Christopher Fowler

8.9

LOVE. Loire might be my favourite French region.

Some green pepper on the nose. Dangerously drinkable. Food friendly. Went well with spiced ground beef and rice, but this red would be a good companion for red or white meat, Indian dishes, or on its own. — 4 years ago

with Michael

Michael Walker

9.8

Wow - power Beauj, unexpected. Dark, Somewhat austere (age) yet also fruity. Maybe that’s the old vines? Not sure what to compare it to - maybe a good CDP — 5 years ago

Michael Yaroshefsky

9.5

Sweet and licorice. — 5 years ago

Chris Haywood

9.1

Yes. Structured leather blueberries, sharp acid almost fizzles. Boom. — 5 years ago

Mark Walkner

9.0

Wonderful fragrance with just the right tannins. — 6 years ago

David Annis

9.0

I love Washington state reds, and knowing the ratings I expected something a little more refined. This is a good wine, but it's very one dimensional. Jammy, dense, plum notes. Sometimes you're in the mood for something that lacks subtlety. In those instances this fits the bill. — 7 years ago

LC Prichard

9.0

Blueberry, plum and cigar box. — 8 years ago

Paul Todd

9.5

Jammy fruity and delicious. Buy 2, 1 is not enough. — 9 years ago

James Knoblich

9.6

2008 K Vintners
"Ovide" EnCerise Vineyard, Walla Walla, WA. A dark blend of Cabernet & Syrah with flavors of ripe berries, savory black olives & rare steak. Delicious!
— 9 years ago

Morgan Harris

Head Sommelier Aureole New York

9.3

So, how are the big '09s Beaujolais five years in? If this is any indication, totally fine, if not graceful and pretty. Pure fruit core with very broad shoulders structurally. Nothing high-toned, and none of the brett or VA I often find in this producer. Was kind of bummed that I didn't order something younger and fresher until I remembered what and insane wine this is for the money and who cares. Great with veal and Morrels. 5-10 years ahead at least. — 10 years ago

Neal Ferry

9.3

Wow o Wow... jammy, so stinking good — 4 years ago

with Tom

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Big and powerful Syrah. Make sure you decant this one. Dark blue and black brambly fruit. Black pepper and licorice. Hint of earth and chocolate. Dark purple color and very long finish. If you are a bold Syrah fan, this will satisfy you. Very pleasant! Very consistent producer. — 4 years ago

Rich Bluth

9.2

Big wine with nice grip. Thx Chuck! — 5 years ago

Liam Davitt

9.0

Solid product, but lacks depth. Heat is pleasant but not overpowering. The vanillin on the other hand is overpowering. — 5 years ago

Nicholas Janson

8.9

Dry and floral! Just like i like em. — 6 years ago

Rob Brobst III

9.6

Yes I had a party so plenty of pic of the wine. Who knew Washington had the microclimates for Syrah. — 7 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.6

Tha k you Mr. Lurton for coming by and pouring us four vintages of Cheval Blanc! This was in a great spot with the most olive intrigue, new leather and cool blue fruit. Where is my steak? — 8 years ago

with Sarah and Dave

Sarah Hexter

Blogger/Director of Communications and Financial Operations Rosenthal Wine Merchant

9.1

This was delicious! Very mineral, balanced, complex and vivacious. Was pleasantly surprised to find out that it was Palomino. — 9 years ago

BT

8.9

2011 Vintage. Good mineral notes, medium body. Needs to decant for 2+ hours to really open up. — 10 years ago

Kate Sitarz

9.7

Great viognier — 10 years ago

Mark Frigo

9.1

Happy New Year! — 4 years ago

Michael Moy

9.7

Brian brought from South Africa - ally, Brian, Catherine — 4 years ago

Klaus Schneider

9.2

Well balanced — 5 years ago

Noel Geisen

9.3

Een van de mooiste Cab Franc die ik ken, van edn prachtig bedrijf. Heerlijk bij de bief in portsaus. — 5 years ago

B

10

2009 Screaming Eagle. Jaws at HB w J&L B and B&K K. Didn’t decant. Enormous but awesome. We all loved it. Heavy dark fruit, vanilla. — 6 years ago

Michael Miller

9.1

Beautiful aromatic gamay — 7 years ago

Patrick O'Conner

10

Out of this world. Silky, if you're into that this G wants to be your BFF. — 8 years ago

Ignasi

9.0

Perfect for fish!! Great finish! — 9 years ago

with Alba

Erik Ackerman

9.3

Always love Experiment from Ovid. The 2005 was more cab franc dominant and it's showing well with another decade or so left in the tank. — 9 years ago

with Cody

Greg Giere

9.3

Good lord. — 10 years ago