Daniel M

8.9

Cigar, cedar, black currant, toast and a tiny bit of vanilla. The palate is well made with a strong acid backbone, a good fruit all along, a smooth, almost velvety mouthfeel, rolling tannins in the rear before a long finish with currant, these rolling tannins, a tiny bit of a salty touch. It plays way above its league — 5 years ago

Aaron Rankin

9.1

Brings a distinctly bold and modern Californian style (though of New Zealand); same stylistic league as Aubert, though two tiers away in terms of purity, precision, and typicity. Still quite a showing and fantastic QPR. — 7 years ago

Riccardo L.

9.0

Tricked me into thinking it was something else. Which means it’s out of its league. Great wine. Herbal start, reminiscent of nuanced mountain Napa cabs and then finished old world like something Spanish, like rioja. — 7 years ago

Martin Mills

8.9

Muscat is very noticeable on the nose, that distinctive grape aroma (how few wines actually smell and taste of grapes). On the palate, a hint of mandarin orange or if we’re being fancy orange blossom, to go with a slightly unctuous mouthfeel that I presume is the Pedro Ximinez. Slightly sweet, as you’d expect from such a blend, but with a rustic charm, not too polished. Stone fruit and a little bit of salinity to keep it interesting. Sourced in Montreal for about $55 in the summer- I’d buy it again, though it’s not in the same league as their Pedra de Guix — 8 years ago

Daniel M

9.1

Double magnum. Nose of strawberry jam and smoke and currant. Superb palate of strawberry and well integrated tannins and a long acid frame. This is why bigger bottles are the best. Wines are aging so much better in them. Way above their league. — 9 years ago

Cason Love

9.3

Lots of ripe fruit and a doughy nose. Really good but not in the same league as the 1996 — 10 years ago

Mike R

9.0

Ok it is Rose and feel definitely out of league but I will say we have the beginnings of smiles - crisp refreshing and delicious — 10 years ago

Keith Levenberg

9.5

This is one of the most impressive Gonons to taste on release that I can recall. The sheer amount of stuff going on here puts it in the same league as that jawdropping first vintage of the V.V., although this is not as tannic and therefore more accessible and sweetly fruited. But there is so much stuff here - olives, cracked pepper, barbecue smoke, dark wild-berry fruit given a kick in savoriness with succulent salted meat flavors. And plenty more I can't even try to attach a name to. Leftovers are much dryer and showing the structure, so this'll likely close down at some point, but if you've got some lying around now, don't miss it. — 11 years ago

Fred Dex

Master Sommelier

9.0

Lean, mean and clean Kerner from Isarco DOC. Mandarin orange, line, stones and touches of white flowers. Jam with some 80s electronic pop like Human League! — 11 years ago

Mike Beltran

9.3

Full blown Zinfandel with waves of flavors and structure. In a league with top shelf Zins that cost $$. Has a long future ahead. 🍷🍷👍 — 5 years ago

Mark Geylikman

9.4

Unlike any Sancerre (or sauv blanc in general) that I’ve ever had. The nose, the texture, and the finish. In a league of its own. — 6 years ago

Chris Zitzman

9.3

This is a delight. A light strawberry hue leads to a nose of robust red fruits. As it warms of course it comes to life and expresses deeper flavors of cherries and even a bit, I THINK, of some lightly fleshy tobiko. Think that’s how you spell it. It’s opening beautifully, evolving into a richer/smoother, more lush display across the palate. Pick it up and try it if you can find it- in more ways than one, it’s in its own league. — 7 years ago

with Beth

Martin G Rivard

9.7

My favorite Grand Cru Rose!
Bang for the buck it destroys the others at $100 per bottle. The Paul abara Special Club Select is in a league of their own! I prefer it to Veuve, Billecart, etc, etc — 9 years ago

with Christine, Dov and 1 other

Brian Grech

9.9

Cedar, violet, leather, cranberry, cherry, currant, fruit is well beyond anything like ripeness. Perfect balance, high complexity, extremely long finish. Way out of my league, to be honest. — 9 years ago

with Justin, Chi and 1 other

Sarah O'Kelley

9.5

Wow this is really blowing my mind. I admit that I'm a sucker for Pinot blanc, this is in a league of its own. Beautiful floral nose gives way to pears and tons of minerality on the on the palate! — 10 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.3

