Brent Chiu-Watson

9.3

Tasty Spanish wine with body and spice — 6 years ago

Kirk F

9.0

Needed 30 minutes to come to life and it did in classic KB style. First time having the SLH appellation and I’d rank it a notch below the SC and RRV bottlings. Still, gobs of juicy black cherry, cola and asian spices coat the palate and it developed layers and complexity in the glass. — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

On the nose; fresh strawberries still on the vine, mint, cherries, raspberries, cola, limestone minerals and fresh red florals. On the palate; lean to medium body, fresh, ripe, strawberries, cherries, pomegranate extract, dark cherries, touch of raspberries, dark spice comes on as it opens up, limestone, volcanic minerals, perfect level of silty chalkiness, mint, fruit tea, crushed rock powder, cola, red vines, fresh, brilliant acidity and a well rounded, polished fruit driven finish. Photos of; Hirsch Vineyards, crush facility, 2014 night harvest (beautiful fruit) under lights when it's cooler (better to harvest fruit when it's cooler)and living legend David Hirsch. — 9 years ago

Ben Franco

Owner Winedown cafe & wine bar

8.9

Ruby core lite staining and tears pomegranate cola sour cherry tart cherry big vanilla and wood notes — 9 years ago

C. Cole

9.3

Complex, dramatic nose with lots going on…anise, licorice, cola, deep dark fruits. Wow! — 9 years ago

Chris B.

8.9

Had this with lamb and baa baa black sheep, it was just delectable. Classic pinot flavor all-around, like a chick-a-cherry cola. Should be even better in a few years. — 9 years ago

Gordon Walker

9.6

Intense dark fruit, jammy, well balanced, anise, cola, delicious — 9 years ago

Kate

9.5

Enjoyed it. Smooth dark fruit. I guess cola is a good description. My husband was drinking beer then asked for a glass. One less for me sadly. Nice treat. — 10 years ago

Mark Kosmicki

9.3

Great cola flavor. Taking age very well — 10 years ago

Adam DeFiglio

9.2

Light body
Cola, black cherry, grenadine aromas
Bing cherry, raspberry unripened plum flavors
High acidity
Low tannin — 11 years ago

Joshua Crisp

9.2

Gorgeous bouquet of candied cherries, fresh carnations, cherry cola, and wet, Jory soil so unique to Dundee Hills wines. Bright and fresh with red cherries, blackberries, developing into more blood orange and braised meat, finishing with field mushrooms, spice, and bitter cocoa. Lengthy finish and very rich. Beautiful wine! — 11 years ago

Matt Trader

9.0

Very pretty wine - cola spice and smokey clove throughout, with a juicy acidity and lush red fruit. — 7 years ago

Ryan Vento

9.3

Love this Pinot! Such a solid producer. The structure is rock solid and confident, boasting a lovely array of complexities. Wet leather, cola, dusty cherries and raspberries, mild fennel, and moist black soil. Delicious. — 8 years ago

with Krystal

Ron R

9.0

Cola overload on the nose.
Palette is a touch medicinal. Lively acidity and well integrated tannins, which negate the acidity and help smooth out the presentation. Needs food as it lacks complexity. — 9 years ago

with Anne-marie

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

In every difficult vintage, anywhere, you will find producers that make exceptional wines. This 91 Palmer is such a wine. I have to thank Clyde Beffa owner of K&L Wine Merchants who has been traveling to Bordeaux for 35+ years for highly recommending two 91 Bordeaux's to me. The 91 Pichon Lalande; which he described as "heavenly." It's just the word I would have used to described it 5 or 6 years ago. Also, this 91 Palmer. He described as, "​I love it-soft and silky." I would strongly agree. You see, critics gave the 91 vintage a horrific review as a whole. Bordeaux had two frosts in April and a cold growing season. These elements didn't prevent either of these producers from making beautifully elegant 1991 wines. I have said it many times and will say it again, taste wines even in difficult vintages. You'll find value and some excellent wines. As for this 91, it's in perfect form. Excellent on it's own and even better with the ribeye. It's so elegant, smooth, beautiful, ripe and well balanced with earth & fruit. The fruits are slightly stewed & baked. Blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, touch of rhubarb, cherries, strawberries. Dried florals, used leather, tobacco with ash, slight vegetal quality, anise, not too sweet black cherry licorice/cola, figs, dark earth with crushed rocks, dry stones, underbrush, understated spice and perfect acidity that drips over the palate. The length, structure, balance and finish are in perfect harmony & the finish goes on and on and on. As many times as we've been to Bordeaux, we never get tired of the drive on the D-2 through Margaux and Pauillac. Chateau Margaux & Palmer stand side by side in beautiful prodigious history to say nothing of Baron Pichon & Pichon Lalande. Every year, for my B-day, I have a great steak and an old Bordeaux. It just doesn't get any better than that. And as many of those nights I've had, B-day or not, this might have been the best. Perhaps topping or equaling the Ribcap at Bourbon Steak and the 91 Pichon Lalande. To quote Gary Westby, "it steak and claret night." 12% alcohol is so much more enjoyable than 15% plus. ❤🍷🎉🎂 — 9 years ago

