Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Founders Dan Kosta, Michael Browne and Chris Costello's dedication to quality and commitment has propelled the brand to industry leader, producing some of the most sought-after new world Pinot Noirs. Deep Ruby with aromas of red fruits and floral spice. On the palate cherry and sweet raspberry with toasty notes and cinnamon spice. This wine spent time on French oak (44% new). Full-bodied, elegant textured tannins on a lingering finish. Has room to improve. Tasting Samples. — 7 years ago

David From The 504

9.0

Young first wine I've had from this cult leader. — 8 years ago

Gil Bauer

9.1

A touch tired, but still showing well. Plenty of pleasure and interest. Thanks @Josh Leader — 8 years ago

Jeff Smith/Vintner

9.0

From the day when there were only a handful Cali wineries. Because MR was not from Napa when it exploded this winery moved to the backwaters, but it was a qualitative leader in its day. This is a nice representation. Opened with a little distracting pine resin aromatic. American oak? Most likely. Once that blew off it was beautiful. Decanting recommended. Really pure fruit. Amazing color for a wine that old. Nice balance of fruit with aged tertiary character. — 8 years ago

Narelle Burke

9.0

Lovely bottle of champagne! Sent to me by Michelle, the previous APAC leader of the region, for surviving my first 3 months on the job - it's pretty good! — 9 years ago

Laurel Talley

9.0

Both fruity and peppery. A surprisingly lovely wine straight from the bottle. Purchased from leader price, less than 10€. — 9 years ago

Boris Mathiszik

8.9

Best of tasting! This is a really nice smooth cab, bigger than what you would expect from Oregon. Very impressive. Complex nose, nice tannins. It's all there. — 9 years ago

Alex Powell

8.9

Fairly closed nose, with mushroom, tea, and licorice and sweet cherries lurking within. Quite sweet on palate, but full and lush, texturally seductive, and finely made. Not a great buy for $100 though a leader of its kind. 2007 vintage. — 9 years ago

Jul Winetante

8.9

Сочный эльзасский бленд Пино Блан и Пино Аксеруа. В букете: яблоки, персик, медовыйцветочный аромат моринги, во вкусе командует цитрус.

Bright blend of Pino Blanc & Auxerrois from Alsace. Aroma contains hints of apples, peach, honey notes of moringa flowers. Citrus is a "leader" in the mouth. — 10 years ago

Dan Fredman

Chef Sommelier World of Pinot Noir

9.5

Finally at its peak, this 1990 Kalin Chardonnay balances just the right amount of oxidation with its rich, still-ripe fruit and lush texture to make it a great accompaniment to seafood paella. Terry Leighton is one of the world's top Chardonnay producers and certainly the leader of the "we will sell no wine before it's time" movement. — 10 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.2

From magnum. Feminine floral and red berries, silky and very fine palate. Sunier is a leader of the younger gang of Beaujolais makers. — 8 years ago

James Muntz

9.2

The early leader for Rose of the Summer! Great balance between dry and sweet not too much of either - lovely! A bowl of nice cold summer peaches. — 8 years ago

Christy Frank

9.5

Domaine Lucci Wildman Pinot Noir 2015: We're not sure what's behind the "Wildman" name. We've heard it makes reference to Tim Wildman, MW extraordinaire and leader of the fabulous James Busby wineland tours. Or it could easily refer to Anton himself - not a stretch given this is the man who's been known to wear hot pants to official Aussie tasting events. Or may it refers to the general wildness of the wine - whole bunch, nothing-done-to-it pinot noir that manages to be juicy and earthy, structured and gluggable, a touch funky but not at all dirty. If you've had the Noir de Florette, this one is the deeper, darker, very slightly more grown up version. It's awesome. And a great peek into all that's new and different... and wild... from the land down under.
— 8 years ago

Brandon Boesch

9.4

I really like this. It's amazing to me that beers like this and taras boulba get average reviews when they have insanely more flavor than 90% of the crap pale ale made in the world and this has under 5% alcohol. This is a leader in low alcohol pale ale. — 8 years ago

