Paul J

9.0

Can’t rate. Maybe the wine is in a weird spot or my palate was affected by the 4 sessions of snow shoveling, but if I had a blindfold on I would have thought this was a red. Somewhat restrained on the palate with lots of steel elements and some earth. Color was great, as was the cork, so must be me. Usually one of my favorites! — 7 months ago

with Brooke

Brandon Boesch

9.2

Really nice starting to get some secondary flavors. Overall enjoyed it. — 8 months ago

Seiichi Kurumizawa

9.1

伊勢丹ワイン　ピノノアール
カルラ — a year ago

Amanda Thomas

9.2

An old standard in our household. Velvety smooth, rich juicy berries. Glad we can purchase Freakshow even at Costco in TX and have a solid, boozy Cab at the ready. — 5 years ago

with Tim

Megan Park

9.5

One of the best cabs I've ever had....
— 8 years ago

James Clary

9.4

Very good, but still tannic and needs time. Well made wine. — 9 years ago

Jeff Hollinden

9.5

Beautiful. Incredibly well balanced. — 9 years ago

Meeter B

8.9

Definitely needs to open up. Was sweet on the first sip. Significant fruit tones at the outset and got dry as it opened. I would give it a good half hour and drink and enjoy. Solid choice. — 10 years ago

Nichelle Renk

9.7

So yummy. I acquired at my most recent Napa visit. Medium bodied fruity cab. — 11 years ago

Patrick Quinlan

10

FOGO w/ the beagles — 13 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

Often the Grosset Polish Hill doesn’t live up to its billing as perhaps Australia’s finest dry Riesling but with this 2017 it probably exceeds expectations. It is simply fabulous. Some ripe lusciousness to the mid palate amid lime and lemon notes, but finishes bone dry. My first of 4 bottles so I will enjoy the journey over the next 5+ years if I can keep my hands off it. HH said it is shaping up as one of the greatest Polish Hill Rieslings. — 8 months ago

Jan de Weerd

9.0

We had the battle of the Shiraz at our family gathering over Christmas. A Shiraz from South Australia and South Africa. Both 2016. This Shiraz, despite from the Adelaide Hills where I think it is a little cooler, was very rich, very bold and broad and a slight jammy note on the edge perhaps. People liked it, but all the votes when for the Shiraz of Cederberg from South Africa. Fun!!! — 8 months ago

with Tammy

Jane Nuss

9.3

Plum, oak, vanilla, pepper, cherry. Bold palate with ripe dark fruits. Blackberry, fig, prune. Silky tannins.
— 2 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.0

Mfdz y tad — 7 years ago

Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.4

Superb complexity and depth. — 8 years ago

Andy Hall

9.3

We always drink a PM on release day to celebrate. Typical strong effort with this Pinot, certainly a relief from the summer. — 9 years ago

Mick Eddy

9.6

Amazing vintage of Peter Michael. Delicious. — 9 years ago

with Amber

Kate Tanis

9.5

Unbelievable! So good. Smooth finish. — 10 years ago

Magdalyn Stiver

9.8

Great 11.99 from Harris Teeter! — 11 years ago

Nils Johnson

9.6

Mellow and delicious. Toffee and coffee notes mixed with a faded blackberry jam. — 13 years ago

Beth Novak

9.3

Delicate, a kiss of sweetness with an herbal note. Minerality, of the warm earth, a beauty and elegance, still very much alive. Texturally and structurally beautiful. For this vintage, he hit it out of the park! — 8 months ago

Mark Osmers

8.9

The 2020 vintage of Michael David Freak Show is a blend for everyday drinking. A blend of Syrah (appx 54%), Petite Sirah (appx 42%) and Souzao (appx 4%), it is a balanced, fruit-forward red wine with notes of dark berries and plum. Although it does not provide the complexity and tannic structure of a Napa or Sonoma Cabernet, neither does it come with the same price tag.

I recommend this wine, but just find the circus-themed bottle label a little freaky. — 8 months ago

Seiichi Kurumizawa

9.0

鮨、大和徹
ピノノワール — 2 years ago

SK

9.3

Fabulous table wine. The Australian version of The Chocolate Block. Affordable too. From Wine Rack in Belsize. — 6 years ago

Mike Hartz

9.2

Delicious, blend of the kitchen sink, but full bodied and full of flavor, delicious — 8 years ago

Jose Rico

9.2

Dark fruits, intense colour, great legs. A real bargain. — 9 years ago

Jeffrey Lew

9.2

Double Blind, hit this as 09/10 Peter Michael Belle Cote. These chards gave a distinctive acidic grapefruit twist to them that's very noticeable. Great nose of buttered popcorn after it opened up. Very nice. — 9 years ago

Brad Hemmer

9.1

Great balance! Fresh cranberry, brown sugar, leather, nice body & acidity. Love the finish. — 10 years ago

with Jenny

Eric Waxman

9.1

Still in good shape which is no easy task for a 2004 California Chard — 10 years ago

Alek Leontie

10

One of the few Cali SB that can compete with the top Pessac wines. — 12 years ago