOMM 7.9 (after all, he did suggest a great bottle) — 11 years ago

Bryce Wiatrak

9.5

Drinking Barolo with the man himself, from one of my consistently favorite producers. With a firm, but dusty tannic backdrop, the wine seduces with an ethereal rose petal, dried violet aroma while smoke and licorice inform the long finish. Fabulous, structured, and while still nascent, it’s fabulously captivating today. — 8 years ago

with Samantha, Maria and 3 others

Paul T HB

10

Time to switch it up after several new Cabernet’s, this is the perfect opposite, fantastic 100 💯 Syrah .
My first Reva, question is how close are other non 100 point vintages to this, is this worth double just because of the ratings? Someone please inform me so I know what other vintages I should buy that are almost as good but 50% less cost🤷🏼‍♂️ — 8 years ago

Ron R

9.4

Barrel toast and cherries on the nose. On the palette, the grainy tannins inform you that more time is required, but the core components shine through. Beautiful, expansive mid palette, showing rich, dark fruits. My favorite wine (for the price) from this producer. — 8 years ago

with Anne-marie

Vinous Favorites

Delicious wines for less than $25 chosen by Vinous critics

8.9

The 2012 Three Valleys is a fabulous entry-level Zinfandel-based offering from Ridge. Sweet red stone fruits, spices, mint, leather and wild flowers inform a floral, mid-weight Sonoma red bursting with character and personality. (AG) — 9 years ago

David Kline

9.1

Paul Klee collaborated with Kenny Scharf on the lacing while playing Qbert in ghost-mode. Lemon-sugar and mixed-pith on calcite, orange blossom honey, and hibiscus inform the bouquet. Bee pollen and dark bamboo roll into a hoppy, resin ball with milkweed and sea spray, in a dance to determine the force of earth's wobble. Just another day on the planet. #sixpoint #harvest — 10 years ago

with Courtney

Molly Rydzel

9.7

If you were planning on coming to cbuzz tonight for our '97 Caymus reserve, we regret to inform you we re all out #sorrynotsorry #calicab #caymus — 11 years ago

David Kline

9.0

Big head of coffee foam crackles crisply changing to lighter tan as it drops to thinly reveal the black liquids below. Fun lacing of rings and loch monsters inform the ring. Delicious dark roasted aromas and something bordering on malted marshmallow. Chocolate truffle cross-sections follow. Arabica-dabra! Lovely mouthfeel with a mocha coating turns bitter in the best of ways. This is round two for this stout, and it only seems to get better! Cedar Sumatran tobacco, roasted pine nuts, toffee, leather, vanilla, and heavy espresso notes coax one into basalt with their black arts! Forest floor of mushroom and softening bark. #stonebrewery #americanostout #stout #imperialstout #beer #darkbeer #coffeestout #stoustoutstoutitallout #beers #isanybodystoutthere #oakaged — 8 years ago

with Courtney

Bill Bender

9.6

My first Ferren and I’m prepping with a 2-3 decant as suggested by @Roman Sukley @DAG and @David L notes to follow. For now the wine is moderately cloudy, nose of yeast and brioche with a quite strikingly vibrant pear yellow hue. Happy Thanksgiving Delectable peeps who always entertain and often inform. This is a spectacular, exceptionally well made Chardonnay. Oily, rich and loaded with viscosity but also so energetic and full of verve. I’m impressed. As close to Kongsgaard The Judge that I’ve had at a fraction of the price. — 8 years ago

Vinous Favorites

Delicious wines for less than $25 chosen by Vinous critics

9.0

The 2013 Chenin Blanc Ernesto Wickenden Vineyard Old Vines is soft, supple and accessible. Pear, melon, almonds and spices inform the expressive, silky finish. This is an impeccable white from Foxen to drink now and over the next few years. (AG) — 9 years ago

Vinous Favorites

Delicious wines for less than $25 chosen by Vinous critics

8.9

Raspberry jam, grilled herbs, spices and juniper berries are some of many notes that inform the 2012 Lagrein Turmhof, a varietally expressive, supple Alto Adige red that will drink beautifully over the next few years. (AG) — 9 years ago

L.J. Hollins

9.5

Remember that time a patron asked you to describe a wine and you used the term, "mineral", or some variation thereof? Well, I regret to inform... you were wrong. It's okay though, you had no idea. Taste this guy and consider your game CHANGED.
Shout out to Critical Mass Selections! You killed it again! #DeepImpact — 10 years ago

with Emanuel