Paul J

9.5

Great! 1hr decant but probably should have PnP’d as this tired quickly and is a little past prime drinking window. Started out at 97 and ended at 94. Dark red, maroon color with ample bricking. Nose has bramble, cedar, and licorice. Massive depth which separates the $50+ Bordeaux’s from the same priced Napa wines. Lots of cherries and some Amarone and Port elements near the end. Medium finish. A fav of mine! Very consistent across vintages. — 4 years ago

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Paul J

9.3

1hr+ decant and needed every bit of it. Fruit forward nose with lots of Pinot elements. Wine was refined and silky, with more tannins than expected. Cherry fruit mixed with meat and a touch of spice. Not what I was expecting from this, but very nice. — 6 years ago

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Aaron Tan

9.4

There's so much going on here. The contrast between oxidation and freshness, the oakiness, hint of ladybug, tension between ripe rich Chardonnay fruit and chalky minerally elements, grippy structure, and long airy finish - love it or hate it, there's just no denying the wine's complexity. Disgorged Oct 17'. — 7 years ago

Chris Haywood

9.2

Ok the smell is amazing, the tannins are dead - v soft. Honey, blackberries, soft mossy and old vanilla elements. Spearmint. — 7 years ago

Andrew Mecoli

9.2

The alcohol is still too present, but the lovely black licorice and floral elements are enough to already make this a great Barbaresco. In a couple of years it should balance out perfectly. — 8 years ago

Lindsey King

9.1

I forgot that I had this but I did not forget that I liked it. — 8 years ago

Paul J

9.3

Always a favorite!

1hr+ decant. Definitely needs a decant! Dark red color with purple rims. Wine is dominated by vanilla, watermelon, and candied fruit. Medium depth. I actually thought it had some Pinot elements. Reminded me of the Chateau Philippe Le Hardi Montee Rouge which I love. This definitely was like candy and my first review of this wine. Last bottle of this vintage :( — 5 years ago

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Paul J

9.1

Big wine. Dark purple color. Blackberry dominates the nose with some floral elements. I’d say it’s 75% Napa Cab and 25% Brunello. Big tannins. Give some air. Not my style, but enjoyed its uniqueness. Drank a bit young. — 6 years ago

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Ian Staub

9.1

As expected from Enfield, this oozes class and balance. Not as austere as true Sonoma Coast, and not as sauvage as the northern Rhône, this has pretty ripe black and blue fruits while still possessing all of the beautiful floral, smoky, meaty, peppery elements you’d expect from top notch Syrah. Tannins are resolved and acid plays a leading role, keeping this fresh and exciting. Enjoyed over two nights with Szechuan (and Szechuan leftovers). Perhaps a bit subtle for the food, but still delicious. — 6 years ago

Sarah Oettel

9.1

At FLX Table — 7 years ago

Eric Burtner-Abt

9.5

Delicate nose with dry red fruit, hint of cedar and mineral. Red currant, dark raspberry or boysenberry, cranberry, light granite mineral, smooth tannin remains but in balance with all other elements. — 8 years ago

Randall Brater

9.1

Dry, medium tannins. Smooth and velvety. Elements of ink and cassis. Paired very well with paella. — 8 years ago

Gregory Fulchiero

8.9

Soooo boozy and rich, but classic elements still there with spice and garrigue — 9 years ago

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9.7

The 2018 Angélus is striking. Cabernet Franc aromatics make a strong first impression. Vibrant and delineated, the 2018 is incredibly refined in every way. The move towards a bit less extraction really seems to let the purity of the fruit come through. The same is true of a reduction of oak. All the elements come together so effortlessly. The 2018 has all the richness readers expect of Angélus, with much more finesse and more overall vibrancy, a combination that works so well. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2021)
— 5 years ago

Martin Bergo

9.2

Probably the best Pinot Gris I’ve had in many years; in a perfect alsacian style. — 5 years ago

Orlando Müller

9.6

Moschus und Geranien. Steine.
Vollmundig. Scharf.
Langer Abgang. — 6 years ago

Paul J

9.6

45+ minute decant. Dark red color. Has that great barnyard nose I love with meat and spice elements too. There is an interesting tartness when it first hits your tongue, which isn’t good or bad, just different and maybe out of place. Nice balance of cherry fruit and smoke. Medium plus finish. I really enjoyed this!! — 7 years ago

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Matt Perlman

8.9

Beautiful light cloudy rhubarb/garnet color. Medicinal sour cherry and vibrant tangy strawberry. Lacks the complexity and funky/savory elements of the top Jura examples but compensates with purity of the fruit — 7 years ago

Bruce Nance

8.9

got the 2012 at grocery outlet north hayward. careful with that foil! outstanding nose: blueberries, licorice, and cedar. lighter bodied, tangy berry flavors with welcoming acidity on the finish. for $4.99 this wine offers excellent value. a terrific vintage. showing well! — 8 years ago

Evan Keaschuk

9.1

Rich and round with ripe citrus notes, though lovely acidity. Definitely tastes older than it actually is — 9 years ago