Scott Rowe

9.2

Aged release coming out soon.
Our first vintage after the vineyard acquisition in 2011.
A great wine that has come leaps and bounds. — 7 years ago

Lucid Selections

9.8

Can't drink enough of these. Buyer beware, they have bounds and bounds of raw Mosel power. — 8 years ago

Tom Wood

9.0

I've had this in the fridge for 20 minutes and it reads a perfect 18.0 degrees on the Vinotemp monitor. Ruby - purple colour to the wine and don't let its transparency fool you, this does have body and delivery! Instant thoughts were 'is this burgundy?!' (Despite obviously knowing better) it immediately reminded me of some of the darker - fruited and meaty interpretations of Pinot Noir from the Côte de Nuits but this feels ever so fresh. Olives in brine, blackberry and almost a dried prosciutto aroma the leaps out of the glass initially. The wine then started to show a lot more bright, red fruited character as time goes by. The olive brine and blackberry has nestled right in to the background playing quite a nice supporting role. Aromas of fresh raspberry, juiced oranges, ripe blueberry, sarsaparilla and a spicy, floral incense have arrived right at the forefront and there's barely noticeable oak work in sight. The palate follows with raspberry and blueberry but there's a dark chocolate that comes through with the faintest of bitterness, however not off-putting in the slightest. One very noticeable feature of structure here is alcohol; or the lack there of. I've found myself double checking the alcohol at times which sits at 12.5%. The palate flows seamlessly. There is a raspberry-like acidity and the softest lick of tannin. The balance here is admirable. Honestly, it's the type of wine I'm enjoying so much now for its freshness and I don't want to see this sit in my cellar for too long, in saying that I'd be very interested in seeing some bottle development in a few years time. — 9 years ago

kasimir bujak

9.0

flavors of cherry pie, anise, clove, dried orange peel, ripe black cherries, bit of wood
tastes like dried orange, anise, strawberry, cherry puree, clove, a little earth and cedar. this leaps into your mouth... the old spice and fresh cherry are all held in a wonderfully fresh lively body. — 9 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.5

Leaps out of the glass with flowers, an almost kirsch-like red cherry, granite, a tinge of funk, and an intoxicating mix of herbs and spices. Like a field of wildflowers that's been dusted with cinnamon, star anise, and clove. Melds together over time into a sexy perfume that would be unmistakable if I came across it decades from now. Everything translates through to the palate in a juicy and lively celebration. Relative to Gamay, or Beaujolais in general, this has weight and length in spades. I wish I hadn't waited until this vintage to try this producer. If there's better Gamay I'm sure I won't find it because I'll be too busy drinking this. — 9 years ago

Denise Collins

9.5

My love for Krug knows no bounds. Bready, yeasty notes jump out of the glass towards you but quickly soften into those of honey butter. Ginger and spice notes. Lees driven but well integrated with medium high acid. This champagne is so complex that it's almost impossible to truly detect where one note of flavor ends and the other begins. — 10 years ago

Marty Winters

9.1

Showing leaps and bounds ahead of the 2008. — 10 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

2013 Gilles Berlioz Vin de Savoie Chignin Bergeron "Les Fripons." Same plot as mon ami. This is facing SE. Ridiculous nose again. Honeyed. Yellow fruits. Mineral. Leaps out of the glass. Wonderful. So Roussanne. Textured and riper than mon ami. Less acidity but makes up for it with striking texture. Wonderful again. — 11 years ago

Matthew Cohen

9.6

Kastanienbusch. Wow. A unique wine. Just an explosion. Just leaps out of the Glass. Huge concentration of citrus. Great minerality on the palate and long mineral citrus finish. Adheres to the palate. Must try for dry Riesling lovers. — 11 years ago

Tom Casagrande

9.2

Delicious! Nose leaps out of the glass: sweet squashed cherries, a little funk, lots of granite. So soft, ripe, and minerally in the mouth. Much drier than the opulent nose suggests. So good. Love the 14s in Bojo. — 7 years ago

with Angelo

Benjamin Verhulst

8.9

Testing the bounds of Sancerre! Reminds me of dry Tokaji - natural Sancerre with all the Botrytis and litte/no filtration! — 8 years ago

Daron Watson

9.3

Such A STRONG Showing @cantemerle1855 ~ the nose LEAPS out of the glass ~ currant & cranberry lead the flava ~ Classic Bordeaux for a $TEAL — 8 years ago

Randy Fuller

8.9

The Stemmari Nero d’Avola is darker than a serious bruise and offers a nose that means just as much business. Black fruit, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, leather, cigars, black olive, mocha - I mean, what do you not smell? It's a downright savory palate, too. Forest floor leaps out with plums and licorice in tow. There is a distinct mineral presence and the tannins work, if they really have to. They aren't going to get up just to make the sip harsh. This rustic wine will fit naturally with pecorino cheese, arancini, eggplant stew or even pasta and sardines. — 9 years ago

