Will Stanley

9.2

This really came into its own on the second night (on the first I decanted for an hour or so, but still felt quite austere). The wine shows no sign of its nine years of age, a fairly rustic expression of the (predominantly Merlot-based) blend with enough fruit to give it longevity. Very full, well balanced and enjoyable. Would enjoy revisiting in eight years. Even the ‘lesser’ wines from 2010 continue to impress. — 6 years ago

Heidi McKinney

9.2

Just enough tannin to cleanse the palette but a beautiful finish that leaves wonderful dark fruit and spice essence. Drank June, 2018. A slight amber ring can be seen in the glass. Will have longevity And I believe just become rounder. — 7 years ago

Jack Chester

9.2

This burly beast has gained weight, incredibly, since last tasting. Lots of big brambly berry fruit, firm tannin, hints of asphalt, coffee grounds, and white pepper. Balanced, but lingering. Significant bottle life ahead, but as this wine has only existed since the '04 vintage, it's hard to guess the longevity. Drink or hold. — 8 years ago

Jeffrey Long

9.0

Good. Not their best effort perhaps in terms of longevity, but still good. — 8 years ago

Pierpaolo Petrassi MW

Master of Wine; Head of Beer, Wine & Spirits Waitrose

9.3

Brilliant example of Clare Riesling with lime & quince on the complex palate, all balanced by crisp acidity. Great potential longevity. — 9 years ago

Tim Hinck

8.9

Still a bit early to drink this one. Very little fruit on the nose even after some air time (subtle blackberry and cassis). Most present is the cracked pepper and earth. Hints of leather and strong acidity and tannins promise longevity. — 9 years ago

Ben Leger

9.0

In a really nice place right now. Really great acidity that suggests more longevity but the fruit was really starting to dry out which makes me wonder... — 10 years ago

Andrew Benn

9.4

The longevity of P Michael Chardonnay never ceases to amaze me — 10 years ago

Peter Scudamore-Smith MW

9.7

Excellent, excellent WA cabernet dominant blend; shows Margaret River's dominance of Australian cabernets; shows tobacco and black fruits flavours; undoubtedly now dry with a tannin backbone rarely found in Oz cabernet; then juicy, taut acids too to show further longevity; drink til 2025; little colour dropoff — 10 years ago

with Heath, Stuart and 1 other

Rachael Ryan

Sommelier Quince Restaurant

10

En magnum. Amazing longevity... Still vibrant with crazy graphite, dried flowers and earth. — 11 years ago

Justin Hart

9.1

It lives up to it’s name. Though 2010 wasn’t the best year, probably the worst of this decade actually, this wine is still very drinkable and has stood this short test of time very well. Profile is dominated by the cab (37%) at this stage as the Merlot (40%) has faded a little. The Malbec and Petit Verdot making up the rest are subtle/hiding. Dark brambly berries/black cherry, faint cola notes, tobacco and wet stone/pencil shavings are the prominent flavors and aromas. It is probably good for at least a few more years. :) — 6 years ago

with Cherish and Jen

DCH

9.1

Still young, but with balance and richness to suggest longevity. — 8 years ago

Matt Perlman

9.0

A little bit tawny on the rim. Dried red fruit, leather, earth on the nose, lots of umami flavors going on. Very good, very typical, somewhat evolved so might not have the longevity of some other vintages e.g. '01 — 8 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

Medium ruby. Started off with black fruits and some black cherries. Opened up with some herbs and olives a few hours later. Lots of iron and meatiness on the palate, very savory to start and then opened up with some darker fruits like black cherries and underneath was a hint of spice. Moderate tannins (5.5/10) and medium bodied. This wine kept going with the long finish and longevity in days. Great QPR. Drink till 2024. — 8 years ago

with India

Centura Churchill

9.7

Outstanding. Very complex. Floral. Apricots and Violets. Finish is floral. Short longevity for this wine. Only drink no more then a year on the shelf — 9 years ago

Benjamin Gaeddert

9.1

Quite light for Côte-Rôtie. Smart and sophisticated with just enough red fruit to play along with the savory, umami character. Medium tannins and acidity and with plenty of remaining longevity. — 10 years ago

Steven Gullo

9.0

A little tight but showing good structure and promising longevity. Needs time. 2010 vintage — 10 years ago

Matt Duncan

9.0

Herbaceous smell. Smooth mouth into light cherry. Tannins well positioned for age. Acid slowly creeps in suggesting longevity still cautions appraisal. — 10 years ago

Luke Thompson

9.1

Quality. GREAT QPR! Beautiful color. Nice fruit on the nose. Sweet, substantial tannins. Good longevity on the finish. A great value and a solid producer. — 11 years ago

Aaron Means

8.9

Dried cherry, strawberry, persimmon and nice silky mouthfeel with good acidity. Tannins are pretty stout at the back end lending itself to definite longevity. — 11 years ago

Stephen Mandy

9.4

Smokey cedar and leather nose, dark berry and cassis flavors, lengthy finish. Wonderful now but great longevity ahead. — 7 years ago

Natalie Ridsdale

9.0

I like this better tonight than I did at the winery. Really easy drinking blend that has enough acid to work with food -- steak or lasagna would be great. But also great on its own. — 8 years ago

Aaron Tan

9.1

Rich and mature. Hmmm. Makes me second guess the sponti talk on Mosel rieslings - I reckon it's probably to do with SO2. Quite a bit younger than the german rieslings in our little study the other day, but so much more advanced. Or maybe it's the sugar that helps with longevity in the german stuff.

Waxy, honeyed, floral, petrol notes, with the green apple and pear fruit playing second fiddle. Hint of aldehydes. Mineral and weighty. It was delicious! — 8 years ago

Larry Stern

9.3

This 2011 vintage brilliant ruby in color, the intense, ripe aromas of berry fruit prelude a lush and full-bodied palate, gorgeous tannis and nice structure, good longevity. — 9 years ago

with Stephen

Austin Ferrari

Wine Director Hillside Supper Club

9.5

The longevity on this wine has so much potential! — 9 years ago

Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

8.9

2004 is showing fleshy fruit but lacks backbone and structure and may not have great longevity. — 10 years ago

Adam Crane

9.1

Really enjoying 2012 Chablis. Nice acid and longevity with the fruit. — 10 years ago

with Mary Liz

Cass Franklin

9.2

Dark color, good viscosity, lots of tannin and fruit with anise, hint of leather. Masculine wine with plenty of longevity. — 10 years ago

Liz O'Neal

8.9

Smooth, drinkable - would pair well with anything. Had with a wonderful Italian meal.

Ruby wine club notes: The Cavallotto family claims sole ownership of the beautiful Bricco Boschis cru in the Castiglione Falletto district (also home to Azelia), where they have been growing Nebbiolo since 1929 and bottling their own wine since 1948. These richly structured wines place emphasis on elegance and longevity, attributable to excellent vineyards in the Bricco Boschis and Vignolo crus and traditional long maturation periods in large Slovenian-oak casks. After meeting and tasting with Winemaker and owner Alfio Cavallotto, I was incredibly impressed with his wines and thought his Dolcetto was one of the best I had tasted all year. This wine offers the crunchy red fruits for which Dolcetto is known for, with an element of licorice, and sandalwood. This Impressive effort will pair with just about anything, but it is highly fashionable with pasta and grilled meats. — 11 years ago

with Tyler

S Shaw

9.5

Nicely done Zin — 12 years ago