Sariya Jarasviroj Brown

9.0

Took some days to open up and share. Earthy with a cherry chaser and a twist of acid to keep it lifted. Brett is a well known neighbor to this bottle but he doesn't overstay his welcome. Enjoyed! — 11 years ago

Morgan Harris

Head Sommelier Aureole New York

9.4

2011. Blanc. No one drinks enough of this. That's because there are so few things to which its a good partner, but it would be an incredible cheese-and-charcuterie wine. Broad and oily, there's just enough acid to keep you coming back for more. Sun-baked yellow orchard fruits dominate, but there's more exotic fruits too (mango and dried pineapple) yellow flowers, tons of almond husk bitterness, green olives, bay leaf, oregano, tarragon, white cheddar. Oak is assertively present but not overwhelming. Place dominates over grapes here, as it's a mix of Clairette and Grenache Blanc and a hodge-podge of other things. — 11 years ago

Vinny Eng

9.5

I keep revisiting this liquid rockpile honeyed amazingness from @SacredThirst. — 12 years ago

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Miguel de Leon

Service Director/Wine Educator Casa Mono

9.6

Keep rosé Syrah #goodgod this wine is delicious — 11 years ago

Ilya Genkin

9.8

Keep it, keep it! Did I say "Keep it"? So keep it! I'm deadly serious about that. Absolutely extraordinary shiraz. Multi-layered aromas as you tasting. Starts with pepper and other spices at first changing to black and red fruits and then some vanilla, nuts and florals aromas come. Well-integrated and very smooth tannins. Long, persistent finish. Very powerful yet delicate wine. Definitely can be drinked now, but will benefit from additional bottle age. Simply delicious. — 11 years ago

Genie Ko

9.1

Love the packaging! Perfectly refreshing for this warm October night! — 11 years ago

Mark Somerville

9.2

Wow! We did not decant this wine....a big mistake. Powerful tannins will keep this wine alive for many years. I would love to try it again in 2022. Strong earth tones with a hint of Tobacco and leather. Beautifully complex finish — 13 years ago

Ulrich Hoffmann

9.2

Still a classic. Bill and Jeff did a great job. Plenty of time to keep sampling. — 11 years ago

Swii Yii Lim

9.5

Like an older version of the 2004 I tried in April. Concentrated coffee, milk chocolate and smoky fruit, with hints of struck match minerality. Good concentration and tannic grip; could still keep. Tried blind, and guessed it was a Pauillac or Leoville Las-Cases. — 11 years ago

Joseph Moss

9.3

Gamay all day, every day! With some aging on it. Good to drink, still good to keep. — 11 years ago