Star Black

9.2

Debuting on a tasting menu @nomadpdx as a chilled red. let's see what happens... — 8 years ago

LM Segal

9.6

Evokes an 80's Mike Tyson, powerful, primary, possibly destined for greatness but creating a fear that unnerves. Appropriately, it socks the nose, cloves, kirsch, leather. Assaults the palate, huge extraction that manages to float, coffee, dark chocolate. Compote left out for a day. Would love to taste this next to any SQN Grenache of similar age...Group was confounded but, like 80s Iron Mike, agreed that it's destined for fame or despair, but will always be interesting. — 9 years ago

Honas Hunker

9.0

Nice to celebrate a good thing with Friends — 9 years ago

Paul Einbund

Wine Director/Sommelier Frances

9.0

09's are just a tough vintage. Amazing aromatics but the longer it stayed open the tighter it got — 10 years ago

Rob Jodoin

9.4

This has been a serious "go to" wine for me. This 100% Merlot pairs well with just about any meal. The silky red fruits, along with light pepper and cedar spice gives this great character. Although the wine is still young and tannic it boasts a well packed body and solid acidity. This has great aging potential and will be abundant in my cellar for sure. Give this a try next time you try a new wine. — 10 years ago

JS

9.0

Good acid to challenge my elk tartar. Could use a little more body, but very nice for my pallet. — 11 years ago

with Tommy

Tara Abernethy

9.2

Fabulous and ready to drink. Gorgeous garnet robe with subtle ruby reflections. Beautiful bouquet of red fruits. Raspberry and griotte on the palate with supple tannins that are well integrated with a freshness and slight mineral presence on the finish. — 8 years ago

with Ronald

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Bubble gum, dry red roses and a little spice on the nose. Dark raspberries, dark cherries, raspberries, some strawberries, bubble gum, bandaid, violets & red roses, granite, soft spice and rich sweet dark soil. There's nice evolution in the bottle as its so soft, smooth and elegant. Jean Foillard, Marcel La Pierre and Yvon Metras are my favorite producers for Gamay. — 9 years ago

Axel Finger

9.4

Decanted >6h ago and now back to bottle. Marvelous intensive nose. Dark and red fruit, chocolate, spices and a floral touch of lavender! So great! On the palate its starts to be smoother and smoother. Worth waiting theese years! — 9 years ago

Berg

9.0

A steal from EFW...just buy it. — 10 years ago

with Theresa

Todd Adams

9.3

Still a bit young, but still excellent. — 10 years ago

Laurence S

9.0

Like Rick Rubin: Rich, round, and a little funky. — 10 years ago

Jennifer Silverberg

9.7

yummy! smooth taste. Tastes better than a California Chard., but similar. — 12 years ago

Pooneet K

8.9

Nice but needs some time to open up - either a couple years or an hour in a decanter. Deep dark red fruit with a hint of spicy poking through the considerable structure. — 9 years ago

Stephen Bergmeier

9.0

Got this sale, ~$9/bottle. I have jade this with lamb chop as well as some pasta. A very nice drinking wine — 9 years ago

Craig Stanfield

9.2

Almost viscous. Dark straw color. Sweet and toasty with a nice acidic finish. Candied apple and pineapple. Honeysuckle — 9 years ago

Ben Lehman

9.3

Fantastic! A bit more rough around the edges than belliviere's benchmark Pineau d'aunis, but maybe a little more loveable because of that — 9 years ago

Sam Coturri

Winery Sixteen 600, Enterprise Vineyards and the Moon Mountain District

9.3

Chablis and stir-fry noodles. Acidity dancing with umami. Mushrooms and minerality. This made for a nice Monday. #thanksunclebobby — 10 years ago

Gladys Xiques

9.1

Black cherry and black fruit. Balanced yet forward with its black fruit notes. Long finish. A great food wine. — 10 years ago

Rich Dillon

9.4

Outstanding just what I look for in a wine. — 12 years ago