Keith Levenberg

9.2

Lost this bottle in a corner of the cellar for a few years, and I'm glad I did, as this is much more interesting now than it was a few years ago. This is pinot meunier, and tastes pretty much exactly how you'd think it would taste, like pinot noir with more funk. Starts out a little gamey with a leathery sheen and then turns into a total spice bazaar with some clearly oak-derived woodspice along with more exotic cumin- and coriander-type flavors, which combine to give it the scent of an old wooden spice box. The berry fruit and feminine proportions are very pinot noir-like but it's the other stuff that makes this interesting and more wild. — 11 years ago

Nicolas Rezzouk

9.1

Vert interesting stuff considering the value for money.

Crunchy ripe red cherries on the nose with the unmistakable warmth of cracked black pepper and subtle violet notes. Good freshness too.

On the palate it's vibrant, crunchy, fruity. Good lingering acidity throughout, some ripe tannins but not much. Good balance between fruit and acidity.

Not very complex but very drinkable with a decent length and juicy fruit that makes you pour another glass only to find out the bottle is empty. — 12 years ago

Jaime kowan

9.5

Love this stuff...fresh burst of acidity with the. Aromatics of pear, peach and honey.... Graham crackers... No I haven't gone crackers . This Godello is growing at 600 to 650 meters on really steep slopes, eastern side. Rocky quartz soils with loads of red clay a spectacular place that takes quite a while to get to by way of a windy steep narrow road. It really makes you appreciate it — 13 years ago

Jeffrey Lew

9.5

Amazing concentration and depth. Smoke, tar and dark fruit that makes your mouth sing. Awesome stuff. Give this a long decant. — 11 years ago

John O'Hara

9.0

Calera makes really distinctive stuff, similar to Hanzell not in taste but in that they have their own style which I just really respect and enjoy. — 11 years ago

TC Frazier

9.2

This wine will put the lead in your pencil! If you like the stuff that stains the teeth and makes the lips purple, look for no further than this. — 12 years ago

Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

8.9

Wild stuff! A very, very fun/interesting/groovy wine that makes you think. — 13 years ago

Simon Burke-Kennedy

9.6

This is a fine Welsh whisky. It's smooth with a lovely sweetness that makes for a very moreish dram. Great stuff. — 11 years ago

Mike Evans

9.3

Grapefruit, rocks, black pepper, great acidity, and an addictive chemical that makes ya crave it fortnightly, smartass! Lord, this is great stuff. — 11 years ago

Amanda C

9.0

Light, fruity, sweet, easy drinker. — 12 years ago

with Vince