David L

9.5

09’ Kosta Browne Keefer Ranch. Full - Bodied. Very close to a Pop & Pour(20 minutes in the glass) The acidity calms down. This is simply got the stuffing.
Well- built PN. Nose- Bold perfume scents, cherries,raspberries .
Palate - Rich plum, black cherry, cola gummy’s, moderate tannins, balanced acidity, subtle oak, silky quality. Classy Pinot! Drink them up in the next 4/5 years.
Edit - This is 10 years young. After an hour + in the glass, it really struts it’s stuff. Tremendously well-made. Had a tons of KB‘s in my cellar in the early 2000’s. Wouldn’t surprise me if somebody pulled this out in 2029 & thought it was amazing. — 7 years ago

Jed

9.1

Mexican. Sugar. You know... — 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

On the nose; fresh strawberries still on the vine, mint, cherries, raspberries, cola, limestone minerals and fresh red florals. On the palate; lean to medium body, fresh, ripe, strawberries, cherries, pomegranate extract, dark cherries, touch of raspberries, dark spice comes on as it opens up, limestone, volcanic minerals, perfect level of silty chalkiness, mint, fruit tea, crushed rock powder, cola, red vines, fresh, brilliant acidity and a well rounded, polished fruit driven finish. Photos of; Hirsch Vineyards, crush facility, 2014 night harvest (beautiful fruit) under lights when it's cooler (better to harvest fruit when it's cooler)and living legend David Hirsch. — 9 years ago

Chris B.

8.9

Had this with lamb and baa baa black sheep, it was just delectable. Classic pinot flavor all-around, like a chick-a-cherry cola. Should be even better in a few years. — 9 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Deep red with dark edges and aromas of red berry fruit and sweet spices. On the palate cherry and strawberry flavors with vanilla, cinnamon and pepper spices, with cola tones. Fine tannins with balanced acidity carry this rich wine to a lingering finish. Will age well for another decade. — 10 years ago

Berg

9.2

#rockthered #letsgocaps

Could be mistaken for Burgundy if it didn't have the hallmark CA cola in the palate. Very good, soft tannins, well balanced with plenty of life and development ahead — 10 years ago

with Theresa

Mark Kosmicki

9.3

Great cola flavor. Taking age very well — 11 years ago

Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

9.0

Viril and enchanting; a wine that conjures all sorts of stereotypes of Spain, the jamon, the flamenco, catholic processions, Hemingway, wineskins, and bull fights. While the Ardanza possesses more focus and freshness, this Alberdi is more evolved and flamboyant. Incense, cigar box, cola, hung game and blood, black cherry, and salubrious acidity and tannins. — 11 years ago

Adam DeFiglio

9.2

Light body
Cola, black cherry, grenadine aromas
Bing cherry, raspberry unripened plum flavors
High acidity
Low tannin — 11 years ago

Joshua Crisp

9.2

Gorgeous bouquet of candied cherries, fresh carnations, cherry cola, and wet, Jory soil so unique to Dundee Hills wines. Bright and fresh with red cherries, blackberries, developing into more blood orange and braised meat, finishing with field mushrooms, spice, and bitter cocoa. Lengthy finish and very rich. Beautiful wine! — 11 years ago

John Willison

9.1

Cherry, berry, a bit of cola. Good stuff. — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

On of the best stops on the way to the coast of Mendocino is a visit to Goldeneye for a tasting. I think they still pour three wines with small bites. As enjoyable as that is in itself is, you also get to sit in those chairs and enjoy that spectacular view.

On the nose, dark cherries, strawberries, hints of ripe rhubarb, floral cranberries, blue fruits, black raspberries cola, vanilla, salted caramel, touch of fresh herbs, cinnamon stick, dark rich soil, limestone minerals, crush dry rock powder and fragrant, perfumes red & blue flowers with violets.

The body is medium ripe, lush & sexy. Dark cherries, strawberries, hints of ripe rhubarb, floral cranberries, blue fruits, black raspberries cola, vanilla, salted caramel, malt in malt balls, touch of fresh herbs, cinnamon stick, dark rich soil, limestone minerals, crush dry rock powder and fragrant, perfumes red & blue flowers with violets.

Photos of; the backend of Goldeneye and their amazing view, the entrance to their tasting room, tasting lounge and the winery. 13 a solid vintage fit them.

Still 2-3 years early on their 13 but, I have three more bottles. So, a good check-in. — 8 years ago

Ron R

9.0

Cola overload on the nose.
Palette is a touch medicinal. Lively acidity and well integrated tannins, which negate the acidity and help smooth out the presentation. Needs food as it lacks complexity. — 9 years ago

with Anne-marie

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

From either the 3rd largest co-op in the world or in Europe. I think it's in Europe. Produttori is located in the heart of the tiny town of Barbaresco just to the right of the tower shown in the photo and up the street from Gaja. Also, one of the best Michelin stared restaurants for lunch we've ever had. As well, the best restaurant service we have experienced and it wasn't that pricey. For such large a co-op, they produce some outstanding value wines and some straight up excellent wines. This 09 is quite nice and one of their entry level value wines. A nice pair with my skillet lasagna. The wine shows more sour than sweet dark cherries, black raspberries, dry dark plums, touch of pouched strawberries, black cherry cola, dry dark florals bouquet, a light delicate herbaceous quality, dark soils with dry powdery crushed rocks with nice acidity. The balance of fruit & earth is improving as is the finish. It still needs at least 3-5 more years in bottle. Very nice wine under $30. A 9.0 on it's own with the skillet lasagna, 9.1-9.2. — 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Amazing black cherries, black plum, black raspberries, cooked strawberries, cherry cola, dark soft minerals and nice medium spice. Drinking perfectly. — 10 years ago

Brian Hearty

9.0

2013. Great cherry cola flavors. — 10 years ago

Maxwell Burns

Hospitality Kenwood Vineyards, Winemaker GARA

9.4

2010 - What you expect from WS. Spice, cranberry, cola, anise, earth, it goes on and on. I hate to be that guy but... it's really well balanced. Happily rewarded for waiting a few extra years since its release, should show well for another 5+ years tho. — 11 years ago

with Polina

Cory Fierro

9.8

BEAUTIFUL color on this wine, just stunning.

