Kevin Cahoon

9.4

Nose is more on the fruit than the spice. Nice aromas of blackberry, black cherry and plum fruit. Hints of graphite, road tar and soy. Ripe lush fruit tannins in palate. Lacks a touch of brightness on mid palate due to vintage. Ready to drink and fantastic with braised lamb shoulder. — 9 years ago

Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

9.1

So, grow at high elevation, pick a little earlier and lose the new oak - that's Shiraz that hits my sweet spot. Quiet but elegant, restrained but offering intriguing depth, and closer to St. Joseph than Barossa. Wish there were more Aussie imports like this. — 9 years ago

Jorge C Kapotas

9.5

A precious gem that still has a long long road ahead of it. Very rich, better: exuberant ! A true keep, for at least another 10 years. — 10 years ago

Ryan Soper-Powell

8.9

Awesome drop and on a deal at BWS too ;-) — 10 years ago

Michael Townley

9.0

A non vintage blend that drinks remarkably well with a marinated steak. Hints of cocoa. — 10 years ago

Drew Dodson

9.2

Delicious. Can't wait to revisit down the road — 10 years ago

Rob Patchett

9.3

Wicked cherry flavours from Grenache, good length, nice structure. 14.76 — 11 years ago

Jason Sharpe

9.1

Easy drinking. Very smooth. Had at Basha in St. John's — 11 years ago

Doctor No

8.9

Some absurd ratings out there for this nice but decidedly middle of the road Burg. Light for the vintage. A dark translucent salmon (I've seen some darker roses). Nose of cranberry and orange peel with a little briar and a light touch of spice but not really perfumed. Lithe finish with ample acidity and fine tannins. If pressed I would guess village level Vosne. — 9 years ago

Ron R

9.4

Smoke, rocks, stones, graphite and dark fruits on the nose. As with all of Barton's wine, the mouthfeel is impeccable. Not heavy, nor sweet, just right. Ethereal texture. Supple tannins, finishing with sage, leather, spice and a hint of road tar. I know it reads like muck, but this is the stuff of kings and queens.

12.5% abv and a predominantly cab blend. — 9 years ago

Joseph Leahy

9.5

2014 mountain road riesling , st julian winery, michigan, usa.
This is a wonderful semi-dry riesling with citrus, peach, and tropical notes. Great for a day outside. One of my fav's when ate with a complementary meal, something with a spice preferably. — 10 years ago

Florent Peyre

9.2

It's been a while since I went down the road of the Chassagne. Mostly sort time in St Aubin and Puligny. But I have to say, Chassagne is still very much special. Lots of depth, long in mouth, mineral and oxidized — 10 years ago

David Nussbaum

9.3

Awesome pure Cabernet with years of time to enjoy down the road! — 10 years ago

V M

9.2

Black licorice, tobacco, road tar and raspberries on the nose. Palate has all those notes but ends with pure berries and cream that linger. A nice job in a tough vintage. Feel like it just lacks a bit of body and structure vs other vintages — 11 years ago

Daniel Jouvin

9.2

Perfect summer rosé — 9 years ago

with Jean

JJ Lumia

9.2

This is really under-rated. I can see why. You need to want this. The initial blackberry is immediately overtaken by a heaping amount of road tar and tobacco. It's awesome, but not for everyone. Velvety mouthfeel, but the tannins remain powerful on the finish. Needs some more time to settle down. WS Top 100. Terrific value here. Practically stole this for $20. — 9 years ago

David Kline

9.2

Dragonfruit and charred citrus, red hots, fir nettles, gaberra daisy, St. John's wort on the scintillating nose. Blood orange and baked lemon, snake venom that turns to talc! Terroir driven Otago, that serves as a reminder to purists! — 9 years ago

with Courtney

web bond

9.2

Another 375ml...looking forward to the 1.5Ls down the road. — 10 years ago

V M

9.7

Start by saying this needs more time and could def see it approaching perfection if it ages well. Big captivating nose of blackberries, warm road tar, and hints of violet. Palate bursts forth with smokey ember notes juxtaposition against ripe plums and dark berries. Napa meets st Emilion. The finish is a touch too tannic right now as it masks what will surely be more nuance that currently appear a full minute after sipping. Special wine it will prob be better in 2 + years. — 10 years ago

Bethany D'Meza

9.2

this is so youthful... lots of tannins has a long road ahead — 11 years ago