Kirk F

9.2

Went back a year and changed vineyard from Clos Pepe to Turner. This wine was not as well received when reviewed but tasted side by side it showed better than its younger sibling. Less heat, more purity in the fruit. A very pleasant wine. Again, @Andrew Vigniello works his magic on this 50 case production beaut. — 9 years ago

with Michael and Jeff

Chris Sowick

9.0

$39.99 from Arrowine. Friends and Family wine from RdV. Rich tannins, cherry tones. Great little sibling, and great value, in the RdV line. — 9 years ago

Ben

9.0

Juicer than its dark label sibling. Great wine. Grown in volcanic ash. — 10 years ago

Ira Schwartz

8.9

Similar to its sibling the Cistes this was not very generous on the nose and only slightly more accessible in the mouth. Once again the acid was prominent but nice red fruit tried to make an appearance but it was held back by some heat on the finish. — 10 years ago

Kelsey Jacques

9.0

Fresh and light. Nice blend — 10 years ago

Dave Chambers

9.0

Have you discovers Baden's Pinots yet? If not, here's one you might want to start with! My only caution is to alert you to the small"CS" you see here below the vintage date - that little symbol is the only visible oxidation separating this wine from its less expensive sibling. Tart red cherries and spice notes reminiscent of Santa Cruz Mountains Pinots! — 11 years ago

Hikari Iwasaki

9.5

A more nuanced and mature older sibling of Grand Marnier, methinks. — 11 years ago

Allison Worone

9.2

A summer favourite. — 11 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

8.9

This is part f the four sisters portfolio of wines from geelong — 12 years ago

Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.0

Very clean, fresh, just enough flesh. Aligote is chardonnay's pretty but overlooked sibling, too bad you don't see it that often — 12 years ago

Dave Schneider

9.3

I remember drinking this one more than 10 years ago and loving it. I kept it’s sibling sitting around since then. At first, I thought I waited too long to drink it. Kind of had that old sour cherry taste. With 30 minutes, those off flavors started to melt away revealing a lovely nuanced cdp with lots of wonderful classic Rhône flavors. — 9 years ago

Ira Schwartz

9.4

This was the older sibling at the table. A little bossy, serious and confident. Elegant focused nose and a slightly austere palate . Kept opening with air. Full of freshness. — 9 years ago

Jason Sliwa

9.3

Noticeably better than it's older sibling, as advertised. More subtle acidity and brashness, more persistence and elegance throughout. @Chris MacLean — 10 years ago

with Marissa, Vicki and 3 others

Bob McDonald

9.4

A brilliant $30 Chardonnay- one of the best ever. The younger sibling of the famous Art Series. Stone fruit and grilled nuts. A delicious mouth filling Chardonnay. — 10 years ago

Barron Nydam

9.3

I'm impressed. Framed by oak beautifully. Black current & blackberry. Wonderful high acidity, smooth tannins, length, and depth. Remarkably Bordeaux - that's not unexpected based on the winemaker. This makes me want to explore its bigger sibling. — 11 years ago

Kyle Lockhart

9.4

This wine was even better than its sibling. It was sweeter and even more complex. Such a stand out bottle. If only everyone could drink a bottle like this, such a game changer. — 11 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

Black cassis and ruby dark red fruits, dark chocolate, black tea, soft spices, tobacco leaf and dusty soft tannins on finish. Definitely a young sibling of Pavie without the same elegance, polish and finish. — 11 years ago

Krista Thiessen

9.0

Easy to drink and enjoy when friends reunite! — 11 years ago

with Naomi and Laura

Tom Kobylarz

9.0

More modern than its cross street sibling. — 12 years ago

Erin Pooley

Owner/Winemaker Good Luck Wines

10

Pinot Meunier is my favourite grape variety. For the new world- I love it so much more than its Noir sibling. It says- hi! I have depth- but I don't take myself seriously. I really like stems and I smell of sweet wet leaves crunching under foot. Yes. Yes.... And yes. Happy Thanksgiving! — 14 years ago

Narun P

9.0

Tasted at Chateau.
2/3 CS, 1/3 M

Deep and dark garnet, opaque, compact and youthful rim.

Rather restrained nose, much less expressive even as compared with its little sibling. Classic bouquet of cassis, graphite, minerals, and boysenberry.

Structured and definitely a very serious wine that needs time. Leafy cassis, herbal notes, pine cone, minerals.

Didn't want to come out of its shell today but potentials are evident. 10 years worth of patience minimum required for this mere "second wine". 90+ — 9 years ago

Doug Powers

9.3

Redfruits and some earthy aromas, similar flavors with some licorice/anise into finish, more fruit-driven than its sibling (VT), still solid structure, drinks well now but capable of further aging. — 9 years ago

Jake Hajer

9.0

Crisp, clean for a Belgian style triple , but not hot at 8.5%. Brewed in Chicago, drinking this to root on the Cubs!!! — 10 years ago

Martin G Rivard

9.7

This was the fourth one of the evening. It was incredibly well received and truly showed amazingly. Very focused and Well refined. The sibling was awesome but now we know why big brother knows best! — 10 years ago

with Christine and Tara

Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.4

Not a shy wine, this shows the textural character of Riesljng's half-sibling Chardonnay, but cut through with that wonderful appley Riesljng acidity — 10 years ago

Patrick Hu

9.4

Gentler and sweeter than its older sibling. — 11 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.2

One of my favourite mid priced wines in Oz. Northern Rhone in style - white pepper, roast meats with some cherry nuances. A less concentrated version to its more expensive older sibling, the Langhi. — 11 years ago

Matthew Phillips

9.0

Very herbal on nose and palate. Rich. Prob not as nice as its cheaper sibling Bakers Gully. — 11 years ago

Richard Lawson

9.6

Destined to become an Aussie Classic like its Pinot Noir sibling. Intensely pure and balanced with integrated top quality oak. — 12 years ago

Roger Cormier

9.3

Highly recommend. — 13 years ago