James Pendergrass

9.2

Like most Italian wines I have had, this one was much improved with food. Initially, I hated it. To top it off, I had never heard of the varietal. The wine had intense acidity and while the tannins were not big, it just didn't do it for me. Then once the pasta hit the table, the wine almost instantly turned around and I enjoyed it immensely. I image this is the way my adventures will go while I am here in Sicily, lots of new stuff I end up loving. — 10 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

One of the top 5 Pinots in Australia I think. The power of the nose and palate belies its pale Burgundian colour. Plummy and spicy with incredible length. A marvellous wine. 18. — 11 years ago

Bob Halifax

9.8

One of those situations that can't be helped: marvellous wine that I'll likely never see again. Boutique producer in Mendoza that we picked up there. — 11 years ago

Guy Davies

9.8

Despite having a huge amount of power this still has a classic profile, more so than the 2009. Blackcurrant and cedar. Smooth tannins, well balanced, very dry also despite the rich texture.
Finished lifted and long, marvellous — 10 years ago

Lewis Chester

9.2

2010 vintage. Golden hue. Wonderfully exotic nose. Bags of wet rocks and salinity. Creamy. Great texture to this wine. Characterful and broad acidity. Good concentration. Stone fruits mainly. Cream finish. Good length. Marvellous. — 10 years ago

Jer M

9.2

Delicious, berry-infused and perfect dark companion for all of life's adventures! — 11 years ago

Scott T

VP/Senior Wine Specialist Christie's

9.4

Adventures in pulling corks: provenance check. A fantastic 61, still alive, sun sweet, smoky red fruits, modest maderization. One of the best non-1er Cru or Left Bank I have tried. Excellent storage is the reason. Level was top shoulder, excellent for age. — 12 years ago

Francis Wilden

Director Francis Wilden Food & Wine Consulting

9.3

My oh my, my friends in Cali and NZ would love to b able to make this: deliciously complex wine, superficially fruit driven but with marvellous cut of stalk, brambleberry, w a touch of Provence herb. Long, satisfying, ever so slightly "plump" ( by Burgundian standards) however a beautiful new world Pinot. — 10 years ago

William Totman

9.0

At first I didn't think this was for me... nor anyone else.

Because of the wine's very strong smell of brined olives... and my abject ignorance of the region, I brought it back to the shop where I was assured its normalcy.

So, I gave it another chance and I'm glad I did - looking forward to more adventures across the region. — 11 years ago

Scott T

VP/Senior Wine Specialist Christie's

9.5

Adventures in pulling corks: provenance check. A rare opportunity to try a very top shoulder from '62. A show stopper of a wine! Amazing condition. Excellent storage is the reason. Level was very top shoulder, excellent for age. — 12 years ago