Bob McDonald

9.1

From the Mornington Peninsula (although the fruit for this Pinot Noir came from the Yarra Valley ) - this is Tom Carson’s personal project when he’s not making wine for Yabby Lake - his main job. This had strawberry and other red fruits like cherry and a small whole bunch influence. Oak is dialled right back. A medium weight palate that is yet to show its full potential. First of 3 purchased and somewhat closed. Will leave having the 2nd for a couple of years. — 4 years ago

Lowell Su

9.0

Deep flavors of jam, cherries and vanilla. — 5 years ago

Charles Duncan

8.9

At Le P’tit Plateau in Montreal w Mari & Tom — 6 years ago

Jake Hajer

9.0

Cola. Cherries. A little smoke. Medium American bodied. Aromatic. — 7 years ago

Carl Fischer

9.6

Fridays are for Franc! And I. LOVE. THIS. WINE. I could not believe the aromatics that exploded from the bottle when I pulled the cork. Seriously it was like there was a blueberry pie baking in the kitchen. Decanted for an hour or so. Deep magenta in the glass. Loads of Cherry and blueberry on the palate mingle with vanilla, chocolate, herbs, and earth - very rich, but so incredibly balanced at the same time. I’ve been a longtime fan of Detert wines and this very well may be my favorite vintage of their Franc to date. I’m just wowed. Can’t wait to revisit this again and see how it evolves. Really well done @Tom Garrett (as always). — 8 years ago

Ben de Vin

9.2

1st 2017 juice for me, Tom is gifted, this wine is joyful, like Beaujolais nouveau for Australia. Not so much Poulsard like this year but absolutely lovely, light and pretty, of course nothing like your typical Barossa Shiraz, a good wine to blow your Aussie palate friend's minds with. — 8 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

Mid Ruby in colour. Red fruits of cherry and strawberry with a bit of whole bunch influence on the nose. The palate showing savoury red fruits but also a little sweetness. Certainly a good future in front of it - I should try the next one in 1 to 2 years time. Tom Carson has probably never made a bad wine in his life and he has a great terroir to work with when he is not in demand for judging at Royal Shows. Tasted another bottle 65 weeks later on 24th July 2022. Quite red cherry on the nose and palate. Sooty notes from whole bunch in the ferment. The perfect balance between sweet and savoury. — 5 years ago

Tom Wildenhaus

9.1

Wonderful very approachable wine. Easy like a Sunday morning. — 5 years ago

C. Robinson

9.2

This is a really good flavorful solid gin. Perfect on one large rock with a lime. — 6 years ago

Karen & John Wittmayer

9.0

Surprisingly flavorful for a Sauvignon Blanc — 8 years ago

John Van Trijp

10

A well deserved 3 digit score! Tom Jones was singing about this wine.....🎼...Sex Bomb, Sex Bomb...🎉🎊 — 8 years ago

Myan Marcen-Gaudaur

9.2

Lively, dynamic with a playful bite — 8 years ago

Patrick Derdeyn

9.0

I kept wanting to sing "I dont pop molly I rock Tom Gore". Really interesting blend and enjoyed this, the tempranillo was noticeable and a welcome twist on the classic meritage. Needs a couple more years to meld, but I would buy this if I ever see it. — 9 years ago

sirena eiden

9.1

First merlot I've ever liked!!! Super light. Not too dry. Delicious! — 5 years ago

Matthew Ward

9.0

Light, juicy, and again, fun. — 5 years ago

Robert Evans Jr

9.5

Great Nose & Perfectly Structured. But tonight is not about that!!! It was honoring Tom Seaver Excellent Ball Player phenomenal Wine Maker & even better Human. RIP Celebrating Mr Seaver — 5 years ago

October Cleveland

9.3

With the irrepressible Virginia Willcock. A cracking cab. Savoury, elegant, but powerful. With red snapper over fire, with saltbush, costal rosemary, beach mustard, dune spinach. — 7 years ago

Matthew Marcino

9.4

Very approachable. Evolution of this bottle was over a 4 hour decant. First taste at opening, was tight dense gorgeous fruit, cassis, cigar, stone, and crisp Howell air. Second taste an hour later was bigger, bold, strong ruby fruit, less cigar but tobacco was still there. The fruit became longer on the finish and the density was so sexy. Taste like how you encounter sexiness tasting. Rudy, Tom, Michael and Red Cap Fam doing it really really well! — 8 years ago

Colin Cahoon

9.2

Barnyard funk nose. Dark cherry, vanilla, spice and minerals on the palate. Moderate tannins and acid in the finish. — 8 years ago

Mark Rosse

8.9

Tom Miller 1999 KWC horizontal tasting. Flowers maybe violets with a touch of spice. Finished 3rd in 3rd flight. — 9 years ago