Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.6

A stunning wine, the 1997 Valbuena 5° is a simply outstanding Ribera del Duero which is incredible at more than twenty years of age. This has turned out to be a complete success from a challenging vintage in Ribera and is evolving beautifully. This has great earthy character with wild mushroom, peat moss, black cherry compote and coffee grounds and cassis which all come to mind as the aromatics are absolutely seductive. The palate is plush and gorgeously textured, showing polished black tea, leather, black fruits and truffles which all marvelously combine with a bright minerality . This is a stunning wine which is showing remarkably well and will continue to evolve into the next decade. Drink 2019-2033- 96 — 6 years ago

Ryan M

9.1

2nd bottle - sticking with 91. Didn’t open up that well. Pine, moss, slight chocolate, color like a bunch of smashed blackberries - dark purple with rust. — 8 years ago

with Larissa

Paul H

9.0

This opened up with dark cherries, fresh soil and leather and then some moss and tobacco and touches of dark chocolate hit me as well. This was a good glass of wine. Seemed a bit tight and could used some time in a decanter which unfortunately we did not have time to do properly. I feel this is a strong wine that should be even better in a couple of years. — 8 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Light to medium bodied but has intensity. 2.4 tonnes/Hectare - very low cropping and biodynamic and very Left Bank Bordeaux. Has the Margaret River Herbaceousness. Vanya Cullen prefers this style but I prefer the more masculine Cuvees made by Woodlands and Moss Wood. 87% Cabernet 11% Merlot 1% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec. Still a classy drop. — 8 years ago

Christopher Beatty

9.0

Full flavor. Not too jammy. — 8 years ago

Matt

9.5

Douglas fir, fernet, wet moss, ferns, smoke, spice cake, dark cherry, wet rocks, violets. There's a masculine almost fleshy character with lots of soft and elegant feminine qualities simultaneously. Beautiful tannin structure. — 9 years ago

Ryan Mullins

9.3

Not sure if it's just this bottle but it seemed to be drying out. Dominated by cedar, Tobacco and moss. A treat to try but side by side the 1981 Lafite had much more youth and intensity. — 9 years ago

Jay Varty

8.9

Nice cabernet, paired it with Rotini and tomato with basil sauce. Red fruits on the pallatte with medium tannins. — 10 years ago

Jake Hartmann

9.1

A blend that has the strength of character of a single grape. Earthy, complex, wonderful — 10 years ago

Hawk Wakawaka

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9.2

So much vibrancy woven trough aged characteristics. Beautiful wine. — 12 years ago

aisforalan

9.1

yummy. nice acid. cherries. some leather. granite. black berries. a little moss. from flatiron. but again. — 7 years ago

Mandi Lovasz

9.5

Can’t go wrong with Aalto! Aromas of oak, dark forest fruits, moss, and tobacco. Deep jammy flavors make this full bodied Tempranillo fantastic and dependable. — 7 years ago

with Alex

Al Clark

8.9

Great . Could go another 5-10 yrs — 8 years ago

JR Grillo

9.2

Mmmm... port-y! — 8 years ago

Kim Stanbro

9.1

Mushrooms, peat moss, neighbors, friends, games, and The Digital Underground. — 8 years ago

with Amy, Dave and 1 other

Cole Kleiman

9.3

Hugely aromatic. On the nose a lovely sweaty leather cowboy hat with tobacco smoke. On the palette wild mushrooms growing along wet stone gravel shaded path with green moss. Perfect color. Nice acidity balance. Medium body. Medium plus finish. Special. — 9 years ago

Dock Hooks

9.0

Right out of the bottle faint post rain rock, moss, and leather first pour nose showing deep red front-mouth fruit with youthful tannins that will coax your tongue to the roof of your mouth and groovy acid slowing things down letting the moment linger, penetrate, and compliment the amazing meatballs served up by Ben Barker (of Magnolia Grill Durham) at his son's amazing new pizzeria, in Carrboro, NC (do not miss!!)
More on this wine soon, but @13% alcohol and low $s, it's good stuff for sure! — 9 years ago

Erik Hanson

9.8

I love this wine so much. Damp earth, wet leaves, moss, ripe cherries, granite, cranberry, and juicy steak layers for days. — 10 years ago

Alex Powell

9.4

Sappy and deep nose of moss and mushroom, iron, blood and cherry jam, touch white pepper. Long and first rate palate, a little closed compared to nose bit very mineral and mossy, irony, and spicy. Lots of rock in a classic style i really enjoy. Beautiful, but i can't justify paying $600 for it, at least not for another 10 years...2006 Vintage. — 10 years ago

Rob Moose

9.6

Wow. Love. Made me imagine what moss smells like in a warm climate. — 11 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Continuing with the Langtons Classification tasting of the Best Australian Wines in the Outstanding Category. This Woodlands Cuvée always named after a Family member is their best expression of Cabernet. I have been buying 6 bottles every year since 2007. In the Wilyabrup dress circle over the road from Moss Wood and close to Cullen and Vasse Felix. Always one of the best in Margaret River. Just noticed @Delect Able that the 2010 is Heather Jean not ShelleyAnne. — 7 years ago

Brian Wentworth

9.8

Absolutely delicious high end red blend from Moss. Super smooth, pairs well with red meats. — 7 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

Notes of sinewy sappy stewed fruit - Burgundian nuances. A jubey influence on the palate. A very good Pinot showing Moss Woods decision to make a Pinot on the Mornington Peninsula to be a good one. — 8 years ago

Jorge Galindo

9.0

Aperitivo perfecto. — 8 years ago

Maxwell Cromwell

8.9

A little young and has lots of stems left. Only took two hours to open up. Moss, cherry, mushroom, forest floor, etc. — 8 years ago

Chris Plance

9.3

Olllldddd school. Orangish tint, cedar and smoke, moss and burning Spanish love. If you know Rioja, you love Heredia. — 9 years ago

with Sabina and Anna

Brendan Perrett

9.3

So young and probably a little closed because of it but this has everything you could ask for, fruit, structure, cascading flavours that change and evolve, balance and length. Give it at least 5 more years but it should be incredible. — 9 years ago

ashleigh tschiltz

9.0

Our Christmas dinner wine! Perfect with ham — 10 years ago

Michael Descamps

8.9

Fresh currants, snap peas, peat moss, sweet cinnamon. — 10 years ago

Anthony Pro

9.5

Peat moss, caramel, and smoke. I can't believe this is from Japan. Phenomenal 'pure malt whisky.' — 11 years ago