Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

9.1

Chenin from high altitude vineyards on calcareous soils in Catalunya. Pours a hazy copper, with vivid energy apparent from the nose. Structured and mineral, with clear varietal definition, complimented, not obscured by microbial character, all with baffling stamina after 7+ years of bottle age. — 7 years ago

Randy Fuller

9.5

It's a savory wine, the way I like it and the way Randall Grahm usually makes it. Dark and mysterious, it smells of meat and olives and earth, with a little black fruit thrown in just to make it palatable for everybody else. There is, however, a “cleanliness” to it that is often obscured by oak. It's just the same way on the palate, with flavors mimicking the aromas. The finish lingers comfortably and provides plenty of anticipation for the next sip. Meditate on a piece of dark chocolate while sipping this. — 8 years ago

Jim Wagonfeld

8.9

Normally a wine I enjoy. This vintage/bottle not so much. Fruit obscured by a wall of tannin and acidity. Not sure where it's going. Not particularly enjoyably. Alcohol 13%. — 9 years ago

with Judy

Galen Hasler

9.0

Amazing intensity but I do not prefer the amount of oak that obscured charm — 9 years ago

J. Xiang

9.0

Deep purple ruby. Rich dark fruit with hint of chocolate, spicy cinnamon. Obscured steel smell. On palate, full of black currant. Medium acid and tannin give well balance. Medium long bitter finish. Hot mouthfeel.
Surprisingly, this cab & Merlot blend with NZ brand, Australia vineyard and women winemaker.
Young, worth trying. — 10 years ago

Collin Moody

8.9

White burgundy at a crazy value. Big oakiness with salinity slightly obscured. Big acidity in finish. — 11 years ago

Brent Clayton

9.0

Very youthful. A touch of Brett. Awesome cedar and tobacco nose with tons of plum fruit, slightly obscured by some horse and band aid. This was about the best showing you could expect from a slightly imperfect bottle. — 7 years ago

speedy duncan

9.2

Classic finesse here with lots of life,fruit was somewhat obscured but with time will develop, Primo if only the steak had been up to it. — 7 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.3

Notes on the 1995. Had it February 2009, along with Poggio Di Sotto 95 Riserva and it was obscured, but it was a great wine anyway.
Still fruity, irony, vibrant and with a nice body. Still young and likely to develop a lot. — 9 years ago

Robert Branden Shine

9.0

There is almost an unmistakable sunscreen aftertaste that just obscured everything and I didn't even go to the beach today will try tomorrow... — 9 years ago

Mvon Higgins

9.0

Deep violet glass with translucent violet rim. Nose slightly obscured by 15% alcohol but still rich with bing cherry, blackberry, tobacco, cedar, vanilla and black pepper. On the palate, medium full body adds oak, smoke and a little dark chocolate to the berries and spice. Pronounced young tannins lead to a rather dry medium length finish with leather and black pepper. Good with food or sips like a dry Shiraz/cab. Sublime value at $12.99 USD. — 10 years ago

Louis Schofield

Sommelier/Wine Merchant East End Cellars

9.0

Some incredible tightly wound, savoury complex fruit, obscured behind a wall of toasty oak at the moment — 10 years ago

Marshal White

9.6

The freshness and mineral components are kind of obscured by some new oak which manifests itself in a sort of creamy cocoa/chocolate aroma, which isn't the best compliment to what Valtellina is, IMO, but it's still a really good wine. Powerful mountain herb bouquet, great tension. Nebb!! — 11 years ago

John Miller

8.9

Dry black fruit, full body, strong tannins. Good cherry flavor with a decent, obscured complexity. Amazing value at $20 a bottle. — 7 years ago

Mike Evans

9.3

Ripe currant fruit with a touch of vanilla and brown sugar, intense and ripe, but with enough savoriness to stay drinkable. Loaded with ripe tannin that is obscured by the fruit. Not my usual style at all, it is a guilty pleasure. — 7 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.0

Always so reliable. It does not even matter that 13 is a rough vintage. Nose shows the vintage but beyond that is minerals galore. A bit of a custardy note that I find blows off after a bit. Palate is lush, rich and concentrated with great purity. Still has adequate acidity and a long finish. The minerals will come with air. Obscured by froot now. — 9 years ago

Paul Mawdsley

9.0

Deep, dark ruby
Barnyard/Earthy
Bit of H2S? Meaty.
Balanced mouthfeel, tannin has definitely been obscured by Brett. Super round, soft. Cuddly. — 9 years ago

Mvon Higgins

9.1

Deep purple glass with violet rim. Medium nose obscured by high alcohol 15.5% with blackberry, blueberry, tobacco, smoke, cola, vanilla and mint. On palate, well balanced tobacco, black pepper, chocolate and smoke. Young medium tannins leads to a long finish of dark chocolate, coffee and mint/pepper. At $24.99 not cheap but fair, Better in 2 years? High alcohol may downgrade experience for some. — 10 years ago

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.9

Delicious. Brett. all the way out to my limit. Obscured place somewhat. Enough juicy fruit to pull it off. — 10 years ago