Ben Christen

9.8

Great dessert wine value. Raisin and hay on the nose, sweet honey raisin liquid. — 7 years ago

with Ellen

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

This 03 is like candy. It has all the blue fruits imaginable, plums, blackberries, black raspberries and black cherries. They swirl over your palate. There's soft sweet spice, black cherry/berry cola, liquid violets, crushed volcanic minerals that are so delicate and delicious it's hard to call them minerals, rich semi-sweet black earth, sweetened black tea, leather as if it were dessert & dry stems. The acidity is amazingly perfect. Tannins are very resolved...like light dust. The structure, length, balance & light tension are in perfect harmony. The finish is; ripe, round, lush, elegant & sings on the palate nor does it end. The only knock you could give this wine is that for some it might be a little too sweet. Another five years plus in the bottle, it's sweetness will soften enough for those who might say that. I'll be getting a few more of these at $60 and trying it again in five years. This 03 reminds me of an 82 Bella Oaks I had out of magnum a few years ago and that was stunning. This just hasn't had that kind of time in the bottle yet. — 7 years ago

Vicente Piedrahita

9.5

Liquid gold — 8 years ago

Christian Gourdin

10

Liquid dessert #sauternes #wine #bordeaux #dessertwine — 9 years ago

Ray Kerce

9.7

Awesome and unique porter. — 9 years ago

Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

9.6

Liquid rocks and lemon zest soaring forever in the alpine breeze. — 10 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Nose of; black currants. Burnt ambers, black plum, plum, blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries & warm liquid black licorice. Palate fruits are again the same as the nose. Warm rising intensity spices, baking spices; cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, the core flavor of anise, tarry notes, fresh violets, dry dark florals, crushed dry rocks, rich dark soil, soft leather. Finishes big and lush dark fruits, warm spice and beautiful acidity. I also had their 12 of out half bottle at Vintners restaurant. Really good and at an amazing QPR. If you can find them in 375ml, you should see them at a great price. Photos are further shots of the tasting room and grounds. — 7 years ago

Gregory manuel

9.2

Liquid pleasure — 8 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.8

We can throw around the idea of a classical wine or producer, but there are precious few that are true classics. This is one. If lightly peppered red berries were made of liquid silk, that would be almost as smooth as the palate of this. Aromatically, this is a fresh summer bouquet of florals & herbs. Just a stunner & showstopper. Will go a bit longer, but in an excellent place to enjoy right now. @Matthew Bigby you are a gentleman & a scholar for sharing this. — 8 years ago

with Robert and Matthew

Andreas

9.6

Liquid honeycomb! Fantastic wine in every sense of the word. — 9 years ago

Thomas Pastuszak

Sommelier/Wine Director The NoMad

9.5

1999: magnum, freshest '99 to-date, pure liquid minerals — 9 years ago

Michelle Moore

9.4

Light and delightful. Summer in a glass. Perfect balance. — 10 years ago

Jonathan Wall

9.1

Beautiful. The lighter side of a 100% Syrah. Taste of liquid dark red roses. Finish is a bit short and clamps down... but may resolve in a a few years. Just a taste, but I bought a bottle to test that theory. Good value. — 7 years ago

Matt Mason

9.5

Rich! Caramel malt candy. — 7 years ago

Brian McConnell

9.5

Liquid gold. — 8 years ago

Rafael Landestoy

9.1

I really enjoyed this especially for the price. — 8 years ago

with Ilida

Brash Higgins

9.4

Tension in liquid form. Wonderful — 8 years ago

Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

9.4

Liquid sunshine. Candied orange peel honey and a hint of roasted nuts. — 9 years ago

Mike Carothers

9.6

This stuff is liquid candy! Winery is fabulous — 10 years ago

Julie Northshield

9.5

Great party wine. Crisp, clean not to sweet. One that is versatile, summer or winter hues. Try with turkey cranberries or just to share with lite fair., — 11 years ago