Martin G Rivard

9.4

A truly phenomenal Chardonnay which evolved strangely through the evening. Gorgeous lush oak and vanilla upon our initial 1st sips. The oak somehow faded to reveal gorgeous tropical stone fruit characteristics. It was weird but I really dug it!! Super cool to experience the transformation which is something I've never seen before. Thanks to my buds Shawn and Jennifer Rose @Shawn R for sharing this masterpiece with us!! How would you rate it?????? What did you think?!!! — 8 years ago

with Christine and Shawn

Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.8

Wow yes a long week in wine Bizz! Now fun begins, trying 2 great Roar 2014's Pinot. Pisoni vs Rosella. The Pisoni 2014 is Awesome! Even a Big Wow in my book. Bright Cherries rich Berry flavors and good acidity it always tough doing Brother vs Sister from the same Family! My initial review gives this a CB 98! Available in tiny quantities. We are at Bedtime ( mine at least) 2 hours later! This great wine started to fade! Be Aware! Still same press! — 8 years ago

with Steph, Chris and 6 others

Pirom Phadoemchit

8.9

Tasted blind:

Med+ intensity, lots of black fruits, stewed cherries, cherry pie, underlying new oak, beginning to just show some tertiary character.

Palate was ripe, med+ tannin, med acidity. Similar flavors on the palate. A bit of black pepper and cinnamon. Good finish.

Initial conclusions were either a a high quality southern Rhone producer, possibly Languedoc (Mas Du Mas Gassac), perhaps a Minervois, an Italian super Tuscan (similar to 'Ornellaia), Napa (in a cooler vintage) and only was Bordeaux a final guess! — 8 years ago

Marshall Todd Herron DPM

9.4

Thank Goodness for Napa Cabs! Especially after that last Oregon Pinot Noir! This is Honig 2013 cabernet sauvignon. A solar powered vineyard and family owned. Love the bee and the H! The cork was perfect. The color is opaque purple. The bouquet is fantastic with aromas of blackberry jam and African violets. The initial palate is butter chocolate spicy blackberry and figs. The finish is long and has an oaky dry ending. There is no sour anything!!! This is delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tomorrow we try Turnbull... — 9 years ago

Paul Costigan

Founder Courtier Wines

9.3

2004: Entrancing nose of dried herbs and grilled beets. Surprisingly well developed, initial blind guess was that it might be from the mid 90's. Terrific layers of fruit with a hint of light brine and white pepper. Memorable. — 10 years ago

Graham Toben

9.7

Initial notes of oak, which eventually gave way to spice and cedar, complemented by chocolate and coffee undertones. Incredibly smooth pallate, very fine grained tannins. Chocolate and game notes and a fabulously long finish. Wonderful! — 11 years ago

with Harland

Scott Petrus

9.0

Ensconced in velvet. Violets were the predominant flavor. The wine had a great nose and initial flavor. There was something out of place in the finish. Tasted up opening and a hour later. Really improved with air but never overcame the minor flaw. — 8 years ago

with Kyle

Marshall Todd Herron DPM

10

The cork is perfect. The color is opaque. The legs are thick, long, and slow to flow. The bouquet is English lavender and honey. The initial palate is amazing!!!!! WOW! Im so impressed! Black cherry and cranberry bliss. There is a red pepper , spicy tang that I absolutely love! I so want to share this with someone so bad. There is butter, coffee, , and clove. There is black currant and oak. The finish is not that dry and leaves a desire for more!!!!! I dare you to try to have just one glass because I have just had two glasses and I am aching for three ! Good grief, Im doing it. Three it is! Cheers my friends! Stay thirsty... ha ha. — 8 years ago

JJ Lumia

9.3

#KWN Wine 3. From the get-go, clearly had some age to it. Exhibits initial cherry fruit, which immediately falls into the background. Secondary flavors of leather, forest floor and clay quickly overtake the palate. A Smoky finish with hints of eucalyptus. Opened up nicely over a couple of hours. Magical. — 9 years ago

Tom & Lois Kelly

9.8

Effing awesome. Very soft with initial taste, introduction of filet or veal brings out notes of tobacco, charcoal, leather - much bigger than solo. 2005 vintage is perfect today. — 9 years ago

Zeus Fonsi

9.8

I am looking forward to opening this soon.
I had a taste of this before and cranked up my expectations. It's like Initial, but amped up to 11 :) — 9 years ago

Ryan Mullins

9.4

In perfect condition three months after initial coravin access of a half bottle. Left in a cellar in between. #fuckingawesome — 10 years ago

Casey Whitelaw

9.8

2013 - the absolute richest red I've had in a long time. Fruit subdued w/Wood & leather dark initial impression with very dry finish. Also felt a warm and funny buzz after 2 glasses (almost reminiscent of absinthe? - but that might just be us!!) — 8 years ago

with R

Elan Esakoff

9.7

Well structured and full-bodied with smooth tannins a long beautiful finish. My initial comment was, "there are no words". Pairing it with some ribeyes and some perfectly grilled salmon, a vegetable kugel, and a slab of mac & cheese. The perfect meal! — 8 years ago

Andre Bondar

9.4

Creamy apple nutty goodness fresh yet just starting to develop, and full flavoured. Powerful opening then bubbles build and build to a perfect balance giving a real sense of delicateness above the initial power. — 8 years ago

DAL 9000

9.2

Delicate almost no aroma but some plums. Initial taste is smooth and velvet cocoa with blackberry and a hint of cherry. After reading the "cedar notes" on the bottle, the power of suggestion had me tasting it as well. — 8 years ago

Marshall Todd Herron DPM

9.8

This is Neal 2011 100% Napa Cabernet. The cork is perfect. The color is pitch purple black. The bouquet is a bit sharp but very nice with hints of roses and blueberry bushes filled with ripe fruit! The initial palate has a quick boysenberry and blackberry with a somewhat dry long finish of chocolate and silky smooth coffee. I need another sip NOW! — 9 years ago

Nate Miles

9.1

Popped and waited 30 minutes. Initial pour was aggressively herbal, almost chive-y. Quickly passed and settled into a satisfyingly mineral phase. Later on, transformed into black cherry and shining acidity. Quite the shapeshifter. With all that said, methinks this cat needs to sleep awhile longer, still wound a little tight. — 9 years ago

James Haynes

9.1

15 dollars. Dry red. Bright initial taste. Lots of minerals. Lingers in a good way. Nice nose. — 10 years ago

DAL 9000

9.6

Initial aroma of a peppery zin. Lingering middle that coats the tongue. And builds slightly and then then fades. Very excellent zin. — 11 years ago