Kevin Fitzpatrick

9.2

This is the real Irish whiskey. Yum — 10 years ago

Bill Bender

8.9

Clear light red in a pilsener glass, nose is bubbling cherry pie, tart crisp apple taste, not too sour. The sweetness over powers as you go along. Recommend a 4oz pour. — 11 years ago

Scott Frank

9.2

When 13s are on, they're on. Ripeness/acidity powers activate. — 11 years ago

Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

8.9

Tannin loaded — 12 years ago

Jim Reed

Fine Wine Room Manager Harbor View Wines and Liquors

9.5

Big and ripe, but pure with lots of currants. Love that the oak treatment compliments rather than over-powers. Really nice stuff — 10 years ago

Mark Freund

9.2

In the interest of full disclosure, I'm still battling a head cold so my tasting powers are sub-optimal...having said that, I liked the restraint, balance and texture of this wine. Should age gracefully. — 11 years ago

Morgan Harris

Head Sommelier Aureole New York

9.6

So, so, so good. Exactly the right amount of RS and screaming acid. 200-pound barbell on a tightrope. Oozes Chenin-y power: baked apples, beeswax, salt, honeysuckle, aged cheddar, and crushed white stone. Pinguets at the hight of his powers in a stellar vintage. Hope there are more in the pipeline like this. Demi-sec is my favorite style from the house and probably the most age-able table-wine style, as the Molleux are too sweet for anything but cheese, in general. Drink from now until the end of time. — 11 years ago

Drew Matich

9.3

This '04 is at the peak of its powers. — 12 years ago

Morgan Harris

Head Sommelier Aureole New York

9.6

This wine is still one of the most off-the-wall delicious California wines I've ever had. I am required to order it any time I see it on a wine list because it basically doesn't exist. At 10.9% alcohol, you'd expect something wan and featherweight, but the 6+ months (I think) of skin contact have yielded a thought-provoking wine of profound character. Ganevat's sous voile wines come to mind in terms of vibrancy, but there's something much more friendly about it. The aromas center on this exotic tangerine and yuzu pithiness, backed up by floral jasmine, camomile, and white tea notes. There's a bit of tannin and a mildly acetic quality that reminds me of really great champagne vinegar. The acid kicks and powers a very long finish. There's something ineffable and polychromatic about this wine that defies definition. It's such a particular (possibly unrepeatable) marriage of people, vintage, grape variety and place. Full of frisson if you're ready to listen. Bravo, @Steve Matthiasson and Jill! — 11 years ago

Liz Fowler

9.1

Smooth and delicious. Well balanced and easy to drink — 11 years ago