Brandon Thiessen

9.0

Yeasty and lots of funk. Threshold funk. But I can dig. — 9 years ago

with Corey

LM Segal

9.5

This bottle put me over the top on Catena Alta Malbec. In any decent year, as this one, beautifully extracted fruit under a dusty/earthy nose that screams its origin. Liquorice, blackberry, tobacco and neat acidity. An orchestra of cocoa to coffee. I'd serve this food-friendly beauty - they seem to hit a threshold at 4-5 years, longer for the single vineyard efforts - to my most wine-snobby guests. There may not be a better value in New World wine, which causes an issue only for Catena Zapata, who may have a hard time selling >$100 offerings when this can be had for <$40! — 10 years ago

Nils Paulson

Sales Martine's Wines

9.0

High Brett threshold necessary, of course! — 12 years ago

Michael Malpiedi

9.0

Right on the threshold. Bold and enough to enjoy but nothing exceptional. Solid buy — 10 years ago

Marshal White

9.0

Cassoulet wine. Couldn't imagine a better choice. Drinkable, but too much substance to be gulpable. Plenty of acid to cut the fat, and just on the threshold of tertiary development, so it's simultaneously developed and youthful. Cabernet/merlot-based wines, much like people, really shouldn't be drunk at less than ten years of age. — 10 years ago

web bond

9.0

Savory, rich, concentrated and still pushing brett threshold for some. — 11 years ago

Melissa M. Sutherland

Importer Winebow Wines

9.9

Along with Moric, Paul Achs is the grower to watch (and drink) from Burgenland for Blaufränkisch. He produces five, three of which are single vineyards. He's the most thoughtful, sensitive grower that I know who constantly shares his vast collection of back vintage Burgundy with friends. BioD too, if that's your threshold. — 12 years ago

Jessika Zachary

9.2

Almost at the end of my dry wine threshold but very delicious. — 10 years ago

web bond

9.2

Gorgeous bottle. 2009 vintage bottle tasted last was far more volatile and past the threshold of unconditional enjoyment for me. This particular vintage, bottle, is a pleasure and undoubtedly the benchmark for the style. — 10 years ago

Jimmy Hayes

Estate Director Mayacamas Vineyard

9.4

2000 vintage, loved this. Supple and generous. Sweet red currant, black cherry. Plenty of bret adding spice layers but well within my threshold. Starting to show evolved earth flavors. All in all, delicious. — 10 years ago