Dario Tolone

9.4

tradition plus! so bright is only this... still strong and pepper notes... just young! — 9 years ago

Robert McNally

9.0

Strong and dark. Concentrated fruit and ink to start with hints of pepper in a very young wine. Very good. Very very good. — 10 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

I am not the biggest fan of most Malbec's. The Mendoza's just aren't all that interesting. There generally quite simple and lack beauty & elegance! However, Chuck Hendrick's Malbec's impress. He makes the Hope & Grace and did until recently make the James Cole. You will be hard press to find another as elegant, smooth and fruit so ripe. One could sip this all night. Ripe black cherries, raspberries, cherries, touch of blue fruit, liquid violets, melted milk chocolate, the dark minerality is round & sweet, there's a faint presence of used wood shavings, touch of lite pepper on the tip of your tongue and a round mix of rich ripe fruit blend on the finish. Acidity is spot on! This will only continue to improve over the next 4-5 years +. — 10 years ago

Jamie Franklin

9.3

Nice dark berry fruit with pepper notes, medium tannins and long finish. Delicious! — 11 years ago

Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen KC

9.4

Cherry-tobacco. Very aromatic, light body, high acidity, very focused-expressive. Pepper in palate: warm but not hot. — 12 years ago

David Kuchar

9.4

peppers and dill pickles — 12 years ago

with Kahley

Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

9.4

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

Cameron A. McLeod

9.3

Dark chocolate and pepper notes. Drier on the palate to most syrahs yet pleasant without sucking the moisture from your skull. Great value for money. — 9 years ago

with Brian and Mike

Joshua Thomas

Wine Director/Sommelier Prospect Restaurant SF

9.5

Dude.. New world nose, black fruit, peony, vanilla, slight black pepper. Palate is a different story.. Speaks of place. Has the fruit from the nose bust also a wet rock and savory meat character. The thing that blows my mind is the acidity that is singing in this. Could go for another decade. — 10 years ago

Mark Maruszak

9.3

Crazy awesome. Tons of black pepper, smoke, tobacco and bacon fat. Luscious dark fruits. Very fruit forward palate. Waaaaaay too young. — 11 years ago

Lori Mike

8.9

purple dark berry and oak with pleasant spice. Black pepper on the finish making this a true Zin. — 11 years ago

Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe

9.3

In a fantastic spot. Dark red berries, game and black pepper. Wonderful acidity. — 12 years ago

Alex Albrecht

9.6

TJ Syrah. Super pepper! — 12 years ago

with Heather

Gregory Burie

9.3

Spearmint and lily nose. Great legs. Leather, red pepper on palate. Not overly complex. — 9 years ago

Eric Lovalvo

9.4

Very smooth. Got this instead of another bourbon I liked since there were quite a few bottles of that one, compared to only one of these. So disappointed I grabbed the last bottle, because I'd have already gone back for another. — 10 years ago

Matt Sterr

8.9

Sweet & spicy. — 10 years ago

Ted Serbinski

9.5

Awesome Zinfandel. Unique flavor with delicious pepper, raspberry, and depth. Thanks @caligater for sharing this gem. #2gu — 11 years ago

Will Phelps

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.2

2008. Very good for the price. Everything I look for in a Syrah - berries, pepper, spice, and a little gaminess. — 11 years ago

with Benjamin

V M

9.4

Mulling spice and plums on the start with black pepper and fresh cut flowers. This is drinking beautifully now but has structure to support it for years to come — 12 years ago

Richard Bischoff

9.2

Yuko bought this at Costco for about $16. Appearance is clear, medium intensity, purple color, clear rim to medium core. Nose is clean, medium intensity, developing, with aromas of blackberries, pepper, and vanilla. Palate is dry, medium acidity, tannins and alcohol; medium body & flavor intensity; flavors of blackberry, black cherry, vanilla and pepper; very well-balanced with a firm tannic texture and a medium finish. Quality is good; can drink now but has potential for aging until 2016. I like it! A very nice wine that punches a few pound above its weight. Great with beef filet with bacon (but then what isn't?), and dishes that incorporate umami flavors. — 13 years ago