Joe D'Angelo

9.5

The 2016 Beringer 'Private Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon is absolutely fantastic and seems to be even more impressive than last years outstanding wine at this early stage. Composed of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petite Verdot sourced from vineyards in Howell Mountain (60%), St. Helena (20%), Oakville (15%), and Mount Veeder (5%), which spent 20 months in new French Nevers oak (83%), and 16 months in bottle prior to release. It instantly opens to wonderful aromas of dark currants, spiced plum, graphite, baking spices, cedar, fresh sage and dusty nuances all taking shape beautifully in the glass. On the palate this medium-plus to full-bodied, displaying remarkable overall balance with gorgeous velvety tannins and a wonderful seamless texture. It goes on to impress with excellent poise and concentration, as flavors of red and dark currants combine with exotic spices and expand gracefully through the long, polished finish. This is a sensational showing from Beringer, which is already extremely appealing, however also possesses the characteristics to thrive in the cellar over the course of the next two decades. — 7 years ago

Benjamin Hall Jr

9.3

Found this in a dark corner of my cellar... I wondered if it could still be good. I was wrong... it was great. The color almost immediately turned a deep golden color moments after we decanted it... rather than waiting we wanted to see if it had become sherry... it was still robust and had softened beautifully! The fruit was barely present but the tonal notes of this well crafted wine were all still present... still good structure but tannins played out ... it shows distinctly how a well made wine from this region handled properly by a known negociant can thrive beautifully in aging glory! — 7 years ago

Daniel Stevenson

9.4

The 2001 Dieci Anni Vigna Rionda Barolo Reserva opened with dark fruits, cola, brown sugar, leather and dried violets. As the bottle developed the cola continued to thrive with more red fruits coming through with even a hint of heavy strawberry and cream on the end. An exceptional bottle — 9 years ago

James Leahy

10

Great producers thrive in difficult vintages. Rousseau is no exception. — 10 years ago

David P

9.2

Brad Tvedt made a good call on this wine. Who thought an Italian grape would thrive in Washington state? — 11 years ago

John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

9.8

At 35 this one still lives to tell a tale that balance, finesse & new world terroir can not only survive but thrive - gorgeous. — 12 years ago

Rita Ernst

9.1

Thrive Wine — 7 years ago

Jocholla

9.0

Bright cherry, vanilla, aromatic herbs. Fantastic wine that could thrive a few years longer. Even better with great company. — 7 years ago

with Ryan

Barrett Myers

9.0

Had with spicy chicken chili, yum! From Thrive — 8 years ago

Zachary Price

8.9

Friday Night Whites. Picked up this little southern beauty from the grocery based solely on location and label - yes, that’s me, basic AF. Anyways, Southern Right is a winery based on the southwest tip of South Africa that specializes in Pinotage and Sauvignon Blanc. The 2017 SvB is a dry offering of 10% Hemel-en-Aarde Valley grapes with the rest being a blend of other Walker Bay SvB with ~14k cases produced. Most of the grapes in the area grow in a sandstone/clay soil in a maritime climate, yielding a nice old world flavor profile to the wines, (think acid and mineral). Wine has been grown in South Africa since the 1650s, but only recently with the ending of Apartheid, has the industry been able to thrive. Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Colombard are the most grown varietals. Drank this one, on its own, chilled and unpaired. Remember to drink this now - SvB is best when young. ~$16 | #sauvingnonblanc #southafricanwine #fridaynightwhites

On the eyes: Pale light yellow, clear, light stain, med tears, no gas/floc.

On the nose: Delicate gooseberry and quince, sweet lychee, some floral notes and wet slate. Med alcohol.

On the tongue: Med+ acid, light tannin, med alcohol, juicy and round. Quince, asian pear, persimmon, and lychee rounding out to a bit of leafy notes and high mineralty. Really nice, long, pleasant finish. Not your classic SvB! — 8 years ago

Nathan King

9.3

Complex & luscious with lengthy finish . Notes of dark fruit and clean oak. All components of this wine thrive in harmony. Excellent product — 10 years ago

Brooke Parish

9.2

Needed to pull a cork on a '05 and went with the Pomerol. A good way to ease into the vintage. No worries and should continue to thrive in the bottle but good to go now. — 11 years ago

Erika Giannarelli

9.6

the wine has an affinity for seafood, the grape seems to thrive close to the sea. Most of the vermentino wines in the tasting came from the three top sites in Italy: Sardinia, the Tuscan coast and the Ligurian coast. The Vermentino Giannarelli is produced in Liguria — 12 years ago

Rita Ernst

9.3

Thrive Wine — 7 years ago

George Doolan

9.5

Loads of complexity and tension. Needs air to thrive. Mint, graphite, moderate waxy quality. Balanced, ripe acidity. — 7 years ago

Barrett Myers

9.0

From Thrive. Tasty, good with chocolate! — 8 years ago

Anil Saxena

9.1

Yeah this was amazing. It was full and jammy. Got it through Thrive Market and would buy it again and again. — 8 years ago

Darius Nouri

9.2

Spicy with hints of cedar and red meat. Fruit coming through on the back end. Legit breathe 30 mins. It should continue to thrive for another 2-3 years. Very good wine! — 9 years ago

Foster Bachschmidt

9.4

Fantastic Aux Combottes example! Still a bit reserved with many years left to drink. Plum, black cherry, and red currant thrive on the pallet! — 11 years ago

with Lauren

John Trader

9.6

A triumph... After all these decades the elegance is like a lullaby and the gentle touch of an angel from burgundy.... Cheers to those who thrive the test of time — 11 years ago