Bret Barker

9.1

Good rule of thumb is buy great producers in off vintages. Don't chase the vintage but the producer. La gerla is a solid producer. This is very good. Won't knock your socks off but delicious, good fruit a little jammy. Very nice — 9 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.0

Bright ruby red. Bramble berries on the nose with a little bit of black fruit and an odd not that is almost like Chilean guava. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and medium bodied. Dark berries and woody notes. Slightly plush mid palate. Long bodied and slightly thins out. Solid drinkable cabernet. Drink till 2019. — 9 years ago

with India

Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

8.9

I dunno. Pretty quiet overall and specifically flat in the mid palate. Root day? Odd spot? I mean, the tart red fruit I expect is there, there's just no dynamic range. — 10 years ago

Geoi

9.5

Man oh man this knocked my socks off. Reminded me of an authentic Lambic from Belgium, with funky and earthy aromas of mushroom and rancid lemon (in a good way). On the palate, black cherry fruitiness is bright, yet restrained, and taken over by notes of bread crust, cedary oak, earthy lees (yeast), dusty bookshelf, black pepper, hibiscus with a fully dry, crisp mouthfeel along with aggressive yet elegant carbonation. Out-performs it's price-point. 4.5 — 10 years ago

Kyle Volkes

8.9

Mindfuk wine, odd fino sherry nose, oceanspray pink grapefruit , VA — 10 years ago

Martin Mills

8.9

2012 - outstanding aromas of curry spice and dark berry fruit, really seductive. Odd then that the palate doesn't quite follow through, there's plenty of fruit but it's a little lean and the strong jasmine tea notes in the tannins are just out of balance. Could be indicative of the 2012 vintage, even the Akarua from that year was not mind blowing. Still a very fine effort, I could happily sit sniffing away at the glass for hours. $47.95 at LCBO — 10 years ago

jay

9.5

What a delightful wine from Southern France. This used to be one of the most widely planted grape varietals, but feel out of favor in the late 80's. Glad to see that Paul Mas did not give up on it. With a nose of blackberries, vanilla and slate; an inky purple hue and a mouthful of flavors that will knock your socks off, this is a really nice wine! — 11 years ago

R Hulsen

8.9

Interesting and quite complex wine, rich and good with cheeses. Bought at odd bins? — 11 years ago

Jon Haupt

9.0

Seemed maybe a bit beyond its day... had a bit of an odd aroma. But still good and interesting! ... day 2: wow, much nicer. Changed my rating. Opening up recommended! — 12 years ago

Lynne Bryant

9.1

Now the 2007 Pegau... Earthy red berry, 'meaty', (almost) dried roses, incense... Subtle yet powerful (I know it sounds odd) :) — 13 years ago

Jason Ewald

9.3

Still vibrant with waxy apricot, preserved lemon, and a hint of menthol and wet gym socks. Great with the fish and shellfish pie that I'm eating. — 9 years ago

Markus Alexander

9.5

Odd plastic aroma quickly blew off. ~30 mins of decanting and this was showing incredibly. Honey-like aroma and taste, a touch of salinity, just beautiful. The drinking window was pretty short as it started to lose its edge after about an hour and a half. — 9 years ago

Heath Shanda

9.0

Has to be good because it says UVA on the label. Security blankets and warm socks by the fire. Like a lover running his fingers through your hair after a long day. — 9 years ago

LM Segal

9.6

Evokes an 80's Mike Tyson, powerful, primary, possibly destined for greatness but creating a fear that unnerves. Appropriately, it socks the nose, cloves, kirsch, leather. Assaults the palate, huge extraction that manages to float, coffee, dark chocolate. Compote left out for a day. Would love to taste this next to any SQN Grenache of similar age...Group was confounded but, like 80s Iron Mike, agreed that it's destined for fame or despair, but will always be interesting. — 10 years ago

Wayne King

9.7

First time tasting this rose. It was delightful on a warm afternoon — 10 years ago

Paul Costigan

Founder Courtier Wines

9.4

1986: Beautiful youthful color. Fresh berry fruit. Great condition, fantastic bottle, in odd shaped glass. An eye opener for the table. — 10 years ago

with Barry

Nicholas Livingston

9.2

Frankly: I am surprised at how dynamic and Mâcon this is at 6+ years! It was said and chirpy as only wines with dry extract can be. Delicious with roasted potato leek soup -especially in this odd season between an Indian Summer and that penetrating November rain. Great tension here. — 11 years ago

Rafael Landestoy

9.5

Aawesome Pinot! Blew our socks off. Great nose and finesse on the palate. — 11 years ago

with Jorge and Ilida

Aaron Pott

9.6

Almost flawless wine from the Wizard of Spring Mtn. What a mastery he has of an odd vintage. Red currants, fig, sous-bois. Opened 24 hours. — 11 years ago

Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

9.0

This shiz rocks socks. Floral tones and white pepper. So good!! — 13 years ago

Josh Lavis

Fine Wine Consultant The Country Vintner, member of The Winebow Group

9.1

Plenty of life left in this baby. May be at an odd point in its life but it's very complex and bright. Complex flavors and aromas ranging from wild berries to citrus peel, forest floor and spice. — 9 years ago

Wulf Losee

9.3

2013 opened Jan 2017. Smooth and rounded. Lovely tannin balance. Bouquet of tobacco and a hint of chlorophyll (which seems to work with this wine). Rounded tannins on the front palate -- which is odd, but pleasant. Not much overt fruit. Pepper and spice on the top palate. Smooth finish. I assume this a Cab and Merlot in this blend--and I suspect a lot of Cab Franc, but the label doesn't say. I really like this wine. Not your typical Bordeaux style blend, though--but very nice! — 9 years ago

Carl Fischer

9.5

I love Seavey wines and think their Merlot is one of the best in Napa. Deep red with a slightly brown/orange rim. The nose is beautiful and I'm hit right away with cherry compote and brioche (which to me is odd for a red). The entry is silky smooth and fruit-driven with flavors of blueberries and cherries. Soft tannins and medium acidity balance out the wine for a long finish. — 10 years ago

Steve Haro

9.9

Gym socks and sweat and amazingness. Bordeaux. Silky smooth on the palette. Fantastic. — 10 years ago

Adam Kenney

8.9

Well-aged orange wine. Hints of oxidation (like Madeira) on the nose. Mineral core, long tart finish. Good complexity - some odd tertiary flavors that are difficult to identify. — 10 years ago

Paul Woolls

8.9

Odd field blend. Unusual flavors. A bit funky to begin, but it developed with air time. A bit of prunishness. — 10 years ago

Kyle Zeman

9.8

White port, green peppers, smelly socks — 11 years ago

Eric Johnson

9.3

Very odd in the beginning. Blew off early. Melted in my mouth. — 11 years ago

Barron Nydam

9.8

1970 - wow - blows my socks off. Can't get better than this. Lots of earth, espresso and chocolate — 11 years ago

Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.9

Very fresh and pretty on one hand with golden apple but then also some stinky socks and herbs coming in. — 12 years ago