Bob McDonald

9.1

Mid Crimson in colour with a slight cloudiness. Fresh plummy skinnsy aromas - also notes of freshly cut Guava said the wife. Stems and stalks have been included in the ferment with 88 days on Skins. A 92/8 Grenache/Syrah Blend. Light to medium bodied palate of jubey fruit pastilles - like grape juice. Medium intensity with almost zero tannins. Designed to be drunk young with gusto.! The Green Room being a surfing term for being under the lip in the Barrel - Taras Ochota being a keen surfer would have been in the Green Room many times in Barrels off Mexico. A delicious natural wine - no need to cellar. — 6 years ago

Scott Rowe

8.9

All aboard the funk train, last stop Funktown. A curveball Grenache! — 7 years ago

with Anthony

Shannon R

9.0

As soon as I read that this wine had been aged in whiskey barrels for 2 months, I had to try it! It's delicious. It's the perfect balance of fruity and smokey. Definitely worth 12 bucks. — 8 years ago

Paul H

9.2

Everything you want in a big red. Lots of depth and well balanced. — 8 years ago

with Kim

Mark Huisenga

9.1

Pleasantly spicy and lots of character. Decant first. — 8 years ago

Tracey LaPointe

9.0

Very good. Good body & great red fruit. Nicely balanced. 2012 reserve — 9 years ago

"Odedi"

9.2

Dark inky color with a purplish rim.

Oaky nose with plums, blackberries, wood, vanilla, vanilla, vanilla (did I say vanilla?), earth, spices and black pepper.

Full bodied, smooth and bold with nice legs.

Fruity on the palate with blackberries, figs, cherries, plums, earth, oak, vanilla, dirt and peppercorn.

Nice finish with big tanning and black pepper.

Awesome wine with a great mouth feel, that can be enjoyed by itself. I paired it with Parmesan cheese, crackers and great company. Drinkable now, but will be even better in 3 to 5 years.

A blend of 60% Monastrell, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Syrah. Each was fermented individually, and then aged for 18 months separately, in new French and American oak barrels. After blending, it sat for over a month in steel tanks before bottling.

15.5% (Wow!) Alcohol by volume. — 9 years ago

John Vuong

Wine Director/Sommelier Ame

9.5

Gevery Chambertin of beer? — 10 years ago

John Sweeney

9.5

One of the best CA Viogniers I have ever had! — 10 years ago

Louis Schofield

Sommelier/Wine Merchant East End Cellars

10

2013. YES YES YES. — 11 years ago

Evan Shumway

9.5

Wow that’s all I can say — 7 years ago

Rod Downey

8.9

Bold flavor, very enjoyable. — 7 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.1

Grateful for the opportunity to taste. — 7 years ago

with Tyson

Lucas Hand

8.9

Full mouthfeel, can taste the oak from the barrels it is aged in. Initially too many tannins and overwhelming, but once opens up it is a nice wine. — 8 years ago

Louis Schofield

Sommelier/Wine Merchant East End Cellars

9.9

Slight problem with it evaporating upon being opened — 8 years ago

Michael Peterson

9.2

Drinking wonderfully at 12 years of age with a nice mix of fruit and tobacco notes. Solid wine for the price. — 9 years ago

Ellen Clifford

9.1

Oh heck. I wish I had more. I don't know Aussie wine but don't think that would make a big diff in how to interpret this oner. It is an individual and a nice one at that.
It is smooth and merlot Berry then POW there are your Gewurtztraminer spices and whoa. Despite my hatred of the color of yellow I can dig it. Yowza. — 9 years ago

Ryan Whitaker

9.2

Superb, balanced acidity with amazing texture and crisp minerality. Pale gold in colour, was intending to share this wine however it was far too good! — 10 years ago

Kyo Jin

9.3

Very tasty with a certain finesse. — 10 years ago

Jon Bonné

Wine Editor San Francisco Chronicle

9.0

Completely a Germany fan, but a brief moment of neutrality while drinking during the World Cup final. — 11 years ago

Louis Everuss

9.0

As savoury as pip's dance moves. — 7 years ago

Lo LM

9.1

Whole cluster, super light, unfiltered beautiful wine. Juicy fruit. Pepper on my he back end. — 7 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Big old world fruit bomb! Actually a Monastrell/Syrah 50/50 Blend. Loads of intense red and black fruit with elements of vanilla and toffee. Aged in bourbon barrels. Long finish. I actually served this one as a dessert wine because of the BIG fruit. Thanks for this bottle, Bud. — 7 years ago

with Tom and John

Kate Baima

9.0

2010. Bottle 1316/1448 — 8 years ago

Deanna Ginther

8.9

Complex wine with fruity tangin bolder taste. Good with sushi. — 8 years ago

with Dan

Nate Redner

9.5

Crushable. Great summertime wine. — 9 years ago

with Michael

Wineaux Wolf

8.9

What a lovely surprise. This wine is quite fascinating and easy drinking. Small batch aged in both new and old bourbon barrels, imparting a delightful spice with caramel and vanilla . As a Zinfandel typical in color and appearance. Dark, fruity and rich. Initial bouquet is subtle and simple of ripe berries and vibrant cherries. The aroma
builds in complexity with a depth of fruit and rich flavor that expresses a wonderfully crafted wine. Don't judge this wine by the initial tasting, savor it as it warms up to you.
— 9 years ago

Paul Bradley

9.4

Wow - an amazingly complex wine. Great quality Barossa Shiraz finished in Scotch Whisky barrels. The whisky barrels certainly change the flavours in the wine. Well worth the money at $25. Can't wait to try the Cab Sav. — 10 years ago

J

9.5

Got this as a Christmas gift and I couldn't be happier. Very smooth - seemed a little thicker in consistency to other whiskey. — 10 years ago

with Amber and Todd

Jiby Philip

9.5

Monastrell aged in Pappy van Winkle barrels. Plenty of oak, with vanilla and caramel with a touch of bourbon corn sweetness. Cherry and dark fruit. Full body, supple tannins, medium minus acidity, medium finish. Delicious! — 11 years ago