Jeff Thompson

9.0

2017 on Nov 12, 2019 — 6 years ago

Norman

9.4

Liked The Raven better. Will try again tomorrow with what I saved — 7 years ago

Juan Pablo Perez

9.0

Nariz: manzana, albaricoque, citrico, toque de petrol

Boca: Seco, Acidez M+, Alcohol M.

Simple y refrescante. — 7 years ago

Luke Ragland

9.5

Very hot on the nose. cinnamon and caramel. Cut with a few drops of water and richness comes through. Amazingly long finish. Top notch. — 8 years ago

JJ Lumia

9.2

You can tell this is a quintessential Bordeaux from a mile away. A solid backbone of fruit quickly gives way to tons of funky music - mushroom, olive, wet earth, and awesomeness. Medium-bodied; smooth. The finish is long, loamy, and mouth-puckering. A sleeper - this is seriously underrated. You can find it for around $20. Just got it at Costco. Stock up. — 8 years ago

Barry Morrison

9.4

This lucious red, is beautiful. Silky Smooth, and clean. Look for this wine or any by this producer. — 9 years ago

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Peter 0'Neill

8.9

Bought on a bit of a whim, this was perfectly fine without a real wow factor. A quite lovely nose of beef stock, strawberry jam and roses, but the palate was undistinguished and acidity overwhelmed any initial fruit. Food is a must and even then it's a bit awkward. — 9 years ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.3

Lovely in the glass. Red with a blush of plum. Nose is very interesting. Hint of funk. Zinjammy, and smoky. Little bit of mineral oil or linseed oil. Flavor is spectacular. Pure fruit. Tastes very true to the varietal. Pretty tart. Plenty of tannin too. For an under $10 Coastal style Zin, this is a steal. — 6 years ago

Anh Tram

9.0

Like this one. A St Emilion. Smooth and fruity. Rapport Qualité prix is great. I will stock up — 7 years ago

JJ Lumia

9.3

Way too early but found this on the cheap at Costco. Wanted to beta test. Recommendation: stock up. Blackberry fruit is quickly overtaken by bacon fat, iron, tobacco, leather, and floral flavors. The tannins remain strong, if not astringent, providing ample backbone suggesting this can easily go another 15 years. Buyer beware: this needs to be your thing. — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Still the best value in NV Chardonnay Grand Cru Champagne. So delicious! If you haven’t had it, K&L just got in another shipment of Launois. They have in stock two of Grand Crus and 08 Special Club. Get it in the next coupe or three days before it’s gone. You’ll thank me when you have it. — 8 years ago

Roman Sukley

9.2

2015 Kutch Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. I think we all know Jamie's story, stock trader turned winemaker, so I'll not repeat it here. Suffice it to say that I lived vicariously through him for years as he apprenticed with Michael Browne and then graduated to his own label. A nicer man you will never meet ( and he knows a thing or two about Porsche as well). Expressive nose of cherries, plums, menthol and forest floor. The palate is slightly sweet with cherries, black raspberry, clove and a touch of oak and brambles. In recent years, Jamie has progressed away from the big, over-the-top, high alcohol Pinots currently dominating the California market. This wine has an earthy, Burgundian character with mouth-watering acidity and smooth tannins. 12.9% alcohol. I see your vision Jamie @kutchwines and I'm still interested in that 912.) — 8 years ago

Matt Sterr

9.3

Wet grain 🌾.....hay. Complex. — 9 years ago

Gus Kalaris

8.9

Unusual and interesting wine! — 9 years ago

JJ Lumia

9.3

The entry level Justin tends to be up-and-down but this is a knockout. Luscious and silky smooth, with cherry, currant, baking spice, and a chocolate finish. Easy to find and with some effort you can find for $20. Stock up while you can. — 6 years ago

Liam Davitt

9.7

Spectacular. The first truly great rye I've had. Balance, mouthfeel, complex aromatics and a solid finish. I'd prefer more heat, but that's just me. — 7 years ago

Frank Kuo

9.4

As a half Virginian, I try to stock up every vintage of the octagon, not only because of being the home pride, but also her quality year after year. This one is no exception. Color is different shades of purple, with mix of deep ruby. Nose is densely fragrant, with ripe cherry, sugarplum, dill and clove, nutty oaks, aldehyde, and some more dried strawberries. Taste shows another layer of complexity with tobacco leaves, milk chocolate, and some residual sweetness and subtle acidity. Oaky note follows. Tannins however is marginal. Aftertaste is some more chocolate with a bit mineral, and some more juicy grape sweetness with some touch of peppery flavors and acidity. I will not keep the vintage for long as she is quite peaked at the moment. — 7 years ago

James Forsyth

9.3

A delicious wine! The 2009 is rich and intense. Tons of cherries and spice. Sustains forever. Enjoyed on a friend's roof that overlooks the New York Stock Exchange - quite the location. — 8 years ago

Bill Bender

9.4

3 pm post Arbitration quaff. The good guys prevail. Pretty much everything you've heard about. If you're local I'll share my secret spot. Always in stock and they have "the Younger" 3 times a year. — 9 years ago

Kapyrick Wine

9.2

V13. Nice value, nice wine. Smokey black cherry licorice bouquet. Rich, full bodied, blackberry, peppery fruit. Nice mineral finish. Recommend decanting 30-45 minutes. — 9 years ago