Christanna Honer

9.2

As our fearless leader of the afternoon said, "this smells expensive". Yes, much like a super fancy swanky mocha latte does. — 9 years ago

Robert Krupp

9.2

Leader in the clubhouse for rose of the season — 9 years ago

Victor Ordóñez

10

Incredible balance, very sweet with good acidity. Fruity, aromatics, complexity. First Spanish wine served at a Nobel Prize Dinner. Leader in the resurgence of Malaga as a pre-eminent winemaking region. — 9 years ago

Howard Yang

8.9

Vivid dark purple in color. The viognier adds fragrance and the perfume of flowers, nectarines, blackberry, blueberry and boysenberry, soft fruity tannin, velvety smooth with a medium finish, extremely easy drinking with food. d'Arenberg is hands down dollar vs. quality leader in Australian Shiraz.
— 9 years ago

Sean Nelson

9.7

Ladies and gentlemen, the new leader in the "best rosé of 2014" competition. Wow. — 10 years ago

David Kline

9.2

This wine screams Cab Franc from the moment you open it and wave it under your nostrils. Opens hot and steamy like a jungle nightmare, then turns dreamy and ferny and fruity and balanced. It attacks you, entices you, then turns you, you join it, become its leader and well, you know the rest Colonel Kurtz. Heart of darkness good! Get the jungle fever! You won't regret it! Gooey, sticky, fruity, dank, woodsy, earthy, hearty, unctuous, rambunctious; this is what Rumplestilskin drinks when he isn't spinning his wheels. You should too! — 10 years ago

Jody Scharf

9.2

Nice rich value cab. But instead of rating the wine. Here's to Ron our friend and spiritual leader. Get well buddy. Heal easy and fast. @Ron R @David A Lentine @TheSkip @Martin G Rivard @Mike Rowe @Shay Aldriedge x@Paul T @Kimberly Anderson and @sorry whoever I left out. — 8 years ago

Phill Mulnick

9.3

We have a new leader in the clubhouse. — 8 years ago

Lindsey A Burrell

9.6

A generous treat provided by our fearless leader Monsieur J. Williams. Honeyed and delightfully balanced. I'd take three of these any moment over one of what follows — 8 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.7

Sparkling Red seems to be almost unique to Australia and has been made for a very long time (think the end of the 19th century!). Seppelts has been a leader with this style and back in the day there would be vigorous debates as to where the best Shiraz fruit would be used - Still or sparkling "Burgundy" as it was known back then. Turkey Flat has some of the oldest Shiraz vines on the planet and this wine was quite simply stunning! Blend No. 2 disgorged November 2005. Has the aroma and palate of mature Shiraz grapes with the bubbles providing vitality and freshness. Rich Sweet Deep and earthy. Unbeatable. Could drink it all night. I should add that this is THE Best match with Roast Turkey and a must on Christmas Day in our house. — 9 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.2

Know this name and know it well! Matthiasson is the leader for me in next generation of Cabernet production in the Napa Valley. Old school IS the new school! #matthiasson #oakisnotawineflavor #napa — 9 years ago

Phill Mulnick

9.2

Early leader for best rosé of the vintage so far. — 9 years ago

Tim Zimmerman

9.2

I was in a spicy mood and boy did this wine deliver! I am sitting with kindred spirits, burning memories like the embers of a die cast horse shoe in my flower-soul. It makes me feel like a leader of warmth. — 9 years ago

Wine Academy Italia

Director and Tutor, Wine Academy Italia

9.0

Terrific example of Vin Santo from Umbria's original export leader. On the sweet side of this category, but very well made. — 9 years ago

Steph Zoucha

9.4

A great mid work day try! Thanks to my fearless leader! Biodynamic champion! Ripe fruit — 10 years ago

with Mike

Aimee Duell

9.7

Leader of the three pack — 10 years ago