Jesse Pender

Assistant Winemaker Delicato Family Vineyards

9.0

Really enjoyed this wine. Best Merlot I have had in a while. — 7 years ago

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.3

Medium weight. Mineral. Cherries. Nicely reserved, understated. Sassafras. — 8 years ago

with William

Todd Abrams

9.3

Somewhere between red and rosé. A gorgeous shade of candy crimson and an ideal drink for warm spring days. Poundable juicy red berries with notes of baking spice and a pleasant grip on the finish. Party wine. — 8 years ago

with Evan

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.4

Sassafras, smoky oak. Takes a lot of time to open up in the glass. Brightness emerges. Integrated. Advocates patience. — 8 years ago

with William

Scott Rowe

9.2

The colour of this was intense!! An epic shade of yellow I have now experienced. The wine itself lived up to the hype. — 9 years ago

Martin Redmond

9.2

Ruby color. Initially tight on the nose, but after a bit of air it opened up very nicely showing mixed red berry liqueur (cherry, raspberry), cardamom, sassafras and damp earth aromas. On the palate it's lush, focused and lively with a gorgeous mouth feel sporting velvety well integrated tannins with cherry and raspberry liqueur, spice flavors with an attractive lingering floral and spicy finish. 2009 Vintage. — 9 years ago

Nina Terrell

9.4

Lovely! Not too sweet, not too bubbly! Beautiful shade of pink! — 10 years ago

Real

9.9

So good I could chug it. Great wine trolley purchase. — 10 years ago

Peter Wassam

9.0

Smells like dank nug. Kiwi and melon on palate. Medium plus body and acidity. A shade of wool. — 10 years ago

William Goldsmith

9.0

Not quite it's normal wow I think this bottle a shade off. — 10 years ago

with Ryann

Paul Watson

9.0

2009 vintage. Soft subtle sassafras,cherry with adequate lift and well integrated tannin. Delightful. — 10 years ago

Anna Sangiacomo

9.4

The nose is roasted meats, Dark Cherry and sassafras. Plush & round. The tannins are very refined. — 7 years ago

Chris Wurth

9.4

I love this wine. The taste is very unique and quite enjoyable. Taste like a mosquito. I just wish I could find more of it. Will definitely buy again. — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Nose of lightly; sweet, tart and sour ripe elegant fruits of; blackberries blueberries, pouched black plum, black raspberries, cherries, strawberries, faint rich moist, black soil, light; clove, cinnamon and vanilla and bright, fresh, fragment red florals. The fruits match the nose and are ruby ripe with a shade of candied characteristics. A little more pronounced moist rich dark earth than on the nose, vanilla, light clove, gentle, soft crushed dry rock powder, fresh dark, gently perfumed red & dark fresh florals. The mouthfeel is big, rich & lush. The balance of earth and fruit is like a fine Burgundian. The length is long as is the rich finish and the acidity is perfect. Beautiful fresh wine. @ Wakatipu Grill, Central Otago — 8 years ago

Bill Bender

9.6

My first shot at the Realm white and it delivered huge. Astounding aromatics of sassafras (yes! @Roman Sukley) and rain soaked vegetation. Melon rind, stream bed and a lively verve. I may be crazy but I get a Haut Brion blanc vibe here. Outstanding with fresh oysters and good company. — 9 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.3

Third out of the three year blind vertical after the blind Burgundy night. Deep garnet red but a shade or two lighter than the 2002 and 2006. Lots of rustic, earthy and vegetal notes on the nose. Vegetal such as bell peppers. Moderate tannins (6/10) and medium bodied. Lots of greenery, some bark and definitely a rustic edge. Long and lingering finish, that is quite dry. Drink till 2025. — 9 years ago

Matthew Hauck

9.6

From a good friend, has become one I look forward to sipping. It is smooth as a cold creek rock in the shade. — 10 years ago

Anabel del Giorgio

8.9

Black cherry, raspberry, dried rose petal, "sassafras" - well done. Great fruit. — 10 years ago

with Douglas and Mark

Shane Walker

9.0

Very refreshing on a very, very hot day. Sitting in the shade now at the Marina. — 10 years ago

with Michele

Can Huynh

9.3

The most beautiful shade of pink I have ever seen. Smells of everything summer. Juicy plums, cherries. Dry and a fine bead of tannins cap off a very enjoyable experience. Best rose I have ever had. — 10 years ago

Gayla Underkoffler

9.1

What can’t be great about a rustic tannic sagrantino while sitting outdoors in the shade under fans and it’s your last day of work. — 7 years ago

with Steve

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

On the nose, green apple, pineapple, lemon, lime, just underripe green melon, peach, notes of honey, hints of flint and yellow florals. The body is full, creamy & a touch oily. I'm guessing some extra time on less with some stirring. Green & golden apple, lime, lemon, pineapple, green melon & peach. Honey heathered, fine chalkiness and powdery fine minerals, beautiful round acidity with a long, thick, beautiful, elegant, polished finish. The more it warms up in the glass, the better it gets. Oliver their Winemaker, made Meo Camuzet before coming back to take reins at Hubert Lamy. This terroir is one of the most underrated in Burgundy and remains one of Burgundies best values. Photos of; the Domaine, the En Remilly and the father and son team of Hubert & Oliver. This may be $82 on Delectable but it's just a shade above $50 on pre-arrival. — 8 years ago

Berg

9.4

This is a great bottle of Burgundy, and shows the winemaking strength I think. Black cherry, unripe tart strawberry, cloves, sassafras, plenty of sous bois funk already, but in balance. I think this will be a glorious, funky example of hallmark Burgundy in 20 years! — 8 years ago

Young Bock Lee

9.2

Aromas are fully opened up. Clay earthiness, forest, Med plus inensity, ripen black fig, dark cherry, int pencil shade shade and layers of vanilla and oak character. Med body, tons of black pepper and red spicy red pepper spices, bittrness and vanilla oak on the second palate, med plus tannin, long lingering finish of butterscotch whiskey finish. Great steak with butter wine. — 9 years ago

Adam Froehlich

9.2

Sassafras! Citrus, orange peel, lemon curd, pear, apple, pineapple, lychee, fig. Long malolactic and citrusy finish. Tight, elegant and highly acidic Chardonnay — 9 years ago

with Claire

Josh Bernitt

9.6

Truly an amazing wine. Pear, with hints of vanilla and the scent of a cool shade tree on summer day. Very smooth to drink with amazing tannins and a subtle but sweet chewiness that goes amazing with chocolate — 10 years ago

Douglas Braun

9.0

This is the red -mature red rim nice all spice sassafras spice with cherry compote fruit — 10 years ago

Manj Gunawardane

9.0

Blueberries, funk and decent weight with some refreshing acidity. Would have loved to try this a few hours in or in a few years. — 10 years ago

Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

9.3

I've done a Spanish Cava and Jazz night before but Jazz and Shiraz was new for me. And it was absolutely perfect on a chilly Perth evening at @tartscafe with a beaut bottle like this.

Deep seductively sexy shade of red in the glass (good one @towardmusic). Rich aromas of warm sweet berries and is just plain intoxicating on the nose. It caresses the palate with alluring tannins and flavours of mulberries, chocolate and a nice black pepper & berry zing which carries on well into the night. $42 a bottle at Tarts and it's also organic & vegan. All opinions are based on my own taste buds. #wine #tcweekdaywine #shiraz #perth #jazz #battleofbosworth — 10 years ago

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.5

Gorgeous. From half bottle. Bright red and blue fruit. Savory. Aromatic. Sassafras. Pretty, serious and profound. Value. — 10 years ago