St. John's Road

Blood & Courage Barossa Valley Shiraz 2014

Ryan Soper-Powell

8.9

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

Colgin Cellars

Cariad Napa Valley Red Blend 2010

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

Eric, David and 16 others liked this

Roman Sukley

Just a prior challenge to my "hint of violets" description on another wine. Can't remember which one.

V M

@Roman Sukley @Bill Bender ahhh ok got it. Funny I normally struggle to get Violets but this wine it really hit me

DAG

Oh VM don't worry about those hooligans and their less than unsophisticated rambling about violet and audozing of wines. What pansies, rather violets.

Spy Valley

Marlborough Pinot Noir 2011

Jason Sharpe

9.1

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

Behrens Family Winery

The Road Les Traveled Red Blend

Michael Townley

9.0

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

Carin liked this

Salvestrin

Salvestrin Estate Vineyard St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Drew Dodson

9.2

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

St. John's Road

Motley Bunch GSM Grenache Blend 2012

Rob Patchett

9.3

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

Dana Estates

Lotus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

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

Anthony, Roman and 2 others liked this

Château de la Maltroye

Clos du Château de la Maltroye Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay 2012

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

Viktor liked this