Morgan Harris

Head Sommelier Aureole New York

9.0

I'm posting this at the risk of losing all credibility, but beverage professionals need to take a second look at Chilean carménere. The quality is great here (although it's very "made") and should be considered for anyone who's buying domestic Zin or Merlot and is looking for value for their guests. We may not want to drink them all the time, but these wines have a place of our lists. — 10 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

Rich full silky with plum notes. Long and intense. Many of these premium Barossa shirazes have a sameness about them. I would love to see a group of professionals taste say this Amon Ra, stonewell, Hanisch and Rockford Basket Press and talk about the differences? Many others could be added to this list with a similar flavour profile. 18. — 10 years ago

with Georgina

Max Jewell

9.5

Seriously impressive. I think professionals would have a hard time distinguishing this form a good quality Barolo. Very complex and sophisticated. — 10 years ago

Robert Branden Shine

9.1

Writing on the bottle is a bit over dramatic. But... A ruination that is accompanied by a full rich aroma with the look of a rose, count me in!!! Hit's ya like a freight train and cradles you like a baby letting you off from a punch in the mouth. I thank you for this double IPA... Professionals Only Apply!!!!!!!!! — 10 years ago

Arash Tafakor

9.5

The professionals are clowns rating this wine under a 9. — 10 years ago

Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.3

A very adult RRV Pinot Noir made by one of the most insightful wine professionals of today. — 12 years ago

Dana Thompson

9.0

Always a good question when rehabbing a new knee: "what Spanish Monstant goes best with a mixture of Oxycodone and brutal physical therapy?" While admittedly it's doubtful that my Orthopedic Surgeon or Cardiologist would be the ideal professionals to answer this question or would find it either entertaining or healthy I'm just the guy that can now answer it; Val De Calas '07! Sure it might be the Oxy talking but the nice balance of wood, blackberry and gravel keeps this deep but accessible Monstant right down my alley. I like the little note of almost Boudeaux funk that keeps it from being "just another good Spanish red". So if you're rehabbing or just sitting down to a meal of Albondigas try it out! — 10 years ago

Pascal Levensohn

9.9

This is a totally unique blend of Gewurtztraminer, Chardonnay, and Colombard. This is what can make Israeli winemaking both different and distinctive in its own right. This will stump professionals in blind tastings. — 10 years ago

Rob Moose

9.6

The wine professionals preferred the 89. I liked this one with the food at L'Arpege. — 11 years ago

with Edward