A terrific offering from Blair Fox, the 2007 Terra Alta syrah exhibits classic central coast syrah aromas of roasted meat (reminiscent of Alban - though not quite in the same league), along with considerable depth and balance. Probably peaking right now, this was a terrific syrah to share with our dear friends Gavin and Claire on their first night back visiting Michigan! — 10 years ago

with Gavin and Vanessa

Kevin Lang

9.0

My first wine on this wine journey! Smelled like fruit but more just like alcohol. It tasted much better than it smelled - fruity and suuuuper smooth. Doesn't seem very tannic or acidic. I've been told it's unstructured, so I kind of want to try reservas now. I love it compared to the stuff I've had before (very cheap); this is in another league! — 10 years ago

Jeff Clavier

9.2

So awesome - these old Chenin wines are just in a league of their own — 11 years ago

with Maurice

Peter Heidt

9.3

Some of the staff shows up late... 4th bottle.... Just Tuesday night for me.... spaghetti wine, nothing special... Not even in the league of our earlier picks... — 12 years ago

The Geek

8.9

Really, really savory and tasty. I can see why some call this the Chateau Musar or South America. Nothing like a normal Malbec...nor is it particularly similar to Cahors. It’s in a league of its own.

Body: Medium+
Acidity: Medium-
Tannin: Medium+
Typicity: Low

millennialwinegeek.com — 6 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.6

A Cornas that is in a league of its own. Elegant & floral showing zen like balance & intensity. — 7 years ago

Daniel M

9.0

Cherry, raspberry, iron, earth, rose petals a bit of barnyard at first. Is that orange peel too lingering in there. Easy going, no secondary, no tertiary, plain simple and efficient nose. The palate is acid driven with raspberry and cherry all along and some tannins coming in the rear to give a nice mouth feel and an impression of chewing it. The finish is delicate with fruits and rose. Not grand, not overwhelming, not showing off but a delicate, well crafted burgundy which plays above its league. — 7 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.6

Sweet cherry, leather, tobacco, very floral & elegant showing more finesse than power with rose petal & violet notes. Soldera is in a league of its own! — 9 years ago

Freddy May

9.1

Soft, like licking a cigar made from mole skin, fruit forward and dissipates like the hopes and dreams of Leicester winning the league again. Yet there remains a smidgen of tobacco and plum.. Duh.. Dum..dum.... Yeah would still do it. 9/10 — 9 years ago

Louie Christensen

8.9

A well built Zin with a great fruit profile. Some jam is starting to show amongst the ripe black and red fruits. A supple acidity highlights the Zin baking spices. — 10 years ago

Justin Hansohn

9.2

In a league of its own. It's so singular I'm not really sure what to do with it. I think I need a much more sober and focused state to really get into this chick. Discover this if you can. — 10 years ago

with Taylor

John Kanellopoulos

9.2

Classic all star Pauillac: what not to love: body, color, strength maturity best value for money when considering this plays in the 300-800 euro league of left bank Bordeaux Giants! — 10 years ago

Peter Heidt

9.3

...back in NYC. Nanni on 46th. Waiting in Frankie Five Angels and Slots... Dom Pro has to coach little league.... Nice, nice wine... Dark, lots of fruit, real good. — 11 years ago

Kate Kranz Jordan

9.0

2003. Everything still in balance...just enough tannin and acidity, wrapped in spiced berry flavors. This was the right time to drink this one-on the occasion of an Ivy League MBA graduation! — 11 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.8

While the winery is still there, this amphitheater vineyard site is long gone. It made some of the lightest, leanest Cabernet that this sunny state has ever produced. Although at times this wine smelled like a fall leaf pile, it had length and focus in the league of great Champagne. The last glass had revitalized currant fruit and top class texture without any hint of heaviness. A great experience and important piece of California history. Bear Gulch greatness! — 12 years ago