Bob McDonald

9.5

Dark deep Ruby in colour. Red and black berries, plum and dirt aromas. Sweet and tarry on the medium to full bodied palate with a dash of black pepper - from the excellent 2018 Barossa vintage. Won the hotly contested Best 2018 Barossa Shiraz Trophy at the 2019 Barossa Valley Wine Show. 10 months in 95% French and 5% American Oak (25% new). Probably too heavy for the Pork mince (thought we were having beef mince) but doesn’t alter the quality of the wine. 97 points from James Halliday. — 4 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Had this about a year ago and tried another bottle to see if short term aging had some benefit. Often referred to as the "Green Wine" of the Vinho Verde region with a concentrated fruit character with notes of pepper spice. Lively acidity gives this wine a zesty boost turning the fruit into a complex dry wine with character, apple and citrus, smooth and well balanced on a lingering finish. Wine developed deeper character, very nice! Great value. A Fav! — 7 years ago

David D

9.2

Lots of tar and good acidity, soft tannins. Tobacco, dried roses, a little black pepper. Good chilled and opened up nicely during dinner. — 7 years ago

Paul J

9.3

Steve G's Retirement Celebration!! — 8 years ago

with Steve

HH Lim

9.0

Tasted on 06/02/18 at James Goh’s Studio 67. Very nice bouquet, flower, apricot, very fine taste — 8 years ago

Nniccolò Contenta

9.4

Fire🔥🔥🔥 gotta double decant 4 to 8 hours ahead of time !! Integrated beautifully after a few hours. Dusty fruit still healthy acidity with nice tobacco and pepper note. Has years ahead of it. Love these 67s — 8 years ago

Patti Gamboni

9.0

Grippy, bright cherry and acid, thyme, mint, white pepper. — 9 years ago

Tony Velone

9.3

Fresh strawberry, pepper and sour cherry and pencil shavings on the nose.
Tannins are smooth.
Amazing dry wine at a reasonable price. — 4 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.6

Our wine pairing with Kentucky Bourbon marinaded chicken skews.

The blend is; 43% Ganache, 29% Mourvèdre, 18% Syrah and 10% Goundise.

The nose reveals; ripe; spiced, blackberries, black plums, purple fruit blend, dark currants/cassis, dark poached cherries, anise to black licorice, dark Asian spice, sweet, syrupy tarriness, dark chocolate, steeped fruit tea, crushed, dry rocks, dark, rich soils, blackberry jam, incense, limestone minerals, black & white pepper, candied; dark, red, blue and purple florals.

The body is medium, rich and gorgeous. The fruits are perfectly ripe. The structure, tension, length and balance are just hitting their stride. Still has 10 years plus of good drinking ahead. The fruits on the palate are bright, juicy and ripe. It’s drinking beautifully and has that gorgeous/sexy sensation. Spiced, blackberries, black plums, purple fruit blend, dark cassis, dark poached cherries, creamy raspberries, mixed berry fruit cola, cherry kirsch, anise to black licorice, dark Asian spice with just a touch of heat, sweet, syrupy tarriness, dark chocolate, coco powder, steeped fruit tea, vanillin notes, crushed, dry rocks, dark, rich soils, blackberry jam, incense, limestone minerals, dry top soil, dry underbrush, softer black & white pepper than the nose, leathery, some fresh tobacco, candied & bright; dark, red, blue and purple florals. The acidity is waterfall perfect. The long, elegant, ripe, juicy, well balanced fruit & earth finish is delightfully persistent for several minutes. Another all-star blend from Justin.

Happy Labor Day Weekend everyone. Cheers! 🍷

Photos of, Saxum winery, James Berry Vineyard and Owner-Winemaker, Justin Smith. — 6 years ago

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.3

Tight and dominated by VA at the beginning. Blossomed with time in the glass. Tart cherries emerged. White pepper and minerality. Tannins integrated with time. — 8 years ago

with William

Kapyrick Wine

9.0

V15. Nice. Young . Rose nose. Fresh raspberry and black cherry fruit. Tight, dry, black pepper, tar finish. — 8 years ago

Bill Bender

9.7

A contribution from the raconteur @Shawn R and the label is a photo of him from his youthful confused stage. This was banging. I immediately recalled the SQN Incognito when I sat with this for a while. Very dark in the glass for a Grenache, subtle pepper, crimson cherry, kirsch. So sumptuous and voluptuous....and I loooove voluptuous. — 8 years ago

Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

9.4

A total Paul Ramey Rye. Absolute placement. Vinum — 9 years ago

Kyle Gross

9.3

As Aussie Shiraz as it gets. Amazing wine. — 6 years ago

Michelle M

9.5

Lemony pale gold color. Gardenia, honeysuckle, sweet tangerine with hints of golden apple, tropical fruits, and ginger in the bouquet. Dried apricots, ripe gooseberries, and fresh apples with lemon zest and candied ginger notes on the palate. Umami mushroom and cooking fat sensation lingers long on the finish with hints of white pepper. Medium bodied white that would probably pair well with a rich cream sauce but wonderful by itself. So hard to find a yummy and interesting white wine! — 6 years ago

Barb Anderson

9.1

Pepper, cinnamon & clove spice, dark berries and jam, long finish. The pepper softens with aeration allowing the cinnamon spice and berries to tantalize the senses. — 7 years ago

Michael Chelus

8.9

Blackberry, raspberry, cherry, white pepper, mossy earth, tobacco, oak and hints of currant. Great structure and soft tannins. — 8 years ago

David D

9.1

Good acid and plenty of tannins, compelling bitterness, white and black pepper, cranberries, dried cherries. From Flatiron Wines. — 8 years ago

Murat Rakhimzhan

9.3

Gorgeous wine with light ruby color!
Delicate aromas cherries, redcurrants, plums, red pepper, tobacco and bit of spices.
Perfect acidity and still young tannins.
In a taste cherries, redcurrants, meat, black pepper, strawberry jam, spices. — 8 years ago

Weijie Shi (Jay)

8.9

Red fruits dominate, with a lot of game, bacon component and a crush of black pepper. Very different from the Pegau one I've had before. This is very approachable, gentler than Gigondas. 2010 vintage — 9 years ago