Gelert Hart

9.2

Paired with beef and zuchinni noodle soup she is really darn good — 6 years ago

Veronica Castro

9.0

Destroys all other 1L Gruner Veltliners in its path. Sunny, crisp, lemony. High-toned. Downright delicious. 12.5% abv. — 7 years ago

Paul H

9.2

This is one of those that needs to sit for a while to open up. But once it does it is a superb Pinot. Spices and cherries greet you upon opening. I got some red fruit and licorice upon the first sip. However others disagreed with me. But it is my post so I am going with mine. The acid was not too high for me and let this finish nicely. This is an elegant glass of wine and one to enjoy with friends. — 7 years ago

with Kim

Bwilly

9.5

I'm disappointed with how narrow this bottle's hole is because I want to bang this wine — 9 years ago

Charine Tan

9.0

RIP to the late Zlatan who passed a month ago.

Zlatan Otok is one of my favourite wineries in Croatia. I appreciate every single one of the wines that I've tried but that said, this Zlatan Otok 2010 Crljenak is my absolute fave.

In 2001 a research, funded by Mike Grgich of Judgement of Paris fame, on the origin of Zinfandel came to fruition. It confirmed that Zinfandel and Primitivo came from Croatia. Unfortunately at the point of discovery, the vines of Crljenak in Croatia was near extinction. Today, only a handful of Croatian wineries still produce this wine. As far as I've tried, the Zlatan Otok 2010 Crljenak is the best representation of this variety.

Notes: Colour is dark garnet with some clarity. On the nose, I get cboth red and black fruit, white and black pepper, slightly perfumey like amber and musk. The palate reflects exactly what's on the nose, carried off by vibrant acidity and prominent minerality. Tannins are slightly coarse but sweet, which means it should be aged in the bottle for a while longer but ready to be enjoyed now. What I love most is how it opens up and expresses itself on the palate like a triangle--from narrow and shy to wide and lively. This Crljenak has lighter body than most Californian Zinfandel.

The final conclusion: Yes please! It's slightly cheaper than Lytton Springs, and I'm getting more pleasure from this. — 9 years ago

Lea Bertron

9.5

One of my go to Jammy Zins. For the price point a great wine. — 9 years ago

Kimberly Scott

9.0

2014 showing like a star, dirty but refreshing, like a good hike on a beautiful day on a gravel path. — 10 years ago

Bailey Langner

9.4

A bit spicy, not too heavy — 10 years ago

Marcello Badalucci

9.0

Excellent Pinot to open and finish in one sitting. — 11 years ago

Frances Franco

9.2

Yummy with steak — 12 years ago

Robert Torretti

9.0

What a gem! Opened and decanted into a bottle with a narrow opening to keep from aerating too quickly. Nose had tobacco, leather and earth. Palate had all that and a little mint, anise and herbs. Beautiful red color, clean and clear. Enjoyed with the tail-end of an uni pasta special, and with shared lamb (with fresh mint, morels, and asparagus) and with roast suckling pig. Evolved during the course of two hours or so. — 7 years ago

Mark Seeber

9.0

A treat, paired with Colorado beef tenderloin, wilted chard, mushrooms, and parsnip purée. Big, brash tannins that stood up to the charred edges of the steak. A lot of dark fruit with a touch of (good) funk. Off the beaten path for sure...need to go find some more — 7 years ago

Arnaud Namer

9.8

2014 Puissant et rond 2 bouteilles pour $30 à bevmo — 8 years ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.1

This is another example of how 2010 makes all things good. The decanter is too narrow (at a restaurant) so surface area is small. It needs a bit more softening. The nose is full of holiday spice-- nutmeg clove cinnamon. Taste is not as round. Solid not spectacular.

91 points — 8 years ago

Daniel Hubbard

9.1

Lovely off the path wine. Nice freshness... — 9 years ago

Roman Sukley

9.1

Signature nose. Not much fruit. Restrained mid palate. A might hot on the finish. I would say that these are on the downhill path. Certainly I enjoyed them more when they were younger. My opinion: drink up. — 9 years ago

Tom Wood

9.2

Clear, pale and lemon in colour. Medium (+) intensity of delicious aromas that are unwilling to remain complacent as the wine sits in the glass. First opened up to fresh and brandied apricot being the sweeter note amongst some ripe citrus and green apple. Its developed into a nose of tangy lemon starburst, honeysuckle, orange blossom, some exotic tropical fruits and some feint slate-like character. Plenty of zippy, spritzy acid adding a little bit to a medium body. The palate is dry despite being lead down a potential off-dry path expressing its citrus qualities. Longer than medium finish, probably drank a little young. 3-5 more years and she'll be a peach 👌 — 10 years ago

Gustavo Gutierrez

9.5

Great fullness of red with a bit of sweetness.
— 10 years ago

Mike Dombrow

Buyer Sunfish Cellars

9.6

A bright and clear path of balance and poise. — 10 years ago

Jon Minekime

10

Great wine for only $6!! — 12 years ago

Amy Yan

8.9

Good job James! Off the beaten path but delicious. I don't normally gravitate towards wine with minerals but this one was nice. — 7 years ago

with James

Severn Goodwin

8.9

No. 2 on off the beaten path varietals tonight, just getting some air now...
Interesting for sure, mild smokey bacon, dried autumn leaves and some acidity lingers, looking forward to the evolution on this bottle, I think. — 7 years ago

Michael Murphy

9.8

A fantastic fruity, tannic red wine. Yum!! — 8 years ago

Shelby

9.9

Absolutely great with a terrific Italian dinner! — 8 years ago

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

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.3

It pains me that I can not share these German Pinots with my American friends😭😭😭😭😵😪😪😪. Really nice. Close to the 2008 I reviewed yesterday. Black currents and blackberries. Cherry and YERY powerfully elderberry characteristics another winner from this off the beating path winery. Really very aromatic and unique this would blows your socks off! 30 Euros. — 9 years ago

Lenny Joseph

9.0

Delicious from one of El Dorado's finest! — 10 years ago

Tony Capone

9.0

Narrow Gate, Eldorado County, great blend, strong earthy finish, with. Good oak finish — 10 years ago

Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.4

A deft, precise and fresh 2002 with a narrow but deeply carved band of power. — 10 years ago

Greg W

10

Chocolate lovers delight — 12 years ago

with Kelsey