Daniel P. Drake

9.6

It is Friday night and during this time of being shut in our home a group of us had a Zoom chat to try and help in keep some assemblance of normalcy with socialization through Zoom chat. During our gathering I opened the 2016 Pirouette Long Shadows Vintners Bordeaux Blend. A blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec. A wine from Walla Walla, Washington produced by renowned winemaker Philippe Melka. A beautifully blended wine that will stand the test of time and only get better.

On the nose there is black cherry, blackberry, red currant, vanilla, baking spice, cigar box and rich soil.

On the palate ther is black cherry, blackberry, black currant, red currant, green bell pepper, creamy chocolate, graphite and crushed rock.

This wine is full bodied with a smooth creamy mouthfeel, medium + acidity and medium + smooth rounded tannins that lead into a long black fruit finish. What a wonderful wine that all would enjoy. I just wish on our video chat I would have been able to share this with my friends. Maybe some day when we come through this. Please everyone stay healthy and safe. We will come through this. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷 — 6 years ago

Devin Bostick

8.9

Cherry, sorrel, nice body, bit of earth and musk but not too big and more acidic — 8 years ago

Gary Warriner

9.0

2016 from Latitude Wines, Leeds.
Lovely soft round Malbec. Drink this all night. Goes really well with rump steak and rhubarb crumble but just sit quaff and chat - still great. — 9 years ago

Benjamin Miles

9.0

Great to drink in the sun — 9 years ago

Don Simpson

9.7

Incredible... we went to Halleck about 4 years ago and had a nice chat with the owner around his fire pit. Brought this beauty back to the east coast with us. The 2009 was amazing with 7 years under its belt. — 10 years ago

Ben Walker / Caravin

9.9

I love Isabelle and Jean Luc from Jolly Ferriol. They are the best. And the wines are beautiful. Real good this year. Worth the trip just for another chat. That pet nat will disappear once it's released. Best yet. — 10 years ago

Tyson Escoto

9.4

wow exactly what one would hope and expect from sb from s of the equator. Great refresher on a hot day stellar acidity grassiness tart green apple pipi de Chat etc. Buttery fish or soft cheese yes plz — 7 years ago

Tyler Martinelli

9.6

This is a manly wine. Like, "let's smoke a cigar and chat about sports by the grill."
Bold and earthy and fruit.
Super cool that wine can transport you and posses these qualities! — 7 years ago

Philippe Dupuis

9.2

I got this bottle at the Domaine last year. A chat with a super focused Nicolas Ragot in the middle of a super clean chai left me a great impression. The wine is showing precision and balance. The fruit comes out after a chew and gives a superb tone to after taste. Tasted on 2 days; drink or cellar #bestofgivry #1ercru — 9 years ago

Michael Piaker

9.1

12 July 2017. Verre de Terre, New York, NY. — 9 years ago

Henrik Poulsen

9.2

When Germany does Pinot Noir the right way they can be fantastic.
This is a highly recommended producer. — 9 years ago

Greg Stepina

8.9

Solid CDR, paid 19 bucks in camden Maine. Engagement weekend. Peppery and rich but goes down like water. Much like a chat d pape but less complex. Needs to be decanted. — 10 years ago

Mark Royer

9.2

New thinking comes to Rheingau — 10 years ago

Kristine Karlsen

9.4

Taste of 8th - Chat
Lovely, refreshing. Comes in a 1.5l bottle too — 7 years ago

Chelsea-Marie Annett

8.9

Very drinkable, dry with a mix of fruity berry flavours — 7 years ago

Assia Brégui

9.0

Great and nice in mouth! Good chat with owner Lionel. — 8 years ago

Lauren McKinney

9.7

Silky smooth @erictexier - everybody in Durham at the party loves this delicious red. — 9 years ago

Kyle Harvey

8.9

With some air, the earth made its way to catch up with the cherry, would have hoped for more integration based on the proprietor's strong recommendation and price tag. — 9 years ago

Pekoesoup

9.0

I liked this. Pineapple but not too sweet at all. Nice for summer with friendly chat. JD. — 10 years ago

Mark Royer

9.3

Yeah boy. — 10 years ago