X'Zavierr Garland

9.7

This wine is very lit. Pairs perfectly with pepper-jack cheese cubes and track 5 on the Blueprint 2 . — 10 years ago

Ameilia Douglas

8.9

Lovely Tuscan Shiraz drunk in Romez Can't think of tasting notes as I've drunk too many reds on this month in Italy and not kept proper track but do remember specifically asking the waiter to bring the bottle so I could take a pic to remember it. — 12 years ago

with William

Nick Lobaccaro

9.6

This wine, made from a blend of very old vine Grenache and younger vine Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon grown on terraced vineyards, is among the most exciting wines I have tasted. Unfortunately, only 300 cases are produced, all of which is exported to the United States. It is aged in 100% new French oak casks and bottled without fining or filtration. 1994 is considered to be one of Spain's all-time great vintages, so it is not surprising that this wine possesses more potential than the exceptional 1993 and 1992. Try to imagine a hypothetical blend of Petrus, l'Evangile, Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape, and Napa's 1993 Colgin Cabernet Sauvignon. The color is an opaque black/purple. The nose offers up spectacularly rich, pure aromas of blackberries, black-raspberries, minerals, and subtle vanillin from new oak barrels. Extremely rich and dense, with unbelievable levels of concentration and extract, this amazing wine is a strong candidate for a three-digit rating when it develops more maturity in 5-8 years. Since it is a newly created wine, there is no track record established for ageability, but a wine such as this should keep for 20-25 years. This is one of the most exciting young wines anyone could possibly taste. Awesome! — 12 years ago

J

9.0

Nutty, nice hops, not so bitter that it runs over the malt. A good beer on a hot day. — 11 years ago

Dana Thompson

9.5

Happy New Year! Nothing like a big 'ol Columbia Valley blend on a chilly New Year's Eve. Lots of blackberry, oak (but not enough to make this bomb too edgy) and leather. Had the '11 and was really impressed but the '12 has more depth and accessibility. — 11 years ago

Jonathan Udkow

Import & Logistics, CA Sales Manager Pacific Prime WIne

9.7

This Rose is one of the years best and perfect after a long sunny day. Tried this at Toast and had to track it down. Bright ripe strawberries And Rose petals on the nose. A nice touch of wet gravel as well. Mouth feel is crisp, great acidity, almost perfect. Cherries and strawberries with a bit of lavender and spice on the finish. A long lasting taste of chocolate covered cherries finishes it off. — 12 years ago

Victor Aul

9.0

Back on track!! Solid wine well balanced. Honey, orange taffy and balanced oak. — 11 years ago

John H Duncan

9.2

2010 is right on track. Violets! — 11 years ago

Dade Thieriot

10

If anybody harbors doubts about whether or not the Chateau Rayas southern Rhone estate is back on track after the passing of the great Jean Reynaud in the mid 90s need only have a whiff and a sip of this glorious wine to be totally convinced--HALLELUJAH! — 12 years ago

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Doug Burress

Sales K&L Wines

9.2

Ok! Back on track! Fresh and delicious. — 13 years ago