Kenneth Doll

8.9

Hints of tobacco and dark cherry; more acidic than I was expecting. Really didn't express itself even after the second day. Overall good though. — 5 years ago

with Tracy

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.3

This Cabernet dominant wine is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot sourced from the Cara Mia Vineyard on Red Mountain. The 2015 version is heavy on the Cabernet compared to other vintages. A little more approachable than the Bel Canto right now, you’ll still be rewarded for cellaring it. The palate shows wonderful black pepper, green bell pepper, a bit of crushed gravel, and after a bit of decanting, the blackberries express themselves as well. Strong mouth coating tannins finish off this bold effort nicely. Drink 2020-2040- 93 — 6 years ago

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.2

In great vintages, second wines from pedigree Chateauxs are always a safe bet, and this is no exception. Pretty open on the nose, indicating its readiness, while hidden tannins and iron/blood-like flavours on the palate suggests waiting is clever, as it’s still one dimensional and needs time to fully express itself. — 7 years ago

Colleen Tomasello

8.9

Nice blend. Housewarming with Shannon and Ryan! — 8 years ago

with Mike and Shannon

Kevin Ortzman

9.5

Adam's contribution to the Collectors dinner and it sure didn't disappoint. Yet another big wine from Russell Bevan. Full of fruit and awesome! — 8 years ago

with ADAM

Matt

9.7

This is effing delicious. Day 1: Heady on the nose, layers of raspberry/strawberry confiture, mulberry, sous bois, lavender, roasted fig, sweet spices, potpourri and rocks. Palate is so dense, layer upon layer of berries, garrigue, spices, mocha, licorice, black minerals, and crushed flowers. Like drinking velvet, opulent and sexy, crazy long finish. Day 2: the textural richness of this wines grew with air. Even more richness and posh on the palate. Nose unraveled, aromas of animal, leather, savory earth, sarsaparilla, and rich umami accents popped up. On the palate the wine shed some of its alcoholic edge and began to express those rich notes of coffee, cocoa, leather, and the deep layers of fruit grew. A purely hedonistic experience for S. Rhône drinkers. — 8 years ago

Barb colbert

9.5

Yum! Perfect white! — 6 years ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.2

Fans of great Syrah will love this — 6 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Barbier Brewery from Groningen Holland / Dubbel not filtered. When someone from Groningen wants to express their enthusiasm, they say “Kon minder” = “Could be less”. Fruity beer, nice complexity. Good nightcap. — 7 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Nickel & Nickel exclusively to produces 100% varietal, single-vineyard wines that express the distinctive personality of each vineyard. Established in 1997 by the partners of Far Niente. Aromas of stone fruit and citrus. On the palate apple, melon and pear flavors, with some lemon zest, vanilla and toasty notes. Nice balance with acidity on lingering finish on a gently spicy rich oaky mineral ending. Classic CA Chard, very nice! — 7 years ago

Matthew Hauck

9.2

Bright fruit dry with clean finish, very good! — 8 years ago

Mike Roynan

9.0

Very good $10 everyday bottle from PA Chairman selection — 8 years ago

Bobby Gilbane

9.2

D&R Air Express to the rescue!!! — 8 years ago

Dana Thompson

9.0

Like I said I was riding the Rioja Express over The Holidays and while OK this isn't technically a Rioja and it's a Garnacha I'll throw it in the "I really liked it" category. Deep blackberry with solid wood but I think it's not quite ready yet. I'd buy it and keep it for 2 more years and let the tannins calm down a bit. We had it with the ribeye that we served on New Year's Day and everybody thought it was a good Garnacha but would definitely improve with a little more time. — 9 years ago

Ted Corvey

9.0

A lot of minerality and lemon. Elegant wine, that I really enjoyed, I think this will express better in a few years as the acidity tone down a touch. — 6 years ago

Thomas Bennett-Stroud

9.0

Moschofilero is a little like the Chardonnay of Greece, except it doesn’t need much treatment to express its oily, rich, and crunchy personality. — 6 years ago

Guillermo Camacho

9.0

Wow! A nose that mimics Sauternes—lemon, Brett, honey/beeswax—, but with a classic Riesling petrol quality, leading you to expect a sweet plate, not the case. Palate is dry yet well devolved allowing a rich nuttiness to express itself through the acidity which is high but not at all overpowering. — 7 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.4

A definite 94 tonight, with some stiff competition but still held itself well and was several people's WOTN. This wine is a darker expression of cab at this point. Lots of blackberry cassis, blueberry, and truffle in the entry and middle. The wine seemed to almost get a little more youthful in the middle and finish, and I was very glad that it was enjoyed tonight along with a 99 Rudd, a 98 Phelps Bacchus, and a 95 Togni. This wine will continue to benefit from some additional time in the bottle. Very happy that I opened this one tonight for the group. Compared to the Levante, this Ponente seemed to express itself much earlier without as much of a decant. — 7 years ago

with Shay

Shay A

9.3

Last night was the Confrerie St. Etienne Spring dinner. It was my first time attending. This is a chapter of the original group out of Alsace, France, and is the only chapter here in the US...just happens to be in my neck of the woods! Great introduction to Alsace wines.

This was the second wine that came with the third course, which was a beef tenderloin stuffed with lobster. Paired very nicely. I actually tried this wine for the first time about 5 days ago, but was the '14. I found this '13 to be a bit finicky in the glass for a while. It needed about an hour plus to really express the cocoa, espresso, blackberry filled nose. Finish of blueberries, Cedar, and very present tannins. Needs 3yrs or so to be pop and pour ready in my book. — 8 years ago

with Weston

Charles Butler

9.3

When opened.. typical old style ..so dry it makes you pucker.. great legs, color deep purple, earthy.. so dry.. 5 minutes later it blossoms ..the fruit says hello.. it challenges your tongue to express something new bold. Sweet smooth and wonderful.. now you know why you drink wine!!? — 9 years ago

with Brianna