Justin Hurst

9.5

Young and reluctant, but beautiful. — 8 years ago

speedy duncan

9.2

A little tight and reluctant nose but oh so fresh. The match with reverses seared ongelet de veau was heavenly. Finally the veal that made France famous. A true master chef at work here. — 8 years ago

Aaron Means

9.0

Deep, dark, tannic. Reluctant to open up but got drank anyways. There is nice stuffing in there but will need several years to come out. — 8 years ago

Chris MacLean

9.2

The Burgundy magic is reluctant but emerging. — 9 years ago

Chris MacLean

9.1

Tightly coiled and reluctant still, this benefited from air and patience. It probably needs a few more years to come around. — 9 years ago

with Marta, Federico and 4 others

David Bernahl

9.0

Shows amazing potential... The nose shows it but the palate is reluctant to give a showy appearance — 10 years ago

with Nathaniel

Simon Haidamous

9.1

Now this is wine. My friend at Pappas recommended this. I was initially reluctant but so glad I went for it. — 10 years ago

David Tashjian

9.1

Reluctant but light cab nose. Well integrated. Tannins have softened to leave a sophisticated red fruit palate. Medium bodied. Smooth and enjoyable. 18 years old and wonderful. — 10 years ago

Bill Bender

8.9

Underwhelming for one of my favorite producers. Tannins dominate. Fruit is reluctant right now. Maybe in a dumb phase? — 11 years ago

Colin Thorne

8.9

Reluctant aromas. Chewy palate silky finish builds up steam in the finish with some sweet black currant pastilles and Violet tones. — 11 years ago

Nadia Y

9.1

Trader joes — 13 years ago

Bill Bender

9.4

This is undoubtedly next level but still in its larval stage. The youngest Togni I’ve opened and I consumed it solo over 2 days of the weekend. Much more expressive on day 2. Black cherry, cacao and saddle leather are there but it is reluctant right now. I’m not a score guy but I believe AG or RP gave this 100 points. Hold for a minimum of 10 years if you have the patience and space. Don’t get me wrong it is very good, it just hasn’t developed yet in to what makes his wines so damn special. — 8 years ago

Matt Trader

9.5

Did a little Coravin training for my team with one of their reps, Taylor. I have to say, Melka is almost always kickin', but 2013 was a bit monstrous for me. The 15.5% ABV wasn't well hidden, and the wine isn't going to be ready to drink for another 5-10 years once it has calmed down.
This made me sad. Also, made me reluctant to try the equally high alcohol, 2014, also with a 94 Advocate critique. Boy was I wrong..

MELKA'S BACK, BABY! This was so elegant, like, stupid smooth and you wouldn't believe a minute that the alcohol was that high. The oak was perfect, the fruit, the tannin, all on point. This has to be the best CJ yet. Dark plum, blackberry cobbler, smoke, leather, tobacco, mocha, dark chocolate, pepper, and just a smoooooth finish. This is one that everyone needs to buy up while it is available. It will cellar very well, but it is already a WOW wine. This is the kind of wine that got me hooked on this wine maker, great job Philippe! — 8 years ago

Chris MacLean

9.2

Classic, perfumed, delicate, and a touch reluctant. — 9 years ago

Chris MacLean

9.2

Not exactly closed but definitely still reluctant to unleash its full expression. The complexity is there but hiding. Good length and balance. 14 euros by the glass at Ma Cuisine. (The first glass, from a previously-opened bottle, didn't show well. Glad we didn't have to pay for both.) — 10 years ago

with Sarah

bharat

9.0

Great Rioja for the price. Was reluctant to buy it at grocery outlet but will definitely go back and pick up some more! Was just as awesome if not better on the second day — 10 years ago

Weibo Jiang

9.0

Shut down at the moment. Call feel all the substances here but reluctant and awkward somehow @.@ 喝酒真是看酒的心情 — 10 years ago

Olivius Maximus

8.9

Once this beauty's reluctant armpits open up after a night of saying 'I'm sure', it matures like Betty White. Black cherries, currant, cloves, and some silkiness that slides it down the gullet lightly. Not Demetria's best wine I've ever had but definitely worth a gander. — 11 years ago

Bill Bender

9.8

Wow! My past experience with the '02 was a tight, tannic, larval, reluctant superstar. It has spread its wings wide and full! Absolute masterpiece. Everything in unison. Lush, velvet, cocoa, forest floor goodness! — 11 years ago

Thomas Hughes

8.9

Riesling's have a reputation for being sweet. So I was a bid reluctant when my sister asked me to try this white. Of course, I have enjoyed Trefethen wines for over 20 years (it was one of my mother's favorite vineyards). While the palate is not as complex as a red, this crisp, light glass is refreshing on a warm day. And it does not break the bank at under $20; however, it may be difficult to find. They may only sell it direct. Cheers! — 13 years ago

with Heidi

David Shaw

8.9

My last bottle of the 2012. Dense purple red. Plum, red fruit and a little earth/funk in the nose. Raspberry, boysenberry, plum and cola in mouth, tart, mild skin astringency on finish with lemon, plum and cola in aftertaste. A nice Central Coast Pinot with character, produced by Reluctant Wine Co. — 8 years ago

Shawn R

9.5

The 13 was absolutely spectacular so the 15 had big shoes to fill...I was reluctant to opening thinking it needs more bottle time. Not the case, wet rock honeysuckle and white peach 🍑 fill the nose. Lemon, quince and pineapple coat the palate. Finish is rich and layered with a sense of tannins. Serve at room temp is a must. — 8 years ago

Tom Riley

9.5

2010. Opens brawny, even after a good decant. But soon thereafter there appears a wine that is cool, sleek, elegant all the while being powerful, concentrated, and balanced. Seven years in it clings to its primary self, reluctant to age. Tannins are soft and I imagine will only get softer. Long, long finish. This is a special wine. — 9 years ago

Jennifer Levenson

9.3

Fruity, smooth, then, wait for it...... Complex with layers of leather, oaky/smokey/ no snappy tannin acidic finish- just niceness. So give it a whirl! I was reluctant because I am SO OVER zins and their hangover but , fellow winos, this grown up grape juice is a hidden gem for the price. — 9 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.2

I am usually reluctant to try Grenache from the new world, but this one I was looking forward to and was happily surprised. — 10 years ago

Bill Bender

9.3

Double trouble. Short decant, tight and reluctant first 30 minutes with not much depth, then opened beautifully and put on weight and complexity. A front load of cassis, then bruised plum and warm wet earth. Suggest 3 hour decant to let it strut. — 10 years ago

with Sammie

Simon Haidamous

9.2

Impressive. Was reluctant to take on a 2011, but it was rock solid. Reminded me of mid-2000s Pine Ridge Rutherford. — 11 years ago

Can Huynh

9.2

So closed. I should of decanted this 2 days ago. Very reluctant to open. Classy. Hidden perfume Find tannins despite the age. Like a 2010 Bordeaux. — 11 years ago

Joel Tan

9.9

Absolutely did not expect to taste this but was totally blown away. The 2000 seemed rather closed the night I had it, but this younger 2004 really showed its stuff. Medicinal earthy aromas mixed with sweet cherry tones and smokey complex notes just continued to evolve on the palate. I was very reluctant to finish my portion and was so happy when I managed to get another taste! — 12 years ago

J Z

9.7

Reluctant Panther valentines day 2013 — 13 years ago