Matthew Cohen

9.3

Nose: candied pink rose petal. Sorta closed. Lovely.

Palate: well made. Mid season cherry.

Very good length

Grapevine. — a month ago

Keith Richardson

8.9

Nose: meaty, leather, red fruit palate:strawberry, red fruit like raspberry, young cherry, fresh cut grass.
Finish: medium, oily, tannic — a month ago

Christian Fischer

9.4

I was going through my La Chapelle section today and my eyes got stuck on this 1999 - bottle looked absolutely pristine and I decided it was a perfect age to drink. Cork was in great condition and the wine was powerful and youthful with no signs of oxidation. Could have kept the bottle for a few more years, but it was probably perfect today. All the complex leathery earthy goodness you expect from this wine was there. — 3 months ago

Nagib Nasr

9.1

Had after a Tempranillo. Felt lighter. But still great. — 4 months ago

Craig Becraft

9.0

Slightly muted with age, but still strong, supple fruit dark smoking meat went perfect with smoked reverse, seared ribeye steaks — 5 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, & Charbono. Deep Ruby color with aromas of ripe berry fruits and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of cherry, blackberry and plum with cacao, baking spice and vanilla. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice and tobacco notes. — 5 months ago

Rob N

9.2

Bold, funky, barnyard, grapevine syrah. Bright; high acid. $89 direct from winery. — 6 months ago

Allison Frazier

10

Delicious gift from Julie D! A rose I could drink every day! — a year ago

Alex Bell

9.0

I can’t tell you how many of these bottles of this I’ve enjoyed. Beautiful glou — 4 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.1

Hmmm-has the charcuterie & smoky minerality, good grip, dark blood color kind a thing. Good. 2012 — 9 years ago

with Paul and Owen

Bob McDonald

9.6

I bought this bottle in Florence around 2019. I later found out the shop was owned by Antinori - the producer of the wine. An excellent Super Tuscan from Bolgheri. 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot. Dark Ruby with a tawny rim starting to develop. Classic Bordeaux descriptors of Cassis, herbs, tobacco and hints of cocoa with oak totally integrated. A rich and mouth filling palate such that it could have been from a new world vineyard in a good vintage. This is comparable in quality to a good Super Second. Interestingly the 2007 had the major change of Syrah being eliminated from the blend in favour of Cabernet Franc. An outstanding Bordeaux blend which exceeded expectations. I should keep an eye out for more bottles. — a month ago

Phuc-Tue Le Dinh

9.0

Perfect complement to lobster pasta — 2 months ago

Doug Powers

9.3

Lovely bottle sweetness, dark fruits, leather, some currants, the Cabernet dominates right now over the Syrah, lovely depth and complexity, long, lingering finish, excellent older southern French blend!! — 3 months ago

with Jim

John Midea

8.9

Paired with Bolognese sauce. Nice wine with food. 2022 vintage - really should have been decanted first. Solid depth and good fruit. Tannins hit up front a bit too much. — 5 months ago

Irina Georgieva

9.3

One of the best roses I have drank. Clear and elegant taste. Long fruity aftertaste. — 5 months ago

Lee Johnson

9.1

Fantastic. Wine tasting at the Ritz in Arizona.  — 6 months ago

Carter White

9.2

Really rich, deep, dark fruit. — 8 months ago

Chris Anton

9.2

Such a wonderful wine to enjoy on the weekend with friends. In Scouts Honor! Cheers!!! — 3 years ago

Michael Simonetti

9.6

Dream. Herbs. Game. Fruit. — 7 years ago

Laura Burgund

9.3

Very smooth & velvety — 11 years ago

Jake Hajer

8.9

Blackberry, Prune, rubber. — 2 months ago

Robert Stackowiak

9.0

100 per cent Syrah. A very nice Crozes Hermitage that will provide a day to day solution for those of you who like Hermitage wines. May 2025. — 2 months ago

romo

9.4

En Mag. Candy wrapper nose and gentle tannin silky mouthfeel. No heat. Yum. — 3 months ago

Desislava Petkova

9.6

Is so good, finish test of chocolate and vanilla. Love it — 3 years ago

Claire Mangine

9.0

I asked for a jammy red and that’s what this is !! Not super into these “commercialized” wines, but it does the job for easy drinking. Yum — 4 months ago

Jay Kline

9.4

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of dinner which lasted a couple do hours. The 2015 pours a deep ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of powerful ripe red and dark fruit: black brambles, dark cherries, black pepper, boozy Christmas fruitcake, licorice, garrigue, leather and rocky earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with sneaky medium+ tanning that build with air. The acid is there too although I wouldn’t call it the main character. It does, however, play a strong supporting roll. Definitely a wine of texture. It has been a handful of years since my last bottle of the 2015 and it’s evolving very nicely! Secondary flavors are starting to show and everything remains balanced. Extended air did get it to freshen up a bit so I’d say this still has a long life ahead. Drink now with a healthy decant and through 2035. — 5 months ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

Always a treat with its perfumed aromatics, balanced dark cherry, berry fruits, spice, mineral, graphite, iron, olive, pepper & violets — 7 months ago

Ming L

9.3

As one can expect for a Dave Phinney wine, this is rich and ripe, but it has so much more to offer at year 14. Blueberry, fig, tobacco, cracked pepper, dried mushroom, and slight hint of barnyard. On the palate it’s juicy yet soft and ultra smooth. The finish is long, candied, and earthy.
My 2nd and last bottle. At its peak. — 2 years ago

Max

9.2

Amazing! Fruity yet not too sweet. Medium body. Easy to drink — 5 years ago

with Jazz

Casey Stringer

9.6

16.6 alcohol and didn't detect a thing. Who says Saxum can't age? — 10 years ago