Vasanth Balakrishnan

8.9

Pretty interesting #napamerlot - rich prune and raisin notes, touch of spice, never had a Merlot like this before. — 7 years ago

AgeyFixey

9.2

I had never tried anything from these guys before, but this is a winner. Literally. It cleaned up at a number of blind tasting this year and did not disappoint. Dark cherry, blackberry, floral a bit of smoke. Long finish with smooth feel, but detectable tannins. — 8 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Deep Crimson with purple rim. Has the colour of a less than 5 year old wine. Earthy tarry aromas. On the palate very savoury and enticing with meaty notes. Old School Hunter Valley Shiraz from Vineyards worked by the legendary Maurice O'Shea in the 1940s and 50s. Like the wines O'Shea made this will live for decades although this wine is more full bodied than these wines from that era. About 10 years ago I was lucky to buy a 1952 (my birth year) at Auction made by the legend. Still holding up at 50+ years of age and barely medium bodied. Had another bottle 457 weeks later on 22/4/26. This was the ripe rich South Australian model which thankfully they have left behind and returned to their medium bodied roots. This was dense Ruby and opaque. Ripe rich and tarry. A full bodied palate with great length and pronounced tannins. Already 20 years old and somewhat of a pup. Could cellar for at least another 10 years. Had another bottle on 23rd April 2026 with consistent notes. This is a huge wine and not true to the Hunter Valley style. Rich ripe and tannic. Will cellar for another 5 to 10 years plus. — 9 years ago

Rubychick

8.9

Lovely blend of 5 red grapes including the delicious Nebbiolo. Gary Gosatti back to his Italian roots with some clever European styles and deservedly dark horse winery of the year. Arlewood Wines. — 10 years ago

Craig McCaw

9.0

Big fan of Willamette Valley Pinots in general and this one is excellent! — 10 years ago

Vincent Derquenne

9.0

This is what you want to drink for thanksgiving or any other days!!!
Just a way of life!
Peace out!!!! — 11 years ago

boyd

9.3

Beautiful and elegant. Everything lovers of '07 will love. Great stuff. — 11 years ago

Lucas

9.3

My final bottle of red wine for 2014 paired with ribeye. Absolutely delicious, changing in character with almost every glass. I woke up this morning to read the sad news that Serge passed away yesterday. Rest in peace Mr Hochar. — 12 years ago

Lisa Hunter

9.1

This is a very nice red blend! Great find! Not too sweet. Has kind of a smoky flavor which are from the chocolate notes. The chocolate and caramel flavor a blend so well with the black cherry, raspberry and vanilla. Smooth texture. — 12 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Deep roots of Beaulieu were first planted back in 1900, when founder Georges de Latour noticed similarities with his native Bordeaux and declared the Napa Valley ideal for winemaking. A blend of 76% Cab Sauv, 13% Merlot, 11% of Cab Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Aromas of sweet dark berry fruit and earthy floral scents. On the palate blackberry and currants, spicy notes on full soft ripe tannins, nice mouthfeel, lingering finish ending with earthy mineral character. — 7 years ago

Roy Santos

10

Bright and zingy with tensile tannins. Hints of cherries and raspberries, with a garnishing of basil and oregano. Rio Sordo indicates an underground river that makes the vines muscular at the roots. Quite the entertaining wine, full of surprises. — 8 years ago

with Mike

Bob McDonald

9.6

My favourite cuvée from Egly - 100% Pinot Noir. No Pinot Meunière Delectable. Only 30 cms of Top soil and the roots go straight into the chalk. One could smell the chalky minerality. Average age of the vines is 40 years - with the oldest planted in Ambonnay in 1946 with base Wine coming from the 2009 and 2010 vintages. Great power Flavour and Intensity. — 8 years ago

Peter Ernst

10

So in the battle is who is the best child... we paired the 88 vs the 90 (son vs daughter birth year). Both were outstanding but the 88 had more age in the color and softness on the nose and palate. Family currently arguing over density but for me the 90 was more dense. Lots of mixed fruit leather smoke and terroir which is very French but great for those who enjoy it. So in the name of family peace we rate both as outstanding but the 90 (the daughter) is a bit bigger. Cheers — 10 years ago

Chris Dreher

9.7

I love this blend. The obvious comparison would be Apothic Dark, but It is not as dark or heavy as Apothic yet even though I love a heavy full bodied wine this wine has a perfect blend of light and dark. It is much easier to drink than Apothic Dark without loosing the good flavor. Because it's a blend I can't put my finger on the exact tones of this wine but it feels quite neutral with an easy finish — 10 years ago

Charles Hetzel

9.7

Drinking this in honor of Barbara Richards may she rest in peace #paloma #merlot — 10 years ago

Jennings Lawton DePriest

9.0

Strong notes of strawberry/cherry — 11 years ago

Julie Stuart

9.2

Was a little disappointed at the options this tasting with the exception of this one! — 11 years ago

Taylor Barnebey

9.0

Very nice texture. Fairly rich fruit, touch of minerality keeps it true to its roots #Colombier #Vacqueyras 2013 — 12 years ago

Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.9

Very classic style in the spirit of alcase. — 12 years ago

Kevin

9.5

Wow dat plum. It draws out EXTREMELY well. If you are a plum fan, would suggest. — 7 years ago

with Emily

Richard Brun

9.0

has a good combination of spices and wood flavor. not sweet amd good for steaks — 8 years ago

Walter Jones

10

I love the sweet smoothness of the wine.it was sweet ,also at the same time the wine had a dryness this wine was really good for the price i paid at my local target. Go try this wine out you will love it — 8 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Winemaker Joseph J. Wagner is a 4th generation winemaker from a family with farming and winemaking roots in the Napa Valley since 1906. Deep Ruby (darkest Pinot almost looks like a Cab) with aromas of ripe berries and spice notes. The palate shows rich black fruits, blackberries, plums and black cherries, vanilla spice, cedar and cacao. Rich soft tannins, firm acidity on lingering finish ending with mineral tones. Nice! — 9 years ago

Shawn Thompson

8.9

A lighter nose with a palate of cranberry, strawberry and a light zesting of orange. A darker, deeper rosé with a long fruity finish. — 10 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

8.9

First of the three Pinot Noirs sent to us by Chris. Strong garnet red with a moderate intensity. More opaque than the Yamhill Springs. Nose was subtle to start with some bright red cherries and opened up to some purple floral notes, cherry cola and an undertone of forest floor. The floral notes definitely took over as time went on. Palate was coated in cherries with undertones of lavender and herbs like sage. Moderate acidity (7/10) with a smoother and more rounded moderate body than the Yamhill Springs. Moderate plus finish. Great experience with some single vineyard Pinots! Drink till 2019. — 10 years ago

Jacob Rodriguez

9.0

Perfume aromatics of raspberry earth and cherry, with an elegant long finish — 10 years ago

Kevin Reyes

10

The last vintage of Verset. Rest in Peace — 11 years ago

Keith Crump

9.5

This sav is taking the nz fold to new heights and may bring me back to my kiwi roots that I embraced with Marlborough in the 1990s this worthy of a grand Sancerre or white Bordeaux great drinking — 11 years ago

Adam Martin

9.1

Very dry, mild tannins, hints of caramel/umami in the body, crisp finish. No coarseness — 12 years ago

with Shi

Matthew Kaner

Owner/Wine Director Bar Covell

9.6

served at the historic Toast to Peace between President Nixon and the Premier of China in 1972! — 13 years ago