This wine is 6 years old and has essentially zero sediment. That means a heavy-duty filtration, which causes me to think, how much flavor did they strip out? Putting that aside, this is very good. Classic scents of brambly dark blackberry and a hint of dark maple syrup, and smoky gravel. In the mouth, it’s large framed, and would benefit from a bit more flesh and fruit. But that’s quibbling. It went very nicely with my mesquite grilled hangar steak. — 8 years ago
Dark hazy purple mixed with bloody red, almost inky dark. Nose of hickory fragrance, nice sweet oaks, warmth, some hit spice, some leather, and some powerful alcohol in the nasal cavity. Very nice nose. Taste of some dark chocolate, ample acidity, leathery, tinkling sensation, silky mouthfeel, zest, sweet plum mixed with sweet oak. She shows good Syrah flavors, and low in tannins. Aftertaste of nice zest to balance the sweet note, medium long and tasty, a bit too much sulfate bittersweetness is a pity. She is a decent NV. — 9 years ago
Muy rico. Excelente cuerpo, sabores complejos. — 10 years ago
Excelente pedida com personalidade e sabor autêntico! Malbec excellent tast with berries and sweet at exact measure! Excellent! — 11 years ago
Very good Pinot Noir and reasonably priced. — 13 years ago
Spicy, ripe cherry nose. Low to medium tannins, and silky, fruit flavor. — 8 years ago
As a lover of Chianti Classico’s, this particularly dry Sangiovese is fantastic. Great bottle for the price. — 8 years ago
Very rich with flavor. More flavor then the regular red ménage a trois. Both are great! — 8 years ago
Very nice with my BT Steak. — 10 years ago
Sweet, spicy, and bottled at just the right age and proof. Spectacular offering from #Balvenie. — 10 years ago
Big, juicy, a lot of ripe fruit. Tannins are soft and buttery sweet. — 11 years ago
Always good with daddy — 13 years ago
Very peaty, campfire smoke hits the nose immediately. There’s a hint of raisin and some tar, then a long saline finish. One of the best Islay’s I’ve had. It is a beast; consider yourself warned if you prefer a lighter or fruitier flavor profile. — 8 years ago
So much peat and smoke. Also more subtle grassy notes and earthy sweetness. Super light-bodied. A great Islay scotch. — 9 years ago
Great old vine Zin — 10 years ago
Black cherry, raspberry notes. Fair amount of acidity. Paired well with baked salmon. — 11 years ago
Aromas of dark cherries and raspberries. Some blackberries among the rich luxurious oak. Superb taste and balance with amazing body and finish. — 12 years ago
Great table wine! — 13 years ago
Gregory Fulchiero
So subtle - dried orange peel, potpourri and creamed corn - a delight, thank Hugh — 7 years ago