Brett Rogosin

9.0

Day one and minimal aeration I got a bit of balsamic on the nose and pallet. It seemed like peak may have passed. Still quite drinkable. Day 3 aeration (using the suction preserver) and the flavor is leaps and bounds better. Nose of earth and red berries, maybe even raspberry. Pallet is smooth (no tart or bitter flavor), more earth, silky tannins and more red berries. Not a thick Cab beast, but pretty, floral, and impressed with the turnaround. — 9 years ago

Daron Watson

9.3

perfume leaps from the glass w red & black cherry & berries ~ sour cherry, orange peel & mulling spices ~ silky — 10 years ago

Jason Chang

Proprietor NINE SUNS Winery, HOUYI Vineyard

9.7

Keeps getting better as time goes by! Nose leaps out of the glass and is super soft and silky. — 10 years ago

with Lyla, Wai and 2 others

Bill Schallert

9.2

Beautiful elegant wine. Long finish. Bouquet leaps out of glass. — 10 years ago

Dan Perry

9.2

Gorgeous California Chardonnay. Oak leaps out of the glass with hints of peach and apricot. Mouthfeel is smooth and clean - pear and butter. Finishes with just the right amount of acidity and a palate that lingers reminiscent of lemon custard. Let it breathe and warm up, too (freezing cold Chard is such a travesty). The ABV is high on this one, but you wouldn't know it. Definitely a treat!! — 11 years ago

Justin H

9.7

One of our favorite wines but some of our favorite people. Brand started off with a bang in 09 and has been taking giant leaps since. Some real deal juice right here! — 11 years ago

Palmer Emmitt

Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

8.9

Candied apricot aroma leaps from the glass. Stone fruit and golden delicious apples with some mineral character on the palate. Very rich texture with just barely enough acid to keep it from being over wrought. — 7 years ago

Mark Oldman

9.7

that ol' #DRC Asian spice magic ✨ leaps from the glass, along with black fruit and smoke and earth. Gloriously complex and silky. With Gabriel Kreuther’s blissful, Alsace-inspired cured snapper. This, pardner, is gastronomic pulchritude. 🤠 #Burgundy — 8 years ago

Randy Fuller

9.5

This is Cab with some guts. Oil-dark in the glass and rustic on the nose, the aroma package is full of back-country bramble and black fruit. There's a savory note of tar that virtually leaps out at me. The palate shows plum and blackberry roughed up by a cedar and spice element in the same way one might break in a cap or a baseball glove. Cabernet Sauvignon is normally not my first choice, but it might be if they all tasted this good for the price. — 8 years ago

Alec Jeffery

9.3

Wow, a really classy Central Otago Pinot, such good balance between wood and fruit, nothing leaps out to disturb the balance. Thanks to Linda at Yalumba H/O — 9 years ago

Audrey Goodridge

9.5

What a delight! This is a fantastic Rosé. Coral pink colour. The nose is fragrant and beautiful and leaps out of the glass with cherry and strawberry. Beautiful mousse. For a non dosage 0g/L this is surprisingly balanced. Complex mouth of redcurrant and raspberry. Strong vinosity. Super long finish. 85ch, 15pn. Just gorgeous!!! — 9 years ago

Daron Watson

9.1

Wow ~ nose leaps from the glass with orchard blossoms ~ juicy n creamy w strawberry, peach, watermelon & passion fruit starbursts! — 9 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.3

On a big #Sicily kick of late, this is a step or two up from yesterday in complexity and class. Another steal at $22-25 this is also a blend of Nero di Avola and Frappato. The nose started out reduced, but the palate was clean. The nose grew leaps and bounds after an hour to a fresh mix of red fruit perfume ala Burgundy, fresh cut flowers, and a little wet stone funk. The palate is light as a feather, fresh and consistent with bursts of blood orange, cherry, subtle spice. The finish streams on with excellent acidity and fine, though quite firm, youthful tannin.
#occhipinti #sicily #frappato #NeroDiAvola — 10 years ago

Anh Tram

9.0

Very tasteful. First Artemis Stag Leaps. Decanting is even better.
Deep berry flavor
— 11 years ago

Brian Ferrara

9.0

Dry, great acidity and minerality. Leaps off of the tongue. One of my favorite rieslings. — 11 years ago

George Chen

9.1

These 70's Stag Leaps will be gone forever soon. God they are good. — 11 years ago

Peter C

9.6

I am floored! Fass man was absolutely right. Amazing stuff/qpr. Huge difference from 2010 by leaps and bounds. — 11 years ago

with Lyle