The nose gives off delicate red and pink flower notes, along with cola, cedarwood and white chocolate.

This is one of the prettiest wines I've ever tasted. Pure velvet luxury on the palate with candied red cherry and balanced acidity.

Compared to the Belle Glos Dairyman pinot noir I had last month this was a good deal better. Now onto Las Alturas! — 11 years ago

with Adolfo and Holly

Cherie McNett

8.9

While still young, this is an excellent pinot! Incredibly smooth with cherry, cola with just a slight smoky finish and a surprising salted caramel finish. I think this might be a new favorite pinot noir! — 11 years ago

Joshua Wright

10

Incredible Pinot Noir. Thick and luscious with a long velvety finish. Rich cherry cola with hints of vanilla. — 12 years ago

Shay A

9.2

For an entry level appellation west coast Pinot, this is right down the middle of the fairway. Ruby in the glass with cedar, birch wood, sweet cherry and cola on the nose. The palate is a bit darker bringing on sweet tobacco, black cherry and a rhubarb tart spice. I think this is $45’ish/bottle, so in terms of QPR, I’ll buy Rivers-Marie SC bottle all day over this, and while I’m not with AGalloni’s 93 rating, I’m not too far off. — 8 years ago

Ryan Vento

9.3

Love this Pinot! Such a solid producer. The structure is rock solid and confident, boasting a lovely array of complexities. Wet leather, cola, dusty cherries and raspberries, mild fennel, and moist black soil. Delicious. — 8 years ago

with Krystal

Dario Scimeca

9.4

Fine, fine bottle - powerful aroma of cola — 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

In every difficult vintage, anywhere, you will find producers that make exceptional wines. This 91 Palmer is such a wine. I have to thank Clyde Beffa owner of K&L Wine Merchants who has been traveling to Bordeaux for 35+ years for highly recommending two 91 Bordeaux's to me. The 91 Pichon Lalande; which he described as "heavenly." It's just the word I would have used to described it 5 or 6 years ago. Also, this 91 Palmer. He described as, "​I love it-soft and silky." I would strongly agree. You see, critics gave the 91 vintage a horrific review as a whole. Bordeaux had two frosts in April and a cold growing season. These elements didn't prevent either of these producers from making beautifully elegant 1991 wines. I have said it many times and will say it again, taste wines even in difficult vintages. You'll find value and some excellent wines. As for this 91, it's in perfect form. Excellent on it's own and even better with the ribeye. It's so elegant, smooth, beautiful, ripe and well balanced with earth & fruit. The fruits are slightly stewed & baked. Blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, touch of rhubarb, cherries, strawberries. Dried florals, used leather, tobacco with ash, slight vegetal quality, anise, not too sweet black cherry licorice/cola, figs, dark earth with crushed rocks, dry stones, underbrush, understated spice and perfect acidity that drips over the palate. The length, structure, balance and finish are in perfect harmony & the finish goes on and on and on. As many times as we've been to Bordeaux, we never get tired of the drive on the D-2 through Margaux and Pauillac. Chateau Margaux & Palmer stand side by side in beautiful prodigious history to say nothing of Baron Pichon & Pichon Lalande. Every year, for my B-day, I have a great steak and an old Bordeaux. It just doesn't get any better than that. And as many of those nights I've had, B-day or not, this might have been the best. Perhaps topping or equaling the Ribcap at Bourbon Steak and the 91 Pichon Lalande. To quote Gary Westby, "it steak and claret night." 12% alcohol is so much more enjoyable than 15% plus. ❤🍷🎉🎂 — 9 years ago

with Gary

Louie Christensen

9.3

Whole cluster fruit. Dried herbs, cranberries, and a tinge of cherry cola. Great mouthfeel, and the flavors roll from fruit to blossoming undergrowth. Wonderful — 10 years ago

Kate

9.5

Enjoyed it. Smooth dark fruit. I guess cola is a good description. My husband was drinking beer then asked for a glass. One less for me sadly. Nice treat. — 10 years ago

Steve Haro

9.5

Huge. Lots of life left. Cola and raspberry and mushroom notes dominate. Truffles and dr pepper on the nose. Finish is strong and long. — 11 years ago

Steve Haro

9.6

Massive cinnamon and cola and grilled lamb and earth. This is huge and powerful and fun and young. Lots of life left. Solid well rounded tannins with good acid backbone. Finish is strong and long. — 11 years ago

Martin Redmond

9.0

Dark ruby color with dried herb, raspberry, cherry, and a bit of spice aromas. On the palate it approaches medium-bodied, with a harmonious, elegant character and silky texture with dark chocolate covered cherries, pomegranate, and a bit of cola flavors. Med long finish. — 11 years ago

P Walter

9.0

Nice medium body, fruity aroma, medium finish, good for most occasions — 12 years ago