David D

9.1

Medium bodied, nice chilled. Delicious. Unexpectedly smooth when opened and not as much bite as other Pelaverga, maybe because it’s young? Cranberry, black pepper, black tea, blackberry, black licorice. Light tannins, good acids. From Flatiron Wines. — 5 years ago

Rich Friedland

9.5

Outstanding Zin. Closed for about an hour but so flavor-packed once it opens up. Lots of berry and green pepper. Loved this Zin. — 6 years ago

Patti Gamboni

8.9

Pepper, grippy, lightly perfumed on the palate, good acid, light fruit. — 7 years ago

Neal Ferry

9.0

Extremely well done — 8 years ago

Colin Cahoon

9.6

The first Galante I ever had was this vintage, 2003, Blackjack Cab. I was hooked. Nine years later and it still pulls me in. The years have mellowed the wine and given it more depth, but the telltale pepper and leather nose still makes me swoon even before the spicy and mineral concoction hits my mouth. The finish is smoother now leaving pleasant clove, cinnamon and mineral notes. The leather and pepper predominate throughout, though. What a treat. — 8 years ago

with Susan

Pat Lomelo

9.2

Slightly better than the 05 with longer finish and more fruit — 9 years ago

Kathleen Bradley

10

Full bodied and no tannin or after taste — 10 years ago

Kevin Cahoon

9.4

This is just lovely with hints of black cherry and plum with creosote, black pepper and soy accents. Palate is full of spicy Syrah flavors with lots of white pepper, plum and black raspberry. Tannins are present but sauve with lifting acidity. Just a great level of balance on the earth driven finish. — 6 years ago

Liz Pollen

9.6

Drinking to General Registration (Marnie's treat). Very sweet, smooth, and effervescent. — 7 years ago

Greg Gregory

9.4

A remarkable wine, a bit like many ‘45’s in its power and concentration. And while those who are after some more of the La Chapelle structure may be disappointed (and I have sympathy with aspects of the assessment), this is such an full expression of fruit and terroir, that I can really only cheer. Plums, orange zest, pepper and currants on the enticing nose. The palate is awash in luscious, sweet fruit, soy tinged, with melting tannins, round and soft, pure velvet past the mid palate, and it finishes with gusto, batons twirling, with layered exuberance and appealing length. — 8 years ago

Jessica Williams

9.5

Volkert Dinner at Ross Bridge. Dry and full bodied cab. — 8 years ago

Kapyrick Wine

9.5

V13. Very good today, great tomorrow! Very nice cedar bouquet, deep blackberry and plum fruit with a spicy and very slight green pepper finish . Wine is really good today , but there is a slight "newness" that will eventually round out. Enjoyable dinner wine. — 9 years ago

Kevin Kaley

9.4

nice wine, smooth, nice fruit undertones and some pepper spice. enjoyed for Christmas dinner with smoked ribs and pinwheel steaks. — 9 years ago

Robert May

9.6

Drank at Loam, Galway, Co. Claire Ireland amazing pepper — 6 years ago

Paul J

9.3

Steve G's Retirement Celebration!! — 6 years ago

with Steve

Joel Hammett

9.1

Old world savory Syrah. Lots of black pepper. Dark fruit. Little bit of funk/barnyard. What's not to like? — 7 years ago

Neil Cornish

9.3

Yum. Wild white pepper. Elegant fruit. Super clean. — 8 years ago

with Jon and Michael

Caleb Pietrafesa

9.4

Cherry, black currant, vanilla, earth, hints of oak and bell pepper. On the palate, cherry, ripe berries and balanced oak. Medium body. Medium, balanced tannins. Stays on the palate. — 9 years ago

Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

8.9

1983. Needed an hour or more but then it had beautiful leather, bell pepper, and earth. The brett was pretty manageable too. — 9 years ago

Parag Lalit

9.9

True custodians of Syrah. Blood Pudding and pepper for days. Primal, cave mans wine. Delish! 2011 — 10 years ago