Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

First of the two blind Zinfandel blends paired with our turkey burgers and black bean veggie burgers. Deep garnet red. A bit herbal on the nose with dark fruits that became stronger with air. Medium tannins (6.5/10) and light plus to medium bodied. Rich and plush attack, drinking its best between hour one and two. Notes of strawberry jam, boysenberries, blackcurrants, bramble berries, blue fruits, asian spices and a touch of cocoa. Finish lingers for quite a bit. Drink till 2019.

This Prisoner was the first vintage under their new ownership (no longer with Orin Swift). This vintage is made up of 51% Zinfandel, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Syrah, 7% Petite Sirah, 3% Charbono, 1% Malbec and 1% Grenache. Needed twenty minutes or so to open up but beautiful fruits after that. — 8 years ago

with Sean and India

Patricia Schnitzer

9.0

Dec 14, 2016. Top Ten "Bubbles" Tasting. 51% Pinot noir, 49% Chardonnay. Lovely pink color. Strawberry on the nose. — 9 years ago

Angel Martinez

Brand ambassador GHMumm Spain, Wine reviewer www.theluxury.es"

9.8

51 -1a , 33 años, en rama, 5-6 de fino, 28 de oxidación. Elegantísimo en boca , afilado.
Un avión.
— 10 years ago

Scott Silver

9.0

Barrel 51. Maple syrup and toffee. Delicious! — 11 years ago

Sean Genn

9.7

51% Cab Franc, 32% Merlot and 17% Cab Sauv. The Cab Franc really shines and the Merlot and Cab Sauv really round it out nicely. The fruit is ripe but not over ripe and there is something distinctly Tuscan about it. — 11 years ago

Dale Cruse

8.9

Alright wine geeks, chew on this one: '51 Kokour Massandra from the cellar of a Russian czar. — 12 years ago

Michelle Beer

9.0

Leather and smoke on the tongue, aromas of green pepper. Nicely balanced and not too boozy or over oaked. Great with steak. — 9 years ago

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.8

Doesn't get much better than this; clarity and immense intensity at the same time. Long, saline and beautifully layered. — 9 years ago

Paul T HB

9.4

Estate 24 month
51% Tempranillo 28% Syrah 13% Petit Verdot 8% Grenche,
This used to be called the Alchemist 24, nows it just Estate 24 month, according to someone, not sure who🤔 oh yeah, Jeb Dunnick — 9 years ago

Molly

9.0

Smells like winter ❄️ menthol, apple, toasty, creamy, touch of honey on the nose. The taste lemongrass, rose petal... Gives you a silky tongue 🌹😛 — 11 years ago

Austin Beeman

8.9

Lemon wheatgrass and stone aromas. Fine mouthfeel. Gentle lime cream and soft delicious finish. Mouthwatering. $51 — 11 years ago

Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

9.8

Still drinking strong. $51 / 93pts — 12 years ago

Samuel Marcus

9.7

Con Ricardo Velázquez en piso 51 costo 750 — 13 years ago

Yvette Lippert

9.4

51% Syrah, 35% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec — 9 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

Mid Ruby. A complex blend being 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec. Aromas of Cigar leaf and Mint. From an Aussie perspective like Coonawarra. On the palate restrained berry fruit, minerality and low oak influence. A good expression of new world Cabernet blend which opened up with air giving a delightful perfume. Bought this at the winery in 2012 in Stellenbosch. We see very few quality South African wines like this one in Australia, and from reading Wine Spectator, a limited amount in the USA. Do they drink all the good stuff themselves? One of the 1001 wines. — 9 years ago

Ken Edwards

8.9

Nice pineapple aftertaste. — 9 years ago

Sheri Pattillo

Consulting Sommelier Texas Hill Country

9.0

Magical wine, magical night. — 10 years ago

Christopher Bates

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

8.9

Quite good, oxidized, Caramelized but still crisp and clean. — 11 years ago

Craig Mitchell

9.7

Love this great off-dry Western Victoria Riesling... Such a brilliant example of the style. — 12 years ago

Kiernan Messer

Sales Rumson Wine & Spirits

9.6

Awesome blend- 51% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah. Best blend I had this year. — 13 years ago