with Gary

Louie Christensen

9.3

Whole cluster fruit. Dried herbs, cranberries, and a tinge of cherry cola. Great mouthfeel, and the flavors roll from fruit to blossoming undergrowth. Wonderful — 9 years ago

Berg

9.2

#rockthered #letsgocaps

Could be mistaken for Burgundy if it didn't have the hallmark CA cola in the palate. Very good, soft tannins, well balanced with plenty of life and development ahead — 10 years ago

with Theresa

Brian Hearty

9.0

2013. Great cherry cola flavors. — 10 years ago

Cory Fierro

9.8

BEAUTIFUL color on this wine, just stunning.

The nose gives off delicate red and pink flower notes, along with cola, cedarwood and white chocolate.

This is one of the prettiest wines I've ever tasted. Pure velvet luxury on the palate with candied red cherry and balanced acidity.

Compared to the Belle Glos Dairyman pinot noir I had last month this was a good deal better. Now onto Las Alturas! — 11 years ago

with Adolfo and Holly

Joshua Wright

10

Incredible Pinot Noir. Thick and luscious with a long velvety finish. Rich cherry cola with hints of vanilla. — 12 years ago

John Willison

9.1

Cherry, berry, a bit of cola. Good stuff. — 7 years ago

John Zuzek

9.2

Expansive nose of dark berry compote and a little anise. Dark and brooding. Tannins have mellowed somewhat but still going strong. Lots of dark fruit, allspice and cherry cola. — 7 years ago

Jed

9.1

Mexican. Sugar. You know... — 8 years ago

Dario Scimeca

9.4

Fine, fine bottle - powerful aroma of cola — 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

From either the 3rd largest co-op in the world or in Europe. I think it's in Europe. Produttori is located in the heart of the tiny town of Barbaresco just to the right of the tower shown in the photo and up the street from Gaja. Also, one of the best Michelin stared restaurants for lunch we've ever had. As well, the best restaurant service we have experienced and it wasn't that pricey. For such large a co-op, they produce some outstanding value wines and some straight up excellent wines. This 09 is quite nice and one of their entry level value wines. A nice pair with my skillet lasagna. The wine shows more sour than sweet dark cherries, black raspberries, dry dark plums, touch of pouched strawberries, black cherry cola, dry dark florals bouquet, a light delicate herbaceous quality, dark soils with dry powdery crushed rocks with nice acidity. The balance of fruit & earth is improving as is the finish. It still needs at least 3-5 more years in bottle. Very nice wine under $30. A 9.0 on it's own with the skillet lasagna, 9.1-9.2. — 9 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Deep red with dark edges and aromas of red berry fruit and sweet spices. On the palate cherry and strawberry flavors with vanilla, cinnamon and pepper spices, with cola tones. Fine tannins with balanced acidity carry this rich wine to a lingering finish. Will age well for another decade. — 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Amazing black cherries, black plum, black raspberries, cooked strawberries, cherry cola, dark soft minerals and nice medium spice. Drinking perfectly. — 10 years ago

JJ Lumia

9.6

6th wine at KWN. Massive. This has everything you want and then some. Cherry, earth, caramel, cola. Structure, balance. Close to perfection. We knew it was Kosta - we were stunned it was 2007. This has at least 5 years left. I dare say 10. Easily the WOTN. — 10 years ago

Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

9.0

Viril and enchanting; a wine that conjures all sorts of stereotypes of Spain, the jamon, the flamenco, catholic processions, Hemingway, wineskins, and bull fights. While the Ardanza possesses more focus and freshness, this Alberdi is more evolved and flamboyant. Incense, cigar box, cola, hung game and blood, black cherry, and salubrious acidity and tannins. — 10 years ago

Timmer T

Blogger CatalunyaWine.com

8.9

Citrusy. Tasty. Nice summer wine. — 11 years ago