Bob McDonald

9.4

A rich crimson red in colour. Cassis , bay leaf mulberry and notes of violets. On the palate black currant, restrained yet sweetish - see notes from a year ago in March 2020. Sam Middleton, part owner and winemaker likes to drink Quintets between 10 and 15 years of age although I have had much older examples from friend and longtime Mount Mary collector, Dr Peter Sklavos. One of Australia’s classiest Cabernets. Not as minty as Coonawarra or as herbal as Margaret River. Commemorates the passing of founder, Dr John Middleton in 2006 as on the label. — 5 years ago

Murray Tarvis

9.3

STWC. Sweet Black fruit and cassis aroma. Strong Ribena and blackcurrant ice cream on tip of tongue very bold tannins. Not subtle but I love this. Wonder if it ages? — 6 years ago

Melissa Mesko

9.0

One of the better Pinot Grigios I’ve had probably because it is blended with Chardonnay. Citrus and peach as well as a little buttery. — 7 years ago

Edmond Bordelon

9.5

Susan Krausz was a wonderful host again this year. She has reason to be proud of her wines, because they are spectacular! I am not a Sauvignon Blanc fan, but in the hands of winemaker Sam Kaplan, it is not a citrus bomb. Instead, it is a complex combination and balance of mineral, banana, tropical fruit without the bite. One of the few Sauvignon Blancs that I feel can be great now and 6 years from now. — 8 years ago

with Ryan, Lauren and 1 other

Paul T HB

9.6

Great new Chardonnay from Sam Kaplan,
Parker 94-96 — 8 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

This is one of the Single Block Cuvees from Two Paddocks owned by actor and raconteur, Sam Neill. Sam is an engaging and very funny guy - could have done Stand Up! From the Program and Bio - "Producers and Purveyors of Pinot to Gentry and Ratbags since 1993."
This wine was 50% whole bunch as with all 3 Cuvées offered. Textbook Otago Pinot with wild Thyme nose, cherry and luscious silky mouthfeel with fine tannin structure. — 9 years ago

Billy L.

9.4

First trying Sam Kaplan’s Maxem UV Pinot Noir; excellent, young with long life ahead. Cheers 🍇🍷 — 5 years ago

Billy L.

9.7

Kudos to these Delectable Trendsetters
for their posts & information on this Winery; Sam Kaplan is Winemaker:
@Grant Everett
@Edmond Bordelon
@Craig Otten
Cheers 🍇🍷👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻 — 6 years ago

Craig Otten

9.6

Nice job Sam! — 7 years ago

Ted Glasnow

9.2

This guy fucks @Sam Smith — 8 years ago

Edmond Bordelon

9.5

One of the casualties from the Napa fires in Atlas Peak region. Coliseum Block burnt to a crisp. (Bottom right photo). This is one of Arkenstone’s ventures outside of Howell Mountain. Winemaker Sam Kaplan says ‘hold on all of your stock because it will take a while to get this vineyard back to full production’. Sad to hear because Coliseum Block was full of depth in color, texture and complexity. — 8 years ago

with Ryan and Katherine

Lloyd Sun

9.6

Hi Sam. Thank you.... wish you Rest In Peace. — 8 years ago

Holly Hawley

9.0

Now my go to wine of choice. Absolutely love it! — 9 years ago

Mitzy Ann O'Brien

9.3

Looooved this Shiraz! So jammy and delicious — 5 years ago

Hannah Fyson

9.3

Beautiful Smokey flavours, very smooth. — 5 years ago

Edmond Bordelon

9.4

TGIF! Poking around trying to make room in the wine cooler for a new shipment and decided it was time for a big big Friday pizza wine after the Arnold Palmer Golf Classic. Arkenstone’s Cabernet Sauvignon has the right spice and fruit blend for the job. The NVD was young but opened up nicely very quickly. God bless winemaker Sam Kaplan! — 7 years ago

with Katherine

Simon Weston

9.1

Described as an ale/lager hybrid this beer has a slight cloudiness and does have a fresh, effervescent yet mildly floral hoppy rich character. Very good. — 8 years ago

Alex Jones

Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines

9.0

Just so good, like listening to Sam Cooke’s Night beat. — 8 years ago

Michael McNabb

9.4

I love this wine! Thanks Sam! — 8 years ago

Alec Jeffery

9.0

From a small producer, for a 3 year old wine shows amazing balance and good complexity, certainly more old world in style. — 9 years ago