Will Stanley

9.3

Easily one of the finest aromas I’ve experienced in a Rioja, and indeed any wine, in the past year, truly a beguiling and complex experience that begs your nose to remain in the glass. I must note for my own posterity that on the palate I was initially a little underwhelmed. I’m not sure why. I think because this is such a subtle and elegant Rioja, and that I’m so out of the habit of drinking wines from this region and perhaps even, by extension, subtle and elegant wines as a whole. But the more I tasted it, the more I enjoyed it. I had a similar experience with the Viña Ardanza 2010 (which at the moment I prefer to this). But this 904 Gran Reserva is a beautiful, medium to light-bodied Rioja, very fruit-forward with Burgundian delicacy and a charm so typical of the finest wines of this region. A melange of coconut, vanilla, dried cherry and Mediterranean herbs are followed by an impressively saturated palate with medium orange peel acidity and very fine, resolved tannins. I must admit I cannot yet calibrate this wine with the notes of prominent critics, who talk about power, acidity and tannin, but maybe time will tell. This should be a terrific wine to follow over the next ten to twenty (plus) years. — 5 years ago

Kyle Wallis

9.1

Unpinot-esque. Super rich on the nose with winter warming spices, cinnamon and dates. blueberries with a richness on the palate, quite rich with a heap of vanilla and oaky tannins on the finish. A unique style in its own right, not necessarily something I would hold up as a shining example but certainly a well done bit of Marlborough. — 6 years ago

Aaron Rankin

9.2

A Bevan BIG sauv blanc. Melange of tropical fruit, well integrated already. For its size and roundness, this still drinks well on a hot summer day. — 7 years ago

Patrick Emerson

9.2

Freakin' delicious — 8 years ago

Lyn Farmer

9.1

So much for the myth that Beaujolais doesn't hold up over time. This 2009 is vibrant with deep red fruit, soft tannins and we'l-balanced acidity. Forest floor and wild raspberry are in the mix. Long on the palate, a beautiful wine with another few years ahead though irresistible now — 8 years ago

with Harley

David Kline

8.9

Green tomatoes, lillies, watermelon, honeydew in the ether. Creamy lime and dragonfruit tastes, with a briny touch. — 9 years ago

Daniel Bloom

9.5

8/41 Almonds, Oranges, Salt, Beeswax,
Wood,in an elegant package. Delicious!
One of the very finest Manzanillas I’ve encountered. — 5 years ago

guy hedley

9.8

Rich currant notes with chocolate and earth tones. A remarkable wine. 2015 vintage — 6 years ago

Matt

9.7

Beautiful, elegant, graceful, lengthy and expressive. Silky across the palate and carries its oak so well, drinking beautifully right now. Perfumed nose of sandalwood, sweet wood smoke, bbq bacon, leaves, cigar box, leather, violet, talcum, melange of just ripe red/black berry fruits with some hints of dried character, and asian spices. Seamless from front to back. Anniversary 10.11.19 — 6 years ago

Byron Hewett

9.0

This was pretty plush, but a tad too much oak for me. — 7 years ago

Olivia Airiev

9.5

Intense, structured, good tasting wine — 7 years ago

with Arnaud

Stuart Pollack

9.0

Beautiful expression of Sauvignon Blanc in a grapefruit flavored style. Good fruit, lovely tropical nose. A top-quality wine. — 8 years ago

Rebecca Cooper

9.9

Beautiful melange of fresh and dried fruits with a nice cedar/ferric tannin — 9 years ago

Mads Møller

8.9

Pears and apples. Nice. 16/5-2020 — 5 years ago

Andrew Olsen

8.9

Pleasing. Smooth cab, balanced tannins, not overly complex but that’s okay...it’s a Wednesday! — 5 years ago

Boris Mathiszik

8.9

Very nice GSM blend. — 6 years ago

Mark Rosse

9.3

Great color with good stuffing and VG length. Oh my — 6 years ago

Denny Marin

9.3

Bright and beautifully layered GSM with nice acidity. Only sold at the winery and for the 2 case per year Club to boot. Almost worth the plunge just for this offering alone. — 8 years ago

Keri Jean

9.1

So damn smooth and deliciously good 😊 — 9 years ago

Steven Morgan

Wine Director Formento's

9.0

Ripe and forward and delicious — 9 years ago