Julia Craig

8.9

Surprising nice. Easy drinking and goes down really well — 5 years ago

Severn G

9.2

On the Lawn at Tanglewood this final afternoon with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Our guest conductor Giancarlo Guerrero (Nashville Symphony director) is leading SCHOENBERG (Friede auf Erde, Opus 13 (Peace on Earth), for unaccompanied chorus) and BEETHOVEN (Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Opus 125).

The 9th by Beethoven is always bittersweet for us, as it marks the end of the official Symphony and Pops season for the BSO at their Summer home. It is a wonderful and singularly emotive moving piece, with the full force of the Tanglewood Festival Chorus at 250+ singers, conveying the message of a divine spark of joy that makes all people one.
'Freude, schöner Götterfunken!' / 'Joy, beauteous, godly spark!'

Nose has ripe yellow apple, lightly oxidized green apple peel, baked phyllo dough, partially aromatic white flowers and damp rocks. I always get a natural wine vibe here, without the vinegar-like profile, but it seems alive!

Palate has baked green and yellow apple pastry, crisp acidity yet dense, candle wax begins on the finish and ends with dry granite. Great balance, very lengthy finish, clean and not cumbersome, superb vintage, long life ahead. We love you Jean-Jacques. — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

I generally try to keep politics or sorrow events off this platform. However, this morning we watched the McCain funeral and were genuinely moved. We should all hope for such a beautiful funeral.

Today, John McCain brought the world one final parting gift. A message of; peace, unity, love, respect and hope for our country. Let’s hope people listen and try to live their lives with a little more of each.

Today, a country grieves the loss of a great American and celebrates the life of a true American hero. We will miss you and your voice in our country’s discourse. Cheers & R.I.P John. You have certainly earned it.

I can’t think of many better bottles than to celebrate his life and his service commit to our country!

Disgorged in Autumn of 2014. 57 wines with the oldest from 2000 to 2008.

On the nose, blood orange, white citrus, orange peel, dry apricot, Mexican papaya, spice, sea spray, sea shells, gray volcanic minerals with grit, citrus blossoms and spring flowers with orange Gerber Daisies.

The body is full, rich and lush. Micro oxygenation, blood orange, tangerine, white citrus, orange peel, dry apricot, yellow peach, Mexican papaya, baguette crust, spice with palate heat, sea spray, sea shells, gritty gray volcanic minerals with citrus blossoms and spring flowers with orange gerber Gaisies. The acidity is perfect. The finish is beautifully long, rich, lush, elegant and goes on and on.

From 375ml. — 7 years ago

Richard Parks III

9.0

Dipped my nose in a white rose. Peace! — 9 years ago

Peter Ernst

10

So in the battle is who is the best child... we paired the 88 vs the 90 (son vs daughter birth year). Both were outstanding but the 88 had more age in the color and softness on the nose and palate. Family currently arguing over density but for me the 90 was more dense. Lots of mixed fruit leather smoke and terroir which is very French but great for those who enjoy it. So in the name of family peace we rate both as outstanding but the 90 (the daughter) is a bit bigger. Cheers — 9 years ago

Tim Lesnik

9.0

Mmm, delicious red wine. — 6 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.2

Mid Gold in colour - crystal clear. Kerosene/mineral notes with some chalky aromas. Pristine citrusy flavours coming into the stone fruit spectrum. Medium minus acid but medium plus intensity. (12.5% ABV). A well made Eden Valley Riesling drinking at its peak. — 6 years ago

Joe Lucca

9.6

The funny thing is, you see, I’m not a bourbon guy. But I LOVE this... So damn smooth, so well balanced. Perfect for drinking neat by the fire. Also goes well topped with some fresh eggnog and grated nutmeg. But seriously, I don’t care if you’re a scotch drinker (like me); you are missing out if you’re not drinking this. Dave Pickerell, Rest In Peace — 7 years ago

with Diana

Eric

9.8

Burgundy and California strike a peace deal. My favorite of the tasting today. Awesome fruit and earth. Long distance structure. Home run. — 8 years ago

Jeff Collins

Owner Peabody's Wine & Beer Merchants and Benchmark Provisions

9.0

Rest In Peace Patty. — 8 years ago

Elyse Kort

9.1

Happy new year! Peace out 2016. 🍾 — 9 years ago

with Elliot

Sean Nelson

9.1

Rich, textured, mysterious. Drink now or forever hold your peace. — 10 years ago

Charles Hetzel

9.7

Drinking this in honor of Barbara Richards may she rest in peace #paloma #merlot — 10 years ago

Iwan

9.0

@Delectable Wine This is the Nik Weis Gefen Hashalom Ockfener Saar Riesling. This is a special Kosher bottling of a beautiful Kabinett Riesling, fresh and juicy with tropical fruit/tart pineapple and mineral on the back. — 6 years ago

Rebekah Hobbs

9.8

Black fruits, jammy and smooth, not sweet but fruity — 7 years ago

Kevin

9.5

Wow dat plum. It draws out EXTREMELY well. If you are a plum fan, would suggest. — 7 years ago

with Emily

Ron R

10

Are you fucking kidding me!
Marathon man doing his thang.
Peace out. — 7 years ago

with Anne-marie, Greg and 2 others

Sarah Milsow-Guenther

9.1

Still tasting very nice. Almost smells like Cab and Cab Franc are in this mystery blend. Nicely balanced whatever it is. — 8 years ago

jesus g

Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards

10

This was the wine served at the “toast to peace” when Richard Nixon opened trade relations with China in 1972. — 8 years ago

Palmer Emmitt

Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.4

Hugely expressive nose. Flavor intensity and structure. Wine of the night. Rest In Peace Gary A you are missed. — 9 years ago

with Kurt