Michael B

9.2

Another tasting! 30-35 year old vines composed of 47% cab, 47% merlot, 5% cab franc, 2% petit verdot. Smells full of dark fruit, very plush.
Dark cherry notes predominate, with some black currant and blue berries. Appreciably greater complexity than Beychevelle’s second label. Very smooth. Hint of smokiness. Very well balanced. Nice mouthy feel. The tannins are strong and quite restricted at the back end. Slightly too acidic, it's a bit early for this one (but I’m nit picking) Overall Amazing. In 10 years or so this is going to be ridiculous. I’m finding it difficult to rate the wine I’m tasting in the current moment versus what it will become over the next 10 years. Either way, the experience was gold. — 6 years ago

ie

9.1

A proper image, there is not so much children virgin colours). Oaky and young, condensed, showy and restricted at the same time. Doesn't change too much on day three, leave it for 5-7 years. — 7 years ago

Erik Ackerman

9.4

First vintage of this wine from Winemaker Chris Carpenter and it didn't disappoint. Yverdon is a classic Napa unrated for those of us who remember the old Yverdon label and this wine pays homage to the roots of the vineyard. — 7 years ago

with Mandi

Kieran Roberts

9.1

Another great wine. A bit more restricted but well balanced — 8 years ago

Kristi Calcagno

8.9

Mountain fruit from 2000 foot elevations with restricted root development. This was a cooler year and it shows. An hour or so open revealed the chocolate and blackberry layers and allowed some acidic qualities to soften. — 8 years ago

Vadim T

9.0

Very popular wine and always a safe bet. The vintage of 2013 provides a very satisfying experience that starts with a powerful nose of passion fruit and citrus as soon as you open the bottle and lasts to the very end. Very fruity, but with some restricted acidity. New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc at its best. — 9 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.2

LOCKED. UP. Tasted three 14 Cabs over 3 nights: 1 from Montagu, 1 from William Harrison and this one. Out of all 3, this one is the most tannic. The most restricted. And the one with perhaps the most potential. Opened with a great red berry nose, herbal. Middle is black cherry, olive, medium to full bodied. After 2 hours, showing more in the front. Will be more integrated in 2020. — 6 years ago

ie

8.9

A wine that makes you doubt, if you ask it to find a place in your wine universe. For me it’s just a delightful joy of levitation. White flowers, white fruits in white clothes. Moreish and restricted, moreish because restricted, delicately mineral and graceful — 6 years ago

TheSkip

9.1

A far better showing than when I had this last year. Age has done it well. Much more brambly on the nose. There is still restricted fruit on the palate, with notes of underripe blackberry and blueberry. Cedar and leather also. Tannins much better integrated this time around as well. — 7 years ago

Joe Conti

9.6

VERY nice. Feminine but not restricted. — 8 years ago

with Bill, Roman and 1 other

Ian Cairns

9.5

Light and elegant and thought provoking. Loved that it's restricted but still has depth. Nice subtle smokiness. — 9 years ago

Vadim T

9.0

A little dry but very pleasant. 2006 vintage lived up to restricted expectations of a less important Burgundy. The finish with raspberry notes was very satisfying — 9 years ago

Carl Fischer

9.5

My better half pulled this - I screamed NOOOOO!!!! as I heard the cork pop - we only had one bottle and I thought it would be way too early. The good news is that this Chris Carpenter made Syrah from Spring Mountain, while a baby, yes, is still absolutely delicious.

The nose offers up baking spice and vanilla. The tannins are gripping on the entry. Flavors of blackberry, brown sugar, hint of bacon (the strong savory notes that can be typical of Syrah are thankfully absent). Very balanced - it’s fruit forward without being sweet or a fruit bomb. There is decent acid but the tannins are dominating.

Give this one a little more time or a serious decant. Still excellent now. — 6 years ago

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9.0

Extra rich. Definitely borders on a Merlot you could have for dessert. Very forward dark chocolate, like this things 95% cacao. A raisiny plumy sauce injected with oak, dark cherries, and a heavier dark spice going on. Restricted acid round tannins. Great wine but can't do these regularly — 7 years ago

A K

9.7

Amazing wine! Restricted sweetness and nice freshness. My new favourite — 8 years ago

Justin James

9.0

Really nice. One of our favorite accessible rosés. Nice tartness, restricted sweetness. Goes with anything, esp fish — 8 years ago

Pekka K

9.0

Nice good Prosecco. Attainable from Alko in restricted Finland. A little light to my taste but still very nice. — 8 years ago

Kyle Harvey

9.0

I am reviewing the 2012 Pino from Gulfi - the bums @Delectable can't seem to find it. This was an elegant wine made from grapes from Etna and made at Gulfi. Full of cherry, subtle earthy tones, restricted tannins and was perfect with veal chops. — 8 years ago

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Head Wine Buyer Western Market

8.9

fruit is withdrawn, more green apple than stonefruit, apparently due to ungrafted vines and restricted yields. — 10 years ago