Marc S

9.4

Delicious! Thin maple syrup, plums; but also some acidity. Great VFM! — 6 years ago

Roy Nichol

9.0

I like sweet so suits very well. — 7 years ago

Jeff Beck

9.3

One of select few great zins in Sonoma — 7 years ago

Ron R

9.6

Full-on Napa strip tease, with all the assets on show. Jam compote, coffee and maple syrup. So extravagant, it’s obscene. As @Carl Fischer described it, “an embarrassment of riches.”
Gifted by @Carl Fischer. Thank you kind sir. — 8 years ago

with Eric, Mo and 3 others

Ron R

9.5

A superb wine that is youthful and requires more age. Tannins are aggressive, but in time, will be perfect. Lovely overripe black fruits and maple syrup. — 9 years ago

with Anne-marie

Eric

9.2

Unusual Merlot Syrah blend. Best part in my view are the oak traits which show themselves in a long, bold finish of maple syrup and vanilla. Great way to follow up a front and mid palate of tart red fruit. Pair this with rare steak and it's a knockout. — 9 years ago

Brian Kelly

9.4

2019 edition. A little thin compared to prior years. Might be due to the relatively weak/disappointing 2019 KBS base. Nevertheless, the bourbon and maple syrup are both present and water nice. The alcohol is well balanced, it doesn't feel hot at all like other imperial stouts. — 6 years ago

Blake Hampton

9.2

Fantastic Zin, alspicey goodness with some heat — 7 years ago

Chris England

9.8

🎄 Advent Halfy Calendar Day 24 🎄

🎅 Santa says “Well sorry folks, I’m staying in and drinking this love juice tonight 😍 see you next year, Love Santa xx”

📝 I say what an epic treat 😍 30yr old d’Yquem that went perfectly with some mixed cheeses 🧀

⏩ 🍾 Mrs E got Krug Rose KrugID 314047 wines 2002-2007 bottled 2014

📍 Chateau d’Yquem 1989

🏵 98-99 points - stunning just stunning

🍇 80% Sémillon & 20% Sauvignon

🍷 Golden orange w/ a brown hue

👃 Burnt smokey apricot & orange through maple syrup, charred creme brûlée, fallen apple tart tatin, pear compote, brandy, sherry, pineapple, honey & creme caramel

👄 Med+ syrupy creamy voluptuous decadent sweet explosion of sticky apricot jam, mulled orange & caramelised pineapple w/ aged toffee apple, sticky toffee pudding, creme caramel, thick honey & spiced peach tones

🎯 Long long long sweet smily linger of the above

— 7 years ago

Paul Woolls

9.4

Always my favorite of the varietals. The depth and complexity of flavors astounding. Super maple, carmel toast aromas. — 8 years ago

Darius Nouri

9.5

This wine is READY. So good. Smells like Carmel and maple syrup. I'm really enjoying this one. — 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Molasses, burnt caramel, brown sugar, maple syrup, toffee nuts, orange peel, dried apricots, marmalade, buttered toast, burnt brandied caramel and dried stone fruits. It's big, rich, high alcohol, thick, sweet and elegant. Good but certainly not their Scion but then again nothing else is. @Jory — 9 years ago

Ron R

9.3

Nose is exotic, with sweet oak and ripe cherries. Palette is textured and multidimensional. Tannins still provide a nice upright structure, but are resolved. Finishes with a panoply of rich dark fruits, tobacco, maple syrup and nutmeg. I think 08 in Cali was nothing special, but the Rudius winemaker continues to pull off some splendid acrobatics.
If you have this in your cellar, don't leave it too much longer. — 9 years ago

with Anne-marie

Nicholas Cothros

9.0

Toffee and maple aromas stand out in this Colheita. Flavours of biscuit and toasted pecan emerge thereafter. The finish is vaguely like vanilla. — 6 years ago

Kimberly Anderson

9.0

A lighter take on tawny port. Scents of Raisins, apricots, and maple syrup. Salted caramel and cashews. — 7 years ago

with Chad

David James

9.4

Yum yum yum cinnamon and chocolate — 7 years ago

Jordan Wardlaw

9.3

Surprisingly complex and nuanced. There is an undeniable floral component to this wine that is quite atypical for Zinfandel. Mineral-laced, spicy, elegant and simply delicious. Aside from a hint of blueberry jam this is in no way your typical Dry Creek Zinfandel. Weight and texture are beautiful. Loving the lavender and violets. Easily the best wine I’ve had from Maple Vineyard. This is Zin! — 8 years ago

Jason and Jennie

9.1

91-92. A zin worth seeking out. I think this and the reserve zin (engraved 💀on the bottle) are the 2 best zins at armida, but this has the best value. — 8 years ago

Devin Bostick

9.1

Sticky, yellow raisins, maple syrup, no bite, maple syrup and half lemon/half lime, nice phenols and butterscotch, what a nice dessert wine — 9 years ago

Rob Owen

9.5

There's some serious yum going on in this bottle!
Dark fruit, a little bite and then smoooooth as it goes down... — 9 years ago