MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.1

Production 1200 cases. Garrafeira means special selection 18 months in French Oak, dense tannins as well as fruit. — 6 months ago

Natalie Abinante

9.1

Does not taste like a Pinot. But it is delicious. Hefty, but not tannic or spicy. Dark berry flavor, but not super earthy — 4 years ago

Barny

9.1

Gereift aber trotzdem noch frisch, im Glas schon richtig bernsteinfarben, muss man mögen, mir gefällts — 5 years ago

Jeff Omo

9.1

Luving Mondavi’s new line of barrel aged wines. A beautiful twist on the same old varietal wines. This merlot is my favorite. I highly recommend the bourbon barrel aged Chardonnay too. — 7 years ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Light clear straw color. Aromas of candied lemon, herbs and soft minerals. Soft, subtle citrus flavors with an amazing dry finish. — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

On the nose; ruby, glowing, ripe, slightly candied fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, blue fruits and black raspberries. Soft minerals if you can call them that, caramel, cinnamon, vanilla, chocolate, whiff of black licorice and perfumed, red florals & roses. The beauty and quality of the fruits turn the eyes up. Bright and a sense dull at the same time. The body is full and beautiful. Tannins nicely round and soft for a 13. Its extremely silky & elegant. Fruits of; blackberries, blue fruits, plum, dark cherries, creamy raspberries, black raspberries, black plum and strawberries paint the background. Fruits are a touch gummy. Vanilla, caramel, dark chocolate, anise, mocha, soft leather, wood shavings, fine crushed rock powder & fine chalky minerals. Acidity near perfect. The structure, balance & length are well executed harmony. The finish is beautiful, well polished and lasts two minutes. Excellent pairing of Guinness Braised Beef Short Ribs, Horseradish Mashed Potatoes & Haricots Verts from Davis Estate Chef Mark Caldwell and featured in the middle left photo. Other photos of; the vines above the Estate, lobby and the vines/view from the Estate terrace. — 8 years ago

K L

8.9

Ridgewood wine store Portugal rec. too fruity but fine. — 6 months ago

with Matt

Maddie Madewel

9.0

berry and spice, paired well with pesto cream cheese chicken and sundried tomatoes — 4 years ago

John Malcolm

9.7

A spectacular wine. Rich and elegant. Black cherry, cassis, and other dark fruits. — 5 years ago

Michael Ma

9.0

Balanced but fruit is front and center through to the finish with a soft velvety tongue. The bourbon barrels come through with a deliciously harmonious, and unique surprise. — 7 years ago

Alcuz Oñate Alvarez

8.9

Excelent Wine. — 7 years ago

Rod Downey

8.9

Bold flavor, very enjoyable. — 8 years ago

Velma Cooper

9.1

Velma had this 8 years ago

with Jill

Tom Martin

9.0

Lighter than I thought … need to try more Pinot Noirs — 9 months ago

Randy Fuller

8.9

This wine is colored yellow-gold. I found the nose to be strange, with apple, pear, and nectarine aromas up front, followed by an odd scent of vanilla and butter. It has a hint of the smell of the butter offered on popcorn at the movies. The palate gives the fruit center stage as well, with oak notes a bit more prominent. The acidity is nice and the mouthfeel is full. It's not a wine I will seek out in the future, even though I rather like buttery Chardonnay. — 9 months ago

Clifford Hanchett

9.0

Absolutely a very good red blend. The flavor is outstanding. Will definitely stock up on this. — 6 years ago

Lisa Rismiller

9.5

Harmony of the Seas Sail Away from Labadee, Haiti!! — 7 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.0

Nice to taste a bottle before it was famous. — 7 years ago

Sarah Thompson

8.9

Smooth, rich and very palatable. — 8 years ago

Mike M

9.0

Wonderful value — 8 years ago