Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Light golden color. Nice hint of petrol right out of the bottle. Additional aromas and flavors of peach, nectarine, green apple, pineapple, honey and an intense lime note. A pleasant sour note on the finish. Bold, fruit forward and round with excellent mouthfeel. Crisp, but just a bit short on acidity. — 2 months ago

Donald Williams

9.5

Perfect example of how to make Chardonnay. — 4 months ago

with Bonnie

Erik Longabardi

9.2

An unsung American winemaker. Still making great wines — 9 months ago

Emily Salles

9.5

High acid and pear, a little spicy (cilantro?) and slightly effervescent — 2 years ago

David Shaw

9.0

Purple red, very good clarity, medium pigment extraction. Cherry, raspberry aromas with some barrel wood. On initial pour, cola, black pepper and sour plum. Soft mouthfeel but slightly bitter finish. Needs time to open. After two hours, flavors resolve into tart plum and some cola with slight pomegranate finish, mild skin astringency, good balance, almost no bitterness. A different take from previous vintages but solid rendition of the variety. — 3 months ago

Pooneet K

9.2

Wonderful Bordeaux style red blend from Sullivan. Really quite balanced at this point - tannins have receded, acid slightly there, very good fruit. — 6 months ago

Tim L

9.1

Haven’t enjoyed the many joys of South African blends nor Cinsault grape joys at all… but joy of discovery of fine wine is still very real...joyful. Great balance, palate rich dark fruit satisfying distinguished no excesses to distract…this wine earns a true yada yada yada embellishment award. Net commentary: Drink with resolution. — 10 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

In 1877, Illario and Leopoldo Ruffino laid the foundations of their dream to make Italian wines from the heart of Tuscany. Medium Ruby red color with aromas of dark berry fruit and earthy spice, blend of 80% Sangiovese with rest Merlot and Cab Sauv. On the palate flavors of black cherry and plum with tobacco, pepper and earthy cedar notes. Full-bodied, well balanced soft drying tannins on a smooth medium+ finish. Grab some Italian food and enjoy the great value wine. Consistent quality, a Fav!! — 3 months ago

Mike Holzer

9.6

Holy shot this wine is good. Full body dark fruit on the nose and palate. Intense long lasting delicious. Love it. Want more. Thanks Wendy! — 7 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Began 1916, when Juan Gil Giménez, great-grandfather of the present generation, built a winery in heart of Jumilla. Blue label spent 18 months in new French and American oak barrels. Monastrell, Cab Sauv & Syrah blend (60/30/10), low yield, aromas of red berry and toasty oak. Palate shows flavors of dark berry fruits, espresso, cacao and hints of sweet spice. Round dusty tannins, well integrated with oak, medium+ finish ending with fruit and rich earthy oaky character. Nice! — a year ago